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Oh I'm going to risk the wrath of Trojan and others, but I can
confirm issues with the Trojan L16 having premature cell failures
within a couple of years just as you reported. We use the T105 RE
and have not had problems, but stay away from their L16 line. I
otherwise do not know or understand the causes behind these
failures, but I think this list proves to be at its most valuable
when we can save each other and our customers needless suffering.<br>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760</pre>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 8/12/2015 4:03 PM, Drake wrote:<br>
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Hello 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 moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://athens-electric.com/">http://athens-electric.com/</a>
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