Re: [RE-wrenches] Who makes this racking?

HI Michael, I dont know that one, but you can look at Tamarac solar. https://tamaracksolar.com/products/pole-mounting-system/top-of-pole-portrait/ > On Feb 4, 2025, at 11:12 AM, Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > I've been looking for a racking solution that would allow me to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite Powerflo16 to old OB inverters

Logan On Mon, Feb 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: Hi Bill I tried and failed to find any setting information on that battery besides

[RE-wrenches] battery questions.

Hi All Im wondering about a few things as we are talking batteries. 1. how do people feel about the amphenol battery connector vs lugs? A lot of batteries are going that way. Lots to like about them. 2. battery cable lengths. I see both things said, that they have to be the same length or d

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite Powerflo16 to old OB inverters

Bulk 56.1V >> >> The rest of the you can set to what you want, the battery does not care. >> All Prismatic cells operate mostly the same, and the MNS Batteries use A+ >> Automotive cells MFG by EVE. >> >> Thanks >> >> Logan >> >> >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite Powerflo16 to old OB inverters

Hi Bill I tried and failed to find any setting information on that battery besides charge and float. Kinda need to know things like LVD, recommended LBCO, etc. But if it’s similar to other prismatic cells you should be able to set the OB inverter to a LBCO that works without having to go throu

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 VDC System PV regulation

Out of curiosity, why not go with a CC from the 120vdc down to a 48v inverter battery bank? I did this for someone years ago who had a basically custom 120vdc inverter/battery system. jay > On Jan 31, 2025, at 7:35 AM, John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > I have a customer with

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 wave loads

bious. but I've since read that some LED lamps do not employ full rectification, just a single diode.On Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 8:54 AM Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:Hi HowieThat’s great info thanks. They never mentioned that to me. And I’ve not heard about an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Attaching Ground To Steel Frame

Why not a Layin lug?JayOn Jan 28, 2025, at 4:59 PM, Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches wrote: Is anything to be buried? Concrete?   _ Dana Orzel    GREAT SOLAR WORKS!   C – 208.721.7003  E – d...@solarwork

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV watts question

Rd+Ste+130+%7C+San+Luis+Obispo,+CA+%7C93401?entry=gmail&source=g> >> Cell phone +1 805 704 3226 | Fax +1 805 357 6104 >> www.recgroup.com <http://www.recgroup.com/> | george.mcclel...@recgroup.com >> <mailto:george.mcclel...@recgroup.com> >> >> &

[RE-wrenches] PV watts question

HI All I’m working with a customer who’s pretty savvy and is using PV watts for his design. What I can’t figure out is the kwh/year goes down if he uses dc/ac ration of 1.5 instead of 1.2 which is the default. Hes in Santa Fe NM. .8 ratio= 1663 kwh/yr 1.0 ratio = 1668 kwh/yr 1.2 ratio =

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120-240 Transformer loud vibration and humming.

1 volt when running. Amp were 12 on both legs.On Thu, Jan 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:Are the amps leg the same?JayOn Jan 22, 2025, at 9:29 PM, Steve Higgins via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:How do their cl

Re: [RE-wrenches] big copper wire order

got it. I know that 2/0 aluminum is the same physical size as 1/0 copper. But guess you need more than that. That is a big expense for someone! jay > On Jan 23, 2025, at 5:13 PM, david quattro wrote: > > Hi Jay, Yes you nailed it. That is the issue. >The underground conduits were run

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120-240 Transformer loud vibration and humming.

Are the amps leg the same?JayOn Jan 22, 2025, at 9:29 PM, Steve Higgins via RE-wrenches wrote:How do their clocks run?   Is the Xfmer quiet down when the generator runs? If you have an O-scope, check the output waveform off the inverter. My guess is that the output waveform will be deformed, caus

Re: [RE-wrenches] IQ8: Envoy needed for California installations

You’ll need gateway for warranty. JayOn Jan 21, 2025, at 6:31 AM, Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches wrote:Hi William, I am 100% sure that the IQ7 would work without a Gateway. I am nearly sure that the IQ8's will as well. I'll sometimes turn the solar on before the gateway is fully installed just to t

