[RE-wrenches] Nickel-Iron Batteries

[Phil Theis]

Thanks Bill,
They are presumably making these in Lakewood, CO
http://ironedison.com/about-us
Phil

On 5/5/2012 3:32 PM, William Dorsett wrote:
> I don't know that there are any new sources for NiFe batteries and the last
> ones were either from China and Hungary. While they were advertised as new,
> some at least arrived in obviously used condition. They are reputed to be
> nearly indestructible, but I've seen piles of used recycled ones. They do
> have some good features such as easy recyclability, and use KOH as the
> electrolyte so you don't have to worry about spills. If the price was good
> and they are from a reliable source these could be good.
>
> Bill Dorsett
> Sunwrights
> Manhattan, KS
>
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> Greetings,
> Does anyone have experience with Iron Edison Batteries for an off grid
> application?
> They claim "excellent and reliable performance for 20+ years"
> Thank you,
> Phil Theis  NABCEP Certified PV Installer PennSun Solar
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