Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-29 Thread Jeff Oldham
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Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-23 Thread Howie Michaelson
Jeff Oldham wrote: >I have several 10 Outback inverter stacks in o-t-g applications and I use 66kW >Prime Power gensets for charging. It is common for me to see a total of 25kW >of charging w/low battery V although 18kW is about the average. I feel if the >loads dictate 36kW of inverter powe

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-23 Thread Mark Frye
es.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Oldham Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 9:47 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs I have several 10 Outback inverter stacks in o-t-g applications and I us

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-23 Thread bob
Here is what I am thinking of doing: I want to remove the string of batteries with the bad cell completely from the system. That gives me an increase in my bulk charge current for the remaining strings and reduces the number of parallel strings. I also want 4 times a year to adjust the charge param

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-23 Thread Jeff Oldham
I have several 10 Outback inverter stacks in o-t-g applications and I use 66kW Prime Power gensets for charging. It is common for me to see a total of 25kW of charging w/low battery V although 18kW is about the average. I feel if the loads dictate 36kW of inverter power and I can charge at 25kW

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-22 Thread Bob-O Schultze
ems 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 Phil Undercuffler Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 4:29 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] F

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-22 Thread Mark Frye
2010 4:29 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs I'm still not clear on why everyone thinks that this is a failure which should be covered under warranty. If Rob or Jean want to give a free cell, then that's above and beyond -- but

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-22 Thread Phil Undercuffler
I'm still not clear on why everyone thinks that this is a failure which should be covered under warranty. If Rob or Jean want to give a free cell, then that's above and beyond -- but I don't think we should be blaming the battery in this case. Let's explore the situation. We've got 6760 AH of ba

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-22 Thread Mark Frye
ar.com _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Tom Elliot Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:28 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs If you have to parallel 4 banks do it thr

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-22 Thread Tom Elliot
: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs Those HUP batteries are still under warranty and you very well may have a free cell waiting for you, give Rob or Jean a call at NWES and run it past them. They offer 1st rate CS and should take good care of you. You won't get much for

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-22 Thread Jeff Oldham
Those HUP batteries are still under warranty and you very well may have a free cell waiting for you, give Rob or Jean a call at NWES and run it past them. They offer 1st rate CS and should take good care of you. You won't get much for used batteries so I would be inclined to keep them in service

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-22 Thread Nick Soleil
It sounds like your power room is getting too hot in the summer months. Adding a solar attic fan and/or more ventilation may really help keep the batteries and equipment healthier. I have seen batteries destroyed by loosing too much water during summer charging. I would try to repair or repla