Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase installation details

2009-11-13 Thread William Miller
Mark: I like the fact that they provide a perceivable detent when the connector lock is completely tight. I am not qualified to judge whether they will last the 25 years the modules are rated for. The beginning of the chain sees low amperage while the end sees the total amperage. The pins s

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase installation details

2009-11-13 Thread Keith Cronin
William Some feedback: 1. The DC and AC wiring is generally under the modules and therefore protected. 2. Upon the wiring segueing out from under the modules- AC, you would switch to a JB and conduit. This can also be achieved prior to exiting below the modules. 3. www.schletter-inc.us and http

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase installation details

2009-11-13 Thread Mark Frye
William, What do you think about the reliability of the Tyco AC connectors used in the Enphase system? Mark Frye Berkeley Solar Electric Systems 303 Redbud Way Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 401-8024 www.berkeleysolar.com _ From: re-wrenches-bou

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase installation details

2009-11-13 Thread William Miller
Jim: We have spent considerable dollars pursuing patents pending and hope they provide future return. Our little wiring techniques are not unique enough to patent and if Enphase really cared, they could figure out better techniques to hold wires in place, but I do not belive that is their fo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase installation details

2009-11-13 Thread James A. Hartley
I see Friday the 13th has arrived all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed one more time just like clockwork. But now it is wearing horns as well. That's some conundrum you present about keeping your competitive edge in a dicey business climate. What if you "sold" your wiring concept to Enphase on a