That’s it! Grid Usage Timer. I failed to set that. Thanks!

rick brown
SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC
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> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:24 PM, Rick Brown <r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Allen,
> 
> Did you use the battery terminals to pull the cells? I don’t see any other 
> way to grab the cells. 
> 
> Great idea on the engine hoist!
> 
> rick brown
> SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC
> Electrical & Solar Contracting Services
> www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com
> Check, Virginia 24072
> 540.808.9502
> 
> VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660
> VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762
> VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer  
> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21
> 
>>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:03 PM, Allan Sindelar <al...@sindelarsolar.com> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Rick:
>> 1) consider renting or buying an engine hoist to pull out the individual 
>> cells, and lowering each onto a hand truck for transport to your truck. I 
>> have done this several times - it’s actually not that difficult with a crew 
>> of two or three. 
>> Northwest Energy Storage (www.solarone com, I think) supplies a short, heavy 
>> nylon strap with clevises at each end for raising and lowering each cell. 
>> You might contact them to purchase one. 
>> At one remote site, the client suggested that I buy a cheap engine hoist 
>> from Harbor Freight, as it would be cheaper than renting a professional one. 
>> 
>> 2) the older Trace SW series is early technology in regards to its sell 
>> efficiency,  because of the lack of what was dubbed ‘silent sell’. The 
>> general number from when it was about the only game in town was about 55%. I 
>> would suggest upgrading to a modern unit if it’s primarily used for selling 
>> back. 
>> 
>> Allan Sindelar, Sindelar Solar
>> 
>>>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Rick Brown 
>>>> <r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>> Wrenches,
>>> 
>>> Dilemma #1:
>>> 
>>> I’ve had to replace 4 sets of Solar One batteries (see pic). Each set 
>>> weighs in excess of 1000lbs. How have you all transported these? The 
>>> originals were placed into service prior to the room’s walls and roof going 
>>> up. 
>>> 
>>> <image0.jpeg>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Dilemma #2:
>>> 
>>> The above system is comprised of a Trace SW5548 along with two Outback 
>>> FM60s. After reprogramming the CCs and inverter with new charging 
>>> parameters, I can’t get the Trace to export excess production once the 
>>> batteries are charged. I do have the inverter set to “Sell” mode What am I 
>>> missing? I have had little experience with the Trace line. 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> rick brown
>>> SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC
>>> Electrical & Solar Contracting Services
>>> www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com
>>> Check, Virginia 24072
>>> 540.808.9502
>>> 
>>> VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660
>>> VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762
>>> VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer  
>>> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21
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