Re: [RE-wrenches] High Voltage battery cabling

2024-12-10 Thread Bryan Norkunas via RE-wrenches
The battery cable we carry at PV-Cables is all 1000VDC rated Thanks, Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com<http://www.pv-cables.com/> [cid:bad88164-29cf-497f-8caf-7c7b9a80d367] [cid:7be00fa5-d403-45a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module snail trails

2024-10-23 Thread Bryan Norkunas via RE-wrenches
Looking at the pictures again, I wonder if there might be a pinhole in the back lamination that is allowing water into the module. Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com<http://www.pv-cables.com/> [cid:8b84038

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module snail trails

2024-10-23 Thread Bryan Norkunas via RE-wrenches
Jon, Do you recall which PV connectors were on the modules and what they used for extension cables? Around that time, Amphenol H4 connectors had issues due to the plastic housings failing and allowing water into the connections. Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

2024-09-24 Thread Bryan Norkunas via RE-wrenches
I've had great luck with APS and so have our local installers. Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com<http://www.pv-cables.com/> [cid:993effd1-5a11-435e-8ca4-61fd29e3ef90] [cid:8fdff285-a609-4c88-81f6-b

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC fan for greenhouse

2024-07-09 Thread Bryan Norkunas via RE-wrenches
I have also used SnapFans and they are great quailty. SnapFan was sold a year or so ago, the new owners I think are based in AZ Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com<http://www.pv-cables.com/> [cid:33b5ed1a-011

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15k solar panel frame grounding

2024-06-05 Thread Bryan Norkunas via RE-wrenches
White PV wire was something we used to sell often, but that demand has dropped off in the last 5 years or so and always wondered why. Thanks for sharing William Sunny Regards, [Description: Description: PV-Cables_Logo_Transparent_Bkgnd_140x140] Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste

Re: [RE-wrenches] TPM Search

2024-03-08 Thread Bryan Norkunas via RE-wrenches
Try Solar Rack Works [Description: Description: PV-Cables_Logo_Transparent_Bkgnd_140x140] Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com<http://www.pv-cables.com/> [cid:image002.jpg@01DA17CF.578FC540] Please print o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cable sizing for high current modules? NEC interpretation/guidance?

2023-11-10 Thread Bryan Norkunas via RE-wrenches
It was explained to me, the compounds Amphenol used in this large batch of connector housings were bad/incorrect. We started seeing failures on these modules as quickly as 6 months of being in service. Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning PV mods

2023-10-23 Thread Bryan Norkunas via RE-wrenches
When our area experienced a lot of ash from nearby forest fires, I ended up purchasing a telescopic brush that big rig truckers use to wash their trucks and had great success. If I recall it was around $80 and it extended 20ft and came with a few different attachments. Bryan @ PV-Cables

Re: [RE-wrenches] Intermittent

2023-03-16 Thread Bryan Norkunas via RE-wrenches
In my experience, if the Trina modules have the TS4 connectors on them and are mated to an MC4 connector they tend to have issues. Bryan -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Hilton Dier via RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, Marc

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFX3648

2021-05-27 Thread Bryan Norkunas
Could check with Zonna Energy, they might have stock. Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco Mangelsdorf

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-27 Thread Bryan Norkunas
Surprised to read no one mentioning the Wiley Pass Thru boxes. That is what I used on my house, though I had a cranky inspector and wanted to avoid any conflicts. Yes, they are expensive, but they are UL and easy. Bryan Norkunas . From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-26 Thread Bryan Norkunas
pictured by Jason is not an EVo-2 connector and there for not approved for PVC cable. Bryan Norkunas From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Blake Gleason Sent: Monday, April 26, 2021 9:24 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-26 Thread Bryan Norkunas
. Bryan Norkunas From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Sparadeo Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 8:30 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right? Also have to appreciate the 8 screws holding that 6x6”. On

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-23 Thread Bryan Norkunas
Here are the specs for MC4’s being used with wire other than PV wire: PV_SOL-LVDC_(en).pdf Bryan Norkunas br...@pv-cables.com PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com <http://www.pv-cables.com/> Fr

