Got a RC42 cell with 399974 hrs on it..might be dead?

[Aquatica]

Hi Guys,

Got this AutoPilot swg showing 32v's and 1.6 amps

The error flashing is "low amps".

This cell has been running for 5 years with a solar powered pump which turns on at sunrise and off at sunset every day.

Do you think this cell has come to the end of its life?

Many thanks for any insight!

 

[JasonLion]

I wonder if "399974 hrs" is a typo. 16 hours a day for five years would only be a little over 170,000 amp hours. If correct, that cell is way way past worn out. Perhaps this is the total of two or three cells?

32 volts and 1.6 amps is very suggestive of way past worn out, though it could also mean a bad cell cord connection. A cell cord bad enough to lower amps that much would show obvious signs of melting/burning.

 

[Aquatica]

Thanks Jason. Yes I was thinking this cell must be worn out. That solar pump running all day.

Much appreciate the help.