[RE-wrenches] Willits Ca. Off Grid Anyone?

2016-04-20 Thread dan
Hi Guys, I Just got a call from a feller in Willits Ca. wid an Off Grid rental with issues. It's an older Trace / Zantrex 48V. Sounds like a miswire / connection issue.. Maybe a short. Contact me off list for details. Thanks. dbDan BrownFoxfire Energy Corp.Renewable Energy Systems(802)-483-2564www.

Re: [RE-wrenches] small inverters

2016-04-20 Thread Ray Walters
Hi Wayne; Which GFCI outlets do you use? We've had trouble with random tripping with the Morningstar. I switched outlet models, thought I fixed it, but its tripping again. Morningstar's list of approved GFCIs is outdated. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Lic

[RE-wrenches] float switch for grundfos submersible

2016-04-20 Thread Bill Hennessy
Hi folks-- Can anyone recommend a non-factory, inline float switch for a Grundfos pv-powered submersible? Not interested in paying the $350 for the Grundfos controller.The float switch contacts will need to handle the arcing of about 120 VDC.  Bill Hennessy Berks Solar, LLC 371 Centennial Rd Me

Re: [RE-wrenches] small inverters

2016-04-20 Thread Wayne Irwin
Hey Jay, We use a 100's of the Morningstar 300 for a product that we manufacture and couldn't be happier with them. We have begged Morningstar to make a higher wattage version to no avail. For higher wattage we have been using the Xantrex Prowatt inverters and have had good success with reliabi

[RE-wrenches] small inverters

2016-04-20 Thread jay
Hi All, I’ve got someone looking for a small inverter. 12 or 24v, 300-1000 watts is the range. I’ve had such bad experiences with magnum that I am just not wanting to use them ever again. Many of the small units ( samalex etc) have a fan that runs, makes too much noise, high idle current.