Re: [RE-wrenches] AEE Solar

2020-11-06 Thread Bryan Norkunas
They closed their offices in Sacramento after Covid, I was told and everyone is working from home these days. Not sure about their phone tree. Bryan Norkunas <mailto:br...@pv-cables.com> br...@pv-cables.com Description: Description: PV-Cables_Logo_Transparent_Bkgnd_140x1

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sound Equipment Inverter

2020-10-22 Thread Bryan Norkunas
No one knew what a MXR Phase 90 pedal was until Eddie starting using one, now everyone uses one :) - RIP Bryan -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2020 4:10 PM To:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sound Equipment Inverter

2020-10-22 Thread Bryan Norkunas
next month and I will let you know how it works out. Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Ray Sent: Thursday

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Raw Q Cable

2020-10-08 Thread Bryan Norkunas
TC-ER is the way to go, easily found in stock all over the country and much less in cost than the Q-Cable Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com <http://www.pv-cables.com/> From: RE-wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Raw Q Cable

2020-10-07 Thread Bryan Norkunas
12/2 flat tray cable? Bryan Norkunas PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com <http://www.pv-cables.com/> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of William Miller Sent: Wed

Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback or SMA or other?

2020-09-14 Thread Bryan Norkunas
. Bryan Norkunas br...@pv-cables.com Description: Description: PV-Cables_Logo_Transparent_Bkgnd_140x140 PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com <http://www.pv-cables.com/> Description: Description: cid:image002.jpg@01CD22E8.97

Re: [RE-wrenches] Getting Enphase IQ Cable into J Boxes

2020-09-11 Thread Bryan Norkunas
M3231GCZ-SM is the part number for the ½” version, Though the ½” version only accepting a single 12/2 tray cable with bare ground. We see a bigger demand for the ½ vs the ¾” Bryan Norkunas <mailto:br...@pv-cables.com> br...@pv-cables.com Description: Descripti

Re: [RE-wrenches] Admin posting: Sol-Ark on list

2020-09-11 Thread Bryan Norkunas
Always been curious, why limit to only one rep per OEM? Bryan Norkunas br...@pv-cables.com PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On

Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback or SMA or other?

2020-09-08 Thread Bryan Norkunas
Sol-Arks would be possible, you can link 8 inverters. Bryan PV-Cables From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Schaefer Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 10:40 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

2020-06-01 Thread Bryan Norkunas
Are the module pv connectors, the same brand as the pv connectors on the Enphase inverters? Bryan Norkunas br...@pv-cables.com Description: Description: PV-Cables_Logo_Transparent_Bkgnd_140x140 PV-Cables Inc. 989 Milton Ave Ste 1D Ferndale CA 95536 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv

Re: [RE-wrenches] Contract permit packets

2020-02-05 Thread Bryan Norkunas
Jeff Spies recently started a business; https://www.planetplansets.com/ Bryan Norkunas br...@pv-cables.com Description: Description: PV-Cables_Logo_Transparent_Bkgnd_140x140 PV-Cables Inc. 1155 Redway Drive PO Box 2562 Redway, CA 95560 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com <h

Re: [RE-wrenches] connector mismatch

2019-09-19 Thread Bryan Norkunas
Yes, I have seen and have copies of many of these 3rd party “compatibility” tests. From: Brian Mehalic [mailto:br...@solarenergy.org] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2019 1:16 PM To: Bryan Norkunas Cc: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] connector mismatch You say you've seen ma

Re: [RE-wrenches] connector mismatch

2019-09-19 Thread Bryan Norkunas
manufacture anything smaller than 12AWG when it came to PV Connectors. Bryan Norkunas br...@pv-cables.com Description: Description: PV-Cables_Logo_Transparent_Bkgnd_140x140 PV-Cables Inc. 1155 Redway Drive PO Box 2562 Redway, CA 95560 (707) 923-3000 office www.pv-cables.com <h

Re: [RE-wrenches] connector mismatch

2019-09-09 Thread Bryan Norkunas
August, We have had numerous customers successfully reach out and been given revised warranties from module manufactures, when connectors which were on the module leads could not be procured. Cheers, Bryan Norkunas br...@pv-cables.com Description: Description: PV