Some of the small Solectrias are made in Taiwan.
Matt T
Michael Kelly wrote:
Mike,
Solectria grid-tie inverters are made in the USA. They have
three-phase 13kW and 15kW units. Web site: www.solren.com.
- Mike
--
Michael Kelly
Project Manager / Project Engineer
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Ins
Come on now, Todd. I'm really happy after buying his other book: Make
Your Own Newkular Power from Garage Sale Components! I never knew it
could be so easy! I also liked his first effort: Making Energy from
Perpetual Motion; (They said it couldn't be done!)
Matt T
Todd Cory wrote:
http://ww
Hi Kirk,
Contact me on the marketing list about this.
In the meantime, forget the RAUM! They are sub-SWWP quality, but are
really cheap. There are good turbines on the market.
Matt T
Kirk Herander, VSE wrote:
Despite my vow to never install another wind generator, I have been
called to act
They could have called themselves Blownergy just as well. :-)
I saw these guys at one of the shows somewhere a while back, and it
prompted me to discuss their merits (lack thereof) with my fellow wind
bozos on the AWEA list - mainly, that this thing is perfect blend of low
performance and high
Jeeze.Come to think of it, what a great way to make everyone happy;
We pay you to look at our bogus equipment, and you can't tell anyone
what a piece of crud it is!
(:>/
Matt T
boB Gudgel wrote:
Keith Cronin wrote:
http://www.helixwind.com/en/index.php
Anyone have any feedback on the
day, August 03, 2009 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] solid vs stranded AC vs DC
Yes, that is what the code book and my electricians handbook says,
but 2% is very little. I would think that passing through a conduit
hole is larger than that.
Darryl
--- On Mon, 8/3/09, Matt Tritt wrote:
Darryl,
Say what?! This would seem to indicate that solid core is actually
better for DC than stranded wire. Can this possibly be true??
Matt
Darryl Thayer wrote:
I looked in the code book and found stranded wire has about 2% higher DC
resistance than solid, Chapter 9 table 8, and that for
rt passed right through me... H (60 Hz
H... too)
boB
--- On Sat, 8/1/09, Matt Tritt wrote:
From: Matt Tritt
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum inverters (not really a power
factor issue)
To: "RE-wrenches"
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10:43 PM
The next
hat if
they have this info.
Just a suggestion here.
boB
On Aug 1, 2009, at 4:28 PM, Matt Tritt wrote:
I took boB's advice and talked to Magnum about the
problem. Their take on it? "Hmmm, beats me!" I might be
paraphrasing, but that's the drift. All in
nformation other
than "it doesn't work"
Does the voltage dip when the pump tries to start ?
What is the maximum Ac and DC current ? Most basic
info for troubleshooting.
The inverter manufacturer can probably help somewhat if
they have this info.
Just a suggestion here.
boB
ries to start ? What is the
maximum Ac and DC current ? Most basic info for troubleshooting.
The inverter manufacturer can probably help somewhat if they have this
info.
Just a suggestion here.
boB
On Aug 1, 2009, at 4:28 PM, Matt Tritt wrote:
I took boB's advice and talked t
I took boB's advice and talked to Magnum about the problem. Their take
on it? "Hmmm, beats me!" I might be paraphrasing, but that's the drift.
All in all, I'd say that the suggestions from the group are at least as
good as the one's from the manufacturer.
Matt T
Larry Crutcher, Starlight Sola
Yay, Ray,
That's what I like to hear!
Matt T
R. Walters wrote:
I've worked on supposedly ungrounded high voltage systems on Electric
vehicles. Got zapped when I touched the frame and a battery terminal.
There definitely can be mA of leakage to ground, even if its not
supposed to be there. O
ng any live conductor actually makes the system less
safe.
When I have traveled over seas, I always try to open the
main panel to
see how things are laid out. They never associate one of
their power
conductors (usually 240 v) to ground.
