Jay I’m in agreement, however, after the customer just spent $16k for new batteries, he’s not too keen on spending more to replace the inverter if it’s functioning.
Good idea on the rollers! 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 7:26 PM, Rick Brown <r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com> > wrote: > > That’s it! Grid Usage Timer. I failed to set that. 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 > >>> 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 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>>> >>>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> List-Archive: >>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> List rules & etiquette: >>>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>>> >>>> Check out or update participant bios: >>>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out or update participant bios: >>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>>
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