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<p>I've seen wood rot pretty badly with acid exposure and then that
can allow the batteries to tilt dangerously. Came across one set
that was so bad, that the interconnect cables were the only thing
keeping one of the batteries from falling over. <br>
</p>
<p>I use a Hi Lift jack on one end to lift the battery up off the
carrier. I also use the Hi lift jack laid sideways to slide the
batteries around pushing off a 2 x4 against a wall. For batteries
under 1200 lbs, we've been able to push them with our legs, while
sitting on the floor. Depends on the friction of the surface. The
FRP panel is fairly slick. <br>
</p>
<p>If you are using blocks, I'd recommend TREX decking or concrete
pavers.<br>
</p>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760</pre>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 4/3/19 10:50 PM, William Miller
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366">Ray:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366">I
am setting the batteries up off the floor for these reasons:</span></p>
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style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366"> </span></p>
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style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
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style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366">I
am trying to gain maximum ventilation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"
style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366">I
rarely spill electrolyte, but if I do, I don\u2019t want the
steel cases sitting in it.</span></p>
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style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366">I
haven\u2019t figured out how to slide a 1700 pound battery across
<u>anything</u>.</span></p>
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style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366"><span
style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt
"Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#993366">With
the proper arrangement of blocks, I can roll the tray right
over them with a pallet jack and lower it gently onto the
blocks.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#993366">Wiliam</span></p>
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RE-wrenches [mailto:<a
href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org"
moz-do-not-send="true">re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ray<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 3, 2019 8:25 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a
href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org"
moz-do-not-send="true">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] Supporting heavy
flooded batteries</span></p>
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<p>I put Fiber Reinforced Panel directly on the floor, and slide
the battery on that. Why are you setting them up off the
floor? </p>
<pre>Ray Walters</pre>
<pre>Remote Solar</pre>
<pre>303 505-8760</pre>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On 4/3/19 6:08 PM, William Miller wrote:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Jay:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Is
this for one battery? I presume you crane the battery
into the cart and then roll it into a battery box or
enclosure\u2026</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">I
forgot to mention that steel is verboten unless it is
lined with plastic.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">William</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"> </span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Miller
Solar</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">17395
Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">805-438-5600</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><a
href="http://www.millersolar.com/"
moz-do-not-send="true">www.millersolar.com</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">CA
Lic. 773985</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Quote
of the day: \u201cIf there is a job you hate, get really, </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">really
good at it. Maybe you will hate it less.\u201c W. Miller</span></p>
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style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">
jay [mailto:<a href="mailto:jay.peltz@gmail.com"
moz-do-not-send="true">jay.peltz@gmail.com</a>] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 3, 2019 5:06 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> William Miller; RE-wrenches<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] Supporting heavy
flooded batteries</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">HI William,</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
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<div>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here is how I do big HUP type
batteries.</p>
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<div>
<p class="MsoNormal">Metal frame, and wheels. You can use
either hi durometer synthetic or metal wheels.</p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal">This one the guy had powered coated</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jay</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Peltz Power</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><img
id="_x0030_6111F3D-4A1D-4FE2-816A-EE8642524708"
src="cid:part5.7CEE8316.6C3D33A9@solarray.com" class=""
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Apr 3, 2019, at 3:05 PM, William
Miller <<a href="mailto:william@millersolar.com"
moz-do-not-send="true">william@millersolar.com</a>>
wrote:</p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
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<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Friends:</span></p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">For
years we have been supporting large form-factor
flooded battery trays by setting them on pressure
treat 4X4s. We have developed a cradle we bolt
onto a special-order, narrow pallet jack and roll
them over the wood supports. It is not a seismic
solution, but it works.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Just
today I have learned that at least one large
battery manufacturer is recommending against using
any form of wood, apparently due to the potential
for rot and/or conductive paths. I am told that
the solution is steel racking with plastic covers
over the steel. <span
class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">How
are the rest of you supporting your large flooded
batteries?</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Thanks
in advance,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">William</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Miller
Solar</span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">17395
Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422</span></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">805-438-5600</span></p>
</div>
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href="http://www.millersolar.com/"
moz-do-not-send="true"><span
style="color:purple">www.millersolar.com</span></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">CA
Lic. 773985</span></p>
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