Re: [RE-wrenches] OUTBACK power

2025-08-04 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
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[RE-wrenches] ESS and Calculated Load in Texas

2025-08-02 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
these outdated requirements or successfully push back? Thanks! Chris Sparadeo VT Master Electrician # EM 08220 C_802-369-4458 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Knockouts far from the backplane.

2025-07-25 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
I fought with 8”x8” gutters for a while, then 10”x10”…and finally made the switch to 12”x12” a few years ago and never looked back. Straight nipples are cheaper and easier to install, and I think they look better as well. With the Sol Ark 15K, the vertical fans require 6” of clearance at the bottom

Re: [RE-wrenches] removing old abosolyte cells.

2025-07-18 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> Hi James, >> >> I this case the cells on only 4 high so they are all low which is an >> advantage, not so far to drop! >> >> I think I can build a platform just out of wood etc that I can slide them >> out onto if

Re: [RE-wrenches] Combining two PowerFlo16 to single Midnite AIO

2025-07-16 Thread Chris Lancaster via RE-wrenches
You can, just put the first battery cable lug on upside down then the second one right side up. I have installed 2 Systems with a pair of Midnite powerflo 16 batteries on a single Midnite AIO and they have worked great. Chris Lancaster Earth&Sun Consulting Sewanee Tn On Wed, Jul 16, 202

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite AIO Battery Low/Lost Behavior

2025-07-15 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Induction Cooktops Off-Grid

2025-06-30 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Jason, I’ve installed several Sol-Ark inverters in off-grid applications with induction cooktops and have had zero issue. On Thanksgiving last year, a set of off-grid induction stoves pulled over 12 kW without flinching (albeit with 2ea. Sol-Ark 15Ks and a hefty battery bank). I personally don’t

Re: [RE-wrenches] EG4 Mini Split

2025-06-19 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
My understanding of these mini splits is that there is also an AC input, so you could potentially run an RSS Transmitter from that source panel and install Tigos or something of the sort. On Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM William Miller via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire Sizing - Inverter Outputs with Generator Pass Through

2025-06-17 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
derate AC input/output, but it sounded like the conversation went off line. Any insight would be appreciated. Best, Chris On Fri, Jun 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > I think there was a previous thread on this, but I can&

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum coming back?

2025-06-06 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] battery vent control for lead acid

2025-06-06 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] EG4 inverter noise

2025-05-14 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
or going out of business, we’ve got to try new things from time to time. So far, Sol-Ark and Enphase seem to be doing OK. --Chris @ the Oasis Montana From: jay Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:21 AM To: RE-wrenches Cc: ch...@oasismontana.com Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] EG4 inverter noise

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite AIO Generator Functionality

2025-05-14 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
The Discover Link II has AGS capability (much better than typical AIO inverters), but it can only pair with Discover AES Rackmount and Helios. On Wed, May 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM William Bryce via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > I "have been told" that you can do it with a

[RE-wrenches] Magnum MS4024 repair

2025-05-12 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: I know I'm likely grasping at straws, but does anyone know of an inverter repair shop in the Salt Lake City area? Or frankly, any Magnum repair shop west of the Mississippi? Please feel free t contact me off list. Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777

[RE-wrenches] Converter from 230VAC to 12VDC

2025-04-23 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
contact me off list. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.com/> ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List A

[RE-wrenches] Battery Conductors and the NEC

2025-04-05 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
, but I also see the value in protecting energized conductors in a raceway. Would love to hear your insights! Best, Chris Sparadeo C_802-369-4458 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Conductors and the NEC

2025-03-20 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
als. On Thu, Mar 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM William Miller wrote: > Chris: > > > > 1: > > From Article 100 (2020 NEC): Free Air (as applied to conductors). Open or > ventilated environment that allows for heat dissipation and air flow around > an installed conductor. (I did no

[RE-wrenches] Looking for likely ancient Xantrex component....

2025-03-17 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: Does anyone have a generator start module for a Xantrex 5548+ inverter (circa 2006)? Feel free to contact me off list. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com ___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] mini splits

2025-03-15 Thread Chris Mason via RE-wrenches
connections. Use a torque wrench and crows foot wrenches. Also you will need a vacuum pump to vacuum the lines. A lot of installers don't and it will kill the compressor over time. Chris Mason Solar systems designer Generac Generators Industrial technician Comet Systems Ltd DBA Comet

[RE-wrenches] Net Metering Expert?

