Re: [RE-wrenches] Line Side Feed In and Disconnects

Wayne, Use this as a tool: http://www.solarabcs.org/utilitydisconnect/ and this: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy08osti/42675.pdf Allan Sindelar allan(at)positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer Positive Energy, Inc. 3201 Calle Marie S

[RE-wrenches] Fronius monitoring

Friends: We have been tasked with removing 6 Fronius IG inverters and installing 3 plus series inverters. The system will incorporate a full Fronius remote monitoring and logging system with external input hardware by Wattnode for monitoring the client's actual energy consumption. We have re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Torque Wrench

Funny this subject came up -- we just had two terminals in the AC terminal block of a VFX spin out before reaching the 30 in/lb spec.   OutBack customer support has been great so far -- they're sending us a new replacement.  Personally, I've never used the torque screwdriver on the OB AC termin

[RE-wrenches] Line Side Feed In and Disconnects

Hello Wrenches, Here in Gainesville, Fla. we have recently adopted a Feed In Tariff. So, now we are supposed to directly feed the line side of the utility meter (essentially a new service). No big deal. As usual we use an AC disco between the inverter and the grid. However, the permit departm

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Torque Wrench

I got mine from "the knife and tool store" http://myworld.ebay.com/don19470/on E bay. nice tool, adjustable 10 - 50 In Oz and he has others, just get the adapter that lets you use 1/4" drive bits and your good to go. It is a german tool and i use it on all breaker connections as well as others. La

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Torque Wrench

Peter: Reviewing Outback and Xantrex manuals, screw terminals are torqued between 14 and 35 inch pounds on these electronic devices. This should help your search for the proper tool. William Miller At 09:10 AM 3/9/2009, you wrote: We have a great torque wrench for snugging down module clam

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lightning protection system

Hi Darryl, Just to see what your take would be, and other's - what would the case be should the modules have non-conducting frames (or even no frames)is the case with some systems on the market? Matt T Darryl Thayer wrote: Yes the electric power and atmospheric grounding systems should be c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Torque Wrench

Peter, We use a couple of torque screwdrivers made by Genius, model TO-227L. It is easy to use & has a reasonable price. http://www.geniustools.net/aspx/readset.aspx?item=TO-227L Comes in a nice plastic case with many tips. I do find that I often must use a longer extension than what is supplie

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Torque Wrench

Hi Peter I use a Deflecting Beam Torque Wrench from Warren & Brown. You can order online direct. http://www.warrenandbrown.com.au/PrecisionTools/ProductTree.aspx?From=Cat&ProductId=61 Cheers Logan > We have a great torque wrench for snugging down module clamps, Sharp SRS > bolts, etc. What do f

[RE-wrenches] Small Torque Wrench

We have a great torque wrench for snugging down module clamps, Sharp SRS bolts, etc. What do folks use to insure that wire terminals are torqued to spec? We're talking 1.1 to 3.3 N-m (10-30 in-lbs). I'm imagining something compact like an over-sized screwdriver. - Peter Peter T. Parrish, Pres

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Pathfinder vs Solmetric

Hello I use both. I am impressed with the what appers to be rapid improvement with the Solmetric. Also with the for my experiance better customer service with solmetric. I like the ability to use NREL TMY-3 with Solmetric, and the effect of orentation on performance using the web based mater