Lead carbon batteries

Started by russ_drinkwater, May 28, 2016, 06:12:59 PM

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russ_drinkwater

May 28, 2016, 06:12:59 PM
Anyone have any experience with the lead carbon batteries.
Supposed to have increased cycle life, lower discharge capabilities, cheaper than lithium and easier to maintain than FLA's!
From what i can see Narada (think it is spelt right) are one of the few manufacturers.
Standalone. 20 Hyundai x 220 watts panels, 2 x classic 150's, Latronics 24 volt 3kw inverter, Whiz bang Jnr, 12 Rolls surrete  4KS 25P  batteries and WBJ.
Grid tie feed-in, 12.5 kw in 3 arrays generating 50 kws per day average. Solar river grid tie inverters

mike90045

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May 28, 2016, 06:30:42 PM
I've heard good words about the Trojan line from someone.  No experience myself.
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CDN-VT

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May 28, 2016, 09:02:50 PM Last Edit: May 28, 2016, 09:05:29 PM by CDN-VT
Canadian Solar 350W 37.6 VOC  30.6 VMP 8.22 ISC 7.87 IMP ,-15 c +30c max  4 strings in 2 in Series for 24v Classic 150 -1020 Ah  Freezers & fridges ~~~ Second Array same panels of 3sx3 parallel for 24 V Classic 150 -440 Ah Outback Barns & out blds.
48Vdc almost done,11Strings up of 3s11P same panels

russ_drinkwater

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May 28, 2016, 09:59:59 PM
They get a good write up. Trojan L16 re-C from memory.
Cheaper than nickel iron as well. I will see what the local supplier wants for the trojan carbon batteries.
Standalone. 20 Hyundai x 220 watts panels, 2 x classic 150's, Latronics 24 volt 3kw inverter, Whiz bang Jnr, 12 Rolls surrete  4KS 25P  batteries and WBJ.
Grid tie feed-in, 12.5 kw in 3 arrays generating 50 kws per day average. Solar river grid tie inverters

pablo

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June 06, 2016, 07:51:27 PM
Just started using my Trojan REs last year so not much to report yet. 

I have always loved Trojan lead batts.  They sure do handle abuse.
Off grid 12 volts, 2 Trojan L16RE batts, Samlex 2K inverter, Xantrex 40 Amp charger, Outback Flexmax 60 Amp MPPT charge controller, 2 Solar World 285 W panels, Honda 1000 Watt genny.

alyaz

#5
June 20, 2016, 09:37:48 AM
Hey guys, any updates on your experiences with the lead carbon batteries?
3.3 kW solar. (1.5 kW Helios - MN Classic 150 CC; .8 kW CSun - MN Classic 150 CC; 1 kW Sharp - MN  Classic 250 CC); Magnum PAE-4024 Inverter, AGS, ARC, BMK. Whizbang Jr., Midnite Solar battery monitor, 5 Midnite SPD’s. 24V Rolls 4KS21P - 1105 a/hr FLA.  10 kW Perkins Diesel.

russ_drinkwater

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June 20, 2016, 03:57:33 PM
Ok, the trojans are L16 RE's and there are carbo added models. 15% plus made cycles are a far superior life service with proper treatment.
Not available at my local dealer as yet, but I would imagine they are over here and if would be readily available in the states.
If I was buying new batteries I would be going for these trojans.
A company called Narada (hope I got that right) make and sell carbon batteries here in australia, maybe the batteries are made in china?
Same deal, much longer life and increased number of expected cycles.
Standalone. 20 Hyundai x 220 watts panels, 2 x classic 150's, Latronics 24 volt 3kw inverter, Whiz bang Jnr, 12 Rolls surrete  4KS 25P  batteries and WBJ.
Grid tie feed-in, 12.5 kw in 3 arrays generating 50 kws per day average. Solar river grid tie inverters

smanners

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August 17, 2016, 11:17:56 PM
Giant Power are producing and selling lead carbon batteries through AussieBatteries in Australia.

russ_drinkwater

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August 22, 2016, 04:19:57 PM
Very expensive cells. To purchase a similar bank in those with close capacity to the rolls I picked up would cost over $60,000 au!
Well out of my impoverish price range!
Standalone. 20 Hyundai x 220 watts panels, 2 x classic 150's, Latronics 24 volt 3kw inverter, Whiz bang Jnr, 12 Rolls surrete  4KS 25P  batteries and WBJ.
Grid tie feed-in, 12.5 kw in 3 arrays generating 50 kws per day average. Solar river grid tie inverters
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