Assuming you have a sinewave inverter t this point, I agree with Jerry about
going to a 120vac fridge. However, I would suggest going to your computer
before the appliance store. For Kathleen and I, Energy Star rated is the
starting point. There is some really good info here:
https://library.cee
Krikey!
Can we all please stop using the term “modified sine wave”? It’s just marketing
BS and y’all know it. Anyone who has looked at that waveform on an oscilloscope
can plaining see that it is a modified square wave. When we use the BS
marketing term we are lying to our clients and to ourselv
William,
NABCEP writes no state laws, makes no regulations or policies. As such, the
only “teeth” it has is to revoke or suspend the Certification of a bad actor.
Some states have recognized the value of a NABCEP Certification and tied it to
their solar incentive programs in some way, but not al
It’s totally a California issue.
On Mar 23, 2018, at 8:51 PM, Solar wrote:
I’ve never heard of C-10 or C-46. A quick google search seems to point to it
only being a CA thing. Nothing like this happening in MN.
Jesse Dahl
NABCEP PV Installation Professional
IBEW Local 292 - Electrician
Elec
and
easy path for experienced C-46 workers to upgrade to a C-10 with additional
testing. Then, the C-46 should revert to solar thermal again.
My two cents.
Bob-O Schultze
On Mar 23, 2018, at 6:02 PM, Jason Andrade
wrote:
Hi at this point I believe this is a California only issue, but I was
I have replaced a few paper fuses over the years in outside boxes which appear
to have failed due to moisture as there was no other faults.
On Mar 18, 2018, at 10:39 AM, Jay wrote:
Hi Jerry,
Curious what amp rating the fuses are and what the ISC rating of the modules
are.
Thx
Jay
Peltz powe
An apprenticeship is the original 4 year degree. If the trainers are good, high
quality workpersons, and the apprentice WANTS to learn, the apprentice will
learn the trade. It's exactly the same in a college situation except that the
newly minted journeyman, unlike a college graduate, will actua
Ray has it right but if he DOES try to sell back, make sure is electric meter
is the old disc type. and not de-tented. You can tell if it is de-tented by
observing it spin backwards on a sunny day. A de-tented meter will spin back
just one revolution then a pawl releases and it spins back to whe
It's totally OK to apply for an offgrid Fed ITC. Some state (like OR) will even
give you a State ITC for offgrid. However, I did have an offgrid client a few
years back who's ITC was questioned. The IRS wanted to know if the PVs were for
real (Mitsubishi just makes cars and TVs, right?) and want
If it has some sort of switch or CB, the top of the handle cannot be higher
than 6'7". As to the lower limit, I think that would depend on the location. In
a garage, for example, the AHJ could make a case for 18" as that's where
outlets generally live, but there is no lower limit that I'm aware
A small amount of dirt or (more probably, bird crap on the E sensor might do
that. Also, try moving the limit switch to limit the E stop by just a tooth or
two. If that works, it's probably because there is a bit of wear on the gearing
which would be normal.
Bob-O
On Sep 22, 2014, at 5:27 PM, S
mount system it
is legal to disable the AFCI protection.
I will be troubleshooting this job tomorrow and I will let you all know what I
learn.
William Miller
Lic 773985
millersolar.com
805-438-5600
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Wire nuts on the DC side have been verboten in Oregon for over a decade. IMO,
copper split bolts wrapped with insulating then regular tape are the way to go.
Back in the days of 12V system and no series fusing, we used to use them all
the time to combine PVs. I've gone into some of those systems
2nd all that. I would add that since you want all this to run array direct, you
need to be VERY aware of the MAX voltage of both the relay and contacts that
the switch can handle. If it's a summer only gig, you can probably go with Voc.
On Jun 23, 2014, at 6:14 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote:
Agree w
Ah to be young and immortal again.
And not give a rat's ass about safety gear...
On Jun 19, 2014, at 10:17 PM, Chris Worcester wrote:
Hi Benn,
I purchased a set of 4 years ago through a local glass company that does a lot
of custom window installs, using these on some really big expensive Tahoe
Look into the BZ Products MPPT 500.
Bob-O
On Jun 19, 2014, at 6:30 AM, Drake wrote:
Hello Wrenches,
A small town wants to put a kiosk in a park with a video display. It would be
great to power this with a 60 cell, 255 W module and charge a 12 V battery.
Morningstar has a product that would d
No problem with the smaller pump. Can't do it the other way 'round anyway!
