John,
If you need a T240 (internal or external), I have a few used ones (and
maybe a new one) in storage.
Howie
On Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 10:14 AM Christopher Warfel via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I could be a loose electrical or mechanical connection. It's been
> inst
I've had that happen on at least a few SIs many years ago. Never tried to
clean them. SMA just replaced one under warranty after it ended up
permanently stuck, and advised me to tap the others when they would
occasionally stuck. Not very satisfying or helpful. I assume they didn't
have any useful
they said since one hasn't reported any issues, they would not be
replacing that one. That was at least 2 months ago, and I have not heard
anything since.
Howie Michaelson
On Wed, Dec 18, 2024 at 4:02 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I will add t
I'd like
to replace the eFlex with a PowerFlo16, but he's reluctant to do so after
having just spent too much on the eFlex.hanks,
Howie Michaelson
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FYI, I have successfully paired a Midnite PowerFlo16 battery with an off
grid Sol-Ark.
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>> Has anyo
remember discussions of the futility of backfeeding panels to heat them
up to accomplish the same, but not about heat tape or pans that might be
worth trying.
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Hi Folks,
I have a potential small commercial job on a flat roof. It has been several
years since I've done a flat roof system, and would love to know what
people are using and liking these days for racking.
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Do they work on both asphalt shingle and metal roofs? How high of a pitch
do they work on?
We often are on 8 to 12 pitch.
Howie
On Sat, Oct 19, 2024, 8:03 AM rick--- via RE-wrenches <
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> We love them. They can be used to stand on, sit on, and support tools
William,
This is exactly the approach I've used in the off grid aio install I just
completed, specifically for reliability in the event of a system failure
with no one present. It works perfectly. Since there is no Bullitt in
bypass switch, this is a standard item in all my battery based systems,
Hi all,
The response from Midnite:
* On a PV insulation fault, only the pv shuts down. On other pv faults
(I'm not sure what they would be) they say that it is required to shut off
the AC.
* In stacked systems, if one inverter errors off that does not bring down
the other AIOs.
Howie
On Thu, O
Installed my first production model Midnite AIO with 2 PowerFlo 16
batteries, off grid. Still learning to finess the program structure, but
the integration was plug and play and flawless. No internet at site yet and
the internet monitoring app isn't released yet for general use, but the
Bluetooth
Hi All,
Does anyone have any leads on a replacement for a SunnyBoy 2500. Ideally
it would be a direct replacement, but another 120 vAC inverter would be
possible as well.
Thanks,
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Not surprising given their pricing structure. If this is true, I assume
their 15 year warranty is the equivalent of vaporware. And I'm glad I only
have 1 installation left with their product.
Howie
On Mon, Sep 16, 2024, 2:29 PM Brian Mehalic via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wro
system is not testing its limits due to the nature of the existing loads,
but after several months, I've seen nothing that gives me pause. I will be
installing several more of these systems both on and off grid over the next
1-2 months and will report back my experience here.
Howie Michaelso
Hi all,What are folks' choices for replacing a 16 year old SB2700 (120vAC
inverter with a roof mounted array) that let the factory smoke out? I know
this has been discussed before, but I'm wondering what the current
suggestions might be.
Thanks,
Howie Michaelson
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And conveniently it is on wheels so you can grid tie it virtually
anywhere! It seems appropriately named...
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On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 6:10 PM jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
> Same person asking about the pump was also asking about t
Unfortunately it is back ordered, although it looks like you can still
order the 2 50A extension cords.
Howie Michaelson
On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 6:10 PM jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
> Same person asking about the pump was also asking about t
-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> HI Howie,
>>
>> Does the AIO communicate with other brands of batteries?
>>
>> I concure about using batteries/inverters from same OEM, its my
>> preference.
>>
>> Jay
>>
>> On Jul 20, 2024,
issues and firmware headaches, which is why I am
sticking to inverters and batteries from the same manufacturer. I will keep
you all up to date on my experience with the production model of the
Midnite AIO as I install them and with the Midnite LiFePO4 batteries as
they become available.
