Re: [RE-wrenches] GPS units

2009-01-28 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
Hi William, In past life as an advanced flight instructor in powered parachutes and I used to carry the Garmin GPS-90. It has an analog altimeter and electronic compass. It also keeps a graphical log of elevations. You can turn off the GPS input for these functions and just use the analog

[RE-wrenches] Wanted: poly battery boxes, many sizes

2009-01-28 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
Greetings Wrenches, I need to find a supplier of polyethylene battery boxes for small batteries. 2,4 or 6 golf cart batteries will need to fit in several different configurations. Also for two or four L-16's. Contact me if you know of any manufacturers or distributors for such products.

Re: [RE-wrenches] solar order scams

2009-01-27 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
The most fun I ever had was reverse scamming two of these scum-bags. I communicated with them over time and convinced them they had an "open account" with us but we needed to validate the account. I got them to wire me $20 cash so I could confirm the contact information, address, blah, blah

Re: [RE-wrenches] Voltage Meter

2009-01-22 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
Holt, We carry a very simple but advanced battery monitor from Samlex for $42. It uses voltage to display relative SoC. It has a warning buzzer and LED lights to indicate 7 stages of charge. It has audible alarms for above 14.8 or below 10.5. It also works with 24 volt systems, auto- detec

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mobile Solar power Center

2009-01-20 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
Our business is now 100% off grid and mobile systems. We see many Prosine inverters fail and fail again. Just FYI. Larry Crutcher On Jan 19, 2009, at 5:39 PM, Wallace Stahle wrote: - Original Message - From: "Peter Parrish" inverter I'll be using (Xantrex Prosine 1000). Does anyone

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mobile Solar power Center

2009-01-19 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
Peter, We use ANL type fuses (see here) in mobile applications for circuits like converters, generator starters and other heavy distribution circuits up to 300 amp. For large inverters with 2/0 and above cable we recommend Class T fusing. The Prosine 1000 should be protected with a 150 am

[RE-wrenches] RC-7 or RC-7GS remotes needed

2009-01-09 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
Does anyone know where I can get some Xantrex (Trace) RC-7 orRC-7GS remote controls for the RV series inverters? New, used or refurbs OK. Thanks, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar 11279 S. Glenwood Ave #4 Yuma, AZ 85367 (928) 941-1660 la...@starlightsolar.com www.starlightsolar.com Retail S

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter with two strings of different orientation

2008-12-29 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
I have pondered this problem often. Here's my thoughts: If you could disconnect the two orientations and monitor them simultaneously, in the morning the easterly array would have a higher Vmp while the westerly array would necessarily be lower. This relationship would change throughout the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module Voltage Question for Off-Grid Designers

2008-12-10 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
Allan, Because many MPPT controllers convert to any battery voltage, new installations allow you to use just about any solar module. When I install any higher voltage module on RV's (12 volt battery), I design series strings up to the max design voltage to minimize voltage drop. No more 6

Re: [RE-wrenches] Quick Mount PV flat-tile mount

2008-12-08 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
One method of installing PV on tile (any type) is to remove the tile and install a rolled roof material under the array area. Then reinstall tile up to the edges of the array. The array is lowered and framed by the tile and allows for simple installation. It looks good too. Kindest Regard

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insurance classification

2008-12-04 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
Todd, I think you are putting yourself at risk. What if you have a claim and they deny it because you did work on a roof? My insurance cost is $850 per year for $1M. I'll let the group know what my agent says about these other classifications when they get back to me. Larry Crutcher Star

[RE-wrenches] Insurance classification

2008-12-03 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
Does anyone know what the insurance classification is for installation of renewable energy equipment installer? My insurer has me under 95647, heating and AC contractor. I asked about this and was told there is no class for RE installers. Kindest Regards, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar 112

[RE-wrenches] Trace, Xantrex RC-6 or RC-7 needed

2008-12-01 Thread Starlight Solar, Yuma, AZ
Does anyone have any RC-6 remote controls? I need 6 of them. I can use RC-7's if no one has the RC-6. Kindest Regards, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar 11279 S. Glenwood Ave #4 Yuma, AZ 85367 (928) 941-1660 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.starlightsolar.com Retail Store: 2998 Shari, Yuma, AZ Renewa