[RE-wrenches] Li-I question

[Bill Loesch]

Hi Allan,

You might want to talk to someone at Multi Contact as they are 
introducing a line of Li-I connectors. I would be very surprised if they 
did this without extensive market research as to who would buy the 
product.
Looking forward to your report.

Bill Loesch
Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar
314 631 1094


On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 11:50 PM, Ray Walters wrote:

> Looks interesting,  I've been waiting for Li+ to start making sense on 
> larger scales.
> The cycle life does not appear to be better than a HUP lead acid 
> battery, despite the claims of "10 times the cycle life of an AGM 
> battery"  I'm confused because in their white paper they also claim: 
> 200 cycles at 100% DOD < 2000 cycles at 80% DOD > 3000 cycles at 80% 
> DOD.
> What does that mean?
> Also the warranty has 3 yr free replacement, 10 yr prorated, but 
> doesn't cover shipping or installation, and also demands an 
> engineering evaluation of the installation to allow the warranty. 
> Despite their claims of being the most comprehensive warranty in the 
> business; it is not.
> My entire power tool collection as well as my computer and phone run 
> on Li+, so I'm a believer, but I've also been vetting BS claims in our 
> industry for over 2 decades.  Corvus needs to put more time into some 
> BCI cycle life charts, and provide a warranty that covers shipping and 
> installation time like others.  Some case studies, and independent 
> testing would help as well.
> Anybody have any ball park pricing on this?
>
> R.Ray Walters
> CTO, Solarray, Inc
> Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
> Licensed Master Electrician
> Solar Design Engineer
> 303 505-8760
>
> On 9/19/2013 9:58 PM, Kevin Pegg wrote:
>> These folks are real I've met with and touched the product. I've been 
>> working on a possible use of these but client hasn't said go yet so 
>> can't quite yet vouch for the product. http://www.corvus-energy.com/
>> Kevin
>>
>>     -----Original Message-----
>>     *From:* re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
>>     [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org]*On Behalf Of
>>     *Allan Sindelar
>>     *Sent:* September 16, 2013 12:58 PM
>>     *To:* RE-wrenches
>>     *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Li-I question
>>
>>     Wrenches,
>>     In order to provide accurate information about lithium-ion
>>     batteries, I'm looking for referrals to current suppliers with
>>     available product, with specifications and retail pricing
>>     available. Having read Randy Richmond's article on Li-I in HP153
>>     earlier this year and Dan Fink's posts here, I understand the
>>     advantages and limitations. I am just looking for actual supplier
>>     websites and contacts, please.
>>     Thank you,
>>     Allan
>>     --
>>     *Allan Sindelar*
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