[RE-wrenches] NiFe batteries

[John Blittersdorf]

On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 9:31 PM, John Blittersdorf <
john.blittersdorf at gmail.com> wrote:

> Tump,
>    One concern with the Aquion batteries is that the recommended lowest
> ambient temperature is 40 degrees and they will freeze below 25 degrees F.
> I will be installing these batteries in an off grid system in October and I
> suggested that the temporary power shed (during construction of the house)
> should be insulated and a small propane heater installed to insure that
> they don't get too cold.
>
>    One of my customers ordered NiFe batteries directly from China and held
> his breath for over 2 months wondering if he would ever see the batteries
> arrive.  They are the same battery that Iron Edison sells as their economy
> line made in China.
> So far they are working fine.  There are 40 batteries in one string
> connected to two VFX3648 inverters with 12KW Kohler generator and the solar
> is just 24 Evergreen ES-A 210's.  I Installed the batteries for him
> (replacing 32 Interstate L16 batteries at their end of life), and found
> they were well made, easy to install (came with interconnect plates), and
> they appear to be working fine.  I could get more info from the customer if
> you need it.  Ask Iron Edison about their Chinese battery.
>
> John Blittersdorf
> Rob Stubbins Solar
> Rutland, VT
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 9:34 AM, <penobscotsolar at midmaine.com> wrote:
>
>> Check out Iron Edison batteries. They are pricey but well worth it for
>> anyone in it for the long run. Specs below. I'll sell you them but you can
>> likely buy directly from them if you set up an account.
>>
>> http://ironedison.com/nickel-iron-ni-fe-battery
>>
>>
>>
>> > I have a client that is interested in this type of battery and or the
>> > Aquin,  both of which I have NO knowledge. Would like to use them w/ a
>> SMA
>> > SI6048 OFF GRID 12-1400 Ah at 20hr rate capacity. batteries stored outside
>> > average winter time temp 25*F. Thoughts on their use /directions for
>> > supplier. Thanks in advance TUMP
>> >
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