While there is no problem with using a torque arrestor, it just isn't necessary
with an SQ Flex as the pump "soft" starts.
Bob-O
On May 9, 2014, at 7:14 AM, Mac Lewis wrote:
Hello wrenches,
Is there any problem to putti
Try Mage?
Bob-O
On Apr 25, 2014, at 8:17 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
wrote:
Hey Kirk,
We have sold sanyo then Panasonic modules for over a decade. Not only were they
highly efficient, they were the last truly high performance modules in the US.
I have exhausted my sear
Esteemed and just steamed Fellows,
I've rebuilt an old dead 36V golf cart and I'd like to put an array on it. The
problem is that the roof area is only 40" x 65ish" and it's 36V. I'm OK with a
bit of overhang the 65" dimension, but not side to side as it will be a head
bumper getting in and out.
MAge has a 190W 72 cell mono.
On Jan 30, 2014, at 8:37 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote:
Wrenches,
About a year ago I asked for suggestions of 72-cell modules with 125 mm cells -
the standard 155-195W modules of just a few years ago. Now we really need some.
We have a good customer for whom we put in a
I run an old VFX3524 and have LEDs EVERYWHERE in our offgrid home. Two on
dimmers. One ac freezer, one DC freezer and one DC fridge. Washing machine,
dishwasher, nuke, all that jazz. No flickers anywhere and the old house
grounding system sucks bad. Bought most of my LED lamps from Costco.
Bob-O
Midnite Solar has that capability as well. IMO, it's a better CC than the OB
FMs.
Bob-O
On Jan 3, 2014, at 11:37 AM, Jason Szumlanski wrote:
What commonly available MPPT controllers have a user configurable current
output limit? (other than Outback FM##)
Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar
Dan,
Better he be insulted than you get blamed for the fire. I pass on things like
this too.
Bob-O
On Dec 16, 2013, at 4:42 AM, wrote:
This is actually pretty clean compared to some DIY systems. We have a local
broadcast engineer up here running an old 12v DR and 20 something L16. He has a
Dan,
I think this thread applied not to OCDs but to an unfused 600VDC disconnect can
mounted on a roof which is less than vertical.
Bob-O
On Nov 11, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Exeltech wrote:
Wrenches,
There appears to be some misinformation getting into this thread.
The "trip" mechanism within standard
Midnight now has a multi-string 600V rooftop disco.
Bob-O
On Nov 9, 2013, at 8:14 AM, Kirpal Khalsa wrote:
Thank you all for the ideas and infoin many parts of Oregon you are
required to have a rooftop fireman's disconnectwe have been using a variety
of methods...for small residential w
1/4" stainless steel pop rivets are pretty effective. Cost about $1 each and
the tool is about $100. Useful for other large rivets as well. You would need a
grinder to get them off.
Bob-O
On Oct 24, 2013, at 1:37 PM, William Dorsett wrote:
We’ve got a system to go up in the student ghetto in th
Jeff,
Bummer. Sounds like you should be madder at Conergy than Fronius here, but it's
obviously a FUBAR all around. I've sold and installed Fronius for many years.
During that time, I've had about six failures. All were dealt with swiftly and
replacement sent out right away. The installer compen
And if you do use them, I'd replace the spilled electrolyte with electrolyte,
not water. I'd make the battery store do that for you if they poorly wrapped
the pack for transport. Chances are that the batts were mostly charged when you
got them new so most of the the sulfuric acid would have been
My experience is that a 5/16" bolt will always work but a 3/8" bolt will be
tight. Easy enough to ream out to 3/8". It's only soft lead...
On Sep 1, 2013, at 7:20 PM, RE Ellison wrote:
Most of the ones I have run across are 3/8’s
Bob
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Jim.
Like my dear friend Bob Maynard once told me, "The pioneers get the arrows. The
settlers get the land."
Bob-O
On Aug 17, 2013, at 8:41 AM, Solarguy wrote:
> >> Funny reminds me of the old days,
I seem to recall a lot of years back, on this same discussion site, a similar
exchange. It seem
Folks,
I've heard lots of good advice on this subject and as an old off-grid system
designer, energy conservation has long been a field I take seriously.
Generating power that you wouldn't otherwise need because you refuse to use the
power wisely is just... Stupid. Stupid financially and stupid
Phone
On Aug 8, 2013, at 2:15 PM, Bob-O Schultze wrote:
> Then again, SOME of us don't buy Chinese goods.
>
> On Aug 8, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Ryan wrote:
>
> To echo Tom the XW is probably the best product for the job.