Todd
Matt Tritt wrote:
As long as we're alr
Right, Roger. But isn't that weird? If there was ever a device that
exemplifies the appropriate use of naturally occurring latent energy,
it has to be the water pumping windmill. I think that these machines
are one of the most important inventions of the 19th century, and the
technology is stil
As long as we're already on the subject, BESIDE the NEC requiring it,
why is it that we have to bond the ungrounded conductor on the battery
side of a DC system??? I believe that we are the only country in the
world that has this requirement. As long as all the system cabinets,
mounting plates,
Don't try the last solution during an electrical storm.
Matt T
d...@foxfire-energy.com wrote:
Boy -- seems I recall a similar thread a few years ago -- might have
been grounding on sand? anyway, as I recall, the issue had to do with
bonding, and keeping things at the same potential (dischargi
ookssolar.com>
www.BrooksSolar.com
On Jul 17, 2009, at 9:09 AM, Matt Tritt wrote:
Randy,
The SW series isn't compatible with the XW series, but DC Power has
four new SW 4024s in stock.
Matt T
Randy Brooks wrote:
Wrenches,
A while back I recall hearing about an after market add on to
provide no
t T
Randy Brooks wrote:
Matt,
Thanks!
Randy Brooks
Brooks Solar, Inc.
*/Solar Power for People/*
140 Columbia View
Chelan, WA 98816
509-682-9646
ra...@brookssolar.com <mailto:ra...@brookssolar.com>
www.BrooksSolar.com
On Jul 17, 2009, at 9:09 AM, Matt Tritt wrote:
Randy,
The
Randy,
The SW series isn't compatible with the XW series, but DC Power has four
new SW 4024s in stock.
Matt T
Randy Brooks wrote:
Wrenches,
A while back I recall hearing about an after market add on to provide
non-volatile memory for Trace inverter settings. I haven't been able
to locat
We have been having excellent results with the Monoflo line of solar
pumps. Even though this company has been producing progressive-cavity PV
pumps since the 80's in Australia, and their use is so prevelant in many
parts of the world that pumps in general are called "Monos", they have
only begu
I will chime in here and say that Kohler requires that an "authorized"
Kohler technician install and commission thier units - or warranty
claims will be for naught. Naught good! Lister is great, but the little
7 kW unit vibrates harshly. Onan is also great, but they use the Lister
engine themse
Bob? RU there???
Matt
r...@solar4maine.com wrote:
Midnite solar has 2 beta units rated
for 250 volt running out there. One is running on 12 kc130's in series
and the other is running 10 solar world 24 volt panels 5 in series so 2
strings of 5. They will be installing a 250 volt
As long as we're looking for out of print modules, could anyone who
might have a line on 6 old SP 75's drop me a line off-list?
Thanks,
Matt T
Mark Dickson wrote:
Anyone know of a supplier in the states with some in stock?
Mark Dickson
Oasis Montana Inc.
*From:* re-wrenches-boun...
I would opt for "sort of new".
Matt
roger dixon wrote:
AWEA's FAQ sheet addressing the Economic Stimulus Package states that for
equipment to qualify for the 30% tax credit it must "generally" be
new. Can
anyone define this a bit better? Would anyone know if fully reconditioned
and/or rebuil
Hi Darryl,
Just to see what your take would be, and other's - what would the case
be should the modules have non-conducting frames (or even no frames)is
the case with some systems on the market?
Matt T
Darryl Thayer wrote:
Yes the electric power and atmospheric grounding systems should be c
Kinetico is a good make of softeners for sure, but they are not without
their problems. Water passes through a plastic gear train that dictates
when regeneration occurs, and these gears are known to break from time
to time. The original price is also through the roof (because of all the
resin b
roy Harvey
-
Heliocentric
801-453-9434
tahar...@heliocentric.org
On Feb 6, 2009, at 11:22 AM, Matt Tritt wrote:
It is my current understanding that some manufacturers of metal
roofing will not warranty their products if clamps are used on the
standing seams. The reason given is that clamping
message.
