Re: [RE-wrenches] Heinz 57 off-grid array

You might want to plan on the 2 hp pump having a starting load of about 7 X the running load. That’s what I see on water pumps frequently, just for an instant, but it is there. The pump will always be starting under a “load” so to speak. Bob From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.or

Re: [RE-wrenches] suggested scary language

"and is widely available" Widely available from where? I have looked off and on and never found any premade signs. Is there a shelf full of these somewhere? Cause it sure isn't here! Bob -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.

Re: [RE-wrenches] suggested scary language

We get custom plaques made up for each job through our local electrical distributor, Summit Electric in Santa Fe. Phenolic, red with white engraved letters, exterior 3M peel-n-stick, delivered in two days. If you can't find the same where you are, try 505 438-8400, ask for Edward.

Re: [RE-wrenches] suggested scary language

Tyco Electronics has a selection of Solar Identification Labels, including just the scary language you're looking for http://www.tycoelectronics.com/catalog/minf/en/756 Click the Global Stocking Distributor link on the lefthand side of the page for distributors. The 4-page catalog is here: h

[RE-wrenches] PV signage

We use a local Awards / Plaque engraver for all jobs. For 5-6 signs we spend $11 to $13 per job, or about $2 each. This Red background with white letters includes our Co. Name, tel. #, address, Warning message, Volts and amps, etc. Our inspector wants a bright Yellow background with white letter

Re: [RE-wrenches] AEI Solaron Inverters - DC Grounded or Ungrounded

Thanks Bill. It's the "Claim Dance" that concerns me. I sent an inquiry to AEI Tech Support asking about the grounding status of the Array during operation. It was a simple question: Regarding AEI Solaron PV Systems: Is the PV array normally grounded during operation? I would be more than happy

Re: [RE-wrenches] suggested scary language

All Wrenches -- I am *very* glad to see this being discussed here. Detailed signage ranks as the #1 request I hear when I train fire departments in PV safety. And put signage OUTSIDE the house, too, where the grid meets the house, which explains what's in the basement and on the roof. With t

Re: [RE-wrenches] suggested scary language

We use PlaqueMaker.com - text can change between plaques and you still get a quantity discount as long as the size is the same (which is nice for a batch of 690.53 plaques), reordering is easy. Phil Schneider Creative Energies On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:47 AM, Dan Fink wrote: > All Wrenches --

[RE-wrenches] NABCEP Statement about ULU

PRESS RELEASE CONTENT: May 5, 2010 Clifton Park, New York NABCEP Charges Ahead with New Credentialing Opportunities The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) announces new credentialing programs in response to growing renewable energy markets. NABCEP Chairperson Don Wa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Any experience with Kaneka PV arrays?

Hi Joel, Funny thing about module frames bowing when lifted by the long rail... In this era of large-area modules, which framed modules don't? As noted in my original post, my experience from a few years ago is that the overall module quality was superior to others of the time. Sturdiness of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] suggested scary language

Label-wright.com advertises in Home Power and SolarPro for PV labels. I have samples from them, the labels seem good although I have never used them on any systems. Ryan -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]

Re: [RE-wrenches] suggested scary language

Would any of you have a recommendation for labels for wind turbines, something not PV specific? Thanks, Roger Dixon Skylands Renewable Energy, LLC Certified Wind Site Assessor ASME/IACET Certified Rigging Instructor NJ CEP (Clean Energy Program) Approved Wind Turbine Installer NYSERDA Approved Wi

Re: [RE-wrenches] suggested scary language

Roger; We use, on the 3-phase wind turbine output lines distal of rectifiers and proximal to wind turbine: WIND TURBINE SHUT DOWN SWITCH Danger: 3-phase AC voltage present when wind turbine is spinning RUN STOP (note these are reversed from what the disco box labels say) And then on the wind

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Statement about ULU

Nicely managed. Congratulations. - Original Message - From: Bob-O Schultze To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 9:56 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Statement about ULU PRESS RELEASE CONTENT: May 5, 2010 Clifton Park, New York NABCEP Charges Ahead with N

[RE-wrenches] BP SX 170B

Hi AllI was just at a customers house and they had a BP SX170B that was damaged, presumably by hail.looking for a replacement, new or used would be fine.anyone know where to locate one of those? offline response would be great! Thanks!!! -- Sunny Regards, Kirpal Khalsa NABCEP Certifi