2025-03-13 Thread Chris Warfel via RE-wrenches
If you want to avoid my rant, just go to the bolded, italicized, underline question below. Thank you, Chris We are in a situation with our island cooperative, where we have a former Vermont Electric Coop person as our president. He has been for 8 years I believe. In my opinion based upon his

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback OpticsRE+Starlink redux

2025-02-23 Thread Chris Mason via RE-wrenches
gs: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] Battery monitoring question

2025-01-23 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: Do you know of a remote battery monitor that tells cell voltages? We're looking for a better way to monitor FLA batteries. Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismon

[RE-wrenches] Magnum Energy tech support

2024-11-22 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: I suspect I am wasting time.but is there any contact number for Magnum or Sensata tech support? I think they are down the tubes. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Measuring an RV for load

2024-11-20 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
protector. The device has Bluetooth capability and also monitors power characteristics (volts, amps, kW, kWh). It sounds like this is what you are looking for. Around $300 Kindly, Chris On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 7:05 PM Jay via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Pumps

2024-11-15 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Also check out Thunderbird Solar, https://www.thunderbirdsolar.com/ -- and catch up with Cody: Cody Burgdorff cody.burgdo...@thunderbirdsolar.com <mailto:cody.burgdo...@thunderbirdsolar.com> Their PICOCELL product moves a LOT of water! TGIF, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-77

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Pole Mount Brand Recommendations

2024-11-14 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Genpro Energy (https://genproenergy.com/) also offers smallish racks where the user provides the pole. FYI. Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.com/> From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Kent via RE-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] OB Charging/Comms Issues

2024-11-08 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
> Out of curiosity, what mode are you in and what are the respective set > points for absorb, float, rebulk, etc. For PV vs inverter? > > Tyrone Houck > Oregon Solarworks LLC > LRT #076 > 541-787-1366 > tyr...@oregonsolarworks.com > > > > > On Fri, Nov 8,

Re: [RE-wrenches] OB Charging/Comms Issues

2024-11-08 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
FM 100, so PV output wouldn’t be visible. On Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 4:14 PM jay via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Hi Chris, > > Is this new or has it been always like this? > > jay > > > > > > > > > On Nov 8, 2024, a

[RE-wrenches] OB Charging/Comms Issues

2024-11-08 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
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[RE-wrenches] Tough goods for a marine environment

2024-11-08 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
s are always appreciated. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.com/> ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback tech support

2024-11-06 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
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[RE-wrenches] Trojan warranty contact

2024-10-25 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: Does anyone have a contact number or person for warranty issues regarding Trojan batteries? We have an elderly customer who purchased some this summer and we are getting the runaround, to put it mildly. Thanks in advance! Sincerely, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Crimper and Stripper Recommendations and Questions

2024-10-23 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
I’ve also noticed that the method of cutting the cable plays a big part in how effectively it goes into the lug. When I use a bandsaw, loose jawed cable cutters or even a really sharp circularity saw blade, strands get slightly frayed and won’t fit properly. I’ve concluded that a long handled and w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Crimper and Stripper Recommendations and Questions

2024-10-22 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
-Chris On Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 2:49 PM Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Wrenches, > > We are embarking on a project in November that has enough battery cable > and terminal crimps to justify researching and buying power tools specific > t

Re: [RE-wrenches] washer on OutBack inverter

2024-10-21 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
ess & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] 208V residential service

2024-10-21 Thread Chris Mason via RE-wrenches
We got caught once by this, the storage inverter was doing strange stuff, tripping breakers, etc. When I realized it was 120/208, we changed to a storage inverternwhich was specified for the arrangement and never had another issue. It's not just the voltage, the included angle between the cycles is

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

2024-10-11 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
settings, but as long as the battery is connected, the Sol Ark sees that voltage and PV production if available, solar production will recharge batteries, regardless of AC output. But yes, I agrees that AIO’s could use a healthy dose of redundancy to allow for less fickle output. -Chris On Fri

[RE-wrenches] Schuco 225 Module

2024-10-11 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Wrenches, If anyone has a working Schuco MPE225-PS-09 module they are willing to sell me, please contact me off list. Thanks and happy Friday! -Chris Sparadeo ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

2024-10-09 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Question for all you Homegrid installers…has anyone found a succinct way to run conduit from the battery enclosure to the Sol Ark? On Wed, Oct 9, 2024 at 7:39 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Jay, > > I should mention I have a couple of customers w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Batteries and IQ7+ Won't Restart

2024-09-30 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
Out of curiosity, what battery form factor i.e. FLA, Lithium and manufacturer are your OB inverters running on? Christopher On Mon, Sep 30, 2024, 19:52 Wayne Irwin via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Hurricane Helene has taught us the hard way that Enphase batteries wit

Re: [RE-wrenches] I sent in my Wrench List dues, have you?

