Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-18 Thread Jerry Shafer
I have not had any issues with either the FX or Radian. I have had lots of bad gennys fields failed, over under voltage, Check programming possible overloading of the genny Jerry On Mar 18, 2015 4:39 PM, "jay peltz" wrote: > HI All, > > My question is. are there any known issues with the Radian i

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-18 Thread Kevin Pegg
This sounds like the exact same issue with the FX and VFX inverters. Meter the power quality while under charge - nasty. We found a lot of computerized control systems on furnaces and boilers would either reject the power and not power up, or would behave erratically, some would be ok if you pow

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-18 Thread Kirpal Khalsa
Are LED's on dimmers and non dimmers flickering or just dimmer switch connected lightsi have had problems with LED's on dimmer switches even with LED specific dimmer switches. .. Just an idea. ... On Mar 18, 2015 7:39 PM, "jay peltz" wrote: > HI All, > > My question is. are there any known is

[RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-18 Thread jay peltz
HI All, My question is. are there any known issues with the Radian interfacing with a generator? I have a customer with flickering lights. The lights are LED ( some dimmer/some on/off) The generator supplier says that there are lots of problems with the Radian. I've not heard this and don't bel

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

2015-03-18 Thread Jerry Shafer
We use elite batteries with BMS no problems, the BMS sensor does seem to run warm we are now setting up 4, 100 Ah banks with no problems so far. Jerry On Mar 18, 2015 1:52 PM, "Bruce Erickson" wrote: > If a communication failure with a single cell (not even an actual fault) > can cause total batt

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

2015-03-18 Thread Larry
Not at all. The EMS boards are well built and are protected under a cover with the terminals. I have not had any failures of the EMS boards or any failure to communicate with them. Larry On 3/18/15 4:52 PM, Bruce Erickson wrote: If a communication failure with a single cell (not even an actual

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

2015-03-18 Thread Bruce Erickson
If a communication failure with a single cell (not even an actual fault) can cause total battery shutdown, does that lead to a lot of nuisance tripping? Bruce Erickson Mendocino Solar Service PO Box 1252 Mendocino, CA 95460 707-937-1701 707-937-1741 fax br...@mendocinosolar.com Celebrating 20 Ye

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback quad stack X240 breaker tripping

2015-03-18 Thread Phil Undercuffler
There was a certification update the last year or so where UL standards on transformers changed. If you have an X240 that came with a 25, then it was from the old math. The X240s that ship under the new math have 20A breakers. Like you, I've installed tons of X240s with 25A breakers, but either

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

2015-03-18 Thread Larry
Hi Chris, Thanks for the recommendation. I received a quote from Comrent$1800 to rent a load for 1 week. Ouch! I'll go with the $10 water elements and a little fabrication time. I have AH counters and controllers to stop the discharge. Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Sys

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

2015-03-18 Thread Luke Christy
Larry, I've been checking out the [current] viability of Li+ technologies for RE systems, and I'm encouraged to hear of the success you've apparently had. What is the typical kWh size of the battery packs you've been putting together? Are you sourcing the GBS batteries directly from the manufac

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback quad stack X240 breaker tripping

2015-03-18 Thread Jerry Shafer
Phil Please confirm i have built lots of ps2 and 4 seams to always have 25's on the x240 not 20's Jerry On Mar 18, 2015 10:04 AM, "Phil Undercuffler" wrote: > The PSX-240 (independent unit in enclosure) has active cooling, so it has > a higher capacity and therefore the 25A breaker. The X-240 (b

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback quad stack X240 breaker tripping

2015-03-18 Thread Phil Undercuffler
The PSX-240 (independent unit in enclosure) has active cooling, so it has a higher capacity and therefore the 25A breaker. The X-240 (bare xformer) should have a 20A. The good news is, in OutBack Stacking the xformer is balancing the phases, which since there are inverters on both phases means th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

2015-03-18 Thread Max Balchowsky
We're leaning toward the LiFePO4 batteries (low internal resistance) GBS have   a medium high resistance so they warm faster and have a lower C rate efficiency, were gathering info as we go.. Max Balchowsky Design Engineer Golden Bridge Development 1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217 Newport Beach, Ca.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback quad stack X240 breaker tripping

2015-03-18 Thread Allan Sindelar
Kevin and Matt, Good advice from Matt. Just one detail: On the Outback PSX-240 (the independent unit with enclosure) the output breakers are 25A, not 20A. I suspect that the 2P breaker for the X-240 would be the same. As the unit often operates at close to its capacit

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

2015-03-18 Thread Larry
Hi Jarmo, I agree and recognize your urgency in making us aware of the proper use and charging of Li-ion batteries as well as the dangers of mistreating them. As an early adopter myself, I am very cautious in my approach even to the point of refusing to sell to some customers. Lithium battery

[RE-wrenches] Recommendation for torque tools

2015-03-18 Thread Bill Loesch
Wrenches, Do you have a favorite brand/model of torque wrenches when assembling mounts to manufacturer's specs? How do you handle calibration? TIA, -- Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.57