[RE-wrenches] OUTBACK power

Any word on whether OUTBACK power is coming back to life or they just died.? I sure miss the products personally, not to mention my whole system is OUTBACK Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar thermal covering

stall flat plate collectors appropriately sized for system needs, with some kind of way to address overheat when people go on vacation midsummer so I don’t have to go rescue the system when I am on a vacation! Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 On Jun 17, 2025, at 6:23 PM, Luke Chr

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery vent control for lead acid

Site looks active [updated 3/2025.] My 48volt zephyr fan is still working great since installed in 2015. _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W

[RE-wrenches] Arrogant solar Bros & streamlining

opting the "C" cable, finally! One charger & one cable. Jeez, how long did that take? How about some streamlining of topologies manufacturers? Rant off _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark battery calibration

Verify with a second or third meter. _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.sola

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Assistant and Midnite AIO

ufacturing life. There is a lot to be said not having AIO when you are off grid. I have a series of Solark projects out there with Pytes batteries & so far fingers crossed. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORK

Re: [RE-wrenches] LFP Inter-Battery Communication

wonderful manufacturers please and thank you. Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 On May 17, 2025, at 9:52 AM, Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches wrote:  Jay, Over time I noticed that with lower voltage (say 54.4 [3.4vpc]) and little to no absorb was causing a wider gap in the SOC of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite AIO Generator Functionality

I have installed several Wildcat Power gensets now & pretty Happy with the quality. Really solid machines. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com&g

[RE-wrenches] More Off-Grid Whole House RO

does not muddy the water, Ha! _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/> "R

[RE-wrenches] Off-Grid Whole House RO

p; a lesser filtrated water for shower etc? _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] GSL Energy LiFePO tripping out issue

s had not been tightened down for the battery negative conductors at the shunt terminals. Good case for having taped the shaft on your long screw driver to get to the back of the GS box with the AC - DC breaker bar held to the left while Working hot. Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.70

Re: [RE-wrenches] mini splits

“Inverter based “ compressors soft start & ramp up very gently Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Mar 14, 2025, at 11:34 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote:  I think the bottom line for me is super low startup surge and then fairly consistent power

Re: [RE-wrenches] mini splits

as a DIY system though I think that they do present it as such. I have not done a mini split but have assisted family out of state pick thru various proposals to install at their home. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C

Re: [RE-wrenches] Arc Fault problem in FM100

It’s the same fuse as in a Flluke 87 😎 Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 On Mar 12, 2025, at 8:13 PM, John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches wrote:  Dana, I'm the one feeling like an idiot. Turns out the ground fault fuse was blown in a brand new controller. I did't hav

Re: [RE-wrenches] Seeking DC breaker to fit ancient AEE/ Gudgel enclosure for Trace PVGFP

My iPhone popped up with Northern Arizona solar electric known as NAZ as having one Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Mar 11, 2025, at 2:48 PM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches wrote:  Hi Mick; I have a 100 A model with the mechanical lugs, low profile, made for surface mount

Re: [RE-wrenches] 40 Degree tilt array

tilt rack to this parallel frame on the roof. It uses a bit more framing, but it also makes it super stable for Snow and snow retention or keeping snow from pushing up behind the panels I have used both steel unit strut, and the aluminum unit strut that Sun Earth sells Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003

Re: [RE-wrenches] 40 Degree tilt array

MTSolar _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/> "Responsible

Re: [RE-wrenches] Arc Fault problem in FM100

battery breaker at the same time to on, did the pull test [moved wires & the Fm100 lite up], then Felt like an idiot! Tightened the neutral & all good. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d.

