Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread david quattro via RE-wrenches
SimpliPhi has given me zero problems over about a dozen systems. so far I have only used the 3.8kWh units that are not capable of closed loop communication. On Thu, Jul 13, 2023 at 9:34 PM Carl Hansen via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Peter, > >I've also insta

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Carl Hansen via RE-wrenches
 Peter,   I've also installed a few EG4 rack battery systems, they are working out well, tech support is easy to reach, not problems so far, customers like the price point. Standard 10 year warranty, company seems pretty solid, easy to communicate with.  Carl Hansen  Hansen&Sun Electric On

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches
Fortress can be disassembled and moved easily, blue planet comes in seperate parts and can be purchased in 8, 12 or 16 kWhrs and both have a cabinet and BMS Included Fun times On Thu, Jul 13, 2023, 8:45 PM Eric Smiley via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Keep in mind the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Eric Smiley via RE-wrenches
Keep in mind the Fortress eVault is a 500 lb beast. Our installers complained about it and we've moved to smaller, rack-mount units and are currently testing the HomeGrid Stack'd in various configurations. *Eric Smiley,* Design Manager e...@vecoop.ca T: 250.703.6004 <+12507036004> T: 888.386.0116

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches
Jay Fortress is a good solution, blueplanet is a great battery also, both have been around long enough. So many manufacturers talk the big warranty but don't have time in the field to support what they say. I ran a lab testing batteries and saw some impossible warranties. Fun times On Thu, Jul 13,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Daryl DeJoy via RE-wrenches
I believe(but am not sure) that it was about their inverters and SolArks being made by the same manufacturer. Their batteries had nothing to do with it and while we have had multiple problems with Fortress and other high priced LiFePo batteries with the same warranties and expected life cycles , At

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Amanda Potter via RE-wrenches
Didn’t they just lose the lawsuit against them from Sol-Ark?Amanda PotterEnergy Storage SpecialistNABCEP PV Installation ProfessionalNYSERDA Eligible PV InstallerAdirondack Battery & Solar, LLCPotsdam, NY (315) 212-2114 Call/ TextOn Jul 13, 2023, at 7:26 PM, Daryl DeJoy via RE-wrenches wrote:Hi J

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Daryl DeJoy via RE-wrenches
Hi Jay, We've installed about 400k's worth of Atlas LiFePo4 "Powerwalls" and "powertowers" over the past two years, many on Outback systems. They're located in Utah and the owner picks up the phone most of the time when I call. They're growing and determined to do it right as they do from what

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches
Guarantee you EG4 won't be around in 5 years. Their retailers like Signature and Sovereign Solar are a joke. Bet you they won't be around long either. I think you will find more bad experiences than good. On Thu, Jul 13, 2023 at 4:12 PM Michael Morningstar wrote: > If they are going to spend tha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches
If they are going to spend that kind of money, ditch OB. I've never had an Outback system, going all the way back, that didn't puke prematurely and have issues. Discover AES and Schneider for the win. Once they are set up, they just work. On Thu, Jul 13, 2023 at 3:20 PM Jay via RE-wrenches < re-wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Jay You may want to look at the EG4's. Have been using them for several years and they have been great. They just brought out a comms hub that could help you. Their racks are great as well. $$ is good, especially compared to Fortress and the other. Take a look Thx Peter Giroux American So

[RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Jay via RE-wrenches
Hi all I’m Looking for recommendations for a lithium battery. 48v. 150-200 kWh. System is probably going to be open comm, as the system has outback equipment. That could change but probably not. Remote monitoring is required even though it is a site with people 24/7. So far fortress and home

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter On/Off Switch use Outback FX

2023-07-13 Thread Starlight via RE-wrenches
They did not anticipate the use with Lithium battery chemistry which is mostly discharged at 12.7V, and that happens to be the fully charged resting voltage of lead batteries. Seems as though by now manufacturers should have increased the LBCO voltage range in the software. Larry Crutcher Sta

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter On/Off Switch use Outback FX

2023-07-13 Thread Ray Walters via RE-wrenches
Hi Mac; I've used the aux control on charge controllers to turn on/off the FX inverters, just as you planned.  Works fine, and solves the LBCO programming issue. Now, if someone from the manufacturing side could PLEASE explain why they limited the LBCO on all these inverter models. Absolutel