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• # 5 Preventative Maintenance, Charging and Equalization

• # 6 Measuring Specific Gravity

• # 7 Basic Battery Safety Principles

• # 8 Keeping Your Batteries Alive

You really can't make a better choice than these batteries, we use them here at The Solar Biz to power our office and our house, they never miss a beat. We're not saying that these are the best batteries in the world, there are certainly equals but, there are none better.

You do have to tend to the care and feeding of these babies, as they are expensive and even unintentional lack of care could ruin them.

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HuP. Solar-One

 HuP. Solar-One Battery                                                        

The custom made, long life battery system for home power users.

Like many other technological breakthroughs, HUP (High Utilization Positive) was created in response to another need.  Patented in 1982, its original objective was to meet tough new environmental standards, and help eliminate lead dust from the battery manufacturing plant.  But it was discovered during initial testing that the HUP exhibited cycling capabilities well in excess of conventional batteries. 

These impressive findings led to HUP being selected for use as "load leveling" at the Southern California Edison Company's Chino power facility in 1987.  Since going on-line, the 10 megawatt HUP battery system has proven to be 100% reliable in meeting daily deep cycle requirements.  This continued enhanced performance led engineers at General Battery/Hertner to develop HUP for yet another application: motive power. 

In 1991, HUP proved its mettle under extreme conditions in Operation Desert Storm, where it was used in materials handling vehicles delivering 10.5 million tons of supplies and equipment.  Now you too can enjoy the benefits of the proven HUP Technology in your Renewable Energy System.

GUARANTEED LOW PRICING, A BETTER - LONGER WARRANTY and FREE SHIPPING*

We have been getting a lot of telephone calls lately from our customers here at The Solar Biz about the www.elcheap-osolar.com or some similar name web site supposedly selling the HuP Solar One battery at what looks to be a real discounted price.

We can assure you it is not a REAL HuP Solar One on their site, it is not even made by the same company and, if you look at the specs on this imposter battery you will see that it is not even the same size, what's more it only has a five year pro-rated warranty... why? Because it is just a fork-lift battery. A fork-lift battery! It is not made for solar applications and it surely will not last you 20 years like the REAL HuP Solar One battery.

These guys are trying to pawn off a forklift battery to unsuspecting new battery buyers by using a confusingly similar name to the HuP Solar One because our battery is built like a rock and enjoys the best reputation in the industry.

I had a fellow call me in tears who bought one of these fake batteries in 48 volt and he wanted to put it in his basement but when it arrived it was a solid unit weighing over two tons! He initially had called me to complain that the battery on our web site had removable cells in our picture (see left) but the one he got didn't. I sadly assured him it was a fake and not the real HuP Solar One and it did not come from us.

Don't you get fooled too! You may not get what you pay for!

FEATURES                                                                            

• 2100 80% deep cycles over 10-year warranted service life. 4000 50% deep cycles.

• 10 year warranty - 7 years free replacement + 3 years prorated... The Best Warranty in the Industry!

• Slightly enlarged epoxy coated steel case and easily portable cells

• Lifetime jar-to-cover  heat seal guarantee

• Lead plated copper inter-cell connectors with stainless steel connecting hardware

• FREE FREIGHT* in continental (48) United States

• ISO-9000 Certified manufacturing plants and process
   

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  *Does Free Freight mean that the HuP Solar-One will be delivered to my door?

  Not necessarily. Free shipping means the battery will be shipped from the factory to the nearest business  with a forklift (building supply, hardware store etc.), or compatible truck terminal. In order to efficiently ship the HuP Solar-One the trucking company used by the factory needs to know what to expect on the receiving end.

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BENEFITS 

• More cycles mean longer Renewable Energy life compared to other batteries

• Best  warranty in the Renewable Energy industry

• Easy on site cell assembly in any location

• Added protection for your battery investment

• Quality connectors maximize energy transfer, reduce corrosion, and maintenance

• Lower cost

• Assures you of batteries made to the highest international quality standards

HuP Solar-One New LONGER WARRANTY and SPECIFICATIONS           

• 10 Year Warranty (7 years free replacement - 3 years prorated) See Full Warranty
• Designed and Warranted cycles to  80% DOD - 2100  Over 10 Years.
• Estimated real-life charge/discharge cycles to 50% Depth of Discharge - 4000 Cycles
• Battery Type - Flooded Lead-Acid
• Positive Plate - Tetrafluoroethylene (Teflon®) /Lead Antimony
• Post-to-Cover Seal - Burned Post to Cover
• Cell "Jar" Material - Injection Molded Polypropylene
• Cell Cover Material - Polypropylene
• Can Material - Epoxy Coated Steel
• Inter-cell Connectors - Lead-Plated Copper Rated @ 700 Amps
• Specific Gravity @ 77°F - 1.285-1.275 100% Charged  1.160 80% Discharged

Model # Breakdown
Example:  SO-6-85-17
SO = Solar One
6 = 6 cells per can
85 = 85 amps per positive plate
17 = 17 plates total (8 pos. & 9 neg.)
 

