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

[Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems]

William,

Be aware that Interstate is no longer using the high quality, USA made, US Battery for some their deep cycle batteries. They dumped them, and American jobs, for cheap Johnson Control batteries made in Mexico.

Here's something else to be aware of: Interstate specifies that you charge all batteries (except the AGM) whose part number begins with a "U" at C/10 current and 2.583 Vpc @ 80° for 2-4 hours each day. I wrote to Interstate tech support and they confirmed this. To me the current seems low and the voltage really high for a daily charge.

The Trojan RE batteries may seem weak when first installed. They can take up to 100 cycles before they achieve full capacity. We don't have any out long enough to judge the quality but I expect good things.

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems


On Feb 14, 2012, at 1:18 PM, William Miller wrote:

Colleagues:

Do any of you have experience with Interstate L-16 batteries?  Are they a good value?

Thanks in advance,

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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