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Most failures have been in one string of 4 or 8 batteries. One failure
was in two strings of 4. <br><br>
At 10:26 PM 8/12/2015, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">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 bars.<br>
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Tom<br>
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<a href="mailto:drake.chamberlin@redwoodalliance.org">Drake</a> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:03 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> [RE-wrenches] Trojan Batteries<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 href="http://athens-electric.com/">http://athens-electric.com/</a>
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