[RE-wrenches] Concorde AGMs

[Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems]

Hi Mark,

Were you referring to the Concorde or have you seen this issue with the Surrette AGM? Surrette AGM's look to be made by Fullriver which we sell so I'd like to know your experience or any issues with them.

Thanks,
Larry 

On Feb 23, 2012, at 10:07 AM, Mark Dickson wrote:

I was told by Surrette to use Black RTV sealant.
 
Best regards,
 
Mark Dickson,
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer ™
Oasis Montana Inc.
 
From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Larry Crutcher,Starlight Solar Power Systems
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:55 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Concorde AGMs
 
Hey Maverick,
 
I have seen this several times in Lifeline and Sun Xtender, both made by Concorde, especially when installed on their side. It appears that terminal corrosion starts just under the case covering the terminal connection inside the battery. Not much you can do. 
 
The attached picture shows an example of the case splitting open on a GPL-8DL due to this type of failure.  The battery is 9 years old and still has 70% capacity.

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems

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