[RE-wrenches] Nickel-Iron Batteries

[Phil Theis]

Nathan,
My original choice was going to be Trojan.
Phil

On 5/5/2012 2:52 PM, Nathan Jones wrote:
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> Phil,
> Their cycle rating is far less than Hups or Rolls when you compare specs. I understand their self discharge rate is atrocious requiring a substantial portion of the charging source(s) to be allocated just for this.
> I have heard the sales pitch that they last forever, but if you live off grid you are using the batteries in a cycling application and INMHO the flooded lead acid batteries are much better suited for this.
> Nathan Jones
> Power Source Solar
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> On Sat, May 5, 2012 1:35 PM CDT Phil Theis wrote:
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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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