2024-09-27 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
I can’t count how many times you wrenchers have saved me. Pay honor and dues! On Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 9:34 PM Jesse Dahl via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Paid. Great idea! Patreon for PV. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 27, 2024, at 3:56 PM, Dana Orzel via RE-wrenc

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

2024-09-26 Thread Chris Warfel via RE-wrenches
I've only used Enphase on roofs and ground mounts. I have no complaints. I chose them over SolarEdge and I think it has worked out. Chris On 2024-09-25 14:00, August Goers via RE-wrenches wrote: > I've noticed that the Enphase compatibility calculator needs some work - it

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

2024-09-24 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
gi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & e

Re: [RE-wrenches] ATS Brand Recommendations

2024-09-20 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Addre

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue Planet Energy

2024-09-16 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Has anyone had successful contact with Blue Planet in recent weeks? Jody from their tech support division does not seem to be working there any more and the company main phone number is giving a bizarre message loop that doesn’t allow you to actually speak to anyone…. On Tue, Aug 6, 2024 at 10:33 

Re: [RE-wrenches] Powerwall 3

2024-09-10 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Last time I spoke with Tesla, they did not support either fully off-grid or installations not connect to the internet. Have they changed their policy on this? On Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 8:19 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Correct, but there are some

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fm100’s stuck at full charge

2024-09-07 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Which Mate are you using? I know the FM100 is only compatible with the Mate 3s. If you are using a Mate 3, this mismatch could possibly be the cause of these issues. On Sat, Sep 7, 2024 at 7:25 PM Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Dana > > I have always

[RE-wrenches] Kilovault warranty issues

2024-08-30 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: Is there any contact information for warranty issues on bum Kilovault batteries (with unfortunate BMS issues)? Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.

Re: [RE-wrenches] discover lithium warranty issues.

2024-08-19 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
I had a similar experience with Discover warranty recently with a Link II. I correctly installed internal jumpers and external comms cables, and during the commissioning process I heard a popping sound from inside the Link. The center relay board was visibly burnt. After creating a ticket and corre

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnight solar AIO webinar

2024-08-14 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > h

[RE-wrenches] KiloVault Issues

2024-07-30 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
t can provide a direction will be appreciated. Generator is 20KW Generwreck...er...Generac. The installer is the customer's electrician. Thanks so much! Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777- 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Another Mate 3 programming issues

2024-07-19 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
to in the past. Christopher On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM jay via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > HI Chris, > > Can you give us more data? > > Like is this a new problem, or it only started after X? > > Since its not seeing the port ( NA) it could b

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark with 800A Service

2024-07-18 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
atible with residential units. On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 11:51 AM Dan Lepinski, P.E. wrote: > Chris, > > If the only goal is to avoid backfeeding the grid, in the configuration > as described, the inverter will sense any outbound current and reduce its > output accordingly. > &

[RE-wrenches] Battery based grid-tie in Portland OR

2024-07-18 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hey folks: Who's a good person to recommend for an installation in Portland, OR? Please feel free to contact me off-list. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismon

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark with 800A Service

2024-07-18 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
e not always required. You would need them for power export limiting or > grid peak shaving, but for straight grid-tied with or without battery > backup, you don't need them. > > Jason Szumlanski > Florida Solar Design Group > > > > > On Wed, Jul 17, 2024, 8:41 PM

[RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark with 800A Service

2024-07-17 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
included 300A CTs and I do know that they make a 600A CT, but its physical size and rating aren't a good fit. Does anyone have experience with either a Sol Ark or third party CT that might fit this 800A configuration? Kindly, Chris Sparadeo ___

[RE-wrenches] Looking for Mitsubishi modules

2024-07-08 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: Does anyone happen to have three of the PV-MLE265HD modules available? Please feel free to contact me off list. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Primo with tigos Arc fault issue

2024-05-23 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
combination by all means. Kindly, Chris On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 7:18 PM Jeremy Rodriguez via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Has anyone had issues with Tigo TS4AF rapid shut down devices along with > their transmitter, causing arc fault codes with a Fronius Pr

[RE-wrenches] Floating PV arrays

2024-05-23 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Anybody know where a residential-sized floating array (for twelve Canadian Solar 410W modules) might be had? All the companies I’m contacting say I’m too small a fishie to lay out a line… Please feel free to contact me off-list. Thanks. Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 406-777

