<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 9:31 PM, John Blittersdorf <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:john.blittersdorf@gmail.com" target="_blank">john.blittersdorf@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Tump,<div> One concern with the Aquion batteries is that the recommended lowest ambient temperature is 40 degrees and they will freeze below 25 degrees F. I will be installing these batteries in an off grid system in October and I suggested that the temporary power shed (during construction of the house) should be insulated and a small propane heater installed to insure that they don't get too cold. </div><div><br></div><div> One of my customers ordered NiFe batteries directly from China and held his breath for over 2 months wondering if he would ever see the batteries arrive. They are the same battery that Iron Edison sells as their economy line made in China.</div><div>So far they are working fine. There are 40 batteries in one string connected to two VFX3648 inverters with 12KW Kohler generator and the solar is just 24 Evergreen ES-A 210's. I Installed the batteries for him (replacing 32 Interstate L16 batteries at their end of life), and found they were well made, easy to install (came with interconnect plates), and they appear to be working fine. I could get more info from the customer if you need it. Ask Iron Edison about their Chinese battery. </div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><div><br></div><div>John Blittersdorf</div><div>Rob Stubbins Solar</div><div>Rutland, VT</div><div><br></div></font></span></div><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5"><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 9:34 AM, <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:penobscotsolar@midmaine.com" target="_blank">penobscotsolar@midmaine.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Check out Iron Edison batteries. They are pricey but well worth it for<br>
anyone in it for the long run. Specs below. I'll sell you them but you can<br>
likely buy directly from them if you set up an account.<br>
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> I have a client that is interested in this type of battery and or the<br>
> Aquin, both of which I have NO knowledge. Would like to use them w/ a SMA<br>
> SI6048 OFF GRID 12-1400 Ah@20hr rate capacity. batteries stored outside<br>
> average winter time temp 25*F. Thoughts on their use /directions for<br>
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