[RE-wrenches] Nickel-Iron Batteries

[R Ray Walters]

It is a Colorado company, but they are importing them from China. I've met the owner. 
My understanding is the plates do not deteriorate, but the electrolyte needs to be replaced every 5 - 10 years, so technically you would never need another set, just KOH.

Ray Walters

On May 5, 2012, at 12:43 PM, Phil Theis wrote:

> 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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