Thanks for all the input. I like the "new battery Fund" idea, we might have to implement something like that. Certainly helps incentivize the client to make every watt count.
I agree the batteries are on their way out the door, but not quite there yet. After 3yrs where they were getting nearly daily cycling due to the extra loads the client installed. They are getting close to the expected 1,000Cycle life @50% DOD. We're going to work with them to try to extend the life until the end of the summer/fall next year, then look at the best battery option at that time for their situation. This is about to branch off into a subject for another thread, so I think I'll start a new one for the purpose of battery options for an unheated garage in a mixed hot/cold climate. With Regards, Daniel Young, NABCEP Certified PV Installation ProfessionalTM: Cert #031508-90 Lead Systems Designer for: www.dovetailsolar.com Ph: 740-274-0139 -----Original Message----- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of frenergy Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 11:47 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid DC Loads: DC Converter Dave, Next to the invoice for the cost of the battery (and new cables and labor and freight of course), post a large envelope next to it: "NEXT BATTERY SAVINGS ACCOUNT, If you don't pay attention and ruin your battery in 2 years, insert $35/week. If you care for your battery like a newborn baby, insert $5/week" .....applicable for 8, L-16's. Bill Feather River Solar Electric Bill Battagin, Owner 4291 Nelson St. Taylorsville, CA 95983 530.284.7849 CA Lic 874049 www.frenergy.net --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
