[RE-wrenches] Magnum board repair

Does anybody know of an individual or company that repairs boards for the Magnum 4024 inverters ? Seems that I’ve read there’s people doing outback boards But but I’d like to find somebody that could do them for the magnums Thanks Bob Ellison ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire short?

If you disconnect MC connectors under load they will go bad really fast. They can’t tolerate any arcing at all when you disconnect them under load. I’ve run into this in the past but in this case the voltage getting through was even less. Bob Ellison > On Apr 4, 2022, at 12:13 PM, Chris Daum via

Re: [RE-wrenches] Honda 3000i low ac output

I use the HarborFreight inverter generators and have had no problem at all with any of the magnums charging from them Can’t say about the Honda but there’s something strange there obviously Bob > On Sep 4, 2021, at 2:39 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > > John; I have dealt with similar issues off-grid w

Re: [RE-wrenches]   Magnum

Magnum has been my off grid inverter basically since they first come out I actually had serial number one of one of them and it would take a lot of research to figure out how many over the years but I used to buy direct from Magnum (I was simply in the right place at the right time talking to th

Re: [RE-wrenches] How Best to Load Test 2 V Cells

That’s the way it’s always been if you’re off grid with Solar it’s hard to convince people to buy enough solar to actually charge the batteries correctly between the loads that are running most of the time and the often on nature of sun It’s easier now, it was even more difficult when Solar was

Re: [RE-wrenches] Checking Specific Gravity, correct procedure.

That’s the procedure I’ve been using for years William, it gives us the best chance of being accurate. Just as a note I get a 2 gallon sprayer from Home Depot or somewhere (get the one with the plastic rod, the spark show is not worth it) and use that to put distilled water into the batteries.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Specific Gravity versus Electrolyte Level

Probably preaching to the choir here and I’m sure not gonna argue with Surrette But the purpose of equalization is to stir up the electrolyte so you have the same strength from the top to the bottom Some of the older industrial cells had a tube where you could sample it all the way down to the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext SW4048 not charging from generator

I can second that it is probably the generator And a 4K generator does not have an off a lot of headroom to charge batteries as well as carry the loads in the house Put a fast reacting meter on it and see what the voltage is as the generator goes up and down charging and not charging I have pl

[RE-wrenches] SW4024

Has anybody ever tried to charge a Chevy bolt with an SW 4024 ? I don’t know if it would be happy with the way form or not and I’m hoping somebody has toyed with it ! Thanks Bob Ellison ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

And also most battery chargers are not multi stage they’re big taper type chargers They don’t charge nearly as efficiently or as well as a three stage inverter charger Bob Ellison > On Apr 21, 2020, at 12:32 PM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > > I'm not sure I follow. I would disconnect the gen

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

Maybe somebody’s already got this thought in here I didn’t look that in-depth Used to be a good suggestion was to get a couple magnums or heart interface inverters and use them strictly as a charger not an inverter So the inverters you have can keep inverting the generator would feed the other

Re: [RE-wrenches] Honda EU2000i output V adjustment - Magnum Energy

I have used many older magnums with the 2000 W Honda‘s and the Harbor Freight version with no problems whatsoever The key is to set the maximum charging down to under the limit of the inverter I’m presently running a harbor freight 3500 W inverter generator it charges at 70% and runs flawlessly

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120/240 to 3 phase 120/208

Not internally unless it is what is called a 12 wire reconnectable Those usually have info on the label that give specs and connection info If you open the cover there is a group of posts and a bunch of wire ends that you move to the posts that give you the output you need Heaven help you if th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dead Outback mx60

That originally said “I have a customer” I hate auto correct and spell check Bob > On Jul 21, 2019, at 4:18 PM, RE Ellison wrote: > > I’m a customer about three hours away with what I believe is a dead MX 60 > about 10 years old > He recently changed his own battery pack and I’

[RE-wrenches] Dead Outback mx60

I’m a customer about three hours away with what I believe is a dead MX 60 about 10 years old He recently changed his own battery pack and I’m guessing that he did not shut off the breakers to the MX 60 when he disconnected the old pack He says the screen is dead and it’s not charging and from con

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supporting heavy flooded batteries

I get large 2 volt cells 230 to 250 pounds each and then connect them all together in a custom made case lined with glass board (shower stall liner) Most of the places I have to put them you could not put in a steel cased battery it just would not be physically possible Picture 12 cells @ 230

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace Replacement?

