[RE-wrenches] Interstate Batteries

[Drake Chamberlin]

Hi Kelly,

That sounds very encouraging.  Are the "Workaholic" batteries the 
UL-16s batteries?  That model is what our nearest distributor 
carries.  These are rated at 375 AH.

Thanks,

Drake

At 12:45 PM 1/13/2009, you wrote:
>Drake,
>As we have an Interstate distributor nearby and get daily, free, delivery,
>we've used the Interstate "Workaholic" L-16's extensively, for ~ 6 years. I
>have them in my own system. I understand that they are made by U.S. Battery
>for Interstate, so you should get specs, there. I got printed specs from
>Interstate. I consider the capacity ratings a bit "optimistic" and derate
>when sizing and setting up SOC metering.
>
>We haven't seen any premature failures. I'll have a better idea of the life
>in the next couple of years.
>
>-Kelly
>
>Kelly Keilwitz, P.E.
>Whidbey Sun & Wind, LLC
>Renewable Energy Systems
>NABCEP Certified PV Installer
>987 Wanamaker Rd,
>Coupeville, WA 98239
>PH & FAX 360-678-7131
>sunwind at whidbeysunwind.com
>
>On 1/12/09 8:57 AM, "Drake Chamberlin"
><drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org> wrote:
>
> > Hello Wrenches,
> >
> > With the high price of batteries, I'm looking at battery
> > options.  I've found some Interstate L-16 batteries for a bit over
> > half the price of Trojans.  Is there a compelling reason not to use these?
> >
> > Also, I've had no luck finding cut sheets or drawings of either of
> > these brands.  Does anyone know where (or if) this information is 
> available?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Drake
> >
> >
> > Drake Chamberlin
> > Athens Electric
> > OH License 44810
> > CO License 3773
> > 740-448-7328
> > 740-856-9648
> >
> >
>
>
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Drake Chamberlin
Athens Electric
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
740-448-7328
740-856-9648