Today's Topics:
1. Charge Controllers with greater than 150 V input (Peter Parrish)
2. Re: Charge Controllers with greater than 150 V input (jay peltz)
3. Re: Professional conduct ( Jeff Yago)
4. Re: Professional conduct (William Miller)
5. Re: Char
That will be the MidNite Classic, Peter. They aren't quite ready for
production yet, but thaere are promising Beta units in the field. 200
VDC I understand.
Matt T
Peter Parrish wrote:
I seem to remember mention a while ago of a quality charge controller
that supports a higher input voltage
This issue is not limited to the PV market. Virtually every type of
contracting and retail business faces identical problems, and it was a
huge problem that we faced in the early 80's when everybody and their
brother decided that they wanted into the solar and wind biz. Providing
an exact equip
I used to have a WW II aircraft altimeter (out of an Aircobra) installed
in a Diesel LandRover when I first started pump work years ago. The
instrument took all the guesswork out of sizing pumps, and let me know
when the naturally aspirated Diesel was going to be making more smoke
than horsepow
The best way is to use a SunnyIsland. It's all automatic - no need for
dummy loads.
Matt T
Jeff Yago wrote:
I know this subject has come up before, but there have been several different suggested ways to handle the problem and I was hoping for easiest. We install lots of both on grid and off
Mark,
Since what I mainly do is small wind related, this thread has me a
little concerened. Is this application receiving AC in a' la SunnyIsland
style, via another grid-tie inverter, or is the battery being charged
via a charge controller? Lacking theSMA technology that controlls
battery volt
-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Matt
Tritt
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 9:18 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Skystream 3.7 experiences?
Roger, etc.,
All reports that have come my way basically concur; with one
interesting
Roger, etc.,
All reports that have come my way basically concur; with one interesting
exception - that being from a SkyStream owner (and "urban wind dealer").
They are claiming about "500 kWh/per month" from their machine, which is
located smack-dab in the urban heart of San Francisco. This is
ons, except for the situations where they
are the only "perfect fit."
Tom Duffy
The Solar Biz
*From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Matt
Tritt
*Sent:* Monday, December 22, 2008 12:20 PM
*To:* RE-wr
Actually you aren't the /only /two! I have had very similar problems
with at least three OB systems in the last year or so. In every case,
everything seemed to work perfectly when I was there, but within 2 or 3
days there would be a call saying that the generator wasn't coming on
(always in the
We have had nothing but trave reviews on the Solmetric. Pricey, but they
are replacing a LOT of pathfinders.
Matt T
jay peltz wrote:
Hi Jim,
bummer.
I still like the pathfinder for just hand held use, quick and easy.
for the easiest use with digital the solmetric is pretty nice ( one
hand
My favorite is the Sharp 175 for off-grid and solar pumping
applications; a sturdy, well built and consistent module for most
applications. You can even get them fairly often!
Matt T
Kirpal Khalsa wrote:
Allen..Greetingsyes indeed it is an issue. we have been addressing
with multiple cha
up to be!
With passport in hand, I offer my help if someone out there has a
large system like this, that will be using the SI & SB/WB type of set up.
TUMP
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of
*Matt Tritt
*Sent:* Tue
like this, that will be using the SI & SB/WB type of set up.
TUMP
> -Original Message-
> *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of
*Matt Tritt
> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:21 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject
Jay,
Nope. We are stuck with just what they are offering in the US market -
maximum of 4 units in single phase and 3 in three phase. A bummer for
sure, considering what is possible in the 50 Hz version!
Matt T
jay peltz wrote:
Hi Dana,
So is the issue that any 120v 60 hz units are all th
I am curious as to why OutBacks were used for this system instead of
using SunnyIslands and SunnyBoys? From what I can tell about the SI
system, virtually no aspect of battery charging, auto gen-start/stop,
and interactive inverter control has been overlooked - or remains to be
engineered in th
Well Alan, all I remember about the Coors guys' efforts pretty much
matches your description. Except that everyone called them Golden
Genitals. ;-)
Matt T
Allan Sindelar wrote:
Old time Wrenches, I need a history lesson, please...
