Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette Battery Terminal Repair

2009-02-17 Thread robert ellison
Hi Travis, That cell will have 2 or 3 posts coming out of the battery and you will need to use a post cutter to remove the old mounting foot. Quick cable has them, any other method id an incredible pain in the tail and hard to get the posts right, and that makes them hard to weld back together, Onc

[RE-wrenches] Solar Installers Association

2009-02-17 Thread Dana
Here, Here! Spot on Jeff, possibly other options we could look at; * Visa/MC - Credit card as a group with a negotiated lower rates. Esp. with the potential larger sale typical of and installation. This is not a cup of coffee and a sweet roll sale. * Umbrella type insurance - Health, liability,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Installers Association

2009-02-17 Thread Joel Davidson
Michael does not want us to use the list to say thank you so I won't say thank you Michael for facilitating wrenches communications. Now we will see who really wants to make happen an association that represents installers' needs, concerns and interests. Joel Davidson "Love and hate are not op

Re: [RE-wrenches] NY Times: 25% price reduction on PV

2009-02-17 Thread Bob-O Schultze
Chinese crap, probably. There is a lot of it out there. I've got a report from an installer in New Zealand that at least one Chinese PV is failing on regular basis due to water intrusion through the Jbox. Bob-O On Feb 4, 2009, at 6:41 AM, Nicholas Ponzio wrote: Take notice: Today's NY Times

Re: [RE-wrenches] NY Times: 25% price reduction on PV

2009-02-17 Thread John
Who is the manufacturer, probably is an unknown - it won't be SunTech, they are a pretty good recognized brand. cheers, John V = - Original Message - From:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Array Grounding Clips

2009-02-17 Thread Jeff Yago
There was a period when the news on the module to frame grouding clips said these were the best thing since sliced bread, then I thought I heard there was some long-term bonding concerns and UL or NEC may re-visit. The two main brands are the UniRac in-house grounding clips and the Wiley Elect

Re: [RE-wrenches] Array Grounding Clips

2009-02-17 Thread ASAP POWER! 2
Jeff, excellent questions. Also, how many clips per say, 100 or 1000 ft of clipped-on ground wire are recommended? Is the distance in between clips per code or certification of the clip in any way? Does anyone have a cost per linear foot comparison between lug+bare+labor and sliced bread?

[RE-wrenches] Max irradience

2009-02-17 Thread Carl Emerson
Hi Gang, Just a point of interest, mid summer down here in New Zealand I measured the maximum irradiance at 1287 watts/SQM. on the longest day. We are right under the Ozone hole and have very low pollution levels. What sort of maximums are being seen elsewhere?? Thanks, Carl Emerson Auckland N