Howie Michaels
Michael,
What do you use to make your evaluation of AES in specific and varying
brands of Lithium batteries in general?
Thanks
Howie
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On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 9:55 AM Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches <
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> I am. EG4=Yugo and AES=Mercedes.
>
>
Is anyone else having trouble getting through to Sol-Ark support?
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William,
We have had this same SOC calibration issue with a dual stack of XW Pro (AC
couple with Solaredge) and 2 eVault Max as well (other issues as well).
Schneider's solution was to use voltage (open loop), not SOC, for the XW's
programming. We weren't very happy about that since trying to do t
Yes, output not input. Thanks for clarifying that William...
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On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 2:55 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
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> Andrew:
>
>
>
> I see no problem paralleling the Ch
Andrew,
As long as you have proper over current and wire sizing, there shouldn't be
a problem with paralleling C60s. Of course, keeping the batteries at 12v
for a 2kw array makes everything else bigger and more expensive. And they
won't get the MPPT advantages of even 20 year old charge controller
then. Easier maintenance and operation for the client, less headache for
you. I've definitely gravitated toward the KISS concept of the years, for
both my and my clients' sanity...
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On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 8:26 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wren
I had the same experience as Jay as far as being marketed three idea that
managed lithium batteries can jane several year age differences and still
play well together, only to be told, after telling my clients the same,
that most manufacturers don't recommend more than a year age differential
(alth
king to Outback
support, after checking for appropriate input and output voltages, if there
aren't any other obvious issues, they've told me the units are toast.
Howie Michaelson
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On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 2:45 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <
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John,
If you are thinking of pairing the Envy with lead-acid batteries, I would
strongly suggest not doing it. Even though Fortress sales advertises the
Envy to be compatible with lead-acid, after trying it in my off-grid home,
I would emphatically say that it is not. The programming is inadequate,
The last I heard, they are shipping this month or early next month. The
pricing is supposed to be comparable to the other all in ones (Envy,
Sol-Ark, EG4, etc.) deportment on your distributor.
Howie
On Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 6:55 PM jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Hi
heir support team, their sales team and their
higher level tech, with absolutely no response. Crickets. Now I am
frustrated, hence this missive.
I will be replacing the Envy with another more appropriately designed
inverter. Hopefully, I will be able to do something useful with it.
Howie Michaels
it with add on Tigo or
APSMART equipment as opposed to replacing the whole system. In any case,
before we explore the options, I'm trying to determine if putting it back
up without RSD is (1) code compliant and (2) reasonable.
Thanks for any insight,
Howie Mi
interpretation of what
they do and don't cover.
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On Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 8:02 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Dave:
>
>
>
> I have thought about this dilemma pretty carefully in the past. I have
According to my agent, general liability does not cover design problems,
whether we wrench it or not. That is what an Errors and Omissions policy
would cover, and what a previous agent mentioned to me in passing after
selling me general liability for 10 years! They could offer me an E&O
policy for
does anyone know about the built in signal generator in the Envy (or
others?) continue to work if the inverter has shut down on LBCO? If not,
wouldn't using the built in signal generators cause a significant headache
in those circumstances?
Howie Michaelson
On Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 12
thing and everything, but many of these
stories (including ones on the wrenches) are fairly specific and
disheartening. I assume by the fact that you continue to install their
batteries, that that has not been your experience?
Howie Michaelson
On Sun, Feb 18, 2024 at 3:16 PM Carl Hansen v
happy to hear about them on or off list.
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On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 1:16 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
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> Drake:
>
>
>
> I prefer the UnigyII VRLA batteries. Full river 2 volt L-16s are pretty
> go
blems, but it
certainly will help in the troubleshooting process by hopefully having less
of the "not my problem" or "we haven't seen that problem" responses from
tech support.
I really don't like making forays into bleeding-edge technologies, so I'm
hop
pieces of
equipment that work specifically with the Sol-Ark?
I'd also be open to considering Fortress's Envy, if there is an option that
would work well specifically with it.
I'm interested in the range of options from simple to complicated, as long
as it is automated. All automated
Daryl,
Being in Vermont and dealing with lots of off-grid, occasional use systems,
I'm definitely interested in others' experience with cold weather
installations.
