Re: [RE-wrenches] No payment for Sunpower warranty service vendor credits?

2024-02-13 Thread Sky Sims via RE-wrenches
Darryl,SolArk can do TOU, I’ve reached out to their tech support a few times without issue this year. Actually designing a system that can work with Ford Lightning battery backup and have been considering their product as part of the final design. Sky SimsHttps://EcologicalSystems.org732-462-3858On

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Re: Cantilevered array

2024-02-08 Thread Sky Sims via RE-wrenches
I’ve designed and installed several thousand cantilevered arrays over the last three decades and never had a single issue. Unfortunately, code changes have taken a turn for the worse in most jurisdictions and oftentimes disallow cantilevering. Sky SimsHttps://EcologicalSystems.org732-462-3858On Jan

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA alternative?

2022-09-29 Thread Sky Sims via RE-wrenches
Fronius is a quality string level inverter with strong tech support, warranty and service. Sky Sims Https://EcologicalSystems.biz > On Sep 29, 2022, at 2:53 PM, Hilton Dier via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Esteemed Wrenches, > > I am a long time fan and installer of SMA s

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWWP Whisper200 Grid Tie inverter

2021-10-12 Thread Sky Sims
SMA used to make a sunny wind, you could check and see if those are still available in the US Sky Sims Https://EcologicalSystems.biz > On Oct 12, 2021, at 4:31 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > >  > Jeremy; As far as I know, SMA, ABB and Ginlong have all ceased production of > their

Re: [RE-wrenches] IMO's Fire Raptor

2021-08-29 Thread Sky Sims
We’ve put in a few hundred fire raptors so far and have no failures on any of their units yet. But we’ve only been using them for a year and what compensation do they offer 10years from now if the unit fails and doubles the customers out of pocket on the system installation? Sky Sims

Re: [RE-wrenches] Exploding RSD Unit

2021-08-29 Thread Sky Sims
and making our installers less safe and the solar systems less reliable. Sky Sims EcologicalSystems.biz > On Aug 29, 2021, at 10:39 AM, jay wrote: > > There is another agency here that needs to be looked at, and that is UL. > > UL is probably the agency that has done the testin

Re: [RE-wrenches] MLSD module level shutdown

2021-02-10 Thread Sky Sims
7;s fairly inexpensive and the cost will likely come down further as they continue to achieve economies of scale. https://www.pv-stop.com/ Your thoughts are appreciated, Sky Sims https://EcologicalSystems.org <https://ecologicalsystems.org> 732-462-3858 f)732-462-3962 "Just an old wrenc

Re: [RE-wrenches] MLSD module level shutdown

2021-01-29 Thread Sky Sims
of damage from animals. Your suggestion of exempting systems from the MLSD requirement if they implement a rodent guard of some sort seems like a reasonable middle ground that the industry has a lot of experience with already. Sky Sims https://EcologicalSystems.org <https://ecologicalsystems.org&

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown Compliance

2020-04-29 Thread Sky Sims
. There has to be a better option. Sky Sims Https://EcologicalSystems.biz > On Apr 28, 2020, at 7:46 PM, Corey Shalanski wrote: > >  > Now that 690.12 of the NEC 2017 has been in effect for several years, I am > curious how designers and installers are meeting the associat

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aftermarket monitoring

2019-12-09 Thread Sky Sims
Eguage should work well for that application Sky Sims Https://EcologicalSystems.biz > On Dec 9, 2019, at 10:28 AM, pgir...@mindspring.com wrote: > >  > Good morning fellow wrenchers. Looking for recommendations on an aftermarket > monitoring system. Commercial site, 208

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fed. 30% grant to businesses, 1603 arbitrary reduction of grants

2017-06-05 Thread Sky Sims
is taking action. They’ve already won a major case and want to help other companies. Sincerely, Sky Sims Ecological Systems www.ecologicalsystems.biz <http://www.ecologicalsystems.biz/> 220 CR 522 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-3858 fax)732-46

[RE-wrenches] service call reimbursement

2016-06-15 Thread Sky Sims
now and when it comes to reimbursing installers for problems with their equipment during the warranty period Fronius looks like the big winner right now with Schneider coming in a close second. My two cents, Sky Sims Ecological Systems ___ List spon