[RE-wrenches] Radian GT set up

HI All I find myself at a loss. Its been way too many years since I’ve had to work on a OB radian GT with full outback gear to remember all the settings. I have someone contacting me with a system that isn’t or doesn’t seem to be working. Without OB tech support ( lones) available I wonder

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback radian inverter with FM 100 ground fault

modules, it should tell you about where to look. If you have multiple > strings, isolate the problem: disconnect all of the PV negative connections > and see which one gives you a solid voltage to ground. > > Kent Osterberg > Blue Mountain Solar > > > On 1/19/2025 6:57

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback radian inverter with FM 100 ground fault

Question about the fuses. For testing could you put a short test wire across the ends of the fuse holder and use a clamp on to test for current? Would it cause any damage?Instead of potentially going through lots of fuses?  JayOn Jan 19, 2025, at 7:48 AM, Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches wrote:Hello Dan

[RE-wrenches] outback fm-80

HI All, I thought I’d share some details from OB that I got the other day. Maybe some or most of you know this but I didn’t. 1. there are 3 blue pots at the bottom of the controller. The lowest one is voltage adjustment. Set the calibration to 0, then adjust with that pot. It leaves the f

Re: [RE-wrenches] how to record electrical consumption on PV direct pump

s, Inc. > • Solar Commander Remote Power > • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection > maver...@mavericksolar.com > 512-460-9825 > > > >> On Jan 16, 2025, at 4:11 PM, jay via RE-wrenches >> wrote: >> >> Good point. >> >> It’s a grundfo

Re: [RE-wrenches] how to record electrical consumption on PV direct pump

; hard to find something that would tolerate being power cycled every day. > > On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM jay via RE-wrenches > <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> wrote: >> HI All, >> >> Here is a weird one to me. >> >> A bu

[RE-wrenches] how to record electrical consumption on PV direct pump

HI All, Here is a weird one to me. A buddy works for the forest service and they have an new solar pump without batteries which they want to meter the electrical usage. Offgrid, no cell. Its doesn’t need to be real time, can be just monthly totals. I don’t know where to even look for somethin

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback GS/FX fan

k options in a few minutes of > searching. > > > -James Jefferson Jarvis > APRS World, LLC > +1-507-454-2727 > http://www.aprsworld.com/ > > > On Wed, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM Jay via RE-wrenches > <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> wrote: >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback GS/FX fan

timesOn Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 9:45 AM jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:HI All Does anyone know to get  an aftermarket replacement fan for a outback GS/FX? thanks jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional

[RE-wrenches] outback GS/FX fan

HI All Does anyone know to get an aftermarket replacement fan for a outback GS/FX? thanks jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change lists

Re: [RE-wrenches] Obscure PG&E NEM 3 question for CA Wrenchers

On Jan 15, 2025, at 7:01 AM, Jay wrote:They are lucky. The contracts everyone signed with PG&E  are for 20 yrs. After that PGE can move you to another contract As to the wireless meter vs physically read meter, I don’t know if they will allow that. They have electronic meters that are not wireles

Re: [RE-wrenches] AGM battery recommendations

On Sat, Jan 11, 2025, 3:38 PM jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: I was going to try and steer her towards lithium but she wants zero, absolutely

Re: [RE-wrenches] AGM battery recommendations

nclosure, around $14000.00 > Enclosure is indoor/outdoor rated. > > https://discoverenergysys.com/products/lithium-batteries/aes-rackmount > https://discoverenergysys.com/products/accessories/slimline-enclosure > > On Sat, Jan 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM jay via RE-wrenches > <

Re: [RE-wrenches] AGM battery recommendations

> William > > Miller Solar > 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 > 805-438-5600 > www.millersolar.com > CA Lic. 773985 > > > > -Original Message----- > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of jay via RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] AGM battery recommendations

Hi All I have a customer what is set on AGM. It been so long since I’ve bough any, wondering if there are any recommendations? The ones I’m looking at: Rolls S6-460AGM-RE Full river DC-400-6 Trojan SAES 06 375 6V sun Xtender brand. What’s interesting is the trojan has about 3000 cycle

