Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum energy

2011-05-16 Thread Ray Walters
Its not necessarily overkill with the well pump. The pump horsepower pretty much dictates the system minimum requirements. What is the HP? Overall, I like Magnum's stuff. You might be able to get by with the MM1500 watt inverter (mod sine) Are you planning on using Midnite's panel? I've been p

[RE-wrenches] Magnum energy

2011-05-16 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello all, I posted a week ago about the awful off-grid install at a local hunting shack and we are now moving on to the re-build portion of the job. I've been looking at the Magnum Energy MS series inverter/charger. I'd like to also use Magnum mini panel for the geny, DC loads, and AC loads.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex 3 XW system bypass

2011-05-16 Thread Brian Teitelbaum
Wrenches, Has anyone tried to do a grid-tie AC coupled system with a Trace/Xantrex SW4024 inverter and a GT inverter? Is the Trace's stepped waveform an issue for the GT inverter? Brian Teitelbaum AEE Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Hydrometer source

2011-05-16 Thread benn kilburn
Fella's,I'm using the Viper Model 5026 refractometer ... 5026 ... My brother who is a heavy duty mechanic ordered it for me a few years ago from his Mac Tool dealer after i was 'venting' about getting inaccurate readings from a hydrometer. Cost was about $80. Came with a hard plastic case tha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex 3 XW system bypass

2011-05-16 Thread William Miller
Jason: I faced a similar dilemma when I installed my first triple XW system. The dilemma had two aspects: 1. How can I configure the system to allow the customer to manually bypass with either the generator or the grid inputs? and 2. How can I fit all of the input and output circuit breakers

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex 3 XW system bypass

2011-05-16 Thread Gary Willett
Jason: A possible solution might be a 3-pole / 3-wire manual transfer switch, or an automatic transfer switch that has manual transfer capability. If the three Xantrex XW inverters are in a WYE configuration and set up as a "separately derived system", you will need a 4-pole / 4-wire ATS so

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex 3 XW system bypass

2011-05-16 Thread Allan Sindelar
Jason, If you don't find an off-the-shelf product, try Midnite - Robin has custom-built weird stuff for me. Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Techn

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex 3 XW system bypass

2011-05-16 Thread jay peltz
Hi Jason, How about a standard 60a 2 pole mechanical transfer switch? jay peltz power On May 16, 2011, at 1:34 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > I am looking for an external output bypass assembly for a Xantrex 3 x > XW4024 system. My customer wants to be able to completely bypass the > inverter

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex 3 XW system bypass

2011-05-16 Thread Jason Szumlanski
I am looking for an external output bypass assembly for a Xantrex 3 x XW4024 system. My customer wants to be able to completely bypass the inverter output and operate loads straight from the grid - similar to what can be done in an Outback FlexWare system with their I/O bypass assemblies. This cus

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Hydrometer source

2011-05-16 Thread jay peltz
Hi Jeff, How much do you "clean or rinse" your unit between each cell? I'm trying to figure out how much I need to do between each test. thanks, jay peltz power On May 16, 2011, at 10:46 AM, Jeff Oldham wrote: > Search for Battery Refractometers on eBay, I got a nice one for under $25 > fr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Hydrometer source

2011-05-16 Thread Jeff Oldham
Search for Battery Refractometers on eBay, I got a nice one for under $25 from China, exact same item I've seen here in the U.S. for >$70. I keep a small vial of distilled water in the pouch for calibration, just a drop each time is all it takes. They often include a scale for Antifreeze reading

Re: [RE-wrenches] Main panel and ATS request

2011-05-16 Thread Gary Willett
Allen: I asked you about a generator since the future addition on one might influence your selected solution. The GenReady ATS does not include any load-shedding control algorithm based on AC input voltage (representing full load/overload sensing) that would have to be left unused.

[RE-wrenches] NEMA 4 Load Centers

2011-05-16 Thread Kirpal Khalsa
Happy Monday Morningany of you all heard of a NEMA 4 or 4x load center that can be mounted on a slope like the midnite solar or outback power rooftop combiners.? AC Single phase, 6 space, 60-100A, with a main breaker? Proving difficult to locate 100 thanks!!! -- Sunny Regards, Kirpal

[RE-wrenches] Solar Pool Heat and DHWPermit Costs and Inspections

2011-05-16 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Dear Wrenches, I have a meeting scheduled with a local jurisdiction that charges substantially more for permitting and inspections than other AHJ's. Any idea where I can get national statistics on permit costs for solar water heating? Also, what is your jurisdiction doing for plan review an