Pretty good battery terminal connectors-
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Our host doesn't carry these things - perhaps they ought to consider it?
These seem much, much better than the "Walmart's Best" that I had been using. Brass is far more electrically connective than lead. Plus it is harder so you can really tighten the bolts down.
Was going to post a link but the seller is a competitor so that might be poor form. Here is a pic of my "brainstorm". This is not a perfect install, it is how I did it in 2014(?). Spent another $50 to add four more 8D's. Trying to supplement my batteries a bit.
I don't like these 17mm and 19mm posts for solar batteries though. If that is what you have to work with:
(1) Use felt washers over the terminals to keep corrosive battery mist down.
(2) Spray a good battery terminal sealant over the connections.
A cut off wheel on a grinder works well for "sanding off" any difficult corrosion. Using the wheel sideways of course.
This is an ongoing experiment that the purists throws a "thumbs down" on. We. Shall. See. Nobody is recommending this. An "experiment" of sorts. What may look like terminals next to steel posts is air gapped by at least 1".
These seem much, much better than the "Walmart's Best" that I had been using. Brass is far more electrically connective than lead. Plus it is harder so you can really tighten the bolts down.
Was going to post a link but the seller is a competitor so that might be poor form. Here is a pic of my "brainstorm". This is not a perfect install, it is how I did it in 2014(?). Spent another $50 to add four more 8D's. Trying to supplement my batteries a bit.
I don't like these 17mm and 19mm posts for solar batteries though. If that is what you have to work with:
(1) Use felt washers over the terminals to keep corrosive battery mist down.
(2) Spray a good battery terminal sealant over the connections.
A cut off wheel on a grinder works well for "sanding off" any difficult corrosion. Using the wheel sideways of course.
This is an ongoing experiment that the purists throws a "thumbs down" on. We. Shall. See. Nobody is recommending this. An "experiment" of sorts. What may look like terminals next to steel posts is air gapped by at least 1".
First Bank:16 180 watt Grape Solar with FM80 controller and 3648 Inverter....Fullriver 8D AGM solar batteries. Second Bank/MacGyver Special: 10 165(?) watt BP Solar with Renogy MPPT 40A controller/ and Xantrex C-35 PWM controller/ and Morningstar PWM controller...Cotek 24V PSW inverter....forklift and diesel locomotive batteries
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It is perfectly OK to post links to items of interest (which may not be in our host's store) that answer questions asked.
-BillNear San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset -
Being able to buy 10 sets/time means serious savings. Very happy with these connectors so far.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WNI-Brass-Marine-Grade-Battery-Terminal-Top-Post-Military-Spec-B-12128C/254358598523?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=553920342751&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
First Bank:16 180 watt Grape Solar with FM80 controller and 3648 Inverter....Fullriver 8D AGM solar batteries. Second Bank/MacGyver Special: 10 165(?) watt BP Solar with Renogy MPPT 40A controller/ and Xantrex C-35 PWM controller/ and Morningstar PWM controller...Cotek 24V PSW inverter....forklift and diesel locomotive batteries -
When the eBay link eventually goes away, the description was:WNI Brass Marine Grade Battery Terminal Top Post (Military Spec.B-12128C)eBay link are not great because they usually don't last very long.BillNear San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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First Bank:16 180 watt Grape Solar with FM80 controller and 3648 Inverter....Fullriver 8D AGM solar batteries. Second Bank/MacGyver Special: 10 165(?) watt BP Solar with Renogy MPPT 40A controller/ and Xantrex C-35 PWM controller/ and Morningstar PWM controller...Cotek 24V PSW inverter....forklift and diesel locomotive batteries
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One of the eight 8D's in the top pic has developed a bad cell - showing 10.8 volts this morning. Of course it is the battery that is hardest to get to (are there any senior citizens that are still optimists)? My battery array still hangs around 49.8 volts at 7am so death and destruction seem pretty distant.
I am inclined to spend $200 and simply replace the bad 8D. $200 is a drop in the bucket for significantly enhancing a solar battery array.
First Bank:16 180 watt Grape Solar with FM80 controller and 3648 Inverter....Fullriver 8D AGM solar batteries. Second Bank/MacGyver Special: 10 165(?) watt BP Solar with Renogy MPPT 40A controller/ and Xantrex C-35 PWM controller/ and Morningstar PWM controller...Cotek 24V PSW inverter....forklift and diesel locomotive batteries
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