[RE-wrenches] Popping Sounds From Roof

the sound is minor it just let’s us know the sky has clouds & sun. Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 On Mar 7, 2025, at 9:17 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote:  I would investigate the roof ! The only thing that should be on an offgrid dwelling is sn

Re: [RE-wrenches] Source for 600V Ethernet Cable

My last order was Late last April & they closed doors on May 1 or 3?? 2024 _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsola

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

Parallel comment: Starlink & Solark - Starlink comes setup as 5G : to run Solark on Starlink you need to split it to 2.3/2.5 G in the settings section. Would this Help Optics? Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 On Feb 22, 2025, at 9:50 AM, Dan Fink via RE-wrenches w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Offset charge rates vs system sizing to meet 100% production

k up. Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 On Feb 22, 2025, at 9:23 AM, Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches wrote:  Hi Dana, If I understand your situation correctly, this can get complicated and depends on how the usage pattern is. A user that consumes during the day will need a smaller sy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Offset charge rates vs system sizing to meet 100% production

is a 44% differential? Does that make sense? Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 On Feb 22, 2025, at 8:43 AM, Jay via RE-wrenches wrote:  Hi Dana. Do you mean offsetting the $ amount or the kWh amount? Jay On Feb 22, 2025, at 8:33 AM, Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches wrote:  I am

[RE-wrenches] Offset charge rates vs system sizing to meet 100% production

.04/Kwhr. The difference is 44.44% in the exchange for purchased vs solar export rate. So, will oversizing the solar system by 44% to achieve a goal of 100% production of a client's current 100% usage achieve this goal? _____ Dana Orzel

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback equipment direct from China??

purchase a replacement [Zonna Energy]. I am back up in operation. Guess I will have& keep a spare backup. Ryan said that new FM-100s will be available to all by Late March, in theory... Fingers crossed. _____ Dana OrzelGREA

Re: [RE-wrenches] Attaching Ground To Steel Frame

htning shooting down on all sides of his house and the house was never struck and the solar away was never affected. I had my concerns when I first installed the system, and after his testimonial, I was firmly convinced these guys really know what they’re doing Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.72

Re: [RE-wrenches] Attaching Ground To Steel Frame

Is anything to be buried? Concrete? _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.sola

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120-240 Transformer loud vibration and humming.

Years ago, I remember hearing an outback 240 V transformer making all sorts of noise on an old well pump like 30+ years old when the pump was replaced, the transformer calm down that would be my vote Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 On Jan 24, 2025, at 7:02 AM, Steve Higgins via

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback radian inverter with FM 100 ground fault

Yes I have 2 FM100s Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Jan 18, 2025, at 7:08 PM, Kirpal Khalsa via RE-wrenches wrote:  Dana... Do you have multiple FM 100s? If so only one should have the GFI fuse. Broken panel with water getting into glass? Turn it off and wait 5 min and

[RE-wrenches] Outback radian inverter with FM 100 ground fault

ground fault? I do own a megger& I’ve never had to use it. I only bought it about three months ago cause it seemed like a good idea and I might need to use one someday, Maybe I’m psychic ? now if I could just figure out how to trace this out. All suggestions welcome thanks all! Dana Orz

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator Overvoltage Troubleshoot

regulator that has been absolutely perfect Here is their phone number these guys were super super helpful. (717) 274-9396 Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Jan 3, 2025, at 1:52 PM, Darryl Thayer via RE-wrenches wrote:  Here is my two cents I had a similar over voltage. It

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue Planet Energy Alternatives

Sol-ark & Pytes seamless _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/&

Re: [RE-wrenches] Panel installation in snow country 0.02

My Wattsun trackers are programmed to go as steeply vertical as they can for the winter and it’s dramatic comparing how quickly my array is clear organically versus other assorted angles angle is critical Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Dec 8, 2024, at 7:45 AM, Daryl DeJoy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Panel installation in snow country 0.02

_ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/> "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988!" --- Begin Mess

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Company status

REF Outback Out of curiosity are the old tech support #s good or is there new #s? _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarwor

[RE-wrenches] General Liability insurance for solar installation

coverage i.e. roof top installs? _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwo

[RE-wrenches] Idiots guide to communication

there Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://list

Re: [RE-wrenches] washer on OutBack inverter

ally good spin out to get a lot of water out of the clothes, but it’s pretty old style. It’s given running for 20 years on various outback Inverters running it on a radian 8048 and an Onan 20 KW generator system Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Oct 21, 2024, at 11:04 AM, Bob-O

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

My first question & complaint for the Homegrid battery _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwor

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

has started off with "I want Tesla batteries" how has Tesla batteries faired on installation? _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www.

