Re: [RE-wrenches] PG&E NEM3.0

2025-01-13 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
I say yes please. This is a major change happening and I would like to be as informed as possible. I understood that the billing change had been delayed but it sounds like it is now in effect?Michael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.707-684-0064 mobile707-884-1862 officewww.mdelectricsolar.comwww.f

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue Planet Energy Alternatives

2024-12-10 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
Sol-ark 15k easy. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolar > On Dec 10, 2024, at 1:45 PM, Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > Thank you to all of you for these recommendations. We'

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue Planet Energy Alternatives

2024-12-09 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
We just started using the Discover rackmount batteries and they make a great enclosure for 30 kWh, good price point, solid product. Goes together nicely.Michael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.707-684-0064 mobile707-884-1862 officewww.mdelectricsolar.comwww.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolarOn Dec 9,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Help on something strange

2024-10-09 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
Kohler 6kW Variable Speed Direct Current Generator - 48 Volt DC | 6VSGnorwall.comMichael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.707-684-0064 mobile707-884-1862 officewww.mdelectricsolar.comwww.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolarOn Oct 9, 2024, at 2:20 PM, Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches wrote:Afternoon wrench

Re: [RE-wrenches] Help on something strange

2024-10-09 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
I’ve never done one but a quick Google search and it looks like the output of this generator connects directly to the battery bank and probably self monitors and charges when necessary. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

2024-10-09 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
We’ve been installing the Tesla power wall 3 and have had zero issues, a very robust product, downside is no generator support.Michael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.707-684-0064 mobile707-884-1862 officewww.mdelectricsolar.comwww.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolarOn Oct 9, 2024, at 1:24 PM, Dana Or

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

2024-10-09 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
Discover, Fortress, Simpliphi (briggs and Stratton) Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolar > On Oct 9, 2024, at 11:32 AM, jay via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > HI All > > > Wondering what peop

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

2024-09-23 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
Been around forever, good tech support, the products have been improved and refined, easy to install, good monitoring platform. Not sure how they would fare in Alaskan winters though… Maybe an sma installed indoors? Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 off

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

2024-09-23 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
Enphase… Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolar > On Sep 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM, greg egan via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Esteemed wrenches, > > Have a client that is grid connected (not my u

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol Ark 12 k PV monitoring

2024-07-29 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
Does this unit have a touchscreen? Can you touch the settings wheel and get into the settings that way?Michael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.707-684-0064 mobile707-884-1862 officewww.mdelectricsolar.comwww.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolarOn Jul 29, 2024, at 9:58 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Twin Peak 305/310/315/320

2024-06-18 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
6104 www.recgroup.com | george.mcclel...@recgroup.com       From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 9:39 AM To: RE-wrenches Cc: MDElectricSolar Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Twin Peak 305/310/315/320   REC going out of business?   Micha

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Twin Peak 305/310/315/320

2024-06-18 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
REC going out of business?Michael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.707-684-0064 mobile707-884-1862 officewww.mdelectricsolar.comwww.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolarOn Jun 18, 2024, at 8:58 AM, Glenn Burt via RE-wrenches wrote: FYI, they distributed emails a month or so ago that

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

2024-05-26 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
Poly or pvc is very common here in Northern California, and I have seen threaded schedule 80 PVC which takes longer to drop or pull but is a pretty nice solution.Michael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.707-684-0064 mobile707-884-1862 officewww.mdelectricsolar.comwww.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolar

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV/Charge Controller Troubleshoot Help

2024-04-23 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
It may be the fan. I had an FM 80 where the fan went bad that caused very limited solar production throughout the day. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolar > On Apr 23, 2024, at 6:54 AM, ja

Re: [RE-wrenches] ESS in attached garage: Heat or smoke detectors

2023-11-17 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
Nest protect smoke/co’s inteconnect via wifiNest Protectstore.google.comMichael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.707-684-0064 mobile707-884-1862 officewww.mdelectricsolar.comwww.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolarOn Nov 17, 2023, at 4:45 AM, Scot Arey via RE-wrenches wrote:Wireless smoke alarms that

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

2023-10-24 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
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 now for existing clients (mostly connected to the grid) but it is so much cleaner and more compact and effective.Michael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.7

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pytes Batteries

2023-10-11 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
I have installed two Sol-Ark and Pytes off grid systems so far, have a couple more coming up. So far so good no issues they seem to be a well-built product. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www.facebook.com/mdelectricandsol

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bonding Metal Roofs Part II

2023-06-05 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
How about extending your bonding wire out to the adjacent panels in roof areas with S5 clamps and attaching a ground lug to each instead of an L foot? I know it sounds a bit ridiculous, but an inexpensive and easy solution?Michael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.707-684-0064 mobile707-884-1862 off

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark reliability question

2022-09-29 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
I’ve installed over 30 of them, not a single issue, tech support has been great! Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolar > On Sep 29, 2022, at 7:01 AM, jay via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Hi A

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase

2022-09-26 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
After installing 4 or 5 of them I avoid them, too complicated, too many comm issues, too many hours on the phone with tech support, too many days wasted with no compensation. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www.facebook.c

Re: [RE-wrenches] wireless water tank level monitor

2022-06-16 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches
Check these guys out: https://www.scadalink.com/ I did a very similar project a few years ago with their product and it worked flawlessly, off grid as well. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www.facebook.com/mdelectricands