Re: [RE-wrenches] life expectancy of sealed batteries

2008-09-23 Thread Todd Cory
No, this is a 4.5 kW, grid tied, PV only system. Todd jay peltz wrote: HI Todd, ARe you using this in a year round hydro application? jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org O

Re: [RE-wrenches] life expectancy of sealed batteries

2008-09-23 Thread jay peltz
HI Todd, ARe you using this in a year round hydro application? jay peltz power On Sep 23, 2008, at 10:00 AM, Todd Cory wrote: Hi Nick, Sorry you are not on the wrench list anymore Nick (Michael?). I am a part of the Surrette beta test program on these L-16 lead calcium wet cell batteries

Re: [RE-wrenches] life expectancy of sealed batteries

2008-09-23 Thread Todd Cory
Hi Nick, Sorry you are not on the wrench list anymore Nick (Michael?).  I am a part of the Surrette beta test program on these L-16 lead calcium wet cell batteries. I have had these on my 48 volt Outback system since 6-14-08 and so far, so good. I have heard the price will only be slightly hi

Re: [RE-wrenches] life expectancy of sealed batteries

2008-09-23 Thread Nick Houser
Toddread with interest your posting to re-wrenches about lead calcium bateeries in float service. I too have experimented sucessfully with ex-phone company lead cals. Around here you can often buy them for $50 apiece. I fing they're particularly good in micro-hydro service where deep cycl