I think the reason the older systems lasted so long compared to the newer ones is load control and generally a large battery bank so they were not cycled to death I also suspect the newer inverters are not as “tough” for lack of a better description I have a customer with a rebuilt SW 4024 in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika

Agreed, use long term off grid manufacturers gear, I can’t recommend reinventing the wheel. 3 am phone calls suck ! Bob ellison > On Sep 7, 2018, at 1:23 PM, Ray wrote: > > I would highly recommend using proven equipment from the long term off grid > companies: Magnum, Midnite, Outback, Schne

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trackers

Amazing what the difference of $10.00 a watt to a $1.00 a watt for panels makes in the design ! Still don’t like poking holes in a perfectly good roof ! Just another set of random thoughts, Bob Ellison > On Sep 7, 2018, at 1:12 AM, Ray wrote: > > Allan; > > That's the same math I've done, and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

Professional > ~ Small Wind Installer > Executive Director, Buckville Energy > NABCEP Registered Continuing Education Providers™ > NABCEP Associate > > 970.672.4342 > > > > >> On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 10:25 AM RE Ellison wrote: >> If you relatively open fl

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

If you relatively open floor plan I have been using the monitor heaters another one is the toyo brand They get burning air from outside and exhaust outside warming the incoming air at the same time They run on K1 kerosene and are very efficient They are a phantom load but what they save in fuel

Re: [RE-wrenches] 5 battery strings

Number 4 wire is definitely a problem if it’s anywhere near normal battery voltage And if the batteries have essentially never been used you gotta wonder if they’re going to be any good anyway? Or did I miss something ? Bob Ellison > On Jul 24, 2018, at 9:40 AM, Dave Tedeyan wrote: > > Th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum

Probably not the brightest move just to shut down websites that you’ve had for years ? You think with the company that size at least they were just redirect them and keep them open it’s not like it’s a ton of money Just my .02 worth Bob Ellison > On Jul 11, 2018, at 2:39 PM, William Miller w

Re: [RE-wrenches] grounding on metal roofs

I always recommend grounding the metal roof also, even without panels on them. most of the sealing methods we use can insulate the rack from the roof S5 type clamps being an exception Just a couple thoughts from an overheated brain ! Bob Ellison > On Jun 17, 2018, at 1:46 PM, "glenn.b...@glbcc.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Chevy Bolt

t that waveform on an > oscilloscope can plaining see that it is a modified square wave. When we use > the BS marketing term we are lying to our clients and to ourselves. > > Bob-O > > On Apr 23, 2018, at 11:33 AM, RE Ellison wrote: > > I have a customer with a 20-ye

[RE-wrenches] Chevy Bolt

I have a customer with a 20-year-old modified sine wave inverter that has been no issue at all until recently when he arrived from New York City with his Chevy bolt Obviously the Bolt will not tolerate the modified sine wave and we’re discussing upgrading and we were wondering if the magnum inv

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting on rock

On a roof ground mount you just need four holes the front one should be relatively level if you have to shim them with concrete or something or even steel plates that would work The rears are adjustable legs so it’s no issue Look at DPW roof ground mount you’ll see what I mean Bob > On Apr 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting on rock

If you could get a well driller with a sense of humor you could put a hole in that you could mount a pole the other option is use a DPW ground mount and drill and anchor it in the four spots where is the feet sit Bob ellison But you will have to run ground wire to someplace to get a good ground

Re: [RE-wrenches] Is there a charge controller do this?

I have built several DC chargers using various forms of control basically before the MX 60 and the classic were available What would happen is you had to control their upper limits with something either a dump load or if all else failed a rheostat and constant attention! it would just run the ke

Re: [RE-wrenches] has anyone ever had this happen?

Sounds like a shaft but no mine involved ! Can you get your money and have it clear before it ships ? I understand that doesn’t even work with credit cards and a bogus cashiers check is a possibility Just some thoughts, Bob > On Jan 23, 2018, at 1:48 PM, jay wrote: > > > HI All, > > I’ve h

Re: [RE-wrenches] Breaker trip

Maybe I making an assumption here that I shouldn’t but I hope you don’t mean that you had moved the breaker to the battery box on the inside? If you ever been in a dark room when one of those did it’s job it’s really impressive and you sure don’t want it in the battery box if it ever has to trip

[RE-wrenches] Off grid in Florida

Is there any truth to the info that you can not do an off grid system in Florida ? I have a friend assembling parts and he was told you can’t do off grid in the state Any info out there? Thanks, Bob Ellison ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Li

[RE-wrenches] Comment on Wattage 1/2 HP vs 1HP septic pumps

Wow must be nice to be limited to 5 hours >> “canyon that limits the PV collection to 5 hours on a December day” We’re going into the time of where we get less than an hour !! Just had to comment, Bob > On Oct 29, 2017, at 4:29 AM, Darryl Thayer wrote: > > canyon that limits the PV collection

Re: [RE-wrenches] EMP - Faraday Cages

Spent a little time over the last few years trying to study this, there is dozens of answers to the same question it seems if you surround it with mesh it depends on the spaces size in the mesh and it also depends on the frequency of the EMP I would not bet that just putting a disconnect in the

Re: [RE-wrenches] "DC current Injection": Whazzat?

