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Need Advice: Used Batteries | 11 comments (11 topical, editorial)
Re: Need Advice: Used Batteries (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by dbcollen on Sat Mar 22nd, 2008 at 10:49:15 AM MST
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Where are you located, I may be able to get you new l-16s relatively cheaply they are made by MK battery and I have had no problems with them and have installed them in many locations after the prices on the Rolls went through the roof last year. also, in my experience, the rolls aren't any better than the trojans, or the MKs and the trojans have NO warranty.

You may be able to do a corrective equalization on those rolls s460s if you have acess to grid power and are willing to babysit them.

Here is the corrective equalization data from Rolls

Corrective Equalization - Method
Corrective Equalization can take a very long time depending on the degree of sulfation. It is not recommended to equalize with a generator as some generators produce low grade AC that is not properly filtered by the inverter. This is especially true at higher voltages.

  1. , If you have hydrocaps remove during equalization.
  2. , Set charging controls to the highest voltage allowable by the charge controller (inverter). If the bank is severely sulfated or available current is very limited, charge control can be removed or by-passed. Temperature should be monitored very, very closely and keep below 125ºF.
  3. , Charge at a low DC current (5 A per 100 AH of battery capacity). If grid power is not available use solar panels or a good DC source when possible. At high voltages, charging with generator can be difficult and hard on the inverter.
  4. , Once an hour, measure and record the specific gravity and temperature of a test cell. If the temperature rises above 115ºF (46ºC) and approaches 125ºF (52ºC) remove the batteries from charge. (For temperature measurement choose a center cell, if applicable).
  5. , If severely sulfated, it may take many hours for the specific gravity to rise.
  6. , Once the specific gravity begins to rise the bank voltage will most likely drop or the charging current will increase. The charging current may need to be lowered if temperature approaches 125ºF (46ºC). If the charge controller was by passed, it should now be used or put back in line.
  7. , Continue measuring the specific gravity until 1.265 is reached.
  8. , Charge for another 3 hours. Add water to maintain the electrolyte above the plates.
  9. , Allow bank to cool and check and record the specific gravity of each cell. The gravities should be 1.265 ± 0.005 or lower. Check the cell electrolyte levels and add water IF necessary.
Dustin

Mad River Wind and Hydro


Re: Need Advice: Used Batteries (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by shaniac on Tue Mar 25th, 2008 at 11:16:27 AM MST
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Thanks, I am in N.California. The best price I have see so far locally on Interstate L-16s is $278.18 if I buy 12.

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Re: Need Advice: Used Batteries (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by dbcollen on Tue Mar 25th, 2008 at 05:55:32 PM MST
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I can get you the MK 8L-16 for $275 each including tax and shipping if you want 12.
6v 370ah @ 20 hr rate.

Dustin
Mad River Wind and Hydro
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