Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Solar melt-down

2009-07-01 Thread Wind-sun.com
Old news, and "horrified" is a bit over the top. Try doing a search for "bp solar panel fires" for example (but note that all the BP fires have been with CEC specced panels, not any of the UL). .. Nor

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Boost Controller in Senegal

2009-07-01 Thread Wind-sun.com
Like I said in my original message - every manufacturer is different when it comes to VRLA batteries. The problems we have seen with gel batteries is not at room temperature, but at the elevated temperatures like you often see in hot climates, like in Arizona. However, I cannot find any actual

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Boost Controller in Senegal

2009-07-01 Thread Wind-sun.com
Actually, at least from the local MK/Deka distributor, the gel and AGM are within a few cents of each other. .. Northern Arizona Wind & Sun - Electricity From The Sun Since 1979 Solar Discussion Forum

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ground Mount

2009-07-01 Thread Larry Brown
Dave, We have not done top of pole mounts using Techno Metal posts but they say they are available Larry On Jun 30, 2009, at 9:37 PM, David Palumbo wrote: Hey Larry, Have you worked with the Techno Metal Posts (TPM) for 6” SCH40 (orSCH80) top of pole mounts? I have heard of the TMP’s

[RE-wrenches] 12VDC Delta -T anyone?

2009-07-01 Thread Dana
Hey all, I am looking for a reliable 12VDC Delta-T style differential controller for a small SHW system. Any Suggestions? Thanks in advance. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc www.solarwork.com E - d...@solarwork.com V - 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.4140 C - 970.209.4076 "I'd put my money on solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Solar melt-down

2009-07-01 Thread Bill Brooks
Not sure what "CEC specced panels" means. Everything CEC must be listed to UL1703-BP has had fires with UL/CEC modules, and so have other companies. The question raised here is what defect caused the recall? This is not unexpected, but it is horrible. Just think if a major company like REC can

[RE-wrenches] Metalurgical grade Si?

2009-07-01 Thread Geoff Greenfield
Esteemed wrenches We are considering some modules that use "solar grade Si" (a nice re-branding of the cheaper metallurgical grade Si). I have heard some claims of more rapid panel degradation? Wondering if any of you all have already been down this path and come to any conclusions? For a brigh

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge controller recommendation

2009-07-01 Thread Joel Davidson
Allan, Thank you and Walt for pointing me in the right direction. Is there a reason why I should get the SS-10L-12V instead of the SL-10L-12V that has the timer that I could use? Joel Davidson - Original Message - From: "Allan Sindelar" To: "'RE-wrenches'" Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 20

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Solar melt-down

2009-07-01 Thread Joel Davidson
What frame material has that high a coefficient of expansion? - Original Message - From: Nick Vida To: wrenches Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:45 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] REC Solar melt-down wrenches, the defect in REC panels is the frame expands past the panel and can

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Solar melt-down

2009-07-01 Thread Joel Davidson
I don't understand. All of the flaming and burnt j-box BP modules I had to replace were UL listed. - Original Message - From: Wind-sun.com To: RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 12:59 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Solar melt-down Old news, and "horrified" is a

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Solar melt-down

2009-07-01 Thread Peter Parrish
Let's make sure we are making a distinction between "differential coefficient of expansion" and "(heat induced) warping". All material (Al alloy and low-Fe glass among them) undergo a change of dimension as a function of temperature. Pure aluminum and many of its alloys have a differential coeffici

[RE-wrenches] list address

2009-07-01 Thread Michael Welch
If any questions, contact me off list. This is a reminder that certain email programs, specially some versions of Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express, grab the wrong address when replying to Wrench list posts. So before sending your message, please double check that the To: field contains re-

[RE-wrenches] Module frames

2009-07-01 Thread Joel Davidson
I have never seen a warped anodized aluminum frame. I've seen frame stock in handling, but it was not used to build modules. Does anyone have a photo of a warped module frame? - Original Message - From: Peter Parrish To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 12:58 PM S

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge controller recommendation

2009-07-01 Thread Allan Sindelar
Joel, Typo. Should be SL-10L-12V. Allan Allan, Is there a reason why I should get the SS-10L-12V instead of the SL-10L-12V that has the timer that I could use? Joel Davidson ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-

[RE-wrenches] Fisher Paykal on a MAGNASINE

2009-07-01 Thread Dana
Has anyone run a Fisher-Paykal washer on the Magna sine modified sine wave 1200 watt inverter? Good to do or not? Thanks Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc www.solarwork.com E - d...@solarwork.com V - 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.4140 C - 970.209.4076 "I'd put my money on solar energy.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fisher Paykal on a MAGNASINE

2009-07-01 Thread Allan Sindelar
According to others on this list, the sine wave Magnum won't run one, so I would be very cautious. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer EE98J Journeyman Electrician Positive Energy, Inc. 3201 Calle Marie Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 50

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fisher Paykal on a MAGNASINE

2009-07-01 Thread Michael Welch
According to a document I received from an F-P technician, here is what it takes to run their washers on an inverter: I passed this document on to the list late last year, so check your attachments folder for Using 120V Alternate Energy Generation.doc Are There Existing Customers who are Success

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fisher Paykal on a MAGNASINE

2009-07-01 Thread boB Gudgel
Michael Welch wrote: According to a document I received from an F-P technician, here is what it takes to run their washers on an inverter: I passed this document on to the list late last year, so check your attachments folder for Using 120V Alternate Energy Generation.doc Are There Existing C