If getting rid of the blender which is the easier choice or at least trying a different blender to see if that does it is out of the question How about the possibility of changing the solar edge to the magnum version of the panel inverter that they use to see if there are more compatible? Possi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery load tester purchase advice?

Put one or two of the lightbulbs on a Rheostat and uses for fine control I got lucky and found an old ohmite load bank real reasonable Big and bulky you don't want to carry it far ! Bob ellison > On Aug 7, 2017, at 9:51 AM, Dan Fink wrote: > > Thanks to everyone for their input, it really cla

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sta-Rite Submersible Well Pump

Also I could never convince the guy to put in a pressure tank and a switch The reason he got the pump so we didn't have to have a pressure tank Bob > On Apr 27, 2017, at 6:48 PM, Bradley Bassett wrote: > > Dana, > > For off grid you may not want to use the constant pressure pumps. They will

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sta-Rite Submersible Well Pump

I tangled with one system that had a constant pressure pump He had moved an off grid system to a location where grid was available And wanted to use it as a back up He ended up selling the entire system once I explain to them the thing was never going to stop running at every possible opportunit

Re: [RE-wrenches] FR gear toxicity

Am I safe in assuming that FR is fire resistant ? Bob > On Feb 4, 2017, at 6:54 AM, jay wrote: > > HI All, > > I am wondering if anyone has any information or knows of studies etc that > discuss any toxic nature of FR cotton clothing.? > > > > Thanks in advance, > > jay > > > > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Retrofit variable speed drive to old well pump?

Don't know about the variable speed but are the wires feeding the pump large enough for the distance? Sounds like it might be voltage starved because of a high resistance / bad connection or a long wire run and the need for a larger wire ? Just a thought, Bob Ellison > On Dec 10, 2016, at 11:39

[RE-wrenches] Amphenol h4 vs MC4

I have a bunch of panels here to put in with an Amphenol H4 connector Seems like I remember some issues connecting some of the other connectors to the MC 4's Do these hook up with the MC 4's without any issues or do I need to find some of the H4 connectors to use ? Thanks, Bob Ellison _

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Recombiner

I think the designer was Robin Gudgel for the BOS gear Bob Gudgel is the genius behind the MX and Classic and other electronics but my memory could be incorrect From my point of view they both qualify as geniuses ! Bob Ellison > On Oct 12, 2016, at 2:36 PM, William Miller wrote: > > Drake: >

[RE-wrenches] US Solar

Is anybody having problems contacting US solar? I've tried three different phones and two different numbers with no success Just wondering, Bob Ellison ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change lists

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

A product I have used for years is called lexel It's paintable scrubbable and it's got strong adhesive in it you can put on a wet surface it will seal ! I have it on some antenna connections that have been there for better than 25 years and it is still there doing the job I wouldn't hesitate t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Winter Battery Maintenance

Everything mentioned so far works well however, if you're using a charge controller with an auto equalize function. Turn it off! I had a friend who has left his system over the winter for years with no issues and he shut his inverters off one year got back to the batteries being boiled dry Af

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update?

Check out the hardy Diesel15 kW Perkins It's available and integrated fuel tank single or double walland a whole bunch of other goodies including autostart comes along with it Like I mentioned in the last message the The folks I know they're in real cool places put them in a small insulated buil

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update?

I have a customer with a Perkins from Hardy Diesel in an insulated building with a wall mount propane heater Constant propane use most of the winter but it keeps a small building warm enuf that starting the generator is not a problem it happens to be a diesel That made more sense for his instal

Re: [RE-wrenches] Old Net Metering

I'm far from an expert on this but it seems that I remember when the hubbub was going on about this series inverter that the present operating ones could continue most of them had that have the add on box I would be very surprised if after it has been disconnected from the grid and shut down fo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld

Good morning, Are they one of the ones that are being put out as knockoffs ? You know what I mean, cheap counterfeit make everything look good, make the label look exceptional grab the money and run panels ? I certainly hope not, I have had exceptionally good luck with solar World and their pre

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Charge Settings.

