batteries 6 volt

I was going to use 8 T-105's which I can get for about $90 foot print 7"X10"
then it was suggested to get 4 L16H-AC, they cost $295 size foot print is 7"X 11.7"
so $720 vs $1200 but half the space.
It looks like almost the same amp hours.
then it was suggested to get 4 L16H-AC, they cost $295 size foot print is 7"X 11.7"
so $720 vs $1200 but half the space.
It looks like almost the same amp hours.
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2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric, 460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.
Victron Smart 150-70 MPPT Charge Controller
24 volt Battery Bank 4 x 6v 400 Amp/Hr Trojan L16 AGM
Victron 1200w Multiplus Inverter/Charger
I rather have all the cables made right.
Here, http://www.smartgauge.co.uk/batt_con.html is some info for wiring up parallel strings of batteries. Method #3 , using buss bars and even length cables would be recommended. That being said You really should size your batteries based on your loads and buy the proper sized batteries to avoid having parallel strings in the first place.
Ako, How are these L-16's configured? 2S2P for 12 volt? If wired as a 24 volt bank this really doesn't apply. As far as current flowing in the opposite direction, that's not possible. If you are wired for a 12 volt bank you simply need to make your positive and negative connections at opposite, diagonally opposed corners of your bank ala method #2 of the smart gauge link. If you are concerned about mixing the electrolyte in your flooded batteries you should equalize charge them and verify equal state of charge with a hydrometer.
2.1 Kw Suntech 175 mono, Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 ( 15 years old but brand new out of sealed factory box Jan. 2015), Bogart Tri-metric, 460 Ah. 24 volt LiFePo4 battery bank. Plenty of Baja Sea of Cortez sunshine.
L16s are taller than golf carts, so if your limitation is horizonal space only, yes they take up less space. They also have the advantages of simpler wiring and easier maintenance mentioned above.
Main daytime system ~4kw panels into 2xMNClassic150 370ah 48v bank 2xOutback 3548 inverter 120v + 240v autotransformer
Night system ~1kw panels into 1xMNClassic150 700ah 12v bank morningstar 300w inverter