š¤¦š»āāļø ugh these building departments..! Iām very surprised that theyāre
requiring the battery conductors to open. I donāt think they understand the
gravity of what theyāre saying
On Tue, Jul 29, 2025 at 10:49āÆAM MD Electric & Solar <
mdelectricso...@gmail.com> wrote:
> David,
> We already hav
I use the SolArk 12v micro-circuit that triggers RSD. hopefully thatās all
theyāre looking for, is to kill ESS and solar DC. When using
plunger-type, or single gang itās easy. But when they require a knife
blade style switch itās tricky (with SolArk and Midnite). This is because
in order to d
If itās not too steep you can continually leapfrog two or 3 pieces of
plywood, and roll your engine dolly on that. Or you can use a few cuts of
large diameter pipe as rollers.
On Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 3:33āÆPM jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I was out at the jo
One of my customers has a UPS so that Solar Assistant and router donāt rely
on the big residential battery bank, in order to keep data flowing.
On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 5:36āÆAM Jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Jason can you remind us what equipment is being used?
For this type of interaction I recommend Engineerinc.com for a Structural
stamp.
Iāve found them to be very reasonable
On Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 4:03āÆPM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Friends:
>
>
>
> I am having a problem pulling a permit in our coun
I had a similar problem with a Tesla Charger and a golf cart battery
charger. Our problems were intermittent. The golf cart charger would balk
on GFCI receptacles, but not 'regular' ones.
Resolution was: we cleaned up all the ground wires, ground rod itself,
clamps, crimps, etc to bright fresh copp
Travis, sounds like you are not able to re-string the array to conform to
500V max?
On Mon, Jun 16, 2025 at 1:42āÆPM Travis Knipple via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> This is a repeated (rephrased) version of a previous question, but I've
> hit upon a new app
There must be a variable mixing valve that is informed and controlled by a
thermocouple
On Sun, Jun 15, 2025 at 4:46āÆPM Jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> Iāve inherited an incorrectly sized solar thermal evacuated tube system.
> Itās too many tubes for
sounds like you donāt want to take them to small claims court. I found it
to be easy and very effective.
Did you try switching which inverter is the lead vs follower?
On Tue, Jun 10, 2025 at 4:07āÆPM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Iām once again
g label. Compared to SolarEdge, Sol-Ark appears fast and
> competent.
>
> As far as labor compensation, who else beside Enphase is paying out?
>
> Aloha,
> Lou Russo
> Spree Solar Systems LLC
> C-34322
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 4, 2025 at 2:09āÆAM david quattro via RE-
A few years ago I took SolArk to small claims court. I kept meticulous
records, logging months of their disappointing denials and botched tech
support. SolArk legal department tried to shift legal jurisdiction from my
local country to their Texas jurisdiction. It was an insult to my
intelligence. N
Fronius install manual says the conduit entry ports need to be packed with
putty around the wires. Theyāre the only manufacturer I know of that
requires this. Water vapor roses into the circuit boards.I used to get
a couple different error codes until we packed the conduits.
Good luck, and l
Iāve had good experience with installing a five or 10 second delay on one
of the pumps. This way the pumpsā start-current spikes are staggered
On Thu, May 8, 2025 at 12:38āÆPM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Water pump is not my strong suit. I usuall
One time I had similar, but different problem: 1 Amp ground fault fuse
consistently blowing, sometimes after 1 day sometimes after weeks/months.
I tried everything - replaced home runs, checked VOC, VMP, swapped DC input
into a different inverter, etc. it kept coming back to this one string. I
che
Tech support said if itās landed in conjunction with the Load Out ground it
causes an āechoā on the grounds. Can result in erroneous Arc fault or other
error codes.
I think if using a separate wire trough, that trough needs to be
physically far from the inverter and close to an electrode.
On Su
Hi Jason,
SolArk tech support has told us to land the PV equipment ground directly
to an electrode. ie do not land the PV ground in the inverterās built in
ground-bar. This detail wasnāt in their manuals years ago. I hope this is
helpful š¤š¼
David
On Sun, Apr 6, 2025 at 7:19āÆAM Jason Szumlansk
Is there a different engineer you can hire to stamp this job?
On Thu, Mar 20, 2025 at 10:11āÆAM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Jay:
>
>
>
> 3R is for protection from falling water, like rain or dripping water.
