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You might have a tank water heater in your home that holds a large quantity of very hot water 24/7. Not quite to this level but in the same scale. That water he
by Tagbert 4y ago
You might have a tank water heater in your home that holds a large quantity of very hot water 24/7. Not quite to this level but in the same scale. That water heater is insulated and doesn’t prove a problem due to heat.
- giantg2 4y agoEventually you'll heat soak the insulation. With a waterheater, you have new water moving in as you use the previously heated on. The loss may be minimal, but still an efficiency drain half the year. Either way, you to pay for the housing and insulation. Then pay for a replacement battery every year or two.
- Tagbert 4y agoWhy would you need to pay for a replacement battery? These aluminum batteries are specifically designed for long lifetimes. the operating tempurature is not a detriment to the battery.
- giantg2 4y agoIf you're using a cycle a day, it would deteriorate to 80% capacity in just 200 days. The article says it lasts a few hundred cycles. That's not very long. The tempature isn't a detriment to the battery, in fact it's required to operate efficiently. What it does limit is the suitable applications.