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On Sun, Nov 5, 2023 at 3:03 PM Darryl Thayer via RE-wrenches <
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Hey Will,
At the risk of being overly simplistic and obvious, have you kept good
specific gravity records over the years? Are they showing lowered or uneven
readings? I've often been able to get some more life out of flooded
batteries by raising the charge and equalize voltages, particularly if
t
tion match device value.
> • AC coupled power flow on InsightCloud & InsightMobile will be coming
> soon.
>
>
>
> *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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><http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/>https://offgridsolar1.com/
a "Home"
device) which is causing this issue. Just wondering if anyone has been
successful at implementing this feature so that it shows up on the Cloud.
Thanks,
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Does anyone have any experience with using Pytes LiFePO4 batteries? They
appear to be a solid option, but have little to no direct knowledge of them.
TIA,
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Hi Mick,
Unlike others in the list, I am still mostly happily using SolarEdge for my
straight grid tied roof mounted arrays. There have been significant hiccups
with service, although not so much recently, and the failure rate is higher
than I like, but it hasn't been dramatic for me. For systems t
Hi All,
I have heard mixed comments about Silfab modules. If anyone has experience
with these panels, I would appreciate any feedback available.
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Hi All,
I have never installed the SolarEdge car charger, and even though it seems
to have some capacity advantages over a standalone charger, for some reason
I've stayed away from them. I'd be interested to hear others' takes on the
advantages/disadvantages of going that route.
Thanks,
Howie
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>
> On 2023-07-23 9:37 pm, Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches wrote:
>
> Don,
> Thanks, but this is not the issue here. The fluctuati
s energy.
> Tell the customer to turn the hot tub up high, or something like that.
> Heat up a bathtub in a greenhouse and plant bananas.
>
> DonBarch
> Energy Solar
>
> From: Howie Michaelson
> To: Dave Angelini , RE-wrenches
>
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] In
orked fine for years it would appear that the XW+ has an
> issue.
>
> I don’t see how the SE could cause this.
>
> Is it still under warranty? What does Schneider say about the issue.
>
> Jay
>
>
>
> On Jul 22, 2023, at 10:33 PM, Howie Michaelson via RE-wrench
;>> This is off an old list I got from Support many years ago and combined
>>> with my findings over the years. Really rare for this kind of weirdness and
>>> why it would be getting worse without visual evidence.
>>>
>>> Good Luck Howie!
>>>
>>>
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k Howie!
>
>
>
>
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> On 2023-07-03 12:42 pm
Hi all,
Had anyone successfully established communications between a SolarEdge
single phase inverter and a Schneider Gateway? I have a client with a
battery backup system which included a dual stack of XW pros and 2 AC
coupled SolarEdge inverters. He would really like to be able to use one
monitori
Hi All,
I upgraded an old clients' off-grid system about five years ago to a
Schneider XW6848+ and 2 Blue Ion 2.0 cabinets (32kWh). When the batteries
were moving toward full, if the charge rate was on the higher side via
generator or solar (AC coupled w/SolarEdge 6kW and DC coupled with an FM
80),
Daryl,
I purchased some Pytes batteries for my brother-in-law this spring, as I
had some contact with them, and he wanted to try their batteries. I've had
no contact with their support team at all, and the only real contact I have
is the sales person I dealt with, Austin Li (austin...@pytesgroup.c
Kirk,
I have not tried the new Envy inverter, and at the moment am slightly
reluctant to do so, mostly because I have gone all in on Sol-Ark/eVault Max
setups for battery based systems and I hate having more and more different
products to stay on top of. That being said, I attended an Envy webinar
Thanks for the heads up, Kevin! However I seem to have missed the memo that
xantrex and Schneider are separate entities? How far out of the loop am I?
Howie
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On Fri, May 26, 2023, 1:28 PM Kevin Pegg via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Not sure if it’s quite pu
Hi,
I have a friend/client that is looking to keep his pond filled with water
pumped from a spring downhill from the pond. He's happy to have the pond
filled just when there is enough sun to pump, so no batteries are desired.