> This is not protection against sprayi
Today I learned that Solaredge will not accept responsibility for the
E-Waste they generate.
They refuse to reimburse installers who are stuck with it. In my experience
SolarEdge has a very high failure rate.
My local e-waste facility doesn't accept solar inverters.
--
David Quattro
CA License # 9
od
> equipment properly and hold manufacturers accountable for shoddy
> solutions. If RSD is not that effective we need to discuss undoing the
> code requirements.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> William Miller
>
>
>
> Miller Solar
>
> 17395 Oak Road, Atas
Hi everyone! My financial partners and I are considering replacing all the
old modules on a commercial agricultural customer (PGE territory), and this
AMPT mfr technology looks promising.
Has anyone in this group already tried it? Do they have a high/low
failure rate? Do they work as advertised
Jay you are right - that doesnāt make sense because with more PV, the
system will reach āmax AC outā power sooner every morning and hold it
longer into the evening
On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 12:20āÆPM George McClellan via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Probably due to cl
Hi All,
I need to place an order for about 19,000 ft of 1/0 copper. The conduits
are underground and already existing. They were done via directional bore.
If I could use Aluminum wire I would. I can't.
Which supplier do you recommend for this quantity? Obviously hoping for a
volume discount. S
Years ago I had a customer who was dead set against a Smart meter. PGE
fought them, but the customer was insistent. There is a way, but PGE
charged an additional fee to keep the mechanical disc style meter, because
they have to pay an employee meter reader.
With NEM3, PGE is almost certain to r
Iāve been doing this for a few years now, but not on every install. Theyāre
pretty expensive, more labor, one more component to fail, and takes up
significant wall space/aesthetic factor.
GENERAC transfer switch requires you to rig a separate 12v power
supply, (normally this 12vdc comes from th
Yes count me in
On Mon, Jan 13, 2025 at 5:32āÆPM MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I say yes please. This is a major change happening and I would like to be
> as informed as possible. I understood that the billing change had been
> delayed but it sound
If itās tilt-up arrays, itās definitely worth it. If itās flush Mount
then.. maybe.
Iād tell the owner you simply donāt want to maintain it with Solaredge
components. They can either find a different contractor, or let you upgrade
the inverters.
In my experience Solaredge had a high failure rat
Here is a very interesting video about vertically mounted bifacial modules
- performing surprisingly well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD1MT-ek05w
On Sat, Dec 7, 2024 at 4:36āÆPM John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I'm starting to think that Vert
SMA monitoring is alive and well. They did migrate to a new platform.
Itās called EnnexOS. Depending on the age of your install it might need
some attention getting you to the new OS. If it's a commercial install you
will have to upgrade to their new Datalogger, as the old ClusterController
isnāt
SolArk tech support told us that the PV array ground shouldnāt land on the
inverter ground bar. But instead should be run to its own local electrode.
or if you're grid tied it can land on the ground bar at the Main AC
On Sun, Nov 10, 2024 at 6:27āÆAM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenche
Hi Wrenches,
Such an honor to address you gurus with this question. I need to
monitor current on wires (split phase 240v) and if the current reaches a
predetermined limit, let's say 100A, or 200A - I need a programmable
meter/device that can trigger a 12v relay when current reaches the
threshol
ProSolar posts bolted directly to the wood decking and into rafters. they
make several different post-heights. Roofers can easily waterproof
cylindrical penetrations. the owners need to decide how many inches of
foam thickness
On Fri, Oct 25, 2024 at 3:18āÆPM jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@li
Agreed 100. Pitch hopper is the real deal
On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 6:13āÆPM MD Electric & Solar via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Yes, my guys love them! Just makes being on the roof a little easier.
> Mike
>
> On Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 6:01āÆPM Nicholas Ponzio via RE-w
Iāve had good experience with Homegrid so far.
> > On Oct 9, 2024, at 11:32āÆAM, jay via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> >
> > ļ»æHI All
> >
> >
> > Wondering what people are using for lithium battery and sol ark?
> >
> > And no, LA is not a option for this system.
> >
This is an excellent explanation of many aspects of 3741.
https://youtu.be/mgD0O9WfKVU?si=-SRdLuTd4XGDToKp
At the NABCEP conference in Raleigh earlier this year, there were
popular presentations about 3741.
I think it can be a great solution for some small commercial, but not
for residen
I used Chilicon on a couple installs, and Enphase is far better.
On Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 9:05āÆPM greg egan via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Good intel. I believe their micros are rated to -40C/F. If they quit
> working at that temp it would be okay as long as th
Nice. Iāve considered using a little jump battery once or twice but still
havenāt had to.
I put on my calendar ~3 years replace all gen-start FLA batteries
because the consequences of them going dead are pretty bad. Curious if you
guys think 3 years is a good rule of thumb.
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I have had good experience with Kohler transfer switches but only the
simpler RDT models should be used in conjunction with a complex custom
system.
(Kohlerās cheaper RXT models require a keep-alive signal from a Kohler
generator)
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I have a system with Generac ATS where Grid is Primary source, SolArk
Critical Load is secondary source. And whole home is the Load out of the
ATS.
Generator feeds in to the SolArk Gen terminals. KOHLER generator
(2-wire auto start) engages only when the SolArk tells it to, programmed by
me a
Sorry I just noticed that youāre dealing with 15Ks. My scenario was with a
12K
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last year SolArk tech support told me only the Gen ports have the freq/volt
modulation, and only when you program the master āAC Couple on GENā
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If a manufacturer decides to pettifog over a property being sold in
order to escape warranty obligation.. yikes! no thanks
On Mon, Aug 19, 2024 at 3:04āÆPM Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Luke
>
> I appreciate the follow up.
>
> And as a/an FLA/AGM
I have two Jackery units and both are great. small 500W and the other is
either 2 or 3kW
On Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 2:55āÆPM Hilton Dier, III via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I've got someone asking me about a portable system. It really doesn't have
> to be that portable.
Definitely best practice to do so, in fact probably not safe as itās wired
now. I know some inverters wonāt work at all with āneutral loopsā and are
sophisticated enough to feel it, and stop inversion until the electrician
fixes it
On Tue, Jul 30, 2024 at 5:48 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrench
Hi Chris, Iāve asked them if they are compatible with rope CTs and they
arenātā¦. Please share the solution you arrive at, as I know Iāll need to
repeat it soon.
David
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in their installation manuals, SolArk indicates black and red colors for PV
conductors.
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Today they tried launching their monitoring migration from Inteless/PVPro
to Mysolark/solarkcloud.com
I had several sites throwing multiple bogus error codes and concerned
homeowners calling my staff all morning.
SolArk tech support probably drowning in that
Error codes::
F49 Backup_Battery_Fault
Hi everyone,
Does anyone have positive or negative experience with REC modules?
Specifically failure rate, and how the company acts when an RMA is
necessary. Thank you
David Quattro
CA License # 954020. C-10, C-46
ph (415) 312-2661
www.quattrosolar.com
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I think SolArk makes an 8K 120V-only version
David
On Fri, May 3, 2024 at 3:13 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> For this application I was originally thinking about a 48V inverter with
> 120V output, but there are not many options in the size ra
wow. Sounds like a class action lawsuit if theyāre not careful. Iāve
never heard of any module manufacturer pay for lost production, but they
need to cover parts and labor or they will be sued, and they will lose.
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OK thanks for the correction. It's confusing to me because the external
chassis is identical
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I have not installed an Fortress yet, but I know they are made by Deye
(same Chinese original manufacturer as SolArk inverters)
Here is a link for an excellent instructional by Steve Higgins @ Rolls -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJqBULN9MgI&pp=ygUWcm9sbHMgc3VycmV0dGUgaGlnZ2lucw%3D%3D
This assum
Generic stickers are easily gotten but site-specific placards are often
required. I recommend Tony :::
Tony Nguyen
We send him a PDF doct and the size/font requirements. within a couple days
I receive a perfect red placard with white lettering, 3M sticky on the
back, at very reasonable pricing. T
Jason, Very helpful. Thank you
I wonder why, after years of calling tech support, nobody at Enphase told
me the S is a replacement for the R. it took a compatriot
installer/integrator to care enough.
On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 2:51 PM Jason Szumlanski <
ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote:
>
wow, your experience is worse than anything I've ever heard of from Enphase
tech support. My experience with them is this: they know their old Envoys
are garbage (the M-Series are failing left and right now). The executives
made the decision that they will no longer manufacture new M-Envoys. I
don'
I thought the primary goal of the federal ITC was to address climate
change.
Thus as a citizen of Earth, increased PV adoption is success
regardless of whatever financial implications arise from a taxpayer
perspective.
