Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA connection box access

Wrenches It has always been a "no no" to modify any inverter due to warranty concerns but with the -41 if there is an issue it's only the top half of the inverter now to swap so that's a plus but l would get it in writing first anyway to be safe Jerry On Tue, Dec 3, 2019, 6:05 PM frenergy wrote:

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA connection box access

Bill: Increasing KO size voids warranty. In the past, SMA might repair a dead modified inverter, if possible, but would not exchange one. The logistical difference is, you have to send your modified defective inverter in and wait instead of receiving a refurbished replacement promptly. Wm

[RE-wrenches] SMA connection box access

Wrenchers,             This particular install requires 6 Gauge for the AC output from a few SB7.7..-41 inverters (for voltage drop). Pretty tight for the 3/4" knock-outs in that inverter.  Any harm in using a step-drill to open it up to a 1" KO?  Any experiences with this?  I'm trying to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider support?

I would hope that you guys are feeding this back. I tell them what you are saying but better from you. I agree that Insight 2 is missing the most important screen that gateway and combox have and that is the battery summary screen. A 24 hour picture of the system that has months of data by the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider support?

Hi Glen, My experience with Schneider Support over the last several months has been very variable in terms of how accessible they are. There have been times when I ring right through, and others when I'm on hold for more than an hour (I think my personal record was a total of 2.5 hours in one day

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC 2014 690.12 Rapid Shutdown - for multiple arrays

Al, You may find this article and the one referenced to be helpful https://www.purepower.com/blog/nec-690-12-rapid-shutdown-length Best regards, Lloyd Hoffstatter Sunstruck Consulting Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Al Frishman

[RE-wrenches] NEC 2014 690.12 Rapid Shutdown - for multiple arrays

Hey Wrenchers, What is your interpretaion regarding NEC 2014 690.12 Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems on Buildings when dealing with multiple arrays separated by 4 ft paths on flat roofs.For example can one inverter located at the East end of an array be connected to solar panels on both the adja