[RE-wrenches] Trojan Batteries

[William Miller]

Tom:



The system I am complaining about was eight L-16s in series.  This should
have been the best case scenario.



William



*From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
Behalf Of *Tom at wagonmaker
*Sent:* Wednesday, August 12, 2015 7:27 PM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan Batteries



What size are the banks are are they series/paralleled across the
terminals?  That can cause one or more cells to fail, generally starting on
the negative terminal.  The set that failed on me was series/parallel
across the terminals, old school, and the cell closest to the main negative
overheated and shorted out, killing that string.  It’s why I went to buss
bars.



Tom



*From:* Drake <drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org>

*Sent:* Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:03 PM

*To:* re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org

*Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Trojan Batteries



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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