Oh I'm going to risk the wrath of Trojan and others, but I can confirm
issues with the Trojan L16 having premature cell failures within a
couple of years just as you reported. We use the T105 RE and have not
had problems, but stay away from their L16 line. I otherwise do not
know or understand the causes behind these failures, but I think this
list proves to be at its most valuable when we can save each other and
our customers needless suffering.
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760
On 8/12/2015 4:03 PM, Drake wrote:
Hello Wrenches,
I have had a number of customers with Trojan L-16s have problems
lately. In some cases, I know that the batteries weren't very well
cared for, but in no case were the batteries totally discharged and
let get cold or sit for a long time. It doesn't seem that the
batteries should have died after a couple of years. I could see
diminished output and a reduced life.
One customer who supposedly knows someone with inside information
claims that Trojan started cutting corners a few years ago to be more
competitive on price.
Has anyone else seen more problems with Trojan Batteries, or heard
that the company is cutting corners?
Thanks,
Drake
/Athens Electric LLC
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
NABCEP Certified Solar PV
740-448-7328
/http://athens-electric.com/
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