>
> Ryan
>
>
>
> On 8/8/2013 12:49 PM
Then again, SOME of us don't buy Chinese goods.
On Aug 8, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Ryan wrote:
To echo Tom the XW is probably the best product for the job.
Ryan
On 8/8/2013 12:49 PM, Tom Duffy wrote:
> William
>
> How about the Schneider XW4024 or if 48 volt a XW4548? It’ll sand alone now
> with
William,
Two possibilities:
1) I'd try a GVFX with the genny they have. If the voltage and frequency on the
genny are within "grid" parameters and is stable enough, it should work just
fine. If not:
2) get a VFX and a GVFX ac board. Maybe save yourself some time by not mounting
the VFX on the wa
Steve,
Good advice but I'm not at all surprised that most folks don't have a
hydrometer. Frankly, unless you are willing to spend a bunch of dough, you
aren't going to get one that is worth having. And, they are damn hard to find.
The $5 cheapies with the floating balls, etc are just worthless,
"main"
Dan
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On Jul 27, 2013, at 14:36, Bob-O Schultze wrote:
> Here is IRS Form 5695. You can hand them a copy and they can make the
> determination themselves. As Allan says, we ain't tax advisors. I see on the
> dsireusa.org website that it says that th
Right, I stand corrected. Still, a hunting cabin would be pushing it.
On Jul 27, 2013, at 10:23 AM, danbo...@gmail.com wrote:
Has to be used as a residence, but does NOT have to be the primary residence.
Dan Fink
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On Jul 27, 2013, at 9:43, Bob-O Schultze wrote:
> I have
I have had several offgrid clients apply for and get the Fed ITC for offfgrid
systems. You should go to dsireusa.org and read the law. As far as I can tell,
so long as your clients fulfill the rest of the requirements, IE the system is
installed on their primary residence, etc, then they should
You might want to check your early Home Powers. We went thorough that dance in
1989 or so. It's ugly and the spent electrolyte is serious toxic waste.
On Jun 25, 2013, at 9:32 AM, jay peltz wrote:
HI All,
I'm looking for information on how you recondition wet cell NiCad batteries,
Thanks in ad
Todd,
For sure take it off the wall and listen to the other Wrench responses as well.
Good advice. When I took an OB Service Tech class back when the FX first came
out they warned us that while it was "possible" to do it while mounted, it was
a bad idea. While the circuit boards are in rails to
Todd,
I believe the CU200 is just an overpriced LED display and float switch
controller. I don't think it does a damn thing to the voltage/current.
Bob-O
On Jun 5, 2013, at 7:30 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote:
ok wrenches... here is a hair brained idea i came up with.
i have this customer
Mac,
No way to do this effectively. You need at least 72 cells to effectively charge
a 24V battery, especially during hot weather.
Bob-O
On Jun 4, 2013, at 8:04 AM, Mac Lewis wrote:
Hello wrenches,
Is there a good method to charge 24V battery bank with single 60 cell modules?
Ideally, I'd lik
Me too, please.
Bob-O
On Jun 2, 2013, at 7:32 AM, jay peltz wrote:
Hi Carl
Would like to see real data.
Photon publishes their module data, and thin film are no where near the top of
the list.
Nexpower. #14
First solar. #131
Total of 151 modules in the test.
Jay
Peltz power
Sent from my
Todd,
The easiest way to do this is to use the Grundfos pump sizing software.
Regrettably, it only runs on a PC. You can input the specs of the module, the
head and the GPD desired and it will size the array for you. Once you know the
# of modules in series you can use the Imp and Vmp derated fo
Ron,
It certainly sounds like a failed diode (there are two) to me. Usually they
fail open, but it isn't unheard of that they might just avalanche when they see
the current of the other PVs. Solarworld would probably replace it under
warranty IF you return the dead module to them. How the hell d
t back, they claimed that there was no problem found and so
far have refused to pay. I made three trips to the site without reimbursement.
BTW, this is the third time this inverter has had a problem. Fronius….no more
sold by me.
Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems
On May 7, 2013, at
Jason,
I'm one of the many installers who still won't touch a micro yet. It's not so
much that there were failures early on, it's how companies like Enphase HANDLED
them. My understanding is that you basically got a replacement inverter and got
stuffed for your time and travel. That may have cha
Jim,
Sorry, but that's really bad advice. Smoke doesn't stun bees. It makes them
think there is a fire and they begin to gorge themselves with honey in
preparation for fleeing. While they are doing that, they mostly ignore you.
