[RE-wrenches] Supporting heavy flooded batteries

[Ray]

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.

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.

If you are using blocks, I'd recommend TREX decking or concrete pavers.

Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760

On 4/3/19 10:50 PM, William Miller wrote:
>
> Ray:
>
> I am setting the batteries up off the floor for these reasons:
>
> 1.I am trying to gain maximum ventilation.
>
> 2.I rarely spill electrolyte, but if I do, I don’t want the steel 
> cases sitting in it.
>
> 3.I haven’t figured out how to slide a 1700 pound battery across 
> _anything_.
>
> 4.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.
>
> Wiliam
>
> *From:*RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org 
> <mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org>] *On Behalf Of *Ray
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 3, 2019 8:25 PM
> *To:* re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org 
> <mailto:re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Supporting heavy flooded batteries
>
> 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:
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>     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
>
>     www.millersolar.com <http://www.millersolar.com/>
>
>     CA Lic. 773985
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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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