OK Steve now you got me thinking, Some would say that's a bad idea! Using the voltage settings you're speaking of what would you recommend for equalize charging ? I have always thought that different settings for different times of year was logical but you're getting your bulk up you know what

Re: [RE-wrenches] Frozen T-105s

Regarding thawing frozen batteries be real careful they can take an incredibly long time to thaw . Lotta lead there to get up to temperature it is not in a hurry Just my .02 ! Bob > On Dec 3, 2015, at 1:54 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > > Yes, you MUST thaw them completely first before trying anythin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Odd battery problem - very low SG in only one cell

I have seen a high number of Trojan L 16's losing single cells for no apparent reason Probably starting five or six years ago Many on battery banks for the people that had banks previously and gotten 10 or 12 years life out of them so I wouldn't expect anything different on the replacements Al

Re: [RE-wrenches] Current limiting fuse at battery bank

At an absolute minimum a current limiting the fuse at the battery bank is required if not by the law by common sense In banks with multiple strings in the past I have fused each string I have seen banks in the past where a single battery failed and for lack of a better description the others gan

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery bank calculator

I don't think it can be done accurately with a sizing tool i've actually never heard of a tool at least not that I can remember There's far too many variables. Everything from loads to solar isolation as well as the habits of the individual occupants and the appliance selection in the home The

Re: [RE-wrenches] co-op rules.

What happens in July when most overproduce and in December when we are way under production? I think if they are talking averages it might be ok but otherwise it is a problem. Didn't co-op's used to be excluded from net metering anyway? Just thinking, Bob -Original Message- From: RE-wren

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate Drop and Charge Functions

I doubt that Outback could change the Mate and improve it. I still find it difficult to deal with and switched to Magnum for that reason. In my opinion the “improvements” made to the MX 60 in moving to the FM 60 were not an improvement. I have a customer with 2 identical racks and the MX60 did

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hot water heater heat pumps

They will have to pry my toilet from my cold dead rear end Bob Ellison > On May 26, 2015, at 11:21 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > > If you are doing a replacement or new, anything 55 gallons and below is just > extra insulation and slightly more efficient heating (and slightly larger > size). Above 5

Re: [RE-wrenches] Array easily adjustable from 30 to 90 degrees

Try www.ussolarmounts.com -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Richard L Ratico Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 1:33 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Array easily adjustable from 30 to 90 d

Re: [RE-wrenches] 3" Pipe Fittings/Pinning

If you know somebody with a well drilling rig and a sense of humor pound a few 6 inch holes in the correct places set the pipe in Cross drilled with rebar in it and set the posts in concrete A big core drill might work also The 6 inch holes give you room to move things around to line them up c

Re: [RE-wrenches] RTS interference?

Hate to ask, but, is it on the negative terminal? Bob From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Shafer Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 8:18 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] RTS interference? Never had a problem with DC . Jerry On

Re: [RE-wrenches] Question on Back up generators

I haven't looked lately but check out hardy diesels, 16 kW three cylinder Perkins I have some customers that are real happy with them they have enough power to run charging and the household loads of the same time The price only hurts for a little while Bob Ellison > On Apr 9, 2015, at 10:56

Re: [RE-wrenches] Freeze protection Seasonal well

a tiny hole below water level and a check valve in the water line to prevent the water tank from dumping back into the well will work. In the winter just drain the tank. Bob From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Tump Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gen preheat in cold climates

A block heater and off grid will not mix well at all. Might want to look at a "Wabasto heater" It is a mini furnace designed for over the road trucks. Reasonable on fuel and power consumption. I think it is www.webasto.com Just a thought, Bob -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:

[RE-wrenches] Fall restraint

Here is a link I just got to a standing seam roof anchor for a single man attachment for fall restraint. http://www.constructionmagnet.com/metal-builder/fall-protection-distributors -releases-standing-seam-roof-anchor-ssra1 Just thought I would pass it on. Bob Ellison _

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cable crimper question

If there actually is a small hydraulic pump connected between those handles? I have had previous experience a lot Chinese hydraulics, engines, generators Chinese hydraulics and engines have bad habits of seeping oil if not downright leaking! Their certainly looks like there's no room there for a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum System - Discharged Battery Bank