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fm-80 oddness

Follow-up. The controller started up later after I left and according to history did produce kWh. I watched it for a good 15-20 minutes and it was in snooze the whole time. Battery volts were low. I’ve replaced it for now. I ve never seen one do this before. Jay > On Jan 10, 2025, at 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fm-80 oddness

my iPhone > >> On Jan 10, 2025, at 1:26 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches >> wrote: >> >> Hi all >> >> I just checked on a newer install with fm-80 >> >> It is turning off ( snooze) after just a few minutes before it gets to >> absorb and isn

[RE-wrenches] Fm-80 oddness

Hi all I just checked on a newer install with fm-80 It is turning off ( snooze) after just a few minutes before it gets to absorb and isn’t going into float. Won’t do eq either. Not connected via comms or temp sensor. ( disconnected to trouble shoot Rebooted to factory default, same issue.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Iron Cell recovery

Hi Mac I guess my question would how did this happen and why wouldn’t it happen again? It would seem the balance system didn’t work or isn’t working? And I don’t know what kind of issues that could cause going forward. I guess I’d be cautious about what could happen I have heard from a few peo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Alternate LVD shutdown

Solar Electric Bill Battagin, owner 4291 Nelson St. (Shipping) 5575 Genesee Rd. (USPS, UPS) Taylorsville, CA 95983 530-284-7849, 258-1641(cell) CA. C10 Lic # 874049 Solar Powered since 1982 Home of the Sunny Side Up On 1/7/2025 6:28 AM, jay via RE-wrenches wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] Alternate LVD shutdown

inly voltmeters on each device, but I think some of the logic > is affected by uncalibrated FNDC and I have found it very helpful to > calibrate it carefully if I'm installing Lithium. Certainly, your SOC > calculation needs a calibrated FNDC. > > > > On Tue, Jan 7, 2025 a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Alternate LVD shutdown

Are all your voltages calibrated?  Mate, Flexmax, FM80?  Where are you reading the voltages?   Does it work OK manually? On Thu, Jan 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM Jay v

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator Overvoltage Troubleshoot

The normal generator test uses resistive loads which are easy for the voltage regulator. I’ve had success with problem generators by adding watts of resistive loads, space heaters. Worth a test. Because this generator is so large, might take 5k or more of heaters. JayOn Jan 3, 2025, at 7:53 AM, Jim

Re: [RE-wrenches] Alternate LVD shutdown

Simpliphy has a very high voltage LVD. And the older OB can’t be programmed to those voltages On Jan 2, 2025, at 10:04 AM, Tyrone Houck via RE-wrenches wrote:Forgive my ignorance but why won't the vfx lbco work for lithium?    On Thu, Jan 2, 2025, 8:19 AM Bill Battagin via RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] PowerWall 3 in an off-grid system?

I’m curious what the PW 3 surge rating is? Anyone know? And where would it be found, I can’t find it. jay > On Dec 21, 2024, at 4:03 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > > > No warranty is no warranty. Would love it if Elon would go offgrid. > > The model 3 is almo

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 wave loads

> On Dec 19, 2024, at 10:11 AM, Jesse Dahl via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > I think about resistive loads as “in-phase”. Half-wave seem like they would > a load with a diode blocking one side of the waveform. > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Dec 18, 2024, a

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 wave loads

they would be replacing both inverters, but they said since one hasn't reported any issues, they would not be replacing that one. That was at least 2 months ago, and I have not heard anything since.Howie MichaelsonOn Wed, Dec 18, 2024 at 4:02 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wre

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 wave loads

> Jay > >>> On Dec 18, 2024, at 1:34 PM, GLBCC via RE-wrenches >>> wrote: >>> >>  >> What is a half wave load? >> >> On Dec 18, 2024 13:35, Jay via RE-wrenches >> wrote: >> Hi all. >> >> I’ve recently been

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 wave loads

wrote: > >  > What is a half wave load? > > On Dec 18, 2024 13:35, Jay via RE-wrenches > wrote: > Hi all. > > I’ve recently been made aware that the fortress inverter isn’t too happy with > 1/2 wave loads. > > I’m wondering if this is an issue with the AIO

