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<DIV>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
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=drake.chamberlin@redwoodalliance.org
href="mailto:drake.chamberlin@redwoodalliance.org">Drake</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:03 PM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [RE-wrenches] Trojan Batteries</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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Wrenches,<BR><BR>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.
<BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>Has anyone else seen more problems with Trojan Batteries, or
heard that the company is cutting corners?<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>Drake
<BR><BR><I>Athens Electric LLC<BR>OH License 44810<BR>CO License 3773<BR>NABCEP
Certified Solar PV <BR>740-448-7328<BR></I><A
href="http://athens-electric.com/">http://athens-electric.com/</A> <BR><BR>
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