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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello Battery Wrenches,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Over the years I have had several battery banks in
Baja and Sonora Mexico fail in just 36 to 48 months. These have been
L16 or 8D AGM or flooded banks, 24 and 48 volt systems. The charging
systems are working properly and programmed to manufacturer
recommended set points and discharges are rarely over 30% DoD.
Some batteries are only used on weekends, some are discharged daily.
I believe what is affecting the short life is the high temperature they live in
for 5 months each year. Temps. can hit 115 F in vented battery rooms. I have
been thinking about a small air conditioner and insulated battery box to
keep the battery at no more than 80 F. There are some portable units that draw
about 600 watts and the run time would be very little with a highly insulated
enclosure. There is ample power to do this on the home I am changing batteries
in now. Has anyone done this and gained longer battery life?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Best Regards,</DIV>
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<P>Larry Crutcher<BR><A href="http://www.starlightsolar.com">Starlight Solar
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