Might work that way with wasps, but I don't know that for sure and I
The TR is a classic example of what I call 3C. Cheap Chinese Crap. If Xantrex
had any ethics at all they would have killed that line and refunded everyone's
dough years ago.
Bob-O
On Apr 30, 2013, at 3:44 PM, Kent Osterberg wrote:
Ray,
I've got a customer that has the same problem with a dual
Wayne,
In the first place, 4 parallel strings of anything is a very bad idea. Micro
resistances in cabling and connections plus eddy currents and the like will,
over time, inherently unbalance the pack. Doing frequent EQ charges will be
required but will not overcome the inherently bad design of
I use gutters all the time. I zip tie the wires of the separate voltages
together and label them with a label maker.Psses inspection every time.
Bob-O
On Apr 28, 2013, at 5:27 AM, Jesse Dahl wrote:
690.4(B)(1-4)covers the requirements. AC and DC can be together with some
requirements for iden
Even though the CBs may be more convenient, I'd opt for the Class T fuses
because they are current limiting whereas CBs are generally not. In a direct
short, the inrush current is huge. The T fuse will clamp that for a brief time
and then blow. That works in your favor for heavy motor starting s
I don't know about the Mate3, but I could never get two Mates to work on a
Hub-4 or Hub-10. Yes, there are two spaces for Mates on a Hub 10, but according
to one of the techies I spoke to, it was a good idea that never happened.
Bob-O
On Apr 6, 2013, at 12:01 PM, frenergy wrote:
Wrenches,
Hiya Nick,
SMA is bringing out an inverter that will do that. Not yet available, I think,
but hopefully soon. I heard about it at the NABCEP CE conference this month in
Sacramento, CA. I don't think it is specific to using the Mitsu PVs at all.
Bob-O
On Mar 25, 2013, at 8:56 AM, Nik Ponzio wrote:
Just about the worst thing a company can do, IMO, is "orphan" a vast number of
their early products. This is a slap in the face to the early adopter Wrenches
who's recommendations made your company into what it is today. Offering
"replacements" which require higher array voltages is clearly just
will leave the modules before the roof.
But...Gotta be real about that.
Bob-O Schultze
On Feb 19, 2013, at 11:06 AM, Will White wrote:
Most structural engineers I’ve seen take a reduction for slippery surface but I
think you’d be stretching things to say adding PV panels reduces the load to
zer
Don't forget that EMT carrying DC within a building has to be marked every 10'.
Bob-O
On Nov 25, 2012, at 11:41 AM, Rich Nicol wrote:
Soladeck it is, thanks everyone.
Rich
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In the past, I've used 1/4" SS pop rivets. Two per foot which means you have to
drill new holes to either side of the existing hole in the foot. They have a
shear strength of about 2500 lbs per rivet. If this is a parallel to the roof
mount, they should work fine. I use Direct Power racks, so
Kirpal,
If this is in ETO territory, you no longer have to install production meters on
battery back-up systems. Per the 8/1/12 new ETO regs.
Did that just make your day?
On Sep 21, 2012, at 2:05 PM, Kirpal Khalsa wrote:
Hey All!
We are doing a grid tied battery back up project and need to inst
A downside might be that the SS screw will corrode into the AL lug and won't
ever unscrew after 9 months or so in the weather unless you put some sort of
anti-seize on it. This tip also applies to S5! clips. I got it from the S5!
tech guy.
Bob-o
On Aug 27, 2012, at 7:37 PM, David Brearley wrote
Anyone have any experience backing up a Toyotomi oil stove with one of these?
Thanks, Bob-O
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And, of course, made in China. Given other good choices, that loses me right
there.
On Oct 2, 2011, at 10:36 AM, Dan Fink wrote:
Brand new, and it is shipping now. XW-MPPT80-600. It certainly raised my
eyebrows. But it's so new that i don't know of anyone who has installed one yet.
Dan Fink
Ex
Dan,
The problem with them getting busted by an AHJ is that no one gets -or is
required to get- a permit for plugging in an appliance. That's how the peeps
are going to view these things and regrettably, that's how they are going to be
marketed. There are far more non-UL and falsely marked UL pr
Need we mention here that Fullriver batteries are made in China as are so many
of the PVs flooding the market these days? Honestly folks, we are killing our
own industry.
Hark ye back to the words of the Prophet Pogo: "We have met the enemy and he is
us."