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarEdge Battery question

Hey Jason are you "battery Certified" SE is pretty sticky on this point. As to your Q I have not had to deal with this issue. _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.co

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

If you're not contributing knowledge & $ you are stalking!. Participate & Pony up All! _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www.

[RE-wrenches] FM80’s vs FM100’s

80s which would tend to float around and the battery percentage sits right at 100. It’s really stable with the FM 80s. It would tend to slowly drift down and by sunset it could say anywhere from 97 to 95% full, just an observation thought I’d pass it along Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com

[RE-wrenches] ATS Brand Recommendations

ell just the controller card. We installed the entire switch gear & controller. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com

[RE-wrenches] Need an Outback Radian 4048A power module

Anyone have a clue as to what this is? Outback is not returning calls. Supplier I normally work with does not have a power unit. Does anyone out there have a Radian 4048A power unit? Thoughts? Please contact me off list - Thanks __

Re: [RE-wrenches] Switching to LiFePO4

Sorry for the interruption - What CC are you going to be using? _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.co

Re: [RE-wrenches] Switching to LiFePO4

Hey there David _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/> "Respons

[RE-wrenches] Fm100’s now not stuck at full charge Update

I will come back from a new project we are doing around the corner for lunch. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C – 208.721.7003 E – d...@solarwork.com W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.c

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

Mate 3s Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Sep 7, 2024, at 7:07 PM, Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches wrote:  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

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

anybody else seen this or done the same wiring maneuver. thanks in advance Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

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

Pop - point of purchase _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/>

[RE-wrenches] Replacing my rails on Watson tracker

se contact me directly. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/> "Respons

Re: [RE-wrenches] Neutral run to critical loads sub-panel

AHJ _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/> "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988!" ---

Re: [RE-wrenches] Neutral run to critical loads sub-panel

Wire nuts in a breaker panel are not allowed per my inspector per code. Pull the Romex out of the breaker panel & spllce in a wire gutter to extend. I have seen this enforced twice now. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORK

Re: [RE-wrenches] have a laugh

e block to buy one. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/> "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988!" -

[RE-wrenches] Outback in general

What’s up with Outback as a biz? Are they back? Status? phone #s same? Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com - 208.721.7003 > On Jul 19, 2024, at 5:19 PM, Jim Gowdy via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > I'm somewhat new to the solar industry and I'm starting to break int

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC fan for greenhouse

or a really easy install. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/> "Res

[RE-wrenches] Wind 102.1

wind generation but only in appropriate locations, correctly installed & at appropriate heights, with safe methods to lower for service, & where the sound will not cause issues with neighbor’s & family. Bad installations are only bad advertising. Dana Orzel - d...@solarwork.com -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Outback Radian 8048 fails in same week..what is likely wrong in 7+ year inverters?

dial up & it would not stick at 119-120vac. Replaced the power supply all good for a year now. _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. g

Re: [RE-wrenches] Water system with Grundfos SQFlex

Brad - Try supplyhouse.com 888.757.4774 _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.sola

Re: [RE-wrenches] replacement needed for 12 vdc, 20w El-Sid circulator

able adjustable speed much more reliable pumps in the Elcid but hey, I got 19 Elvis’s if you want some contact me off-line Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On May 26, 2024, at 11:21 AM, Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches wrote:  Thanks, I just found them online.Seems like the

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

& from what I was told this week split you only get 1/2 the power per leg? Please clarify if different _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com&g

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

I am out of country at the moment, but I think Morningstar has a 600 V controller that’s pretty good sized I can’t give you much spec on it, but you could do the DC run at up to 600 V Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Apr 10, 2024, at 6:57 PM, Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plaques

Good question I’m curious on this also, I have to say the ones that I’ve had made are not inexpensive Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Mar 30, 2024, at 12:58 PM, Lou Russo via RE-wrenches wrote:  Aloha Wrenches, Anyone out there making their own engraved plaques and

[RE-wrenches] AEE closing down operations

the question is: WESCO or ? Where are people gravitating to? I get a minimum of 2-3 wholesale contacts per week. Who is carrying Snap’nRack besides AEE? Dana Orzel – 2087217003 – 76dan...@gmail.com From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Jeremy Coxon via RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2024 2:27 P

[RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

r sqft of module to safely counteract the 90 MPH/ 3 Sec microburst uplift. Please do not take my word for this; CYA & have your own engineering done but this worked well & is still in operation. Note; I tried to apply this method in a different county in a wetland situation and was den

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insurance for solar design and inspections

With General coverage I have been told if there is a issue with an installation & we did not install issues would be covered but if we install it they do not insure our work.. If we sub it out it was/is covered. ___ Dana Orzel c- 208721

[RE-wrenches] USDA Rural Development fund

applied for this? Experience? I have heard it is a pile of paperwork to say the least. Thanks _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. g

[RE-wrenches] An Aspen Builder asked me an opinion

0.02 _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com<mailto:d...@solarwork.com> W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com<http://www.solarwork.com/> "Responsible Technologies f

Re: [RE-wrenches] 48 V DC temp sensing relay

White-Rodgers-1609-101-Refrigeration-Temperature-Control- I have used this many times in various applications some close on temp rise other model closes on temp drop. Quite reliable! ___ Dana Orzel c- 2087217003 e - d...@solarwork.com --- Begin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Diesel generator recommendation off-grid

Wildcat power ___ Dana Orzel c- 2087217003 e - d...@solarwork.com --- Begin Message --- Hello Wrenches, Can anyone recommend a reliable diesel generator that starts well in the 10-20kW range? Thanks! -- Mac Lewis "Yo so

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Radian Generator Charging

in the crawl space with never tightened split bolts that were crispy black from arcing. There was enough contact for voltage readings & not enough for any amps to flow. Double check all connections? ___ Dana Orzel c- 2087217003 e - d.

[RE-wrenches] Home grid stacked battery heating

ard Styrofoam.. Has anyone else done something similar? Has anyone done this & it did not work? Thought & suggestions... _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - <m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Radian Generator Charging

o OB might shortcut your Q. _______ Dana Orzel c- 2087217003 e - d...@solarwork.com --- Begin Message --- Hello wrenches, We just installed an GS8048a Radian build with Mate 3SL controller (no Optics). We are having some with charging from the

[RE-wrenches] On Gens : 2007 Kohler: Wrenches, can you help with parts or smarts?

ared for like a vehicle that you climb into & trust your life with. My 0.02 experience is that as long as they are operating all is good & get cared for mostly when a crisis occurs. What I like to call "recycled ignorance." _______

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning PV mods

  On Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 4:21 PM Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: Hi Dana,    See attached from REC. I would imagine these guidelines would apply to all modules. Cheers, Dave   On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 3:56 PM Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches &

[RE-wrenches] Cleaning PV mods

a pressure washer & was going to pick up a large sponge type mop & mount it on a painters extension pole. Good Biodegradable cleaning solutions? _____ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.72

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

Our 6 burner Viking only draws 15 watts off-grid, just saying :) one form of happiness is a great stove! ___ Dana Orzel c- 2087217003 e - d...@solarwork.com --- Begin Message --- There’s definitely a couple thousand price premium added

[RE-wrenches] 1/2HP ECM booster pump

n advance Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 www.greatsolarworks.com <http://www.greatsolarworks.com/> www.solarwork.com <http:/

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hawaiian Tie in

ower to the solar and the load. On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 10:11 AM Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches wrote: Oh Wise folks! Attached is a wire schematic please review. & feel free to possibly use for yourself in the future. I am in a bind with an interconnection where I have an apa

[RE-wrenches] Outback GLC Bypass slider plate

Oh wise guys, I am looking for (1) Outback GSLC bypass slider plate to allow 2 generators to separately feed an OB GSLC. I will be using a 30 amp 2 pole breaker VS the 60 amp that come in the IO kit from outback. Please contact me off list -- Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C

[RE-wrenches] Looking for Outback installer dealer troubleshooter Ft. Collins CO area

/ Ft Collins area that could do some trouble shooting? Please contact me off list - Thank you. -- Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People s

[RE-wrenches] Pro Power saving device

Hey all you mighty Wise Folks! I have an off grid client that sent me a adv. for this device. propowersaver.com Does anyone know what this does? Does It work? How does it work? -- Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV

