[RE-wrenches] Sealed L-16 size batteries / battery terminals

[William Miller]

Colleagues

I need to replace batteries for a customer.  They have Trojan L-16 
batteries in an infrequently occupied vacation home.  Maintenance has been 
an issue due to the infrequency in which the customer is on site.  I think 
VRLA batteries are indicated.

The enclosure is built for L-16 size batteries so it would be ideal to find 
VRLA batteries the same size.  I find that Fullriver and US Battery offer 
batteries that meet the size specification.  Do any of you have experience 
with these batteries?

I notice that Trojan and MK have abandoned the threaded stud connections in 
favor of flags.  This makes sense as we have seen some studs pull out.  The 
Fullriver and US Battery have the dual threaded stud / automotive 
terminals.  Have any of you had similar failures with the threaded studs?

Thanks in advance,

William




William Miller
Miller Solar
Voice :805-438-5600
email: william at millersolar.com
http://millersolar.com
License No. C-10-773985
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