Re: [EVDL] battery purchase
The first thing I would ask him, how much each of these 24 V batteries
weigh? What is the maximum ampere rating, not AH, but the ampere draw.
T-105's to the T-145's are rated for 800 amps.
Also if you have a plate short out on this battery, can he overhaul this
battery or do you have to replace the whole battery which is like replacing
four 6-volts batteries. Some battery shops do this type of maintenance on
fork lift batteries.
I prefer the smallest cell batteries my self. I would rather have 2 volt
cells which are actually call jars, that I can service my self which I can
pull off the tops, clean out the jars, or even replace a bad separator.
These type of fork lift batteries may be over 16 inches high and are gang
together by welding the cell post together with lead bars. I use to have
300 ah cells like these that weigh 40 lbs each and are about 18 inches high
to the top of the cap.
Roland
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Subject: [EVDL] battery purchase
> So I have been convinced to buy 6V flooded lead acid. After a week of
> calling local dealers, and searching on the internet, the best price I
> came up with for the T-105 was $125/battery at a local place. It ended up
> being a little cheaper than some internet places, because of no shipping.
> The last place I called quoted me $84/battery. It sounds as if this guy
> knows how to wheel and deal. I explain to him about what I am doing, and
> he just starts laughing. He thought it was very cool. I send him the
> link to the evalbum. Two days ago, I tell him I want to pick up the
> batteries the next day. He orders them in, but instead of the T-105, he
> orders Deka Pro-Master GC15. He thinks these are higher quality, and he
> tells me that they are generally high priced, but he is giving them to me
> for the same price. I am not sure if this is a deal or not. After the
> first day of contact, he emails me about a 24V, 510Ah forklift battery
> that he thinks will be better than the 16 6V ba!
> tteries. He has a baja type 69 bug, and is now thinking of doing the
> conversion as well. He might use his 24V forklift battery. Anyway, I
> can't tell the story in the proper way, but it was a fun experience. And
> who knows what his conversion might turn out to be.
>
> How do these Deka batteries compare to the Trojan T-105s? He thinks they
> are better. Does anyone have any experience?
>
> I assume I should seal these batteries in boxes, for both insulation
> purposes, and containment. What would be best? Wood, metal, plastic? I
> would like a low cost option if possible, but I don't want to sacrifice
> safety.
>
> I appreciate comments.
>
> Brian
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The first thing I would ask him, how much each of these 24 V batteries
weigh? What is the maximum ampere rating, not AH, but the ampere draw.
T-105's to the T-145's are rated for 800 amps.
Also if you have a plate short out on this battery, can he overhaul this
battery or do you have to replace the whole battery which is like replacing
four 6-volts batteries. Some battery shops do this type of maintenance on
fork lift batteries.
I prefer the smallest cell batteries my self. I would rather have 2 volt
cells which are actually call jars, that I can service my self which I can
pull off the tops, clean out the jars, or even replace a bad separator.
These type of fork lift batteries may be over 16 inches high and are gang
together by welding the cell post together with lead bars. I use to have
300 ah cells like these that weigh 40 lbs each and are about 18 inches high
to the top of the cap.
Roland
----- Original Message -----
From: <[email protected]>
To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 2:02 PM
Subject: [EVDL] battery purchase
> So I have been convinced to buy 6V flooded lead acid. After a week of
> calling local dealers, and searching on the internet, the best price I
> came up with for the T-105 was $125/battery at a local place. It ended up
> being a little cheaper than some internet places, because of no shipping.
> The last place I called quoted me $84/battery. It sounds as if this guy
> knows how to wheel and deal. I explain to him about what I am doing, and
> he just starts laughing. He thought it was very cool. I send him the
> link to the evalbum. Two days ago, I tell him I want to pick up the
> batteries the next day. He orders them in, but instead of the T-105, he
> orders Deka Pro-Master GC15. He thinks these are higher quality, and he
> tells me that they are generally high priced, but he is giving them to me
> for the same price. I am not sure if this is a deal or not. After the
> first day of contact, he emails me about a 24V, 510Ah forklift battery
> that he thinks will be better than the 16 6V ba!
> tteries. He has a baja type 69 bug, and is now thinking of doing the
> conversion as well. He might use his 24V forklift battery. Anyway, I
> can't tell the story in the proper way, but it was a fun experience. And
> who knows what his conversion might turn out to be.
>
> How do these Deka batteries compare to the Trojan T-105s? He thinks they
> are better. Does anyone have any experience?
>
> I assume I should seal these batteries in boxes, for both insulation
> purposes, and containment. What would be best? Wood, metal, plastic? I
> would like a low cost option if possible, but I don't want to sacrifice
> safety.
>
> I appreciate comments.
>
> Brian
> ---- Msg sent via @=WebMail - http://webmail.usu.edu/
>
> _______________________________________________
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>
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