Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-23 Thread Michael Welch
Hi gang. The spec sheet for the battery has a bar graph for a 5-hr. rate: 6,200 cycles at 10% DOD 5,700 at 20% 1,800 at 50% 600 at 80% 425 at 100% Tom Duffy wrote at 06:13 PM 1/22/2014: >Life depends on the depth of discharge. What load are you calculating? That >will determine the battery nee

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-22 Thread Chris Mason
ge. > > > > > > *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: > re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Chris Mason > *Sent:* Monday, January 20, 2014 7:58 PM > > *To:* RE-wrenches > *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE > &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-21 Thread Tom Duffy
...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Mason Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 7:58 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE So back to the question...has anyone had experience with the Outback 200RE? <>___ List sponsored b

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2014-01-20 Thread Chris Mason
So back to the question...has anyone had experience with the Outback 200RE? ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-r

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-20 Thread Jerry Shafer
On Jan 20, 2014 8:42 AM, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems" < la...@starlightsolar.com> wrote: > Jerry (and Chris), > > I can't agree that there is nothing better than FLA batteries. It depends > on may factors. For example, many of our customers are only using their > system seasonal

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-20 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Jerry (and Chris), I can't agree that there is nothing better than FLA batteries. It depends on may factors. For example, many of our customers are only using their system seasonally. When away for up to 6 months, an AGM or GEL battery will be far superior unless you have a knowledgable person

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-19 Thread Chris Mason
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-19 Thread Allan Sindelar
enches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Mason Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 6:16 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE   We don't do a lot of off-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-19 Thread Tom Duffy
message. From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Mason Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 6:16 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE We don't do a lot of off-grid systems so I am short on exper

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-18 Thread Ray Walters
Also consider the large industrial batteries such as the Trojan Industrial 2 v models, HUPs, IBE, etc. They have longer cycle life, and therefore are a better deal in the long run. Batteries are the weak link in off grid systems, so you want to really make sure you're getting the right battery,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-18 Thread Jerry Shafer
My mistake nothing better then FLA vented, I would stay away from centurians I have had a lot of premee failures, rolls, interstate and the big boys Hawker can last 20 years. Also nickel iron no not metal "iron" cost alot but you should never need to replace them my last set was 35k for 900 amps

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mason
This is for an off-grid system. On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 8:07 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > For for grid tie system l I would only use AGM weather it be interstate or > rolls and amps per buck is better over time > Jerry > On Jan 18, 2014 3:16 PM, "Chris Mason" > wrote: > >> We don't do a lot of off

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-18 Thread Jerry Shafer
For for grid tie system l I would only use AGM weather it be interstate or rolls and amps per buck is better over time Jerry On Jan 18, 2014 3:16 PM, "Chris Mason" wrote: > We don't do a lot of off-grid systems so I am short on experience with > battery systems. I have a 8KW Radian system for whi

[RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-18 Thread Chris Mason
We don't do a lot of off-grid systems so I am short on experience with battery systems. I have a 8KW Radian system for which I am considering Rolls Surrette or Outback 200RE AGM batteries. I know people like the Surrettes, what is the experience with the outback battery system? -- Chris Mason ___