First time I ever saw one of the bank of 80 cells are just about put me in a panic Had no idea they could do that either Bob Ellison > On Dec 19, 2014, at 9:48 AM, Corey Shalanski > wrote: > > Update on my investigation: > I visited the customer's house yesterday to set up a pulse charger.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum System - Discharged Battery Bank

If a battery gets discharged to far it goes into what's called reversal The positive actually becomes negative and vice versa When you start charging them it will go back to normal Bob Ellison > On Dec 19, 2014, at 9:48 AM, Corey Shalanski > wrote: > > Update on my investigation: > I visite

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum System - Discharged Battery Bank

I had a motorcoach that we upgraded to a magnum inverter, (strangely from a dimensions inverter) the guy called me one day and told me the batteries were at at 9 V, when I got there they were flat and by that I mean they made a pancake look high ! As it turned out the low-voltage disconnect get

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generac QT series

If memory serves me correctly and this is the off grid Generac they are available as a 120 volt and it takes a new breaker and rewiring to get 120 / 240 out of them I run into this in the past they actually had it wired for 240 into a balancing transformer to feed 120 into the inverter We coul

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE; SW4024's were off grid, now on grid AC2 Controls?

I have a customer who installed his own system and was happy as all get out with it. When they changed the laws they found that he had had been billed for his own power for seems like around 10 years! The fellow owns a phone company, he's no idiot. The meter got him! Bob Ellison From:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Venting (WAS Passive Battery Venting)

I have had poor luck with the Zephyr fan lasting. Maybe the newer units are improved. Years ago I settled on a Radio Shack 3" fan that has given me good lifetimes and draws under the relay limit in the controllers. I usually mount it in a PVC 6 x 6 box as high in the battery box as I can get it. T

Re: [RE-wrenches] Passive Battery Venting

To do it totally passive you will need a long (tall) pipe up the side of the building, probably painted a dark color to have the sun help warm the tube to help encourage it to vent up, not draw into the building. Put a 180 on the top to keep the rain out and a screen to keep out the bugs. With ou

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire management devices

I have mentioned in the past, look into US Solar Mounts, The wire management is built in! They have several different styles of mounts and many of them have wire management built into the frames Custom-built for each install so you tell him what you're using and what you need and they will te

Re: [RE-wrenches] wood gasification to grid

The inverter portion of the process at this point in time would be relatively east to do. That's not saying that the inverter will like the power quality. Most generators will not put out smooth enough power to allow an inverter to connect. The engines that I have seen running on wood gas were nowh

Re: [RE-wrenches] Poletop rack with easy tilt change...anybody got that?

Look into US solar Mounts out of I believe Sparta Wisconsin Built in wire storage, Electric options and built real tough Back to work, Bob Ellison > On Aug 23, 2014, at 9:10 PM, ellenes...@aol.com wrote: > > Oh Bob, I'm so sorry to hear all of this. How did you find out? I feel so bad > for Tr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum Energy sold to tax dodger

Even stranger is that is not who they told me was buying them out, it was another inverter manufacturer. Big in the RV / Coach market. Seems like it was Dimensions or something like that. Unless they were just flipped? Every company with stockholders will become "tax dodgers", at least till we ge

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fan Controller

Might it be easier to change the motor or is it just too large? Might try a green house supply, or grangers catalog. Just some quick thoughts. Bob Ellison From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kirpal Khalsa Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 5:43

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Fuse Locations

Do not put a circuit breaker in a battery box if you have ever seen one in anger in a dark room they can toss a good set a flaming sparks out that arch chute ! Not good in a battery box! A class T fuse bolted on to a terminal is safe, from my understanding they don't throw a spark when they bu

Re: [RE-wrenches] ground mounted systems

Look into US Solar Mounts, Eric has built in wire management and some real nice looking racks. I have been watching make constant improvements every year for quite a while. Before his racks I thought DPW was the best we could get, These look tougher and the wire management is real slick. Lo

Re: [RE-wrenches] UPS disturbance with SMA Inverters

How about disabling one inverter at a time when the disturbances are happening? That might narrow it down to it being a single inverter. Through the process of elimination you may be able to find out if it is a single inverter or a combination of inverters that makes it do it. It might be a spe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

Hard to hold off Chinese panels at fire sale prices. I am sort of surprised there are any manufacturers left that are not out of China! Later, Bob Ellison From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco Mangelsdorf Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2014 6:5

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum and Pumps

What has been everybody’s experience with Full River Batteries? Bob From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Roy Butler Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 3:12 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum and Pumps Swee