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Hi William,
Iāve never done this but talked to the electrical/electronic engineer
who did:: he took all the CT current, and voltage inputs and ran them into
a small cheap Linux PC, which was easy to find support and used a common
programming language. These guys only used it for a custom moni
Jay, there are three major utilities in CA. I donāt know much about LADPW
nor SDGE.
PGE executes demand charges depending on the ārate scheduleā applied
to a specific meter. Customers can request to change their rate schedule,
sometimes with significant financial savings just doing that.
M
Hi Tom,
a few years ago I decided to buy my own LG battery charger because we
needed the damn thing so often. Now I only use it once or twice per year,
because I stopped installing LG batteries. Here is the instruction I have
which works on my charger (same charger as the LG-sanctioned :: the
man
Yes SolArk can be programmed to sell the battery energy in specific time
windows
David Quattro
CA License # 954020. C-10, C-46
ph (415) 312-2661
www.quattrosolar.com
On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 3:37 PM Darryl Thayer via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Advice, please; I w
SPAN Panel, or
you can try Generac 7006 automatic load shed device (100A)
https://apelectric.com/generac-7006-smart-management-module/
Or G7000 (50Amp)
Iāve heard they work with other inverters, not just GENERAC only, but of
course youād have no warranty when mixing brands.
David
On Thu, Dec 14
Iām not familiar with Outback defaults but most inverters Iāve dealt with
have a grid tolerance of 10% +/- so 216 to 264VAC.
On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 6:57 AM Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Hi Jay,
>
> The inverter won't even connect to the grid. I
The encapsulant between the glass and the aluminum might be degraded by a
surfactant. Itās probably a low risk if you use a gentle soap, but I heard
that somewhere about 15 years ago so I thought Iād mention it.
I also heard that pressure washers are too strong and can ruin the
encapsulant seal
Dana in your first example it looks like 120A of solar is pushing onto a
100A utility meter, over #3 copper which cannot handle 120A. But I might be
missing something.
On Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 6:29āÆAM Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Repost of 2 types of
Drake I think youāre right and theyāre wrong, as long as the 200A bus is
protected by a 200A breaker, and as long as the Utility meter and utility
conductors remain 400
David
On Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 5:06 PM Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> We have
If youāre dealing with PG&E Utility, Fronius decided a few years ago not
to play along anymore. PGE constantly changes the requirements for the
inverter manufacturers, and what they call Smart Inverters. from what I
understand this is mostly for solar curtailment when the grid is saturated.
I t
Type 1: Youāll be limited to 100A solar because the Utility conductors
youāre attaching to are 100A. The Utility tap needs to immediately go to a
fused disconnect switch, generally within 6ft (sometimes 10ft) and within
line of sight of the meter. Fuses need AIC rating equivalent to that of
the S
I havenāt installed a Solaredge in years so my info might not be up to
date, but I remember that the EV Charger units couldnāt be commissioned
without an active internet connection. The early models had high failure
rate, but that was within the first year or two that they offered the EV
Charger/i
The cells are cracking. The metal traces are victim (not the cause) along
the crack lines--
David Quattro
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SimpliPhi has given me zero problems over about a dozen systems. so far I
have only used the 3.8kWh units that are not capable of closed loop
communication.
On Thu, Jul 13, 2023 at 9:34 PM Carl Hansen via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Peter,
>
>I've also insta
Hi David and David, itās me David
Since no lights come on when you turn the breakers on, it sounds like
the battery is deeply discharged. I bought a specialized charger for the
RESU10H. If you want to borrow it let me know.
David Quattro
On Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 10:40 AM Dave Angelini Offgri
Ferrite cores can be used for the battery cables to pass through to reduce
common mode current
On Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 3:59āÆAM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I have -15- sets of 4/0 cable (1 per 32 kwh stack) into the combiner. They
> are paired and wi
GENERAC also makes a 100 amp version of the SMM
On Tue, Jun 27, 2023 at 3:12 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I'm interested in this also. This is becoming increasingly necessary as we
> install "whole home" backup systems, but we need to dump a
Hi Jay, in my experience most fans are readily available, you just have to
pull the old fan and get a part number from its nameplate. Or you can
probably order one from Fronius tech support. Worst case I experienced was
on an old SHARP inverter (3 MPPT's), it was supposed to be 3-wire fan, but
all
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