Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime?

2012-10-31 Thread Kelly Larson
...Just to chime in, I installed the Exeltech/NB ACPV modules on a residence in January. It was super easy. They went in fast, with no GEC needed from the roof. Piercing connectors worked well clamping to the trunk cable. No conduit required. Irradiance sensor is standard, with temp sensed

[RE-wrenches] Delta lightning arrestors

2012-10-31 Thread Brian Mehalic
Hey wrenches, I have a couple of Delta LA questions. On the DC side there is an arrestor connected directly to the busbars in each combiner box. Each combiner is 24 strings and runs through a 300 A OCPD in the inverter sub combiner where it is paralleled with 7 other PV output circuits. On th

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime?

2012-10-31 Thread Exeltech
Jason, You're describing our "Home Run" cable and the connectors for the AC Modules. Replacements are easy.  The inverter base stays on the PV.  The cable is a part of that base.  You don't need to disconnect anything. Just remove four screws from the inverter (the "lid" of the enclosure is actu

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime?

2012-10-31 Thread Jason Szumlanski
One of the nice features I saw at SPI is the "trunk cable" which is a standard cable to which you attach piercing taps that come attached on a drop from each AC module's inverter. I like not having to worry about connector spacing. I'm not sure how you handle replacements or removals, but I'm sure

[RE-wrenches] damaged in Hurricane Sandy

2012-10-31 Thread Larry Brown
Wrenches, I am looking for 8- Sanyo HIP200BA19 modules that were damaged in Hurricane Sandy and need to be replaced. Please contact me off list if you know of any Thanks Larry Brown Sun Mountain 845-657-8096 sunmount...@netstep.net ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime?

2012-10-31 Thread Exeltech
Hello Kirk, Our PVAC Modules are certified to UL and other applicable Standards on: Helios PV, Milwaukee, Wisc  ( http://www.heliossolarworks.com/ ) PV made in Milwaukee  + our AC Module inverters made in Fort Worth yields a 100% "Made in America" product. NB Solar (made by "Sun Earth Solar"),

Re: [RE-wrenches] Helios Modules

2012-10-31 Thread William Dorsett
Rich, Helios is one of the module companies that is offering the Exceltech Solar ACPV modules. I too would like to know more about the company and other peoples' experiences. Bill Dorsett Sunwrights Manhattan, KS -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:r

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime?

2012-10-31 Thread Kirk Herander
Dan, What panel OEM’s are using your AC modules? Kirk Herander VT Solar, LLC dba Vermont Solar Engineering NABCEPTM Certified Inaugural Certificant NYSERDA-eligible Installer VT RE Incentive Program Partner 802.863.1202 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-w

[RE-wrenches] Helios Modules

2012-10-31 Thread Rich Nicol
Hello Wrenches, We are considering Helios 6T modules from Helios Solar Works of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for some upcoming projects. Does anyone have any insight from experience into Helios in respect to number of years in business, quality of the product, warrantee support etc.? Thanks, Rich Nicol

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime?

2012-10-31 Thread Rebecca Lundberg
We installed 11.5 kW of the AUO/BenQ AC modules with SolarBridge inverters in November 2011. The system is performing impressively well! We chose this product because the installation includes both south-facing and east-facing roof surfaces, and there are a few trees that have a branch in the way a

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime?

2012-10-31 Thread Exeltech
Hello David, Our inverters are a *true* AC Module, not just a micro-inverter that's been attached to the PV frame or other structure.  They replace the junction box on PV, and must be installed by a PV manufacturer, distributor, or OEM that are certified to the appropriate UL Standards for that pr

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime?

2012-10-31 Thread David Katz
Dan Lapinski, Does Exeltech make a microinverter that can be site-installed? David Katz Sent from my HTC smartphone on the Now Network from Sprint! - Reply message - From: "Exeltech" To: "RE-wrenches" Subject: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime? Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012 7:26 a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase and Romex

2012-10-31 Thread Glenn Burt
Seems if the Romex is not listed as being suitable for use in a wet location, having not been tested by UL for that situation, it would not be suitable for use in that environment, regardless of how its internal conductors are rated. Glenn Burt From: Ray Walters [mailto:r...@solarray.com]

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime?

2012-10-31 Thread Exeltech
I'd like to correct an error in Jim's statement below related to how we at Exeltech handle warranty. If an AC Module inverter should fail, the entire module does not need to be sent back for warranty -- just the inverter itself.  In our case, this involves removing four small screws to separate th

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Modules ready for primetime?

2012-10-31 Thread Solarguy
Another question to consider when it comes to ACPV warranty replacement is, do you have to send the entire module back for repair if there's a warranty claim on the inverter. Solar Bridge & Exeltech both say yes. All things equal, Solar Bridge still has DC apparatus exposed but not Exeltech. It wou