David:
Fascinating and to the point. Your narrative begs the question: What is
that nickname?
William Miller
Miller Solar.com
805-438-5600
www.millersolar.com
On Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM David Buckner via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> We are either using Solar
Proceed with caution, feel free to contact me off list.
On Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Don't even get me started on that. I have a library that wants a PV system
> and batteries just to operate the elevators in the ev
Don't even get me started on that. I have a library that wants a PV system
and batteries just to operate the elevators in the event of an outage. It's
120/208V. We are seriously looking at a Sol-Ark 30K.
On Tue, Feb 18, 2025, 5:27 PM Jerry Shafer wrote:
> Elevators, it's all about the Elevators
Another option may be a main breaker, bypass breaker interlock kit in the
non-backed up panel. The home would obviously be limited to 200A total during
an outage but, if he doesn’t mind going and swapping Cybertruck chargers he may
also not mind going down to the basement and hitting the interl
Elevators, it's all about the Elevators
On Tue, Feb 18, 2025, 2:24 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Yes, but the PV system would need to be split, and inevitably, the balance
> of PV and battery assigned to each distribution panel will not match up
Yes, but the PV system would need to be split, and inevitably, the balance
of PV and battery assigned to each distribution panel will not match up
well at times. A single battery and a single PV system serving the entire
property is what he really wants. Tesla is not the answer for that today. I
su
Jason,
Sounds like an interesting market.
A transfer switch is probably more expensive than two Tesla vehicle chargers,
one for each system. He just needs to remember which one to plug into and you
just need to sell at least 4 PW3s, a couple gateways and you’re in business….
Matt
From: RE-
Not bragging, but many of my clients in this situation are billionaires or
at least some sizable fraction of that. Naples is a pretty interesting
place. They are usually not willing to compromise. On the three barrier
islands where I do off-grid work, it always starts off as a few mini-splits
and t
This guide from Enphase provides information about how the system charges
and discharges under NBT.
https://enphase.com/download/ai-optimization-california-net-billing-tariff-nem-30-user-guide?srsltid=AfmBOor2Aj0uW41ejGxYl5znFAPQsneTdxu7AqRxdqjJ5uG5_eOQW_dC
Manufacturers may or may not have all t
Is there a NEC reference for that you know of?, as I see Romex brought
down to switches very often, and I've not found a reference prohibiting
that. As far as a ground mounted solar system being climbed on,
anything is possible, but hopefully trees are of more interest. Thank
you, Chris
On
William,
Both Midnite AIO and the Sol-Ark line are capable of this "self
consumption", and yes, you would put CTs (that come with the inverters), on
L1 and L2 lines coming into the house. I've been solely using the AIO
since it has been an option, in large part because Midnite's batteries pair
wit
I meant to send this to David only. Here is a Guardian article that
shows the beginning of the issue. There is much more if you are
interested.
---https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/04/alec-freerider-homeowners-assault-clean-energy
On 2025-02-18 10:13, Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrench
Hi William -
I know you're not a fan of Tesla, you so you might want to check out
FranklinWH (which is basically like a supercharged Powerwall 2 system):
https://www.franklinwh.com/products/apower2-home-battery-backup/
or Enphase:
https://enphase.com/store/storage/gen3/iq-battery-5p?srsltid=AfmB
Friends:
Now that I am on NEM3 I need to consider a battery system to capture
daytime energy production and use it to self-power at night. I am new to
this concept so I apologize for newbie questions.
It will not be easy for me to install a critical-loads sub-panel and I am
not looking for o
In my view, the real consideration here is whether or not the utility
should be allowed to be the arbiter of how much capacity a homeowner is
allowed to back up. My stance is no. They can't tell you how big of a
backup generator you can have. Why should they get to dictate what capacity
the custome
Still Jason it seems very crazy! When I do energy for a home in your
neck, usually offgrid, we use mini-splits and in a large home
like you are referring with the grid, the same thing, use a split for a
zone, like the kitchen and save all that wasted battery capacity backing
up the whole home. T
Haha, we would not have the pool heater on a backup system, but many times
people want a partial home backup system with whole home annual grid
offset.
But for practical purposes around here, full-time residents often just
trade pool heating for air conditioning based on season. If you size a
back
Can we please keep these idiotic conspiracy theories off this list.
Thank you...
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 7:13am, "Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches"
said:
Hi David,
RSS is no mistake. The War on Solar is real. Due to a recent computer crash, I
am having problems finding my links
My understanding of code is that all circuits need to be protected from
physical damage. It's the same with AC circuits in an unfinished
garage..can't have exposed romex under 8' in that scenario either.
On Tue, Feb 18, 2025, 8:34 AM Christopher Warfel via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wren
Sure I get how important it is to electrically heat a pool in a power
outage. 😉
Dave An,gelini Offgrid Solar
"we go where powerlines don't"
[1]https://offgridsolar1.com/ [2] [1]
e-mail offgridso...@sti.net
text 209 813 0060
On 2025-02-18 8:05 am, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote:
Th
Well, I think if wiring of a ground mounted system looks like a jungle
gym, then something is wrong.
On 2/18/2025 11:32 AM, Glenn wrote:
Rarely are AC electrical circuits and equipment placed adjacent to a
residence in a cleared field where there may be children thinking it
looks like a jungle
Rarely are AC electrical circuits and equipment placed adjacent to a residence in a cleared field where there may be children thinking it looks like a jungle gym either...-GlennOn Feb 18, 2025 11:23, Christopher Warfel via RE-wrenches wrote:
I think the 8' rule for this is a little bizarre.
I think the 8' rule for this is a little bizarre. I can have ac circuits
lower than 8' all through my basement, attic and so forth, but this
barrier requirement for dc conductors that have robust jackets and no
exposed live connections has been hard to justify. Christopher Warfel
On 2/18/2025
There are many 4,000 sq ft pool homes in my area with electric pool heating
and electric everything else where 25kW would just cover the electric bill.
Some larger homes around here can definitely require more. Florida Power &
Light allows up to 50kW on 120/240V split phase service, but only if
exp
Hi David,
RSS is no mistake. The War on Solar is real. Due to a recent computer
crash, I am having problems finding my links documenting the intentional
attack on PV from the Koch Brothers and the utility industry in general.
I will check on another computer that may still have the informatio
Ground mounted arrays have 2 ways to protect the wires. Cover the wires Or Put some kind of fence around the whole array. My array is inside a 5 acre old fenced horse pasture. That was ok for the AHJ. JayOn Feb 17, 2025, at 10:44 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:Tyrone: You raise an exce
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