I have little to no experience with water solar direct pumping, so I'm a
2k inverter.
If anyone has any experience with the HomeGrid (positive or negative), or
experience with both brands, I'd love to hear any feedback. I hate
installing equipment I haven't used before! 😕
Thanks,
Howie
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rrange the
bank into 2 strings of 8, keeping the others for replacement of future
potential failures. This will give you some breathing room to propare to
make the investment into a full replacement bank, be it Lead-Acid or
Lithium.
Howie
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Hilton,
Can you give more details about the inverter? And when the DC was reading 0
volts, did you try turning off the disconnect at the array to see if
isolating it from the inverter, it would show voltage?
Howie
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Does anyone know of any bypass switch/breaker setup for anything greater
than 60 amps for 2 poles, other than large DPDT switches which get pricey
and hard to source especially for 200 amps?
Howie
On Thu, Mar 2, 2023, 6:23 PM Ray Walters via RE-wrenches <
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d. And to set up the charge algorithm to bring the batteries
up higher every now and then.
So far, things have worked better.
Howie Michaelson
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On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, 8:10 PM Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches <
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> Ray,
>
> Establ
hought I'd ask.
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t tweaking, but it sounds like they are at least open to
getting feedback and suggestions from wrenches that are interested in doing
so.
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On Sun, Dec 4, 2022
Dana,
Sounds like potentially the same issue I've been dealing with in a new
Sol-Ark 15 paired with Fortress eVault Maxs. Apparently, Sol-Ark did a
recent firmware update that caused erratic closed loop communication
between the inverter and batteries. I don't know if the Sol-Ark firmware
update ef
Jeremy,
I would love to have an opportunity to talk with Fortress about their
support process. I am just in the tail end of installing 2 Sol-Ark/Fortress
off grid systems (one 15k with 2 eVaults and two 15ks with 5 eVaults). I've
been very impressed with both pieces of equipment so far. However, I
t is a
settings issue, as several technicians have gone through them, I have gone
over them many times using the Fortress/Sol-Ark integration white papers.
Hoping to get higher level tech involved ASAP, since I don't feel like the
lower level techs know enough to provide useful ideas.
Thank
, which
again takes days for them to respond to. Very unsatisfactory and
frustrating after having invested in 7 eVault Max for a long time client.
Don't have any suggestions for you.
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phone.
Do you still have the email response from George?
Thanks,
Howie
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On Fri, Oct 21, 2022 at 2:32 PM Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches <
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efore. Could you possibly elaborate?
Thanks,
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On Fri, Oct 21, 2022 at 2:46 PM Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches <
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> On
Hi folks,
I have a client that I'm doing a larger inverter and battery upgrade. We're
are putting in 3Sol-Ark 15k inverters and 7 Fortress 18.5kwh units. The
client is wanting manufacturer certification that the equipment is
"qualified solar electric property". I don't know that I've ever run acros
Is there a white paper or a thorough explanation of the issue Sol-Ark had
with large imbalances between phases. I am looking at a large residential
off-grid system using potentially (2)15 kw Sol-Arks. What are the concerns
specifically around unbalanced inductive loads.
Also, I have not installed m
Has anyone put Fortress batteries into a Sunny Island off grid system,
either an E flex or an E vault? I have a client with older 2 volt Rolls
batteries that need replacing. Currently about 55 kwhs. Or any experience
with other LiFEPO4 batteries with Sunny Island off grid systems?
Thanks
Howie
Sin
Hey Kirk,
This is something I've done a few times with success, although I've used an
XW pro instead of the Radian, with OB charge controllers. Having the mix of
DC and AC coupled is ideal, as the solaredge will do the bulk of the
charging, but then charge controllers will do the finish taper charg
pted a charge and
> have apparently functioned well for the customer. Job was installed by
> others.
>
> I hope that helps.
> Wallace Stahle
> Future Electric Energy Co
> PO Box 236
> Willits, CA 95490
> 707-459-0474
> Lic.#C10-762093
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>
> O
one has an
easier way to restart the batteries I'd love to hear it.
