[RE-wrenches] Advice Needed: L16 Accident! Damage Questions

[William]

Jeff:

Not your problem. This is an issue between the customer and the vendor. This scenario has no documented solution. The only product you can support are known good batteries. Those that took a tumble are not that.  Stay away from offering any advice on reusing damaged batteries. 

William Miller

On Sep 13, 2013, at 12:11 AM, Jeff Clearwater <jeffc at villagepower.com> wrote:

> Hi Wrenchies,
> 
> Any Input would be greatly appreciated!
> 
> Jeff Clearwater wrote:
>> 
>> Esteemed Wrenches,
>> 
>> I need your advice on this most unfortunate situation.
>> 
>> I arranged a purchase of 16 Trojan L16 RE-Bs for a client and they went to pick them up.  They didn't secure them well on their flatbed tralier and as they climbed their windy mountain driveway they lost 4 of the batteries over the side of the road and several more fell on their side on the trailer.
>> 
>> The damage falls in 3 categories:
>> 
>> 1)  Broken or cracked posts, caps and handles,
>> 
>> 2)  Loss of Acid
>> 
>> 3)  Unknown damage due to shock of falling . . . 
>> 
>> It's the last category that concerns me - I'm recommending they replace the ones that took a tumble enough to break posts.  (although experience with fixing posts would be welcomed)
>> 
>> And the loss of acid doesn't seem extensive - the voltage is holding fine - perhaps we'll just add water or perhaps acid and water - we'll work that one.  (though any input on amount of acid lost before needing to  add acid would be welcomed input) (all but one seem to be above the plates still).
>> 
>> But I'm seeking advice on whether you can trust an L16 that has violently fallen on its side.  Can the force of a fall like that loosen or crack plates and cause problems that show up later?
>> 
>> Here's the summary of damage:
>> 
>> Battery Voltage Damage Fill Level 
>> 1      6.342 
>> 
>> 2     6.343 
>> 
>> 3      6.341 
>> 
>> 4      6.318 
>> 
>> 5      6.351 
>> 
>> 6     6.315 
>> 
>> 7     6.349 
>> 
>> 8     6.314 
>> 
>> 9      6.344  Broken Post 
>> 10    6.348 Cracked Post 
>> 11     6.33 
>> 
>> 12     6.336 
>> 
>> 13     6.304 Broken Handle 
>> 14     6.346 Broken Handle 
>> 15     6.334 2 Broken Posts, Case Cracked, Broken Handle Plate Exposed
>> 16      6.34 
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>>  
>> -- 
>> Jeff Clearwater
>> Village Power Design
>> Renewable Energy Design & Installation
>> Ecovillage Design Consultant
>> 
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>> www.villagepower.com
>> 413-559-9763
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>> 
>> -- 
>> Jeff Clearwater
>> Village Power Design
>> Renewable Energy Design & Installation
>> Ecovillage Design Consultant
>> 
>> NABCEP™ Certified Solar PV Installer
>> Licensed Solar Contractor in CA - C-46
>> www.villagepower.com
>> 413-559-9763
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