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Colleagues:<br><br>
I might caution against using the HBX mode for two reasons:<br><br>
1. The batteries will "wear out" in proportion to the number of
cycles. If you don't need to cycle then I recommend you
don't.<br><br>
2. HBX can be a very inefficient mode. If you HBX cycle frequently
then you are double-converting your power: Converting AC to DC to
charge batteries and then converting DC to AC to power loads.<br><br>
William Miller<br><br>
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At 08:43 PM 5/4/2012, david@wind-sun.com wrote:<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Eventually all batteries wear out
but that is no reason to give up on them because the grid is coming
in. It sounds like he simply wants to continue using his off-grid
system and let the grid take over if the modules can't keep up with the
demand. If you're using outback inverters simply program them for
HBX mode.<br><br>
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David Lauzon<br>
Northern Arizona Wind and Sun Phone-928-526-8017 / 800-383-0195
Fax-928-527-0729 <br>
Website-<a href="http://www.solar-electric.com">http://www.solar-electric.com</a></blockquote></body>
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