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fortress Avalon

2024-05-14 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Dave, Just to play devils advocate, what are your reasons as to why high voltage isn’t worthy of OG? I say this being firmly stuck in 48VDC off-grid systems. Kindly, Chris On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 8:42 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

[RE-wrenches] Cry for help about 50 miles N of LA

2024-05-14 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
ure out exactly what his problems are - but he's not ready to throw in the towel on his inverter. Any takers? Please feel free to contact me off list. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http

Re: [RE-wrenches] XW Pro Firmware 2.04 melting devices

2024-04-25 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
your generator frequency, voltage and THD. In my case, I found that the generator behaved well in bypass and terribly when the inverters were present. Good luck on this one! Chris Sparadeo On Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 1:51 PM Ray Walters via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>

[RE-wrenches] Off-grid array far, far from the batteries

2024-04-10 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
the system. Yeah, good planning, right? In terms of getting AC power out of his 'new' 6X array, Enphase won't work since he doesn't have an Enphase system. We're looking at perhaps SMA or Chilcon (so the size of the wire run won't be so astronomical). Any sug

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plaques

2024-03-31 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
tp://www.members.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> ___ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Hi Jason, I talked through this scenario with Sol-Ark tech support a while back. The take away was that grid peak shaving does exist but ONLY on the grid port. If this is an off-grid installation, then land the conductors from the generator on the grid port and select “gen connected to grid port”

Re: [RE-wrenches] TPM Search

2024-03-08 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hear hear! www.mtsolar.us <http://www.mtsolar.us> Great folks with whom to do business. Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.com/> From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] EG4 Equipment

2024-02-16 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
m not dying on the hill of LFP, but I will say that I am firmly in support of the measurable improvements they have made for my customers. Paired with remote monitoring, the truck rolls a lot less. Kindly, Chris On Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 4:33 PM Dan Fink via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@

Re: [RE-wrenches] In search of better generator start relay for Outback system

2024-02-09 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium batteries

2024-02-08 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
mber dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one do

[RE-wrenches] generator charging question/VFX3524

2024-02-07 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
are under consideration. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.com/> ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrench

Re: [RE-wrenches] State of Charge Meter for Sol-Ark

2024-02-05 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
ing. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update

[RE-wrenches] Solarworld 260W mono

2024-01-03 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: I have a fellow looking for six of the Solarworld 260s. If you got ‘em and wish to part with them, please contact me off list. Happy new year! Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.

[RE-wrenches] Conergy solar module issues

2023-12-23 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
e any information of use. Happy holidays! Sincerely, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.com/> ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum 4448 PAE whimpy charge rate.

2023-12-07 Thread Chris Worcester via RE-wrenches
lready set 03E Max Charge Rate up to 100% I reckon. If not give it a shot and see if it will approach the 60 Amps DC per inverter rating. Anyway these RTR menus are from 2014 +/- so I don't know if you have the same menus. Hope this helps. Chris Worcester  chris@solarwindworks.com530-448-9

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

2023-11-10 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
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[RE-wrenches] Solarworld modules sought

2023-11-01 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Dear people: I’ve got a fella looking for three each of the Sunmodule Plus 260 panels or Solarworld SW 260 mono panels. Got anything? I suspect used would be fine. Please feel free to contact me off list. Thanks and stay warm! Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupling

2023-10-28 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
And just to muddy the waters a little, 2023 NEC uses AC Connected and DC connected wording in place of coupled. Same concept, new name. On Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 5:01 PM Roland - RES via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Agreed and we'll understand the differences, all of ou

Re: [RE-wrenches] XW Drop in replacement inverter

2023-10-25 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Dave, Aren’t AC 1 and AC 2 technically interchangeable? You can set AC priority, Hz and voltage parameters on both inputs. Best, Chris On Wed, Oct 25, 2023 at 3:07 PM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote: > Not getting this Kevin, AC2 has always been the generator input as

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island AC-Coupled system integration with Fortress E-Vault

2023-10-24 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
. Kindly, Chris On Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 10:40 AM MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > I would tear all the sunny boys and sunny islands out and install two 15 > kW Sol-Arks, problem solved. DC coupled. I've done this several times n

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need a hand with Sunny Island/Sunny boy AC couple

2023-10-22 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Hi William, You will want to make sure that the eVaults are all running that same firmware and that terminator switches and battery ID #s are set correctly. High SOC and large incoming current could definitely be the reason why voltage skyrocketed up. Best, Chris On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 9:39

