Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
m > > CA Lic. 773985 > > > > > > *From:* Jason Szumlanski [mailto:ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com] > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:52 PM > *To:* Kirk Herander > *Cc:* William Miller; RE-wrenches > *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread William Miller via RE-wrenches
12:38 PM *To:* RE-wrenches; will...@millersolar.com *Cc:* Jason Szumlanski *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output www.interlockkit.com - they stock and custom make interlock bypasses including multiple breakers. Square D also makes a 400 A panel which excepts either bolt on or snap

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
eone out there. > That’s why we do it. > > > > Wm > > > > Miller Solar > > 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 > > 805-438-5600 > > www.millersolar.com > > CA Lic. 773985 > > > > > > *From:* Kirk Herander [mai

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread William Miller via RE-wrenches
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output www.interlockkit.com - they stock and custom make interlock bypasses including multiple breakers. Square D also makes a 400 A panel which excepts either bolt on or snap on QO breakers. *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
, Atascadero, CA 93422 > > 805-438-5600 > > www.millersolar.com > > CA Lic. 773985 > > > > > > *From:* Jason Szumlanski [mailto:ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com] > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:12 AM > *To:* will...@millersolar.com > *Cc:* RE-wrenches > *Su

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread William Miller via RE-wrenches
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output William, Thanks for the information on grid peak shaving. That is what I thought could be done. The description is a misnomer of sorts (like a lot of things in Sol-Ark lingo). It's a bit hard to follow and not nearly well enough docum

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
> > > > > > PS:  Below is a diagram on how to provide bypass.  I tried to depict the > > > bypass interlock graphically.  The point is you cannot turn on the bypass > > > breaker without turning off the inverter output breakers.  See photos of > > > the actual hardware on the web page linked b

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches
ware on the web page linked below. I find bypass >> very handy because if there is an inverter or battery failure the client >> can restore power immediately and I can respond at a more convenient time. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Wm >> &g

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches
ass >> very handy because if there is an inverter or battery failure the client >> can restore power immediately and I can respond at a more convenient time. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Wm >> >> >> >> Mil

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-26 Thread Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches
Wrenches, Jason I have always either with outback and with solark have always connected each unit with a distribution panel with breakers regardless of what's in the inverter package. This same goes for the gen set connections with proper breakers so not to have to over size the wires. I have conne

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-26 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
#4 wire as the output of each inverter is definitely not adequate, as each inverter can pass through 150A of generator power. In theory it would be spit across all four, but that doesn't matter. It's an open spigot, so at a minimum the output conductors would need to be 150A rated in my opinion. Th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-26 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
Hi Dave, XW inverters do a decent job of explaining generator support mode where small generators can be supplemented by inverter power to start up large loads. I believe several other brands can do this, and I believe Sol-Ark is one of them. But front line customer service wasn't really up to spe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-26 Thread William Miller via RE-wrenches
Jason: I am wondering on the advisability of hardwiring the outputs of all four inverters together. If one inverter fails the other three can backfeed into it without any means to disconnect the failed inverter and without over-current protection. Have you considered landing the output of each

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-26 Thread Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches
I may be wrong, but I was under the impression that most inverter/chargers are either being an inverter or a charger at any given time, but not both. So, once the inverter sees the AC voltage from the generator, then it will switch to being a charger and use the generator AC power to charge the bat