Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-31 Thread Mark Frye
eleysolar.com/> www.berkeleysolar.com _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Mark Frye Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 8:38 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase Larry, Ther

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-28 Thread Ken Schaal
org] On Behalf Of Kent Osterberg Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 5:56 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase Mark, I agree it is best to wire the inverters on the utility side of the transfer switch. When th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-27 Thread Kent Osterberg
    From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kent Osterberg Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 5:56 PM T

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-27 Thread wirewiz
he contactor >>>>> solution because of the potential for the NC contactor failing to open, >>>>> keeping the inverters “online” when transferred to generator power. While >>>>> unlikely, this is a possibility that must be considered. >>>>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-27 Thread Kent Osterberg
lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kent Osterberg Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 5:56 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase   Mark, I agree it is best to wire the inverters on the utility side of the transf

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-27 Thread Kent Osterberg
ww.berkeleysolar.com    From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kent Osterberg Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 11:37 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase Larry, Situations va

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-27 Thread wirewiz
re is that the inverters will shut down every >>> time the generator exercises. >>> >>> The only sure-fire way seems to be wiring the inverter on the utility side >>> of the transfer switch, as Kent said. >>> >>> Jason Szumlanski >>&g

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-27 Thread Mark Frye
s-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kent Osterberg Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 11:37 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase Larry, Situations vary so much that this might not be very useful. But here you go. The at

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-27 Thread Jason Szumlanski
7 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase Larry, Situations vary so much that this might not be very useful. But here you go. The attached sketch shows how we recently connected a customer that had a backup generator and transfer switch that wasn't service rated

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-27 Thread Mark Frye
ch 27, 2011 7:11 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase Kent, Jason, or anyone else Would you a have a simple one-line you could share for wiring the inverter on the utility side of the transfer switch? Thank you. Larry Liesner Wirewiz Westport, CT Phone: 203-644-2

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-27 Thread wirewiz
Frye > Berkeley Solar Electric Systems > 303 Redbud Way > Nevada City, CA 95959 > (530) 401-8024 > www.berkeleysolar.com > > > From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org > [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Eric Thomas > Sent: Saturday

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-27 Thread Darryl Thayer
system need battery charging, when no one around no need ,solar and batteries are fine.  DT   From: Eric Thomas To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Sat, March 26, 2011 4:09:15 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase I have a customer with a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-26 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Jason Szumlanski Fafco Solar From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kent Osterberg Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 5:56 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase Mark, I agree it

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-26 Thread Kent Osterberg
y, March 26, 2011 2:09 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase I have a customer with a "30A Mechanically Interlocked Breaker" for their generator feed at the main panel. My question is: If the home power is transferred from utility

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-26 Thread Mark Frye
9 (530) 401-8024 <http://www.berkeleysolar.com/> www.berkeleysolar.com _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Eric Thomas Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 2:09 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wren

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-26 Thread dan
Boy.. Seems I recall someone telling me this is bad... good way to take out your Genny's control board.. never tried it..Dan BrownFoxfire Energy Corp.Renewable Energy Systems(802)-483-2564www.Foxfire-Energy.comNABCEP #092907-44 Original Message Subject: [RE-wrenches] Gene

[RE-wrenches] Generator and Enphase

2011-03-26 Thread Eric Thomas
I have a customer with a "30A Mechanically Interlocked Breaker" for their generator feed at the main panel. My question is: If the home power is transferred from utility to generator power, will the backfed PV see the generator as grid power and sync up and produce? This is a nice Honda Generator s