[RE-wrenches] Frozen T-105s

[Starlight Solar Power Systems]

Hi Bill,

You did not mention the age but I would bet that the batteries have more of a problem from being deficit charged since the owner has no alternative charge source. So many DIY systems are poorly designed and usually underpowered. We see T-105’s murdered in just 2-3 years. Top that off with the likely damage from the big freeze event and I would condemn the bank. 

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems


On Dec 3, 2015, at 7:00 AM, Feather River Solar Electric <info at frenergy.net> wrote:

Hey Folks,

        I came across an off-gridder yesterday whom was getting zero support from the dealer he had purchased his small system from, self installed, batteries in a lightly insulated box outside.  When I inspected the electrolyte levels I discovered it was frozen in some cells, the voltage of the 48 volt pack was ~8 volts, I didn't check individual batteries due to these facts...I'd seen "enough".  Recently temps have been in the high teens, though we are back up to low 30's.

        He does not have a genny or battery charger! I have a DC genny which I could use to charge these batteries but should I waste my time and his money trying to save them?  Others' experience with this situation?

TIA,

Bill
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