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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Frozen T-105s<br>
From: Feather River Solar Electric <<a href="mailto:info@frenergy.net">info@frenergy.net</a>><br>
Date: Thu, December 03, 2015 9:00 am<br>
To: RE-wrenches <<a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>><br>
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Hey Folks,<br> <br> I came across an off-gridder yesterday whom was getting zero support from the dealer he had purchased his small system from, self installed, batteries in a lightly insulated box outside. When I inspected the electrolyte levels I discovered it was frozen in some cells, the voltage of the 48 volt pack was ~8 volts, I didn't check individual batteries due to these facts...I'd seen "enough". Recently temps have been in the high teens, though we are back up to low 30's.<br> <br> He does not have a genny or battery charger! I have a DC genny which I could use to charge these batteries but should I waste my time and his money trying to save them? Others' experience with this situation?<br> <br> TIA,<br> <br> Bill<br> <img alt="" src="cid:part1.08010806.07030708@frenergy.net" height="103" width="306" wbeuser="mark@hurshtown.com"><br> <pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">--
Feather River Solar Electric
Bill Battagin, Owner
4291 Nelson St.
Taylorsville, CA 95983
530.284.7849
CA Lic 874049
<a target="_blank" class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.frenergy.net">www.frenergy.net</a>
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