Page 61 - North American Clean Energy November December 2019 Issue

John Connell is the Vice President of Crown Battery’s SLI Products Group. Crown Battery manufactures all its advanced technology lead-acid batteries at its ISO-9001:2015-certified plant in Fremont, Ohio. They’re 99% recyclable – more recyclable than an aluminum can. Crown Battery /// www.crownbattery.com 1 http://www.nacleanenergy.com/articles/29136/find-the-battery-you-need Step 5: Always store batteries in a cool, dry environment Battery life is longest at moderate temperatures (77˚F is optimal). Heat and cold weather cripple battery performance and lifespan—and batteries stored inside makeshift refrigerators and insulated coolers are subjected to even greater temperature degradation. The solution? Protect batteries from the elements. Consider installing batteries off the floor in an enclosed, well-ventilated structure with adequate insulation, and a stable, moderate temperature. This extends cycle life because it protects against temperature-related damage. Strong installation locations include inside the home/building or in a well- ventilated shed or garage. (See “Living the Dream of Net-Zero Energy & Storage” - March/April 2015 for an all- in-one enclosure strategy.) Never install batteries near breakers, electrical outlets, or spark-causing devices such as hot water heaters. Lock your battery box, and keep a dry chemical fire extinguisher nearby. Consult the National Electrical Code, Article 480.9(A) to refresh yourself on ventilation standards. Step 6: Maintenance made easy Poor maintenance costs a fortune: Problems go unnoticed, batteries die early, clients blame installers or components, referrals go down, and unnecessary house calls go up. Create an easy-to-follow system that helps clients build a maintenance habit to maximize battery life: • First, demonstrate the BENEFITS, such as longer battery life, greater reliability, and lower costs year-round. • Make it EASY. Provide maintenance schedule charts. And recommend the right tools make the job fast, easy, and frustration-free. • Make it AUTOMATIC like brushing teeth. Show them how to program maintenance into their calendar. If you’re attentive and fortunate enough to have lead-acid batteries that last multiple decades, take note: With increasing electrical demands like water pumping and added solar, those older batteries will need more water (as often as every ten days). You may not get 24 years out of your lead-acid batteries, but these strategies and tactics are guaranteed to boost your batteries’ lifespan – and free up your time and money. HYDROGEN SOLUTIONS... THE STORAGE REVOLUTION Stop curtailing excess power. Nel Hydrogen electrolysers will help save lost energy, balance electric output and increase your bottom line. • Alkaline and Proton® PEM Technologies • Safe, Clean and Cost Effective • 90 Years of Field Experience • Ideal for Energy Storage and Grid Management • Scale to Match Any Application Visit us on-line at www.nelhydrogen.com or call +1.203.949.8697 NACE Full Page Standard Ad – Hyd Sol – PGII.indd 1 North American Clean Ener8g/30y/19 61 2:54 PM Power Gen International Nov 19-21 • New Orleans, LA Booth 4229