<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Need we mention here that Fullriver batteries are made in China as are so many of the PVs flooding the market these days? Honestly folks, we are killing our own industry. <div>Hark ye back to the words of the Prophet Pogo: "We have met the enemy and he is us."<div>Bob-O</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><div>On Jun 29, 2011, at 10:41 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Hello William,<div><br></div><div>We had a great first year sales with Fullriver. It is still too soon for me to have a proficient opinion on them, but I really like the quality and performance so far. The M8 threaded insert in Fullriver (and Lifeline) have never given us any trouble but you must pay attention to the torque value. Available in 2 and 6 volt. BTW, you can remove the Fullriver brass terminal to lower the height of your connection if needed. </div><div><br></div><div>The MK are made by Deka so you might check with them for a different terminal config.<br><div><br></div><div>Terminal torque guide: <a href="http://www.fullriver.com/products/admin/upfile/Terminaltorque.pdf">http://www.fullriver.com/products/admin/upfile/Terminaltorque.pdf</a><br><div><br><div>
<div>Larry Crutcher</div><div>Starlight Solar Power Systems</div><div>11871 S Fortuna Road, #210</div><div>Yuma, AZ 85367</div><div><br></div><div><a href="mailto:larry@starlightsolar.com">larry@starlightsolar.com</a></div><div>(928) 342-9103</div><div><br></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline">
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<br><div><div>On Jun 27, 2011, at 3:33 PM, William Miller wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div>
Colleagues<br><br>
I need to replace batteries for a customer. They have Trojan L-16
batteries in an infrequently occupied vacation home. Maintenance
has been an issue due to the infrequency in which the customer is on
site. I think VRLA batteries are indicated.<br><br>
The enclosure is built for L-16 size batteries so it would be ideal to
find VRLA batteries the same size. I find that Fullriver and US
Battery offer batteries that meet the size specification. Do any of
you have experience with these batteries?<br><br>
I notice that Trojan and MK have abandoned the threaded stud connections
in favor of flags. This makes sense as we have seen some studs pull
out. The Fullriver and US Battery have the dual threaded stud /
automotive terminals. Have any of you had similar failures with the
threaded studs?<br><br>
Thanks in advance,<br><br>
William<br><br>
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