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 wave loads

c Protection > maver...@mavericksolar.com > 512-460-9825 > > > >>> On Dec 18, 2024, at 12:36 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches >>> wrote: >>> >> Hi all. >> >> I’ve recently been made aware that the fortress inverter isn’t too happy >>

[RE-wrenches] 1/2 wave loads

Hi all. I’ve recently been made aware that the fortress inverter isn’t too happy with 1/2 wave loads. I’m wondering if this is an issue with the AIO or solark? Thanks in advance Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues

Re: [RE-wrenches] Better Internet Connected Charge Controller

i haven’t used the morningstar online equipment. I do like the victron, its pretty easy to set up and versatile Lots of size/voltage options. Jay > On Dec 17, 2024, at 6:24 PM, Mark Frye via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Folks, > > I am going to be charging some AGMS with PV for a remote equi

Re: [RE-wrenches] AIO and Fortress eFlex

Hi Howie. I didn’t see that message. What does midnite say? I’m also not scared of open loop. I have a lot of older legacy systems that are running open loop without issues. Another positive of open loop is never worrying about a SOC shut down due to out of calibration with actual volts.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Silent mode

Or 2 or 3. RIP boB, you are missed. JayOn Dec 16, 2024, at 10:29 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote: Heard that boB Gudgel passed! Rest in peace old friend! Will raise one tonight !  Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" https://offgridsolar1.com/ e-m

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarEdge

Is module level shut down required?On Dec 13, 2024, at 6:02 PM, Lou Russo via RE-wrenches wrote:Wrenches,We maintain a SolarEdge 119kW (564 panels) small commercial grid tied system without ESS that we did not install. We were brought in at the bitter end to commission and get the interconnection

Re: [RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

curve with Midnite's AIO and PF16, both Logan and Rick (and Richard at NAZ) have been there immediately for me and have held my hand the whole time.On Fri, Dec 13, 2024 at 1:43 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:Hi JasonI had a similar situation at signature so

Re: [RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

Hi JasonI had a similar situation at signature solar/eg4. Customer was having lots of random issues with 18kpv. That included multiple shut downs per day. After a few weeks of going through the same questions and answers I was able to find a good level 2 tech who agreed to replace the inverter. The

Re: [RE-wrenches] Boot-strapping discharged lithium batteries.

On Dec 11, 2024, at 5:52 PM, Jay wrote:I’m going to try and fix a black start 4 x  fortress E flex tomorrow with a vevor 15 amp 48v charger the customer bought. $100. I’ll let you know how it goes. JayOn Dec 11, 2024, at 12:47 PM, Steve Higgins via RE-wrenches wrote:William... I have found that

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite Powerflo16 with Radian

Thx Nick. The limitations on specific BMS is quite interesting and disappointing I couldn’t start a 1/2 a radian with 60kwh of older style eg4. But with just a bit of solar on it started it no issue. So there is a real problem with the limitations on inrush. JayOn Dec 11, 2024, at 12:07 PM, Nick Lu

Re: [RE-wrenches] neutral ground bond in EG4

nt to be on ground and half on > neutral. > > -James Jefferson Jarvis > APRS World, LLC > +1-507-454-2727 > http://www.aprsworld.com/ > > > On Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM jay via RE-wrenches > <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> wrote: >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] neutral ground bond in EG4

I just got an email back from them saying the following. There is no solid bond but the following will allow voltage to be detected between neutral and ground. Internal EMI filters or transient suppression devices that connect the AC lines to the ground. A small leakage path to ground via these

[RE-wrenches] neutral ground bond in EG4

Hi All I just got off the phone with EG4 with the following situation and I wonder if anyone has see this or can comment. With no wires attached, inverter ( LUX 6000XP) I read 120v from L1 to ground and of course 120v to N. Yes it has an internal ground bond option which is turned off. EG

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue Planet Energy Alternatives

I would add midnite to that list. You know that you’ll get a quick answer to any questions and great design help as well as top quality. On Dec 9, 2024, at 9:44 AM, Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches wrote:Wrenches,We have two very successful shipping container build-outs that consist of Sol-Ark inver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Panel installation in snow country 0.02

