{"product_id":"northstar-nsb-blue-12v-168ah-8-hr-rate-1-3-spg-abs-tppl-nanocarbon-front-terminal-vrla-battery","title":"NorthStar NSB Blue+ 12V 168Ah @ 8 Hr Rate 1.3 SPG ABS TPPL NanoCarbon Front Terminal VRLA Battery","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003eNorthStar NSB170FT BLUE+ NanoCarbon Front Terminal VRLA Battery - NorthStar BLUE+ Series\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003eNorthStar NSB BLUE+ Series batteries are an innovative solution designed to deliver exceptional cyclic performance in off-grid hybrid systems, unreliable grid environments, and renewable energy applications. These batteries combine Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology with advanced carbon chemistry. The NSB BLUE+ Battery offers a competitive total cost of ownership (TCO) by reducing the need for battery replacements and lowering operating costs. NorthStar NSB BLUE+ Series batteries are ideal for a range of applications, including telecom backup, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, renewable energy, and hybrid gensets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExceptional PSoC cyclic performance 2050 cycles at 50% DoD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign life 12+ years at 68°F (20°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-fast charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 24-month shelf life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh potential fuel savings when used with hybrid genset applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature range of -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState-of-the-art automated manufacturing ensure consistency and reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelecommunications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCATV\/Broadband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral Office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrogrids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenewable Energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003eEnerSys NorthStar NSB170FT BLUE+ Construction Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead carbon added to negative electrodes increases power and reduces sulfation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced 3 stage terminal design to ensure leak-free operation - brass terminals provide maximum performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer and cover made from flame retardant UL94 V-0 material, highly resistant to shock and vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral handles and front access terminals ensure ease of installation and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003eSpecification Details for NSB170FT BLUE+ by NorthStar - An EnerSys Company\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; color: rgb(26, 26, 26); border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color: rgb(26, 124, 139); color: white;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eATTRIBUTES\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003c!-- General Info --\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(205, 237, 231);\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eChemistry\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eTPPL NanoCabon (VRLA)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e12V\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e170 Ah @ 8 Hr Rate\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eCells Per Unit\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e6 cells\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n      Dimensions\u003cbr\u003e\n          - Overall Length\u003cbr\u003e\n          - Overall Width\u003cbr\u003e\n          - Overall Height\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e22.10 inches \/ 561.00 mm\u003cbr\u003e  4.90 inches \/ 125.00 mm\u003cbr\u003e11.10 inches \/ 283.00 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e116.00 lbs \/ 52.50 kgs\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eContainer Type\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eABS-FR\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eTerminal Type\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eFront Access - M6\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eDesign Life\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eUp to 12+ years at 68°F (20°C)\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e1 or 2 Year Full\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- Electrical Specifications \u0026 Performance Characteristics--\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(205, 237, 231);\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Specifications \u0026amp; Performance Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eRecommended Float Voltage\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e2.28 - 2.27 VPC @ 68°F (20°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eOperating Temperature Ranges\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77°F (25°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eUp to 24-month shelf life\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px;\"\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e1.300\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eElectrolyte\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eSulfuric Acid\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- Construction Details --\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(205, 237, 231);\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eContainer Material\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eABS-FR\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: rgb(238, 238, 238);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eCover Material\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFlame retardant UL94 V-0 material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eTerminal Material\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv div=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003eBrass\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003eCertifications \u0026amp; Safety Compliances\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproved as non-hazardous cargo for ground, sea, and air transport - DOT 49 CFR 173.159(d), (i), and (ii)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUL-Recognized Component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUL94 V-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shopulstandards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore information on UL Safety Standards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContact a member of the Power Storage Solutions Sales Team for additional information on available options and accessories. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003eExplore Other Models in the NorthStar BLUE+ Series Batteries\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSB100FT BLUE+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSB190FT BLUE+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSB210FT BLUE+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.enersys.com\/en\/products\/batteries\/northstar\/northstar-blue-battery\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFor more information on this product line, visit the EnerSys website.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em;\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/our-services\" class=\"pwrss-link\"\u003ePower Storage Solutions Installation \u0026amp; Services\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003e\n  As your full-service provider, Power Storage Solutions offers more than just products—we provide turnkey installation, system design support, removal and recycling services, and compliance-focused maintenance. Our expert technicians ensure every install is safe, efficient, and built to last. We are proud to offer the following services:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"pwrss-list\" style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26);\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/contact-us-power-storage-solutions\"\u003eFree Site Audits \u0026amp; Consulting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/battery-installation-services\"\u003eOn-Site Installation \u0026amp; Commissioning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/custom-microgrid-solutions\"\u003eSystem Design \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/capacity-testing-services-pwrss\"\u003eBattery Testing \u0026amp; Monitoring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/preventative-maintenance-services\"\u003ePreventative \u0026amp; Contract Maintenance Programs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/recycling\"\u003eEnd-of-Life Recycling \u0026amp; Disposal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/contact-us-power-storage-solutions\"\u003eEmergency Response \u0026amp; Troubleshooting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/hurricane-and-disaster-recovery-service\"\u003eDisaster Preparation \u0026amp; Recovery Protocols\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/temporary-battery-strings-and-rental-equipment\"\u003eTemporary Rental Solutions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/energy-storage-services\"\u003eContainerized BESS Solutions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/training-services\"\u003eDC Power Training Programs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n  Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/pages\/our-services\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 133, 155);\"\u003eservices page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to explore how we can protect your business operations and optimize your critical backup power systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ENERSYS (STANDBY POWER)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431513571560,"sku":"NSB170FT BLUE+","price":774.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/2159\/9976\/files\/5662841b-a8dd-ef11-836c-12b451dc4669_NSB170FT_BLUE_..webp?v=1750462453","url":"https:\/\/pwrstoragesolutions.com\/products\/northstar-nsb-blue-12v-168ah-8-hr-rate-1-3-spg-abs-tppl-nanocarbon-front-terminal-vrla-battery","provider":"Power Storage Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}