Re: [RE-wrenches] Wiley Asset

The problem with all shading analysis tools I've used, is that they can't take into account the effects partial shading has on string performance. You have to calculate that separately, based on how you'll be wiring the strings. 2nd, I know that usually power lines (if far enough away) won't have

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wiley Asset

Thanks for the feed back guys, much appreciated! Now, how would you calculate for power/phone lines running thru the Pathfinder's reflection. There are about 6 of them (the largest being at least 1") at least 25-30 ft away directly east of the proposed array location, and they are running st

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wiley Asset

Benn: A colleague has used the Wiley took and calls it 'marginal.' I use the Pathfinder and I like the features Ray described. I wrote a very simple spreadsheet using the teeny numbers on the month lines to create 100% of any month. I highlight and delete any of the numbers that are shaded

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wiley Asset

I've used the Pathfinder for decades, so I'm partial to them. Great for on-site discussions of shading issues with the customer, as multiple people can see the shading at the same time on the spot. I've also used their Assistant software, and it works pretty well. You take a photo of the actual

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wiley Asset

Benn, I have used the asset for the past year or so, and it is a great panoramic digital site tool, it takes a while to setup a tripod and snap the picture sets of 7,9,14, or 18 photos compared to say the Suneye 210 which you can hold in the palm of your hand. The asset software configures the k

[RE-wrenches] Wiley Asset

Wrenches, I'm looking at trying out another 'solar site evaluation tool', the ASSET (Acme Solar Site Evaluation Tool) from Wiley Electronics. I'm looking for feedback on its performance and user-ability.I have been using the pathfinder which is great, but not the pathfinder software. Any comme

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1.56 ISC Minimum OCP is STUPID! (Was: ground fault troubleshooting)

Kent: Your comments below are right on the mark and well said. William Miller At 09:43 PM 9/7/2010, you wrote: Matt, There is a word on the KLKD time delay chart you referenced that is hiding a very important fact. Those are "average" curves. To illustrate what that means take a look