Hi JohnWhile you don’t give the latitude I would agree. I checked PV watts  at a few northern latitudes and 90 gives better performance than 45. Let alone snow/ice issues. Loads with star link can be pretty high in cold weather. Plus inverter rate loss and all the other small loads it could easily

Re: [RE-wrenches] De-icing panels off grid

Wow how much snow did that? Jay > On Dec 6, 2024, at 9:26 AM, Todd Cory via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Yes, in deep snow country tall pole mounts can be expensive... especially > with enough room below so the sliding snow never meets the bottom edge of the > array. My home system has 5 pol

Re: [RE-wrenches] envy.fortresspower.io - documentation MIA???

Hi KirkI did a 3 inverter fortress and the envy online portal shows 1 total set of numbers for kWh/day, PV, battery kWh If I want to see individual numbers I have to go into each inverter. The guardian box I think is for web comm for the batteries. I’m waiting for the next firmware upgrade that wil

[RE-wrenches] Outback

This discussion of SMA got me wondering if anyone has info on Outback? Thanks Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email addr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Frozen LPF batteries - damaged or salvageable?

I guess I’d talk to the battery company about the batteries. I mean if they actually froze I suppose the separators could have been damaged which could lead to all sorts of bad issues? Is that worth the risk? But if you’re thinking of total replacement, midnite has everything you need and i

Re: [RE-wrenches] Measuring an RV for load

). It sounds like this is what you are looking for. Around $300 Kindly,ChrisOn Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 7:05 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:Thx Ray. It’s not close by and I’m looking for something they can just plug and play, so they can just read it and let m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Measuring an RV for load

> > Ray > >> On 11/20/2024 3:18 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches wrote: >> Hi all >> >> I’ve got someone who wants to power their 5th wheel RV. Yeah yeah I know. >> >> I’m looking for a 240vac/ 50 amp measuring device kinda like a kill a watt >> for t

[RE-wrenches] Measuring an RV for load

Hi all I’ve got someone who wants to power their 5th wheel RV. Yeah yeah I know. I’m looking for a 240vac/ 50 amp measuring device kinda like a kill a watt for the RV plug. So I can get some real numbers for design. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations for such a device?

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Pumps

They have very good support and will get you the advice you need. On Nov 14, 2024, at 6:11 PM, Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches wrote:How well do these pumps do with creek supplied water? The SQF has been my go to submersible well pump forever. Never put one in a creek though.On Thu, Nov 14, 2

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Pumps

Check sun pumps. Lots of options On Nov 14, 2024, at 2:28 PM, Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches wrote:Wrenches,Any recommendations for a "high voltage"  Array Direct surface pump. Pumping from a creek. 150' head. Looking for as many gpm's as possible. Large array is fine. If I remember correctl

Re: [RE-wrenches] XWPro and SCP

d  a new XW Pro with an old SCP.  William MillerMiller Solar.com805-438-5600www.millersolar.com   On Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 2:23 PM jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: I know this has been discussed before but I couldn't find what I needed in archives. If I hav

[RE-wrenches] XWPro and SCP

I know this has been discussed before but I couldn’t find what I needed in archives. If I have a single XWpro with 600v controller and all i want to do is some programing can I use the SCP? I just remember there were things the SCP can’t so with the PRO, but I think its in the stacking part a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite Powerflo16 with Radian

with 1500 amps capability. That’s quite a Bms. JayOn Nov 10, 2024, at 4:08 PM, Nick Lucchese via RE-wrenches wrote:Good afternoon Jay,16 KWH's when full, appears that my first two shipped at 34-50% SOC.Enjoy your evening, NickOn Sun, Nov 10, 2024 at 10:44 AM Jay via RE-wrenches <re-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite Powerflo16 with Radian

How many kWh of battery do you have. Jay  On Nov 10, 2024, at 11:00 AM, Nick Lucchese via RE-wrenches wrote:Thanks Logan, Tyrone and Maverick,Yes I've tried all the things noted so far without any success. Since there is no PV nor controller at the moment I can't test with just a controller alone

