Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Generator

slightly off topic, but does the magnum offer 'generator support' like the old sw's did? this would be critical when operating off a small genny like that. todd On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 4:29pm, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems" said: The Honda works great since the Ma

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Generator

Right. The 3000 and the EU2000i are the one's most commonly used by RV'ers, by the tens of thousands. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems (928) 342-9103 Retail Store 2998 Shari Ave. Yuma, Az 85365 USPS Mail 11881 S Fortuna Road, #210 Yuma, AZ 85367 On Apr 4, 2012, at 4:34 PM, rober

Re: [RE-wrenches] Multiple angle conundrum

It is true that their performance is better. Just have a look at the temperature coefficient for power. It's 15%-20% better than most other modules. Of course, they can't begin to compare with the outstanding performance of Uni-Solar or Sanyo, but still they're my third choice in PV modules. La

Re: [RE-wrenches] Overcurrent error SW4024

VARs? I was thinking something similar. Might have something to do with the phase angle at which the SW engages? Capacitance might help. Could be Switch bounce? Butterflies in China? Seems I remember a customer solving a similar problem by leaving on a nite light .. But that might have been a DR an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Generator

Hi Larry, This fellow is looking at the 3000 watt inverter generator. That is the one Dan says he has had problems with. Thanks, Bob On 4/4/12, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote: > The Honda works great since the Magnum gives you control over the charge > current in 10% steps.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Generator

The Honda works great since the Magnum gives you control over the charge current in 10% steps. Just go to Charge Rate in the Setup Menu and turn it down. Then start the generator and once connected (chg light on solid) adjust the charge current up. If the generator starts to labor, just back it

Re: [RE-wrenches] Multiple angle conundrum

Sunpower is in the process of releasing their own microinverter if I recall - maybe another option. -Glenn From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jason Szumlanski Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 2:58 PM To: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Generator

On the subject of the Honda 3000 inverter generators. Has anyone had any issues running them as chargers with the Magnum 4024 inverters? Just wondering, i have a customer looking at the 3000 honda or the sized Yamaha.inverter unit. Any thoughts, Bob Ellison On 4/4/12, Dan Fink wrote: > Or the H

Re: [RE-wrenches] Overcurrent error SW4024

Mac; We accidentally solved our problem similar to yours the other day. We were making some big PV racks, and had to move the welder to the other side of the shop, with no 240v outlet. So we added a 240 extension cord to the welder. End of problem. Yes, Mac's problem *could* be an age / shorting/o

Re: [RE-wrenches] AIR-X VS Sunforce

Ha! I knew something was fishy as soon as i saw that document on the Sunforce website that clumsily merged from stolen FAQs from SWWP into the Sunforce turbines. Now I wonder how to make Amazon remove shill reviews of the Sunforce stuff that imply it's made in the USA by Southwest Wind Power. Amazo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Generator

Or the Honda eu1000 if you want something smaller than the 2000. The eu-i hondas start giving me inverter/charger waveform/freq troubles at 3000i and up, but never an issue with the 1k or 2k. Quiet, too. My 2000i lives indoors, and goes on every job or service call. She's a sweetheart. Keep her wa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler 8.5 RMY question

Roy's quote: "Friends don't let friends buy a Generac" Roy Butler NABCEP Certified Small Wind Installer® NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer® NYSERDA eligible PV & wind installer Four Winds Renewable Energy, LLC 8902 Route 46, Arkport, NY 14807 607-324-9747 www.four-winds-e

Re: [RE-wrenches] Multiple angle conundrum

I second the microinverter option in this scenario. Since you are up against a SunPower dealer, use the microinverter features to your advantage since the E20 series module is not compatible. I probably shouldn’t be saying that as an authorized SunPower dealer, but from a competitive standpoint,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Generator

I would add a Honda eu2000is unless you want an auto start unit. If so, an Onan RV microlite (we reclaimed one from an old RV and mounted it to our job trailer tongue) Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown BSEET, NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer ® President & CEO Maverick Solar Enterprises,

