T&T: Amazing battery prices

[Steven Dubnoff]

I have to replace one out of eight L-16's.  I am glad I am not 
replacing the set.  Apparently China is buying up all of the lead and 
driving the prices of batteries sky-high (The price has roughly 
tripled in a year.)  I was quoted a price of 460 bucks for one 
battery! (Trojan L16H from the local distributor).

Knowing that solar suppliers operate in a parallel pricing universe, 
I  called one and asked for another quote.  They quoted me 360 for 
the same battery, FOB the first supplier's loading dock.  Moral of 
the story 1) baby your batteries -- they are valuable and 2) shop 
around when you need to buy new ones.

Steve


Steve Dubnoff
1966 Willard Pilothouse
www.mvnereid.com
sdubnoff at circlesys.com