Bob-O
On Jun 29, 2011, at 10:41 AM, L
Howie,
I've had nothing but good luck with Fronius. I've had a few failures (what
inverter manu doesn't?) but very few and Fronius has excellent tech support and
the best installer compensation program out there. I never load up any
inverter to maximum PV watts if I can help it. I think that's
Good point, Matt. We've been required to install a revenue-grade solar
production KWH meter in Oregon with every system. In 6-7 years with different
inverter manus, I've never seen an inverter KWH display that wasn't, shall we
say... exuberant, in relation to the revenue grade meter.
Bob-O
On
This has been a great string. Battery systems and the weather are the most
variable things we all have to deal with- and the most misunderstood. I totally
agree with Darryl here and it makes common sense. PV cells are manufactured
under seriously strict controls and nearly entirely by machines a
Wayne,
I'd recommend against that. To do an effective equalization charge on that bank
you'll need to get the voltage up to at least 2.6-2.7V per cell. That would
mean a 13 cell pack voltage of 34-35V. Got any DC loads at all? Danger, Will
Robinson, Danger! Using the inverter as a charging sour
Wayne,
First, let's hope you mean 12 of the 2YS31. A single battery string is always
preferable to multiple strings in my book. The only downside is interconnect
cables the same size as your inverter cables. That probably means 4/0 CU for
most 24V, 3KW and up inverters. Two strings in parallel-n
Why, it's just what every sheeple needs! What the hell, I was looking for a job
when I found this one...
Cheers, Bob-O
On May 17, 2011, at 5:29 PM, Ray Walters wrote:
Fellow (soon to be former) Wrenches;
This is it boys; we're done for!
Ray Walters
Original Message
Check th
If they
a) ask what kind of credit card you take and/or
b) want things shipped fast freight
RUN!
Otherwise, just walk away.
On May 10, 2011, at 10:01 AM, la...@starlightsolar.com wrote:
Has anyone received a request to quote 50 Lifeline GPL-6CT batteries? I think a
scam might be going on. Conta
Give it a resistor to work against and call it Kinetic Yard Art. Not worth much
else...
On May 5, 2011, at 11:15 AM, Peter Talmage wrote:
Hi Dana,
The battery and all associated equipment is being totally removed as the folks
are now unable to do the required maintenance. They really love the
Rich,
It sounds like you've got a rotter or two. Given the short age of the pack,
that's my suspicion. Try checking the individual battery voltages when under
load and fairly well discharged. I've seen a new battery bank all show good SG
and individual voltages while resting but one or more batt
While I think that any system with more than three parallel battery stings is a
FUBAR waiting to happen, I agree with OC devices on all the strings and using
the bussbar technique. I would certainly go with Class T fuses rather than CBs
as the Class T is current-limiting and boy do we have curre
Aw Andrew.. give 'em a break! The parts have to come all the way from China,
just like everything else that outfit sells.
Bob-O
On Apr 4, 2011, at 4:07 PM, Solar Energy Solutions wrote:
Just got off the phone with Schneider Electric, formally Xantrex. They said,
"bla bla bla, yada yada yada"
Larry,
This also from Ezra -who, because of a bit of silliness on the part of the
moderator of this list- cannot post here.
"Larry,
NABCEP provides test takers with a passing score and a partial breakdown of
their score by exam blueprint area. It is always a bit confusing because we
report onl
Troy,
On Mar 30, 2011, at 10:04 AM, Troy Harvey wrote:
I am wondering if anyone has had a NABCEP stamp made to stamp plans. I have a
city agency who is comfortable with the NABCEP certification as a
qualification, but would like to see a stamp. Has anyone out there done this?
Troy
I'm with And
DP&W has a similar thing, but it's a clamp which grips the module frame from
underneath.
Bob-O
On Mar 24, 2011, at 7:30 AM, jay peltz wrote:
I wanted to add to the rack discussion that Unirac has a clip ( bottom mount
clips) that allow you to use their rails but mount via the module mounting
h
Regardless of the valuation placed on a PV or SHW system, a "green" real estate
broker I know tells me that in the current market, having either or both of
those on a home significantly increases the chance of the home actually selling
rather than sitting on the market forever.
It's hard to imag
Holt,
Tracker technology and reliability has come a very long ways in the last five
years or so. It used to be that my service calls on trackers were -by far and
away- greater in numbers than for any other component. Still, I wouldn't
consider putting a tracker -at least one that uses electricit
The sad truth is that if a determined, competent thief wants your stuff, it's
likely gone. Fortunately, MOST thieves are neither.
