Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-20 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Ray, Lost a lot of money, that's how. We did not charge customers for the replacement, our focus was on making customers happy. Some clients more understanding than others. Over time were able to resell the used outback units to sites that were more summer-only recreational cottages that di

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-20 Thread Ray Walters
Hi Kevin; How do you deal with the cost of the inverter replacement? Do you resell the old ones? Luckily the RE Wrenches list has helped us dodge that bullet over the years. Thanks Everybody, R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-20 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Ray, Our work is almost exclusively off-grid so wasn't able to test if same result charging from grid. These sites also had previously installed generators of different types, all tested out fine, commonly 12 kW or better capacity. Can't think of a single issue where Magnums exhibited any o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Using a Midnite Classic for Hydro

2015-03-20 Thread frank -bz products
Industrial 3 phase multi-tap transformers taped at say 75% might be another option. Lots of transformers out there. Frank Lewon. BZ Products INC. 8801 Gravois Rd. St.Louis MO 63123 USA 314-644-2490 www.bz-products.net On 3/20/2015 9:45 AM, jay peltz wrote: Hi frank Yes you can. However, that

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-20 Thread Ray Walters
Hi Kevin; That makes sense, if the charger is enough of a reactive load, it could introduce noise into the entire system. Just something like a hair dryer can put noise into the entire system. Did it improve with large enough generators, or not? Was this a problem when charging from the gri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Using a Midnite Classic for Hydro

2015-03-20 Thread Jeff Oldham
Thanks Jay. My preferred method and most economical as well as no cost was also mentioned by you I was just asking if anyone can fault it - "8. Other option. You can run the CC set points 5v above what you want and then run AUX 2 5v below ( or what you actually want) and then connect the AUX 2

Re: [RE-wrenches] Using a Midnite Classic for Hydro

2015-03-20 Thread jay peltz
Hi frank Yes you can. However, that might put the volts to low and get line loss issues. My hydro guru uses multi tap transformers to get the best output voltage. You'll need three, so,they don't have to be large for a 1kw turbine. Jay Peltz power > On Mar 20, 2015, at 5:59 AM, frank -bz

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid loads Load sheet

2015-03-20 Thread Dana
Motor size and run schedule. I have done DC pumped hot tubs with a Dankoff circulator pump on a timer and temp sensor. You could amp clamp the AC motor and look at run time and add 25% for inverter & battery and get relatively close along with expected soaking usage run time. Yes, I asked first

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid loads Load sheet

2015-03-20 Thread frenergy
Dana, Specifically, I was looking for the power consumption of a propane-fired hot tub...interesting story about heating the water with the motor's waste heat though. Yes, I have several watthour meters also but the idea of going into a store and (I'm sure asking first) measuri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Using a Midnite Classic for Hydro

2015-03-20 Thread frank -bz products
Why not use a 2:1 step down transformer? The open circuit VOC would be manageable. Cost is reasonable too. Frank Lewon BZP. BZ Products INC. 8801 Gravois Rd. St.Louis MO 63123 USA 314-644-2490 www.bz-products.net --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http:/

Re: [RE-wrenches] Recommendation for torque tools

2015-03-20 Thread Bill Loesch
Bill, Thanks for the tips, sources and the news that thermal imaging has another application. FLIR offers some DIY training courses but nowhere do I remember seeing this application. Thanks again. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 19-Mar-15 11:07 AM, Bill Hoffer wrote: