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STORAGE BATTERY TRANSFER
TO RACE ROCKS
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| February, 2006,the storage batteries destined for Race Rocks arrive at the Lester Pearson College Parking Lot. |
Batteries came plastic wrapped |
They were stored until good weather for the tricky operation of transfer by boat. |
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| Battery delivery took place March 10 and 11, 2006 |
96 batteries were brought to the island on two barge loads
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The Race Rocks winch hauled up the units |
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| Chris Blondeau receiving the batteries. |
Mike Slater skillfully controls the winch |
Students from Pearson College who were on the island for project week transferred the batteries |
Loading the dolly. |
Mary rolling a battery on the dolly. |
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Thanks to Alice and the students and Chris Blondeau for the images. |
| Each of the 96 batteries weighs 112 Kilograms or 245 lb |
Giovanni on the pad. |
Batteries in temporary storage |
The rack in the energy centre where they will be installed |
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