Re: [RE-wrenches] Backsheet camo?

2014-12-23 Thread Glenn Burt
Bill, Perhaps install some dark screening material between the modules and the rooftop will be enough to break up the objectionable view from the ground. Similar to the screening used to prevent critters from making a home under arrays. Good luck, Glenn -Original Message- From: RE-wrench

[RE-wrenches] Backsheet camo?

2014-12-23 Thread frenergy
Dearest Wrenches, Due to roof obstructions, valleys, snow, etc, I recently ran the top row of an array a couple inches beyond the ridge of a roof. Of course one can see the top of this row of PVs from the north side of the roof. The customer was apprised of this happening ahead of tim

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Exterior Weather Proof Battery Boxes

2014-12-23 Thread Ray Walters
For small projects like that with sealed batteries, I just use a 12x12 x 6 NEMA 3R box. I build a little 1" foam board box around the battery. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On 12/23/2014 3:11 AM, To

[RE-wrenches] PV calculator for off grid in South Africa

2014-12-23 Thread Larry
Does anyone know of an online calculator tool for battery based system in S. Africa? -- Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Spare SW4024 anyone?

2014-12-23 Thread Dan Tittmann
http://www.asetbp.com/service-department/ Daniel Tittmann CTO Greenwired www.greenwired.com dan...@greenwired.com 707-923-2001 (office) 707-206-5088 (Cell) On Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 9:07 AM, Mike Nelson wrote: > Who services and repairs these older trace inverters? > > Michael D Nelson > MD Elect

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Exterior Weather Proof Battery Boxes

2014-12-23 Thread frenergy
Wouldn't an ammo box work well?...assuming its an AGM battery, though you could vent the box a little. Bill Feather River Solar Electric 4291 Nelson St. Taylorsville, CA 95983 530.284.7849 / 6544 fax - Original Message - From: "Tom Lane" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 2:11

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Exterior Weather Proof Battery Boxes

2014-12-23 Thread Christopher Warfel
Suncast and Rubbermaid made a variety. I have used them on my oyster farm to house batteries and they have worked well. Chris Warfel On 12/23/2014 5:11 AM, Tom Lane wrote: Does anyone have a source for a small 20aH battery / small controller outdoor battery box . GatorTom PS : Merry Chri

[RE-wrenches] Small Exterior Weather Proof Battery Boxes

2014-12-23 Thread Tom Lane
Does anyone have a source for a small 20aH battery / small controller outdoor battery box . GatorTom PS : Merry Christmas Sent from my iPad ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Spare SW4024 anyone?

2014-12-23 Thread Chris Daum
Not looking for a repair, but a replacement. I know where they can be fixed. Chris Daum Oasis Montana _ From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 4:58 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Sp

Re: [RE-wrenches] Spare SW4024 anyone?

2014-12-23 Thread Chris Daum
Thanks everyone! My electrician has like 5 leads for a good used SW4024. The wrenches come through again! Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. _ From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of All Solar, Inc. Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 5:39 PM To: RE-wre