Re: [RE-wrenches] Split bolts

Usually just by using an ungodly amount of tape, rubber tape and standard tape ! Three layers standard electrical tape then rubber tape then more standard electrical tape. The first layer of standard electrical tape seems to help keep the rubber tape from getting pierced by the sharp edges Goo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

The other nice thing about the bench mount you can get a benchmark cutter also I put mine on a 2 x 12 about 4 foot long you can carry it and work with and on the back of the truck and it's a lot harder for it to grow legs than just a hand Cutter or crimper Not bulletproof but at least it is the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hijacked Website

Dan, Here is what i could find searching the phone number, it might be spoofed. Good luck, Bob Ellison 479-208 Free Phone Number Information. Who called you from ... * www.cmrdesign.net/exchange/4792086 - Proxy -

[RE-wrenches] EMP question

> I have been asked several times over the last few years about EMP weather > it's man-made or caused by the sun > I figure the safe bet is the inverters and electronics are probably in > trouble. However I had a guy asking me yesterday about what would happen to the solar panels. Would they

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wrong title on my inquiry ... Charge Controller Question!

Up to 960 A max charging current? Was this thing published on April 1? It must have been! Bob Ellison Bob Ellison > On Apr 22, 2014, at 4:39 PM, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems" > wrote: > > Hi Karl, > > On their main page they claim charging "...with little or no electroly

Re: [RE-wrenches] Myths, Schemes and Scams request

The "suicide cords" are common up here. Most that I have seen are on a breaker, permanently wired and most have a dead piug covering the generator ends of the cord. At least there are no live conductors exposed. Now if I could just get a friend to stop leaving his on the basement floor everytime it

Re: [RE-wrenches] Oddball pumping question

I wonder if it is one of those huge sprayers that they are using in the field that roll across the field spraying the crops? They use a massive amount of water on each of their sweeps and I would have to say that with my limited water pumping experience I would run screaming from the room! Ove

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unusual problem with SMA TL inverter on metal roof

Is the metal roof grounded? Just a fast thought. bob From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco Mangelsdorf Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 10:31 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: [RE-wrenches] Unusual problem with SMA TL

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery spill containment

Plastic would definitely work better if you could have access to a shop that can make it Bob Ellison > On Mar 10, 2014, at 7:44 PM, Chris Mason wrote: > > Spill containment should be plastic. > > >> On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 7:41 PM, RE Ellison wrote: >> If yo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery spill containment

If you look at the bottom of the steel battery boxes they generally have drain holes in them! They are intended to contain the battery cases not the electrolyte If you want to contain the electrolyte go to a sheet metal shop and have them build a case to set the battery case in Braze or silver

Re: [RE-wrenches] 208 V 240 in residential applications

Anything with a motor wants to be intended for 208 three-phase Any heating elements would want to be for three-phase also If you try running 240 stuff on 208 it will ultimately take out the motors they just don't run as well! In a past life I had a chain of convenience stores and one of them wa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging a HUP

9, 2014, at 1:38 AM, RE Ellison wrote: Sounds like there is a need for a bigger generator, my gut tells me there is almost enough (but not quite), with 12kw to almost max the chargers and nothing left to feed the other loads. I have found that "on paper" and reality do not alway

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging a HUP

Sounds like there is a need for a bigger generator, my gut tells me there is almost enough (but not quite), with 12kw to almost max the chargers and nothing left to feed the other loads. I have found that “on paper” and reality do not always mix well. Getting max theoretical charging capacity

Re: [RE-wrenches] Static shock

Just wondering, does it happen at night ? Also, is the array grounded? Dry ground is a tough one and concrete is an insulator. Bob Ellison -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jay peltz Sent: Fri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Temperature Compensation calcs for wire

Don’t we have to use the more restrictive one? Bob Ellison From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of William Miller Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 7:32 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Temperature Compensation

[RE-wrenches] Trojan L 16's

For the off grid wrenches out there. Has anybody noticed L16 G series batteries failing faster than normal? I've got about three packs that were installed in 2009 and 2010 With existing customers that know how to maintain them and I'm having what seems to be higher than on what would be expected

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Re: DC arc welder?

I used to use a wire feed welder built off a custom GM "SI" series alternator, it would put out 160 amps at full tilt boogie. I also used the same alternator to charge my house batteries off a Honda 9hp engine when I needed to get in a boost occasionally. Around here in the winter that is far too o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hidden freight damage

Just have to pile on the stack, for lack of a better term. I have had panels come in that had 6 panels shattered in the center of the stack, something (like a fork) had touched them and shifted them so they shattered from the weight on the glass. I now pick them up at the dock and go thru t

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