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  • Rebel1448
    Junior Member
    • Jun 2018
    • 2

    Battery backup system

    I have an older battery backup solar system that I no longer use. The inverter is made by trace engineering and the panels are Siemens. I am looking for information or leads as to if they are worth anything and where I could post them for sale. I appreciate any help.thank you.
  • littleharbor
    Solar Fanatic
    • Jan 2016
    • 1998

    #2
    Model numbers?
    Where are you located?
    2.2kw Suntech mono, Classic 200, NEW Trace SW4024

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    • Rebel1448
      Junior Member
      • Jun 2018
      • 2

      #3
      Trace inverter switches 5548
      16 siemans 75 watt panels and ground post mounts
      8 - 6 volt batteries
      disconnects and cooling components.
      I am located in new york.

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      • littleharbor
        Solar Fanatic
        • Jan 2016
        • 1998

        #4
        You could look around on eBay for the Trace inverter. They are usually selling for between $1000.00 and $1500.00 in working condition.
        I know the panels well and at this time have over 200 of them. They are popular in the RV, boating world for being 12 volt and small. At this time I am getting $40.00 a piece for them.
        Used batteries are tricky unless you can show they are relatively new and haven't been abused. If they aren't sitting on a float charge and holding full charge when sitting disconnected I wouldn't offer much over scrap prices for them. That's a big difference from the new cost of them, especially quality L-16 batteries you haven't mentioned which batteries you have.
        2.2kw Suntech mono, Classic 200, NEW Trace SW4024

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        • jflorey2
          Solar Fanatic
          • Aug 2015
          • 2331

          #5
          Originally posted by Rebel1448
          Trace inverter switches 5548
          16 siemans 75 watt panels and ground post mounts
          8 - 6 volt batteries
          disconnects and cooling components.
          I am located in new york.
          The batteries - return them for core charge if applicable. That's generally all they are good for if they've been inactive for a while.
          Panels - might be able to get some $$ for them. Not much, since newer panels are hitting about 50 cents a watt right now.
          SW5548 - that's still in demand in a lot of places; they are well built and rugged. Try Craigslist for a local seller so you don't have to ship (those things are very heavy.)

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