Replace battery cell on an industrial battery

[@travismims4199]

Nice work. I work for an industrial battery company out of Nashville TN. I use a small torch setup and have a carbon rod setup for a backup. We just use a chain with the forklift to pull the batteries out and also use it to pull the cell.

[@Fixed-ish]

Before the crane that's how I'd been doing cells, using a forklift with that same vice grip looking tool. I recently posted another video doing a cell/post repair and wish I did it with the torch instead of the arc. If you get a chance, check it out. Thanks for the watch!

[@joepacheco4038]

Used to blow fumes out of surrounding cells before working on batt. Once on a service call found tie bar broken free on one cell, had carbon arc rods but had loaned out holder. Used my battery jumper cable as rod holder

[@Fixed-ish]

Agreed. Anytime you are working on batteries around the time of last use or charging is a good idea. Build up of hydrogen can be worst if the cells aren't full of water. I once used a car battery and jumper cables to tack weld a broken bracket together to get off a trail to get home. Field work is the mother of all creative solutions. Thanks for the watch and comment! Hope you enjoyed the content.

[@rongray4118]

Great tutorial! I need to replace cells in our DC Solar Trailer and you definitely encouraged me! Thank you! Where can I purchase a stinger and rods - + lead from?

[@Fixed-ish]

Thank you! They are carbon arc rods. The stinger is just a normal stick welding stinger and some welding cable wire. I believe this is1/0 or 2/0 cable. Thanks for the watch and comment!

[@rongray4118]

@@Fixed-ish Subscribed!

[@RandomDude320]

thanks for sharing !

[@majormojo]

Love the irony that you need a forklift to service a forklift…

[@Fixed-ish]

Haha me too.

[@dianamccall1183]

Hummmn next video I'd like to see how fast you can drive one of those rail kings down the railroad tracks

[@Alexxx95_H]

What is the size of that crown drill bit for removing the contact rails?

[@Fixed-ish]

Depends on how you like to measure. I.D. of the bit is 11/16ths or .6875 or 18mm O.D. of the bit is 15/16 or .9375 or 24mm. Thanks for the watch and the comment!!

[@Alexxx95_H]

@@Fixed-ish Thank you very much.

[@JuanAguilera-e1n]

How much voltage do you use

[@Fixed-ish]

Approx 6v is enough to get it done and not risk blowing out the side of the cell interconnector. If they are really thin connectors I'll wrap a wet towel around the edge to prevent that from happening

[@dianamccall1183]

I'm impressed if I move off grid can you hook me up 😅

[@dianamccall1183]

Wow that's a big battery