life expectancy of sealed batteries [RE-wrenches]

[James Surrette]

Todd,
 
We can make these (Ca+ / Ca-).  We made several prototypes but used them in typical cycling applications and we were not excited about the minimal improvement in water loss, which did not off set the lower cycle life.  However, if you or some colleagues want some test sets for stand by, I can arrange but lead time would be 6-8 weeks.  I'd just like some feedback.
 
Regards,
 
Jamie 
 
James Surrette

Surrette Battery Co. Ltd
1 Station Rd.
Springhill, NS, CAN
B0M 1X0

Direct: 902.597.4027
Fax: 902.597.8447

>>> "Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services" <toddcory at finestplanet.com> 10/01/2008 8:58 am >>>

What we really need for grid tie with battery backup is an affordable 
(like the price of a traditional lead antimony L-16) made with lead 
calcium technology. These batteries are made for floating, but are also 
shallow cycle.

I am using a 22 year old set I got from the hydro plant I work at when 
their rated life was up a couple of years ago. Still going strong.

Todd


Travis Creswell wrote:

>We did about the same number of systems about the same time, many with
>Concorde AGMS and only one set still remains.  The others all died at or
>before 5 years.  Oddly, pretty much, the opposite of William's experience.
>We learned that even using the manufacturer's specifications for charging
>that grid tied systems (Trace SW's) are particularly hard on sealed
>batteries.  Our assumption was that since they constantly are charging the
>battery it dries the battery out.  One manufacturer essentially confirmed
>this but would not admit that maybe they needed to publish different specs
>for grid tied system.  It makes sense when you think about it...charging a
>battery for years on end can't be good for it even if it's just a tiny
>charge.  The one set of Concords that remains is probably still alive
>because we turned down the float setting to just above 12.7v (per 12v) after
>we started seeing all the other sets go.
>


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