I use 1/4" stainless steel pop rivets in a situation like this. It takes a
grinder to remove them and steal the PV. With a little luck someone will see
the sparks fro
Jim,
Obviously, your latitude will make a big difference. The further north you go
the wider the summer to winter sun angle. Also, I'd want to know if that data
was taken using just I/V curves or through a controller which had MPPT
capabilities. In a real world situation with MPPT, I'm guessing
I use Maverick's ferrule method. I buy #10 uninsulated barrel connectors and
crimp them on my 10AWG conductors.
Good Luck, bob-O
On Feb 9, 2011, at 4:23 PM, Carl Adams wrote:
Wrenches,
We often use a conventional 100A meter base and analog meter as an
independent metering system for inverter o
John,
Sounds like low voltage cutouts. And it is the dead of winter so the batts will
be voltage depressed. Try installing the temp sensor directly into the FM60
rather than to the Hub. Also, unless those L16s are sealed, maybe bump the
absorption voltage up to 30VDC or even a bit more for the w
Larry, Aram, etc,
Let me put this as succinctly as I can:
NO FREAKIN' WAY!
I've sat on the NABCEP BoD for many years -almost since it began. I am not an
IBEW or NECA member, nor have I ever been. I've had my CA C-10 since 1991 and
I've been a NABCEP Certified PV installer since 2003. For many yea
Marco,
The only things on a battery-less PV system that carry a warranty are the
modules and the inverter. The rest is pretty much on the installer to do a good
job. Unless you are using 3C (Cheap Chinese Crap) modules, the probability of a
failure is very small. Personally, I use an inverter wh
Ray,
Your picture is clearly one of an aluminum lug with a steel screw. I would
agree that this lug is unacceptable, but this is NOT the lug which is commonly
used and has been used for many years. While you apparently are infatuated by
the WEEB device, not all of us are. Could you please do us
Hiya Kirpal,
They are just signal wires from the CU200.
Cheers, Bob-O
On Aug 23, 2010, at 1:54 PM, Kirpal Khalsa wrote:
Hi All.I can't find it in any of the manuals for grundfos.does anyone
know if the wiring to the float switch carries current or not. The float
switch has 3 #14AWG wir
Agreed with Dick on this one. First, if you are going the DB route, then you
have to get it down at least 24" instead of 18". No problem some places, a
HUGE problem others. Then there are the burrowing critters like ground
squirrels which love to chew on anything. I have heard that there is som
Hiya Todd,
Well, your first clue is that in the video, it's installed about 10' off the
deck.
The second is the claim that it can reduce your power bills by half. That is
particularly interesting when one goes to the website and finds out that it
doesn't even cut in until 11.1mph wind speed (mos
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Schultze
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 4:30 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Picking a Quality Chinese PV Module
If you like buying your oil from the Mideast and think that's a good
If you like buying your oil from the Mideast and think that's a good idea, then
you will love buying your PV from China.
On Jul 19, 2010, at 3:14 PM, Peter Parrish wrote:
We normally take a very conservative approach to accepting new product,
whether they be PV modules or inverters. As a result
Not all sinewave inverters cause the AM wipeout by a long stretch, but those
Morningstar 300W jobs are one of the worst. I refuse to sell them.
Bob-O KG6MM
On Jun 27, 2010, at 6:58 PM, Glenn Burt wrote:
I just saw this firsthand this week -
I was out camping and had a Morningstar SureSine 300W i
One set of batteries in a series string is best. two paralleled strings are OK,
three are marginal, four or more is just a bad idea and it's nearly impossible
to get them to play nice together for long.
Good Luck, bob-O
On Jun 22, 2010, at 5:15 PM, Mark Frye wrote:
Thanks Phil,
I really appre
I'm in agreement with Brian on this one. Of course, the realities are that it's
another big expense associated with putting in a system and doing a service
change may exceed your license classification. That said, in this case the
inspector is doing you a favor if he wants you to stay the hell o
Manufactured where?
On Jun 2, 2010, at 8:19 PM, Drake Chamberlin wrote:
Hello Wrenches,
Who has tried Mage solar modules?
http://www.magesolar.com/us/products/mono-and-polycrystalline-modules.html
They look really good with a 30 year power warranty, a 10 year product warranty
and +5% tol
Joel,
A good argument against ever increasing PV sizes and a great argument against
big PVs on RVs and other mobile mounts.
Thanks, Bob-O
On May 22, 2010, at 4:42 PM, Joel Davidson wrote:
Hello Drake,
(silicon not silicone) Good question about thickness. I recently inspected a
circa 1996 sola
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