[RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes?

[Daniel Young]

Depending on the situation (you may have extremely picky inspectors), and
the customers concern with aesthetics, you can source large tool boxes from
Lowes or any other large home improvement center. They range from $100-$150
(here in the Midwest) and each one fits 4 x L-16 batteries, but they aren't
nearly as "trim" looking as those higher end purpose built boxes. They are
all plastic construction so there is no concern of short circuiting
terminals, and they will hold any spilled electrolyte. If you'd like a few
photos of what I'm talking about, contact me off-list. 

 

Danny

 

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[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of August Goers
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 2:38 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes?

 

Hi Wrenches -

 

We're seeing more and more interest in grid tied battery backup systems in
the Bay Area. Anyway, I'm finding that off the shelf battery boxes are quite
expensive - the products from MidNite Solar, DPW, etc are all really nice
but super pricey.

 

Any recommendations on battery boxes? We've been using L16 AGM batteries but
we might be going to a different size and shape. Any recommendations on
favorite batteries is also appreciated.

 

I hope you're all enjoying solar high season! 

 

Best,

 

August

 

 

August Goers

 

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