[RE-wrenches] Trojan Batteries

[Mark Frye]

It does not bode well that Trojan is currently back ordered on at least 
some AGM batteries until October in order for them to address issues on 
their manufacturing line.

On 8/12/2015 6:44 PM, Ray Walters wrote:
> Oh I'm going to risk the wrath of Trojan and others, but I can confirm 
> issues with the Trojan L16 having premature cell failures within a 
> couple of years just as you reported.  We use the T105 RE and have not 
> had problems, but stay away from their L16 line.  I otherwise do not 
> know or understand the causes behind these failures, but I think this 
> list proves to be at its most valuable when we can save each other and 
> our customers needless suffering.
> R.Ray Walters
> CTO, Solarray, Inc
> Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
> Licensed Master Electrician
> Solar Design Engineer
> 303 505-8760
> On 8/12/2015 4:03 PM, Drake wrote:
>> Hello Wrenches,
>>
>> I have had a number of customers with Trojan L-16s have problems 
>> lately. In some cases, I know that the batteries weren't very well 
>> cared for, but in no case were the batteries totally discharged and 
>> let get cold or sit for a long time. It doesn't seem that the 
>> batteries should have died after a couple of years. I could see 
>> diminished output and a reduced life.
>>
>> One customer who supposedly knows someone with inside information 
>> claims that Trojan started cutting corners a few years ago to be more 
>> competitive on price.
>>
>> Has anyone else seen more problems with Trojan Batteries, or heard 
>> that the company is cutting corners?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Drake
>>
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>>
>>
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