[RE-wrenches] Interstate L-16 vs Trojan L-16REB

[Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems]

I think Todd was asking if Jamie would chime in about the technical validity of using a battery designed for RE deep cycle use for float or standby, not the merits or anything about a brand. 

Question re-posed: For float/standby use would it be better to choose a high SG, lead acid/calcium battery designed for float/stationary service or a low SG lead acid/antimony battery designed for RE deep cycling? 

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems
(928) 342-9103



On Feb 15, 2012, at 2:05 PM, Michael Welch wrote:

Yes, William is correct and this is usually the case. 

Manufacturers are on this list to answer your questions about their own products and avoid entirely discussions that involve their competitors. 

Of course, sometimes the manu reps are among the better experts in their fields. If somebody poses a question about, for example, the generic use of L-A batteries in float systems, it sure seems appropriate for any expert to help the group out -- as long as they do not deal with their or their competitors' specific brands.

So we walk a thin line in this area, and Wrenches need to consider how their questions are posed, and manus need to be careful with any responses they offer.

William Miller wrote at 12:52 PM 2/15/2012:

> Colleagues:
> 
> I am no sure if it would be appropriate for a manufacturer to comment in this forum on the relative merits of two competing battery products.
> 
> Respectfully,
> 
> William Miller

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