My 48 280Ah cells arrived a few weeks ago, but I have yet to unpack all of them for balancing due to other projects taking priority. I would like to have a storage shelving solution for the cells and would like some input. I was going to have a cabinet custom made, but a price-tag of over $3500 is far from ideal. I want to ensure that the cells are adequately supported, and shielded from accidental contact. (I have 2 young minions that I want to ensure will not be able to access them.)
I am contemplating getting a shelf from Amazon (shudders). The description states that each shelf can support up to 400lbs, which I doubt, but each battery bank should come in just under 200lbs which I hope is tollerable per shelf. I can get sheet aluminum and have it cut to size so that I can cover the back, both sides, and make a door on the front of the unit for access. I'm looking for input as to whether or not this is worth pursuing, or if there's a better alternative.
*Note: The battery banks and inverter are being deployed in a garage that is not attached to the house. (Construction here is made of Bermuda limestone, cement, and concrete block.) Regulations require that all high voltage/current DC lines be encased in metal conduit/casing if in a living space. Any lines outdoors or in walls can be routed with PVC conduit. I don't know offhand if the inspector would consider the garage to be outdoor space or not, but I'd rather the batteries be encased in metal for our protection as well as the cells themselves. I can attach the diagrams that I drew up for the custom shelf/case if anyone is interested.
I am contemplating getting a shelf from Amazon (shudders). The description states that each shelf can support up to 400lbs, which I doubt, but each battery bank should come in just under 200lbs which I hope is tollerable per shelf. I can get sheet aluminum and have it cut to size so that I can cover the back, both sides, and make a door on the front of the unit for access. I'm looking for input as to whether or not this is worth pursuing, or if there's a better alternative.
*Note: The battery banks and inverter are being deployed in a garage that is not attached to the house. (Construction here is made of Bermuda limestone, cement, and concrete block.) Regulations require that all high voltage/current DC lines be encased in metal conduit/casing if in a living space. Any lines outdoors or in walls can be routed with PVC conduit. I don't know offhand if the inspector would consider the garage to be outdoor space or not, but I'd rather the batteries be encased in metal for our protection as well as the cells themselves. I can attach the diagrams that I drew up for the custom shelf/case if anyone is interested.