Re: [RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

Can someone/s offer up any solid electrical engineering reason for that?  Makes no sense to me. JayOn Nov 10, 2024, at 9:12 AM, david quattro via RE-wrenches wrote:SolArk tech support told us that the PV array ground shouldn’t land on the inverter ground bar. But instead should be run to its own

Re: [RE-wrenches] OB Charging/Comms Issues

en on the FM 100, so PV output wouldn’t be visible. On Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 4:14 PM jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:Hi Chris, Is this new or has it been always like this? jay > On Nov 8, 2024, at 1:42 PM, Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches <re-wrench

Re: [RE-wrenches] OB Charging/Comms Issues

Hi Chris, Is this new or has it been always like this? jay > On Nov 8, 2024, at 1:42 PM, Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Hey wrenchers, > > I have an off-grid customer with a pair of VFX 3648 inverters, a FM 100 > charge controller and two eVault classics in open loop. The

Re: [RE-wrenches] OB Charging/Comms Issues

On Nov 8, 2024, at 1:58 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote: Sounds like a basic generator issue. Use another gen for test !   Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" https://offgridsolar1.com/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On 2024-11-08

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tough goods for a marine environment

Check out Sunwize. On Nov 8, 2024, at 11:52 AM, Chris Daum via RE-wrenches wrote:Hi folks: We’re working on a system for a job off of the east coast; requirements include hurricane toughness and goods that can survive a saline marine environment.  Does anyone even make powder-coated racks anymore

Re: [RE-wrenches] EG4 Lithium absorb time in open loop configuration

Hi Jeremy When I’ve watched eg4 inverter/battery closed loop do its thing, it spends seconds at top voltage setting. Depending on what CC settings you have, just a few minutes is all you need. Jay > On Nov 7, 2024, at 6:31 AM, Jeremy Rodriguez via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Wrenches > Sign

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback tech support

Hi Chris, Outback wasn’t purchased by EG4 or signature solar but it was purchased by 1 owner of EG4/Signature solar and 1 from Big battery if my info is right. > On Nov 6, 2024, at 7:41 AM, Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Just for fun I visited the EG4 website to see if they s

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark Gen Input

It would be interesting to see if there is power there. Like put a low wattage 120v incandescent light bulb on it. If it was static wouldn’t the meter drain the volts?  JayOn Oct 28, 2024, at 7:31 AM, rick--- via RE-wrenches wrote:An update on this “issue”. Sol-Ark Tech Support said that the high

[RE-wrenches] mounting to a foam roof

Hi All, I have a job that the customer just told me they are going to get their roof foamed which fortunately I found out before I was installing the mounts/panels. It’s currently a metal roof, low pitch 5-10 degrees. Metal over battens over plywood. They want more insulation, it’s not cle

Re: [RE-wrenches] New Outback FXR Series as GTGBB on existing Off Grid Home

Hi Jeremy There are two issues I think. 1 is that the inverter won’t connect. And I don’t have an answer why the inverter won’t in sell mode but will in gen mode. Maybe the generator is slightly out of the more narrow window for grid. I presume you’ve checked hz and volts and they are in spec

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module snail trails

On Oct 24, 2024, at 4:40 PM, Jay wrote:That one cell you have a picture of sure looks suspicious to me. Especially given the good IR picture. It looks it’s physically broken, right about where a hard hat would rest while moving it. That level of hot spot can’t be good. There are two kinds of thin

Re: [RE-wrenches] washer on OutBack inverter

FXR as well as MagnumMS4448PAE and still here at my own home on a pair of Trace SW5548's since2002. Zero issues.ChristopherOn Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 11:20?AM Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: Hi DavidI?ve never had an issue with any electronic washer with an Out

Re: [RE-wrenches] OB stacking with FXR inverters

Hi williamYou cannot use the balancing xformer with the A version. They also need the mate3S and new hub. 10.1?On Oct 21, 2024, at 1:59 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:Friends: I am completely unable to reach Outback tech support so I am wondering if you can answer a question: I am repla

Re: [RE-wrenches] washer on OutBack inverter

Hi David I’ve never had an issue with any electronic washer with an Outback, that’s the best I can say. Jay > On Oct 21, 2024, at 9:12 AM, David Palumbo via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > Wrenches, > > I need to replace a front load washer in my off grid rental house. > > Looking at LG's a