Re: [RE-wrenches] evacuated solar tubes

Yes, it’s called zinc oxide just like sunblock but it’s pure zinc oxideDana OrzelC: 208.721.7003E- d...@solarwork.comOn Jul 5, 2023, at 7:34 AM, Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches wrote:G'day All,I managed to get myself pulled into an evacuated solar hot water system installed by others. The client i

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

MMPs – Many Missing Parts? Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Rich Nicol via RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 1:28 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Cc: r...@solartechvt.com Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Tech Support Issues wi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Retail price lists

eat weekend not working! You have earned it. Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Tump via RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, May 19, 2023 4:58 AM To: offgridso...@sti.net; RE-wrenches Cc: Tump Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Retail price lis

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar direct water pumping

Check out Sunrotor they know their stuff it’s been a while but they have dialed me in the pasthttps://www.sunrotor.com/Dana OrzelC: 208.721.7003E- d...@solarwork.comOn May 8, 2023, at 7:15 AM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches wrote: Just with all other solar equipment, you definitely

Re: [RE-wrenches] Truss finder

OK, so we need to look outside the box on this rafter finder!what other industries have need of tools that look at wood or metal on the other side of various materials?Watched a movie the other night and this guy was finding rebar in concrete 2 to 3 inches thick or was that just Hollywood?Dana Orze

[RE-wrenches] HomeGrid Battery Experience

ting than almost all other LI batteries so check as to whether your CC can stop that low. I think it was 52.4vdc? That said I am sure that I will install more sets of Home Grid batteries. Neat clean look finished. Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wr

[RE-wrenches] US Dept of energy tax guidelines

d around my level of information on commercial tax credits for solar write-off & is a great doc to send to prospective clients & their CPA's. I find that a lot of CPA's still are in the dark as to what to do with solar tax incentives. If nothing else it will possibly cur

[RE-wrenches] BACKUP system revival

. These were disconnected on the Generac end. So no clue or labeling there. I called Outback & they called it Redneck engineering & send me a few articles to read. Has anyone configured a backup in this manner? All suggestions appreciated, thanks & wi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sola-ark cold morning

I will additionally call Solark Tech & see what they have to contribute. Thanks all for the real world first! Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2022 11:11 AM To

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sola-ark cold morning

or. He has built the entire house off of 2 - small 12 volt PV systems & battery charging cordless tools. Living on site in the garage… I am very impressed with his commitment to low impact & not a wackadoodle or survivalist either. Excellent classical, bluegrass, & jazz cellist.

[RE-wrenches] Sola-ark cold morning

did not affect metal or glass that it has to do with moisture being driven off. Thoughts & suggestions? Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage lithiums

Bassett with AEE. Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Nov 19, 2022, at 7:15 AM, Jeff Clearwater via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Hi Kris > > What voltage do you have your charge settings at? > > I recommend that bulk or absorb voltage for lithium i

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shipping costs

Most of our hot shot deliveries have been running $2,400, Bay area - Central Idaho thru a broker for our thermal collectors. Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, October 10, 2022 3:14

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shipping costs

We have started using pirateship.com which travels on UPS but is basically half the price. You print out the UPS label & drop it off. I think you can arrange pickup too. Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of William Miller

Re: [RE-wrenches] heating pads for batteries

Reptile heater pads? Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Sep 30, 2022, at 1:35 PM, Chris Daum via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > Hello all you brilliant people: > > Does anyone have something new for lightly heating a battery bank in a cold > clim

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large current battery combiners, UL Listing

You might possibly check with Northwest energy storage all of their hup solar one batteries come with solid copper bars lead plated I don’t know what the ampacities are but Rob might be able to assist you there Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Sep 10, 2022, at 7:17

Re: [RE-wrenches] WATER COOLED - 1800 RPM - 13KW GENERATORS INQUIRY

and possibly a 10 KW though not UL listed. The 15KW is slated to get UL listing down the road Time still to be determined Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Sep 9, 2022, at 12:52 AM, Kevin Pegg wrote: > >  > Hi Dana, > > Touching base to see how this p

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