[RE-wrenches] Older Outback GS8048

2023-10-11 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: I have a customer looking for an older (10 year?) GS8048 inverter – to match up with one they’ve got. If you have such a beast available, please feel free to contact me off list. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <h

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

2023-10-11 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
Hi Bill, I have yet to have an issue with the Sol Ark 12K and water pumps. We have numerous off-grid installations with 3/4 HP well pumps with no issues. I tend to find that compressors and inductive motor loads like chop saws are often an issue. Hope this helps, Chris On Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at

[RE-wrenches] Schneider BTS

2023-10-05 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
G'day All, Having a difficult time locating a distributor for Schneider BTS cables for a twin set of XW Pro 6848's. Schneider will not sell these to installers. Please provide me with a source/supplier. Much Appreciated, Christopher- Chris Schaefer’s *Tel 585-229-2083 or Cell 58

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane range options for off-grid?

2023-09-27 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
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[RE-wrenches] Generator question

2023-09-25 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
(2 wire start) generator more load responsive? Thanks for any and all advice! Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.com> ___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark AGS question

2023-09-16 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
org> wrote: > Chris, > Just so that I understand correctly, are you saying that new firmware > allows for generator cool down? > > > On Fri, Sep 15, 2023 at 2:33 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> I saw that

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark AGS question

2023-09-15 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
In an off-grid scenario I would suggest utilizing the grid connect timer as a Gen warm up. I typically set this qualification time to 30 or 60 seconds. Sol Ark fixed the problem with dropping the 2 wire start under full load, so if this is an issue for you, I would update the firmware. On Fri, Sep

[RE-wrenches] Power conditioner for Trace inverter

2023-09-08 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
or 'line tamer' available that will work for this appliance's operation? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. He's rather loathe to replace his inverter if he doesn't need to. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasis

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mojave/ESS

2023-09-01 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
limitations, I have not yet used this product. I would be interested in hearing any first hand experience as well. Kindly, Chris On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 12:24 PM frenergy via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Wrenchers, > > We haven't done any

Re: [RE-wrenches] Iron Edison Lithiums

2023-08-29 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
It’s my understanding that Iron Edison went out of business earlier this year. I did have an issue with a few bad cells in a RB48V300, but after the RMA, no issues to date. And certainly nothing explosive in nature, although I do remember a previous thread about an RB cover blowing off. The take aw

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flashing Identification

2023-08-07 Thread Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches
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[RE-wrenches] Fronius PRIMO 6.0-1

2023-07-10 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi Folks: I’m looking for a Fronius PRIMO 6.0-1 inverter; used but in good working order would be OK too. If you have access to one, please contact me off list. THANKS. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 ___ List sponsored by

[RE-wrenches] Fronius PRIMO 5100

2023-07-03 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: Anybody got one of these, or know where I can get one? Please contact me off list. Have a happy and safe 4th! Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.com/> __

[RE-wrenches] Magnum Energy ME-AGS-S

2023-06-15 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: Any chance one of you has this auto gen start module they can part with? I do NOT need the one with the network option…those are readily available. Please contact me off list if you have one. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 406-777-4309 fax

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tech Support Issues with Sensata

2023-05-31 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
, but I haven’t put in the head banging against the wall effort to track down tech support that the previous installer had. I agree, a THD would be a good next step. Kindly, Chris On Wed, May 31, 2023 at 5:06 PM Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >

[RE-wrenches] Tech Support Issues with Sensata

2023-05-31 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
of the case. They are asking for a new case to be initiated, but the inverter is now out of warranty. Has anyone out there had similar lack luster support issues with Sensata? Best, Chris -- Chris Sparadeo C_802-369-4458 H_802-728-3059 ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Just getting old?

2023-05-22 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
We haven’t sold these modules, but here’s some information: https://www.mitsubishielectricsolar.com/warranty-information/ Good luck! Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.com/> From: RE-wrenches On Beh

[RE-wrenches] Radian woes

2023-05-16 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hey folks: On a stacked Outback Radian system, has anyone encountered a HUB 53 fault as noted on the MATE3s? Thanks in advance! Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.

[RE-wrenches] Magnum AGS-S auto-gen start module

2023-04-25 Thread Chris Daum via RE-wrenches
Hi folks: If anyone’s got one to part with, please contact me off list. I do NOT need the AGS-N… Chris Daum

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-ark without batteries

2023-04-11 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
outage. Also, don’t expect to connect a generator via Sol Ark for pass through during and outage. My $0.02 is to convince the client to tag on a battery, albeit minimal capacity. Kindly, Chris On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 4:22 PM Christopher Warfel via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.

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