This photo at left shows a 24 volt SO-6-85-17/24 HuP Solar-One. Notice how one of the 12 cells has been removed from the epoxy coated steel container.

The cell lifting strap shown is provided with the battery along with an owners manual, a 10 year maintenance logbook.

Weight: 1540 lbs.
Dimensions: 40"L x 15.5"W x 25" H

• Dry charged units are absolutely no longer available.

• Export Crating is available at 8% over the invoiced cost of the total battery shipment.

Acid Spill Absorber & Neutralizer                                           

This amazing product is way beyond anything else on the market you could use. For years all we had to recommend to folks was to sprinkle baking soda on the floor underneath their battery installation. The result was marginal at best.

Now you can spread our acid spill absorber & neutralizer with confidence that any spill will be contained and neutralized. The formula changes color when acid is present and then changes color again when the acid is neutralized. No guessing that it worked... you see visual proof it has done its job. We sell the 8 pound bucket which should be enough for the life of your batteries.

We recommend spreading the formula on the floor under your protective floor mat and then on top of the mat as well. Then place you batteries directly on the formula. Or in the case of HuP Solar One batteries also sprinkle into the bottom of the cans as well. Any spillage will be quickly absorbed and neutralized.

• Ultra Polymer Absorber is safe and non hazardous.

• Sweeps up clean and dry not dusty like kitty litter.

• Specifically formulated to neutralize Sulfuric Acid

• Does NOT create asphyxiating Carbon Dioxide Gas

Part Number TSB-510130 Click For Price

QuickCote+ Protective Compound                                           

QuickCote+ Protective compound for battery terminals and connections.  Special Formula seals terminals and connections against corrosion, moisture, dirt and oil.

Brush on application stays put, won't drip of evaporate. Use on all exposed electrical terminals and connections. Also prevents seizing of fasteners.

8 Ounce Can with Applicator Brush, will coat one HUP Solar One 12 volt battery, for 24 volt order two cans etc.

Part Number TSB-06023 Click For Price

Floor Protective Battery Mat                                                      

Everybody who sets up a battery system always asks... What should I put under my batteries to protect my floor?

Here's the answer... Our acid absorbing battery mat! We sell it in a convenient 3 foot by 10 foot roll. A perfect size for most battery installations. Can be cut to size.

In anticipation of a battery spill we spread TSB-510130 Acid Spill Absorber and Neutralizer under the batteries (on top of the mat) to neutralize acid and then shop-vac to remove the neutralized spill and reuse mat again. Will last the life of many battery installations. Much cheaper than a truck bed mat, which doesn't absorb anything anyhow.

• Mat absorbs Acid but won't leak through tough Polypropylene backing.

• Electrically isolates batteries, preventing parasitic discharge.

• Use over and over again.

• Protects floors and equipment from acid corrosion.

Part Number TSB-510170 Click For Price

Eyewash Station                                                                           

Part Number TSB-510521 Click For Price

Add to wash water to neutralize acid spills on our Floor Protective Battery Mat or anywhere you have a sulfuric acid spill. Once neutralized just suck it up with your shop-vac and your done.

Use on the battery box in your car or truck.  When I have new batteries delivered, I always wash the sides and bottom of the batteries before I put them into service. If you must remove the HuP 2 volt cells to move them to an inaccessible location use this neutralizer to wash the individual cells and the battery cans too, and then dry both thoroughly. Never wash the tops of your batteries as you do not want any neutralizer to get into the cells, because it will damage them.

If you're quick it may even save your new blue jeans!

• Use to pH Adjust Wash Water. See POTW, DOT, & EPA
• Concentrated acid neutralizer
• Non-corrosive/Non-hazardous
• Allows for re-use of wash water
• In 1 gallon bottles
• Also used to remove acid from concrete floors and drip pans

Part Number TSB-510160  Click For Price

HuP. Solar-One Battery Pricing                                          

Due to the instability of the Lead Market Please call to confirm Pricing.

GUARANTEED LOW PRICING, A BETTER - LONGER WARRANTY and FREE SHIPPING*

Due to the instability of the Lead Market Please call to confirm Pricing.

GUARANTEED LOW PRICING, A BETTER - LONGER WARRANTY and FREE SHIPPING*

Due to the instability of the Lead Market Please call to confirm Pricing.

GUARANTEED LOW PRICING, A BETTER - LONGER WARRANTY and FREE SHIPPING*