Re: [RE-wrenches] SunPower modules

2010-06-19 Thread Nick Soleil
What do you think of the SunPower modules? They seem to be a top quality product, and they really promote the idea that they produce the most power per DC watt. What have your side by side tests found? Why won't they warranty their product with Enphase? Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Jun 17,

Re: [RE-wrenches] two VFX3524's and a Franklin 3hp sub pump

2010-06-19 Thread frenergy
Ray, Yes, thus my qualification:"seems to be pretty bombproof". Also though, a deatil I left out which would have a major longevity impact on this tank shut-off/on set-up is that the pump supplying water to the tank only comes on once a day (ala digital timer), thus the tank v

Re: [RE-wrenches] AM noise on batteryless inverters

2010-06-19 Thread David Katz
Whoops - I meant to say *_no_* noise in the thread below. AM radio works perfectly. David AEE Solar David Katz Chief Technical Officer AEE Solar 1155 Redway Drive P.O. Box 339 Redway, CA 95560 Tel (707) 825-1200 Fax (707) 825-1202 dk...@aeesolar.com www.ae

Re: [RE-wrenches] AM noise on batteryless inverters

2010-06-19 Thread David Katz
I have an SMA 2500U in my bedroom outside wall and Tigo Maximizers on the modules and have noise on AM radio in the bedroom in the daytime. David Katz Chief Technical Officer AEE Solar 1155 Redway Drive P.O. Box 339 Redway, CA 95560 Tel (707) 825-1200 Fax (707) 825-1202 dk...@aeesolar.c

Re: [RE-wrenches] AM noise on batteryless inverters

2010-06-19 Thread frenergy
Along these "AC noise" lines... About 6-7 years ago I installed 2, SMA 2500U inverters at a friend's (most dangerous situation, installing for a friend...like selling a friend your used car!) place. This guy is a Ham radio operator AND the inverters are on the wall opposite all of

[RE-wrenches] Haiti, what a mess.....

2010-06-19 Thread penobscotsolar
Hi all, I've just returned from relief work in Haiti in the town of Leogane. It was hit particularly hard by the earthquake and will not have any real semblance of electricity other than generators for the next couple of years. Water and septic will likely be longer before repairs can be made.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solectria

2010-06-19 Thread Phil Theis
Great info, thanks. I really like the separate disconnect box on the IG+, I'll have to weigh the cost difference and availability. Thanks again, Phil Theis, also NABCEP PennSun EcoSolar - Eric Andrews wrote: We have two resi. units installed (one at my house) and they seem to be doing well w/