Re: [RE-wrenches] RIP magnum

instead of selling it?   Drake Chamberlin Athens Electric LLC Ohio Electrical Contractor’s License 44810 NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional ---   On 2024-10-17 18:51, Jay via RE-wrenches wrote: I just saw the news that magnum has closed its doors

[RE-wrenches] RIP magnum

I just saw the news that magnum has closed its doors. Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback power FM 100 issue

Hi Todd That’s creative for sure! Not sure how I’d do that on the fm 100. Jay > On Oct 14, 2024, at 4:36 PM, Todd Cory via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > This works too. > > Todd > > > > On Monday, October 14, 2024 12:55pm, "jay via RE-wrenches&

[RE-wrenches] outback power FM 100 issue

HI All, I’ve got a FM 100 that is maybe 2 yrs old, and the cooling fan control isn’t working. The fan is fine. No errors in the menu. FET temp was 75, too hot to touch the heat sink. Has anyone else had this issue? My fix is to use the AUX relay to power the fan if OB won’t fit it. I don

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

Seems like this is a firmware setting and should be adjustable. If lo > On Oct 10, 2024, at 3:59 PM, Lou Russo via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Aloha All, > > Thank you Jason. This is a huge and surprising issue. So much so that I > dropped what I was doing and called Sol-Ark to confirm. Mind yo

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

Jason What’s the possibllity it was a lighting strike? Jay > On Oct 10, 2024, at 2:57 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > We have been talking a lot recently about all-in-ones. I just had a massive > fail during Hurricane Milton with a quad Sol-Ark 15K off-grid system that

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-Ones / Sol-Ark fail

Good question for midnite. JayOn Oct 10, 2024, at 3:35 PM, Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches wrote:Yikes! I cannot speak to the AIO's in general. However, I do still always install some sort of inverter bypass in battery based systems. Then in case of a failure like this you can at least continue to p

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

Thu, Oct 10, 2024, 12:29 PM Nick Lucchese via RE-wrenches > <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> wrote: > Definitely appears that Midnite's new Powerflo batteries would be applicable > as well since it supports the Pylon protocol. Appears to be a true game > changer

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

Good to know they don’t closed loop communicate, definitely preferably but not that big a deal in the end. So is the sol ark building a SOC or reading the battery SOC but it’s not able to use it for charging algorithm?I probably have either what I’ve sold or advised 200 x 5 kWh blocks or some versi

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

95560www.greenwired.com       Leave a review! On Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:29:20 -0700 jay via RE-wrenches wrote ---Thats all super helpful, appreciate the advice everyone. I’ve not used the sol ark 15 and just wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing anything about battery options.And specifically the ones

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

Thats all super helpful, appreciate the advice everyone. I’ve not used the sol ark 15 and just wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing anything about battery options. And specifically the ones that don’t seem to play well. Jay > On Oct 9, 2024, at 2:56 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches >

[RE-wrenches] sol ark battery

HI All Wondering what people are using for lithium battery and sol ark? And no, LA is not a option for this system. Outdoor rated would be preferred, heated isn’t needed. thanks in advance jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional

Re: [RE-wrenches] Alternatives to Iota chargers?

Hi David. That is quite odd. I’ve used dozens of iotas over the years and have not seen this issue. Is it a newer on that uses the IQ adapter? For an alternative you can try powermax. I’ve had good luck with those too. Jay > On Oct 8, 2024, at 7:40 PM, David Palumbo via RE-wrenches > w

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFXR4048 stacked with an FXR3048

I have done in the past VFX and FX. I haven not done VFRX snd FXR but it should be ok. newest firmware is master. jay > On Oct 8, 2024, at 12:21 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > I’m in the field with a dead VXR3048. Will the FXR play nice with the VFXR? > Which should be Ma

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lead acid batteries taking too much current

Hi DaveI bet there is no way to install a temp sensor?Question about the 7 hrs absorb time. Where did you come up with that figure. Is the 5% adjustable or the adjustment is in the battery capacity?ThxJayOn Oct 4, 2024, at 8:30 AM, Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches wrote:Hi All, I have inherited and d

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