[RE-wrenches] Unisolar US64's

2009-03-24 Thread Carl Emerson
Hi there, Anyone got some real world performance data that shows how well the Unisolar US64 panels are holding up after several years in service? Carl Emerson Free Power Ltd. Auckland NZ ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address:

[RE-wrenches] Sunny Beam w/Bluetooth

2009-03-24 Thread Marco
Anyone know whether our SMA friends have started to distribute the long-awaited new and improved Sunny Beam? thanks, marco Marco Mangelsdorf, Ph.D., President Electrical Contractor License C-26351 69 Railroad Avenue, Suite A-7 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 USA (808) 969-3281, fax 934-7462 www.pro

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need Lorentz pump service

2009-03-24 Thread Chris Daum
Hello William: Check with Dennis Austin at Solar Power & Pump Co, out of Elk City, OK. 866-246-7652 or 580-225-1704. He's a good ol boy who'll help you out if you can get ahold of him! Good luck, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mai

[RE-wrenches] MPPT greater than 150V

2009-03-24 Thread Carl Emerson
Hi there, Can someone confirm that there is still no MPPT regulators available capable of accepting array voltages greater than 150. Thanks, Carl Emerson Free Power Ltd. Auckland NZ ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: R

Re: [RE-wrenches] IE / Goldline TD-6 or equivalent

2009-03-24 Thread Karl Schwingel
I'm waiting on delivery of the new ThermoK logger from APRS www.aprsworld.com I don't have the specs yet, but should be using a 10K thermistor, with something like 6 channels, data logging and 2 relays. I will report back to the list when I have some hands on experience with this new product.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shell/Solar World 75's clones

2009-03-24 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar
David, I just got 5 used Siemens 75 watt modules in good condition. They are the same module you are looking, they just pre-date Shell. Not cheap as we have very high demand for these used panels (traffic control signs used tons of these). Let me know soon. Kindest Regards, Larry Crutche

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC coupling-mix and match

2009-03-24 Thread I2P
In a message dated 3/23/2009 1:55:09 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, t...@hughes.net writes: I have a XW6048 working w/ a SMA + a xantrex suntie. I did have issues that required me to install the SMA breaker at the top of the buss bar.I'll see if it will work with a Enphase Thanks Tump

[RE-wrenches] Need Lorentz pump service

2009-03-24 Thread William Miller
Friends: I have a client with a Lorentz pump controller that is malfunctioning and he is without water. I understand that Genpro Energy is the only service agent in the US. Is this correct? They are not answering their phones today, I assume because of blizzard conditions. Is there a re

[RE-wrenches] IE / Goldline TD-6 or equivalent

2009-03-24 Thread Jim Grundy
Thermal Wrenches, I am looking for a multi position temperature monitor that utilizes remote sensors with a distance capacity of 200' or more. This is for a combo wood boiler, solar thermal heating system supplying two buildings. The Goldline TD-6 would be adequate (if anyone has a lef

Re: [RE-wrenches] SHW $/ft^2

2009-03-24 Thread Karl Schwingel
Remember Nick, that software hasn't really been touched in 15 years or something like that. I've been hearing $120/SF around the midwest for Large (400sf and up) commercial DHW systems. Those are really nice systems, with all sorts of subcontractors involved. Commercial pipe fitters and roof

[RE-wrenches] SHW $/ft^2

2009-03-24 Thread Nicholas Ponzio
Hi Folks, We've had several discussions about $/W for PV. How about the equivalent for SHW? What is a reasonable turn-key price for commercial SHW? The F-Chart software uses a default of $15/ft^2. Either this is ridiculously low or I'm doing something really wrong... Thanks in advance, Nik

[RE-wrenches] SunPower Corp

2009-03-24 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
I'd appreciate getting in contact with all SunPower Corp. dealers on the List. Please email me off-list. Thanks, marco cid:image001.jpg@01C6D004.C865A8F0 Marco Mangelsdorf, Ph.D., President Electrical Contractor License C-26351 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-328