[RE-wrenches] AIR-X VS Sunforce

This is from Ross Taylor trainer for SWWP. I was reviewing the Sunforce product for a comparison and found that their installation manual for their Sunforce 600 Watt turbine contains material which appears to have been taken (without permission) from our Air-X (now Air 30) manual. This is es

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler 8.5 RMY question

ditto that question. i have only installed one genewreck... an 8 kW unit installed as grid backup. it sees very little use, but it is a total piece of shit. i have replaced the starter motor casting mount twice... of course they never bothered to redo the poor initial design, so replacing a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Multiple angle conundrum

My understanding is that if all the modules in a string have the same tilt and azimuth, the MPPT "hit" is nominal with 2 strings of differing angles. Particularly, if they have the same azimuth, their voltages will be close to identical almost regardless of pitch, and therefore the current from th

Re: [RE-wrenches] small wind generators

I forwarded this to Ross Taylor - trainer for SWWP & Ken Kotalik western sales rep. for SWWP. I hope to hear back soon from them on this topic. Thanks Dana Orzel - Great Solar Works, Inc - E - d...@solarwork.com - V 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.4140 C - 970.209.4076 web - www.solarwork.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] small wind generators

There is not a SWWP manufacturer representative on this list. But somebody just posted a Sunforce message on the AWEA small-wind list that was aimed at SWWP. To join that discussion and list, use this link: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/small-wind-home/ Dan Fink wrote at 06:02 PM 4/3/2012

Re: [RE-wrenches] small wind generators

Hi Chris, If by "Y'all" you mean me, since that was my comment ;-), I do think the Air X and Breeze are a good product overall. I said "fairly well" as we have seen our share of failures, some right out of the box. But for the volume we have sold and serviced over the last 8 years, I still lik

Re: [RE-wrenches] Multiple angle conundrum

Hiltonthere are a couple ways to approach this.There are some string inverters with multiple MPPT inputseach different slope of roof would be installed into its own input.the other way is to use micro inverters or other individual module optimizersin which case you are completel

[RE-wrenches] Multiple angle conundrum

Wrenches, I am talking with a potential client about a roof mounted PV array. The client has a reasonably large south facing roof, but it is broken up by a large (18' W x 16' H) shed dormer. The roof is 10:12 and the dormer is 6:12. I designed a layout that gave the dormer some room to avoid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler 8.5 RMY question

Hey Chris - I am curious how the Generercs are doing I have had nothing but dead, on fire, or in the shop stories from clients. I only know of one, a 30 KW water cooled that is healthy to this day.. Thanks Dana Orzel - Great Solar Works, Inc - E - d...@solarwork.com - V 970.626.5253 F - 97

[RE-wrenches] FW: Fwd: small wind generators

I sent this to SWWP and they are in a meeting but will comment later today. Said they had a lot on this. Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler 8.5 RMY question

Hey Alan - is that a 3600 RPM or 1800 RPM unit? Air cooled or water cooled? Mostly winter service or year round use? At 1800 RPM that unit has 80K miles & at 3600 RPOM it has 160K miles. If 3600 RPM, air cooled and in a hot local & depending on the service/maintenance it has received it may be nea

[RE-wrenches] Small Generator

I have an off-grid demo consisting of 5 SX3170's, a Blue Sky CC, 6 kWh of 24 V batteries and a Xantrex ProSine 1000 inverter. I would like to add a ~750 W - ~1000 W genny that can be interfaced with the ProSine. Any ideas? Peter T. Parrish,

Re: [RE-wrenches] small wind generators

"Historically the Air products have lasted fairly well and been moderate performers. "? Really? I seem to remember a lot of SWWP-bashing on this list not so long ago - and apparently deservedly so. After 15 or so years of selling the 303s, 403s and Air X's, I pretty much gave up on the product l

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler 8.5 RMY question

I installed two Kohler 12RES about five years ago, before we switched brands to Generac. The Kohler units had a couple of electrical control problems, minor issues, easily repaired, nothing mechanical. Residential backup generators are in one of two states, working, or broken. If it has not broken