Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-27 Thread Tump
Sounds like the old trace GTI boxes...UP DOWN UP DOWN -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R.Scott Carlson Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:03 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-27 Thread R.Scott Carlson
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-27 Thread Peter Parrish
Normally, I have good things to say about Xantrex and their GT and XW class inverters. I personally replaced four GT units a while ago as they dealt with their "capacitor" problem. This post is about the XW product. We installed a XW6048 with two charge controllers, a 4,200 W-dc PV array and a 5

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-27 Thread Marv Dargatz
Greg, The 200W, 96 cell inverter is CSA listed to UL1741, and is on the CEC list of eligible inverters. Obviously there are more products on the way, but I'm not at liberty to discuss the details right now. We do keep the website VERY up to date. Your results are very much inline with our

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-27 Thread Marv Dargatz
CA 95959 (530) 401-8024 www.berkeleysolar.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Loesch Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 6:49 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments Hi Gang, For the number of ads

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-25 Thread R. Walters
r.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Brooks Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 8:51 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments Mark, I'm surprised that you are disappointed and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-25 Thread Mark Frye
Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 401-8024 www.berkeleysolar.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Brooks Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 8:51 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-25 Thread Greg Seelhorst
Wrenches, I will let the Enphase inverter rep, Marv, answer any questions about future higher watt rated inverter generations, but we had first had experience installing a beta test of eight 200W enphase inverters HIP-200BA3 modules on a former installation of 16 modules on a Fronius IG3000 inver

[RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-25 Thread Antony Tersol
ollect and transmit performance data from each module, eliminating the need for a central inverter and allowing for 24/7 monitoring and analysis of each module. Enphase Energy: (707) 763-4784 SOURCE: Enphase Energy From: "Mark Frye" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Requ

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Bill Brooks
24, 2008 6:28 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments I was disappointed by the Enphase warranty and service support program. I would expect something better than the industry standard 10 year warranty for a product like this. I would

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Mark Frye
95959 (530) 401-8024 www.berkeleysolar.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Loesch Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 6:49 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments Hi Gang, For the number of ads I&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Marv Dargatz
Geoff, Probably the easiest method is to tap into the system ground which is already run to the module frame using an irreversible splice. Some guys run the system ground to the inverters and then irreversibly splice a short "pigtail" to the module. Just be sure to leave a little slack. W

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread R. Walters
ndent Power Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wind-sun.com Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 9:33 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments Another problem th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Geoff Greenfield
Thanks Marv (and thanks Michael W. for clarification). Marv - could you comment on the grounding requirements? Am I correct that I can't just daisy chain inverter chassis grounds and land at a sub-panel AC ground bar? (and that this inverter chasis ground is in addition to the DC module fram

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Marv Dargatz
Wrenches, The Enphase system meets all regulatory requirements for a utility interactive PV system. Also, we were very careful and thorough in making sure that it meets all NEC requirements. If you run into an AHJ who has objections, please put them in contact with our Customer Support peop

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Michael Welch
Hi gang. Like many other manufacturers, there is an Enphase technical representative on the list. But , manufacturer reps are here to answer tech questions about their products. It wouldn't seem appropriate for them to chime in on the original question posed, which was looking for Wrench comment

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Orion Thornton
Certified PV Installer -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wind-sun.com Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 9:33 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments Another problem that is even more basic is the 175 watt

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Kurt Albershardt
175W is an output rating, so for most climates it will do the job. They mentioned a slightly higher rated unit on the horizon. --On Friday, October 24, 2008 8:33 AM -0700 "Wind-sun.com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Another problem that is even more basic is the 175 watt limitation, when so

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Geoff Greenfield
I think we are all taking a hard look at it... and waiting for someone elses' horror stories of new product beta testing (on a customers' roof). The fact that I have heard no horror stories so far is a positive. They hit SEIA hard with a big, well staffed booth. Clearly a well capitalized com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Wind-sun.com
Sun - Electricity From The Sun .. - Original Message - From: "Eric Andrews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'RE-wrenches'" Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 8:27 A

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Eric Andrews
Our AHJ has a list of reasons that shoot down even the thought of using Enphase... including, his requirement for AC and DC discos on each inverter... Eric R. Andrews NABCEP Certified PV Installer Eco Solar, Inc. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Hi Gang, For the number of ads I've seen for the product,

[RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Gang, For the number of ads I've seen for the product, I am surprised that there has been no discussion of the benefits/disadvantages of this micro inverter product. TIA, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 ___ List sponsored by Ho