Thanks,
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On Sun, Jul 10, 2022 at 12:53 PM Tump via RE-wrenches <
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t the
bottom end, the inverters will potentially drop the generator connection
before the voltage output gets too low as the generator shuts down.
Hope this helps,
Howie
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ate is several
years old, and the only way I've been able to fix the problem is to replace
the mate, and then the system works fine. (Sorry to sort of hijack this
thread).
Howie
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Thanks for the update Lines. While it seems from turning off the soc gen
control, the generator is running as it should, I don't understand how that
explains the charging behavior, or why the inverter continued to ruin the
generator without using it's output.
Howie
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Does anyone have any experience with RytEnergy? Their pricing looks well
below market for reputable companies...
Thanks,
Howie
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, specifically Aurora or SolarEdge?
Thanks,
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On Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 12:01 PM Rebekah Hren wrote:
> Hi all,
> Are there any other wrenches out there using auroraso
g
for the expense to be able to build up my own experience with the rapidly
expanding options, and I'd rather not spend the money necessary to replace
a set of Lithium batteries that don't meet expectations...
Thanks,
Howie
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Hi all,
Anyone have any experience with the Kilovault HLX+ 12 volt batteries? How
does the paralleling and series configuration work?
Thanks,
Howie
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amed.
There must be at least several options out there given the number of
carports. I have never had a call for this as the carpets and sheds I've
done to date have had an integral roof that provided the weather sealing.
Any products, leads, creative ideas that anyone has would be most welc
best
directed...
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On Mon, Nov 1, 2021, 6:50 PM Dave Tedeyan wrote:
> The fuses are Ferraz Shawmut Trionic TR60R. 60A, 250V. I looked them up to
> find that
or 40 Amp -
preferably - breaker as it will be in a Conext PDP).
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Thanks Jerry, that is what I would certainly suggest first, but I was just
curious if there is a way to drive an AC pump with just PV before I suggest
pulling the pump.
Howie
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if there are simpler ways to accomplish this. I don't know any more about
the situation, but wanted to see if anyone has idea how to potentially
accomplish this without so much infrastructure before I had any more
conversations with them.
Thanks,
Howie Michaelson
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Chris,
Had your client tried running the problematic appliances using generator
direct, that is avoiding the xw entirely. That will at least tell you if it
is something to do with the generator output or with the interaction of the
generator with the xw that is causing the problem.
Howie
Dave,
I've been using Hartford Forklift Ron Ramsey, out of Maine. So far, happy
with him.
(207) 212-4769
rram...@hartfordsforklift.com
Stock is limited, but he can get most of what I want usually.
Howie
Howie Michaelson
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NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
Solar Electric & H
Kirk,
Have you tried IMO (https://www.imoautomation.com/). I haven't seen any
ATS units advertised, but they have a pretty extensive and reasonably
priced listing of DC control equipment.
Howie
*Howie Michaelson**Sun Catcher*
*NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™*
*Solar Electric Systems
nding on what you are
trying to do, but they are solid both electrically and programmatically
from my experience. I also have so far enjoyed using Sol-Ark from my
limited experience, although I have yet to use it in an off-grid
environment.
Howie
*Howie Michaelson**Sun Catcher*
*NABCEP Certified Sol
The last I heard, the residential tax credit could only be rolled forward 1
year - so spread out over 2 years. But I'm not an accountant, so if anyone
authoritative knows differently, I'd love to but corrected.
Howie
Howie Michaelson
Sun Catcher
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
Sola
William,
How much of a difference did you see in readings after an equalize charge
before adding water vs. after adding water and doing a short bulk charge?
Howie
Howie Michaelson
Sun Catcher
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service
802-272-
Ron,
Easier than board replacement, but you need to open the body up the same
way. The fan is attached to the upper part of the housing - 4 screws and a
single connection. Trick will be finding the fan, although I think lots of
distributors still have it in stock.
Howie
Howie Michaelson
Sun
William,
It certainly is possible I've missed something, but I've never seen any
references to not eating batteries before equalizing. If anything, there is
statements saying make sure to check levels before equalizing. I'm not sure
why you wouldn't bring levels up before
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