I found such a great one-time deal on some truly awesome batteries that I wanted to share it with others who might be able to benefit.
EPIK Communications, a communications company based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, has to sell 130 forklift batteries during the next 50 days, since the building the batteries are stored in has been sold. (The batteries were purchased for a construction project that got cancelled.) As a result, these extraordinary batteries are now being sold for about 90% off the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Anyone mentioning that they heard about this sale through the "Biofuel Mailing List" gets an additional 5% discount off the items they purchase. (That is, 5% off the price of the purchased items -- not 5% off any taxes or shipping charges that might apply. There is, however, an additional $500 off of shipping charges when two or more batteries are purchased -- more about that below.) (By the way, Mr. Keith Addision, the owner of the Biofuel Mailing List, gets no remuneration from any of this. Thanks, Keith, for graciously allowing this information to be shared with the list.) What does one do with a 6,600 lb. forklift battery? (The weight is, of course, from the lead they use. They take up less space than one might imagine.) Well, you might use them in: * an electric vehicle (the "battery" actually consists of smaller batteries connected together; one string could be broken up to produce enough batteries for multiple EVs) * an emergency backup power system (these batteries lose their charge much more slowly than conventional batteries) * an "off grid" or "intertied" home power system (batteries are usually the single most expensive component of off-grid systems; given the government subsidies available for certain types of "green" power -- I think in California it is something like $4.50 per watt for photovoltaic -- some people might come out way ahead financially thanks to these cheap batteries) * a forklift :-) These batteries can be readily configured either as 48V or as 24V batteries. All the information below was provided by the seller. Two reminders: 1) The seller of course welcomes inquiries, but, as mentioned below, requests for shipping quotes should not be directed to the seller. Instead, either contact the shipper listed below, or any other shipper you might prefer to use. 2) Don't forget to mention the Biofuel Mailing List for your additional 5% discount! Best regards, Christopher Witmer Tokyo * * * * * * * (Information Provided by Seller) * * * * * * * * Hawker PowerSafe 6VM-1500 48 volt DC battery string providing 1500Ah of battery backup at 48 Volts DC (48VDC). These batteries have a retail value of over $12,000 per string and are now reduced to only $1300! These batteries were manufactured between October, 2000 and March, 2001 and have been charged for maintenance per the manufacturers recommendations. These batteries have never been deployed to a site nor cycled through a deep discharge so are as good as new! The life expectancy of these batteries is 20 years. These are maintenance free valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries with a voltage of 2V per cell, 6V per module, and stacked 8 modules high to obtain 48V. The overall dimensions for the battery stack are 45.2"L x 18.3"W x 87.2"H with a total weight of 6,600lbs. All technical documentation can be found at: http://www.hawker.invensys.com/product/product10.asp Other batteries from the same date of manufacture were tested on 3-26-02. A load test was performed with 200 Amp load to 1.75V/cell. The battery discharge took 519 minutes or 8 hours 39 minutes. This equates to 1730 A-Hr for the battery string. Hawker specifications on the battery are: 1500 A-Hr battery, discharge @ 190 Amp for 8 hours to 1.75V per cell or 42.00 V string voltage for 1520 A-Hr. The test indicates that the batteries exceed specifications by 210 A-Hr, or 13.8%. These batteries can also be split into two 24V strings by ordering a 24V accessory kit directly from the manufacturer. In 24 volt configurations these batteries are also great for solar applications! If you purchase two strings of batteries between 8/12/02 and 8/30/02, we'll give you a $500 credit towards shipping charges! This offer applies to every 2 strings purchased! We use Consolidated Freightways exclusively for our battery shipments. Consolidated can be reached at 800-543-9942. If you wish to estimate shipping charges, you may contact Consolidated directly. Information you will need to obtain a shipping quote is as follows: Contents (per each string) 4 CRATES 4' x 2' x 2' 1 CRATE 3' x 2' x 1' Total of 5 CRATES weighing 6,700 lbs Class 60, Stackable Pickup Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Zip Code 33311 We will load the batteries on the truck at a loading dock Destination Location: You must provide the following details: Destination Zip Code Dock delivery (you unload at a loading dock or with a forklift) Inside delivery (driver unloads and brings a liftgate truck, typically $800 additional fee) If you elect to purchase, we will gladly arrange the shipping and add the shipping charges to the purchase invoice. Payment accepted via cashier's check or business wire only, and buyer to pay actual shipping costs by preferred shipment method and 6% sales tax if shipping address is within Florida or Georgia and a valid resellers certificate cannot be provided. Contact: Greg Hadlock VP, Network Engineering Services EPIK Communications (407) 482-8487 Office (407) 509-2356 Cell [EMAIL PROTECTED] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * (This message was sent by Christopher Witmer; if you have any complaints about the sending of this message, please address them to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- thanks!) ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> 4 DVDs Free +s&p Join Now http://us.click.yahoo.com/pt6YBB/NXiEAA/Ey.GAA/FGYolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