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA 1800u not generating power

2015-07-24 Thread Sky Sims
inverters, they said the product was not under warranty and they no longer supported it. Only option they gave was to buy a new unit. Sky Sims Ecological Systems > On Jul 24, 2015, at 5:49 AM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > > I am looking at a 1800u from 2004 that has a green light

Re: [RE-wrenches] Demand charges for residential

2015-05-03 Thread Sky Sims
Peak and off peak rates are pretty typical on the east coast. Residential customers usually have to request that they be put on peak off peak billing. The fact that energy and transmission costs are usually substantially lower at night during off peak hours, is one of the reasons why utilities s

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cost per kW of a 2 mega watt installation

2009-02-12 Thread Sky Sims
points. Sky Sims Ecological Systems http://www.ecologicalsystems.biz 220 County Road 522 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-3858 toll free)866-759-7652 fax)732-462-3962 -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf

Re: [RE-wrenches] Feedback on Sunny Web Box and Sunny Portal

2009-01-19 Thread Sky Sims
We've used a couple. The public access feature is nice. Might require someone with computer experience to set up the local network protocols properly for internet access. Sky Sims Ecological Systems http://www.ecologicalsystems.biz 220 County Road 522 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462

Re: [RE-wrenches] system commissioning time frames

2008-12-04 Thread Sky Sims
Only the owner can place the system in service. The owner can place it in service whenever he wants. Sky Sims Ecological Systems http://www.ecologicalsystems.biz 220 County Road 522 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-3858 toll free)866-759-7652 fax)732-462-3962 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need help to get power torque wrench

2008-11-11 Thread Sky Sims
I would typically just use a cordless gun followed up by 2 guys with torque wrenches and cheater bars. Sky Sims Ecological Systems http://www.ecologicalsystems.biz 220 County Road 522 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-3858 toll free)866-759-7652 fax)732-462-3962 -Original Message- From

Re: [RE-wrenches] mix-n-match Unisolar

2008-10-30 Thread Sky Sims
Reality tends to agree with the EE. But opinion pushes the other way. Sky Sims Ecological Systems http://www.ecologicalsystems.biz 220 County Road 522 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-3858 toll free)866-759-7652 fax)732-462-3962 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

Re: [RE-wrenches] Actual losses from dissimilar orientations onsingle inverter

2008-09-12 Thread Sky Sims
nkfully the kinks are getting worked out. Perhaps in another couple decades when things settle down we'll have properly documented studies of mix matched panels, orientations and tilts. Of course by then things will be so completely different that it wont matter any way.

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA and Blue-in-the-tooth

2008-08-27 Thread Sky Sims
than vaporware when it's all said and done. They make some good products, and their customer support is about as good as I've seen, I just don't understand why they have to soil themselves with unrealistic release dates that are nothing but wishful fantasy. Sky Sims Eco

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power-Save and Power Works

2008-08-25 Thread Sky Sims
apparent power matches the real power used. If the utility meter measures real power then it wont have any affect. Sky Sims Ecological Systems http://www.ecologicalsystems.biz 220 County Road 522 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-3858 toll free)866-759-7652 fax)732-462-3962 -Original Message

Re: [RE-wrenches] Braided grounding wire

2008-08-22 Thread Sky Sims
Good point Jay. I'm sure we all strive for uniformity and a one size fits all solution, but I agree, in the end every site is unique and requires custom solutions tailored to its actual conditions. Always appreciate your thoughtful take on things, Sky Sims Ecological Systems

Re: [RE-wrenches] Braided grounding wire

2008-08-22 Thread Sky Sims
y the interaction of the copper with oxygen. It's a non issue as long as your contact points are good. You can ohm it out to verify the contacts are good. 5 ohms or less is a good ground. Want to do more testing? then it's time to break out the arc welder. Sky Sims Ecologic

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gray code area

2008-07-30 Thread Sky Sims
rating and you limit your current SOURCES(utility and solar) feeding the panel to 2 it is impossible to overload the bus or the tab. Sky Sims Ecological Systems http://www.ecologicalsystems.biz 220 County Road 522 Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-462-3858 toll free)866-759-7652 fax)732-462-3962 ---