[RE-wrenches] Supporting heavy flooded batteries

[Ray]

I put Fiber Reinforced Panel directly on the floor, and slide the 
battery on that.  Why are you setting them up off the floor?

Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760

On 4/3/19 6:08 PM, William Miller wrote:
>
> Jay:
>
> Is this for one battery?  I presume you crane the battery into the 
> cart and then roll it into a battery box or enclosure…
>
> I forgot to mention that steel is verboten unless it is lined with 
> plastic.
>
> William
>
> Miller Solar
>
> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
>
> 805-438-5600
>
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>
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>
> Quote of the day:  “If there is a job you hate, get really,
>
> really good at it. Maybe you will hate it less.“ W. Miller
>
> *From:*jay [mailto:jay.peltz at gmail.com <mailto:jay.peltz at gmail.com>]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 3, 2019 5:06 PM
> *To:* William Miller; RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Supporting heavy flooded batteries
>
> HI William,
>
> Here is how I do big HUP type batteries.
>
> Metal frame, and wheels.  You can use either hi durometer synthetic or 
> metal wheels.
>
> This one the guy had powered coated
>
> Jay
>
> Peltz Power
>
>
>
> On Apr 3, 2019, at 3:05 PM, William Miller <william at millersolar.com 
> <mailto:william at millersolar.com>> wrote:
>
> Friends:
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> How are the rest of you supporting your large flooded batteries?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> William
>
> Miller Solar
>
> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
>
> 805-438-5600
>
> www.millersolar.com <http://www.millersolar.com/>
>
> CA Lic. 773985
>
>
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