We removed a Y2K system installed by someone else, before a
Title: Todd Cory
Todd,
Having already mentioned my using the Bosch Aquastar (I'm completely
happy with it), your original question was concerning a good 24 volt
pressre pump, I believe. The best one I know of is one that we sell, so
I think it would be best to contact me off-list - or on the m
Ian,
I have a Bosch Aquastar hydro-ignition unit, but no solar feed. I
originally had a Myson tankless heater (you probably remember them) that
I bought with the misunderstanding that it would modulate according to
input temp, but the standing pilot was kind of a drag, even if the unit
might
ending of this message,
a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.
Matt Tritt wrote:
Hey Roy,
T&P valves leak after X amount of time in direct proportion to the
mineral content of your water supply. Minerals are deposited on the
seat surfaces and prevent complete closure
Hey Roy,
T&P valves leak after X amount of time in direct proportion to the
mineral content of your water supply. Minerals are deposited on the seat
surfaces and prevent complete closure. My hunch is that installations in
areas with very low mineral saturation of the water source will have
mu
Hi Jay,
From my own Unisolar installations, and many comments from installers
all over the US, I have to say that the system on the North coast is
some kind of an anomaly if it isn't performing at least as well as a
crystalline system of = power rating at the same or similar site with
the sam
Nearly everyone is in San Diego this week.
Matt T
Glenn Burt wrote:
Thanks Mike,
They appear to be off today as I have called them a number of times and only
get their voicemail machines...
-Glenn
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf
Of Mich
William,
My first company truck was a 1970 Land Rover 109 Diesel, that had
something called a "tropical roof", which was a second roof surface
(aluminum like the rest of the car) mounted on standoffs about 2" above
the actual cab roof. There were also scuttle flaps that allowed inside
air to
I used to call the local FBI about this stuff (like5 years ago), but
even then it was so rampant that they basically just act interested and
forgot about it after you've hung up. I know this because I know someone
who works for these people. There are just way, way too many of these
things goin
Yes, we get these every day as well. If therre is anything in the
message body about "credit", I file it in my Nigerian Opportunities
folder. :-)
Matt T
Chris @ the Oasis wrote:
Hi Folks:
Because of our (cursedly) good web presence, we get perhaps 4 to 6 of these
a day. When I got fewer of
Chris,
RO systems do NOT remove disolved minerals from water! Calcium carbonate
is a disolved mineral, so I would suspect that by now you have a pretty
good Ca buildup going.
Matt
Chris Schaefer wrote:
Jamie,
I suspect that most if not all Off-Grid clients have well water. My
quest
U-Bet, Ray. It's not like the bloody things are cheap! =(:>/
Matt
R. Walters wrote:
Matt;
I've used the watering systems for years as well, but never the tap
connect.
We have hard water here too, good to know that our distilled water
mania is not in vain.
Ray
On Sep 4, 2008, at 6:30 PM,
Jamie,
And since the vast majority of groundwater and artificial lake water is
very high in calcium chloride out here in the far West, using
untreateted tap water is like murdering your batteries.
Matt
James Surrette wrote:
Hi Matt et al,
Sorry for missing my que to respond.
As mention
Phil,
Have you clamped this circuit to see what the actual amps are?
Matt T
Phil Schneider wrote:
Wrenches,
We have an off-grid system (quad OB 3648s, two MX60s) with an MX60 output
breaker that is tripping unexpectedly, and haven't been able to troubleshoot
the problem.
The MX60 circuit wi
Hey Dick,
Mr. Berdner is no longer with SMA!
Matt T
Richard L Ratico wrote:
Darryl,
Check this out:
http://download.sma.de/smaprosa/dateien/4439/SL6000-11-EE2807_Internet.pdf
As far as I know, and I asked SMA directly 9 months ago, this is not presently
available in the US. I wish it was.
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