Re: [RE-wrenches] PV driven air compressor

2010-05-26 Thread Phil Undercuffler
What's the cell count on the module that you're planning on using? Most 200W modules I've seen recently use 60 6" cells in series, which is lower than 24V "nominal" (72 cells) and much higher than 12V (36 cells). The attachment didn't come through, but IF the pump uses a permanent magnet DC motor

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rip in panel backing

2010-05-26 Thread Peter Parrish
I would recommend using Sikaflex 1A. It is about as environmentally sound as a caulking comes. Moisture curing, as well. One other thought (if someone hasn’t already mentioned it): put this puppy at the bottom of your string so that the potential difference to ground is a low as possible. - Pete

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rip in panel backing

2010-05-26 Thread Exeltech
Bob, My follow-up as promised... The sealant in my office is Dow Corning "Solar PV 804". The tube states it's "Neutral silicone, non-corrosive". The sealant I have is black, but it's also available in white. As Brian mentioned below, this isn't an off-the-shelf product. We ordered some an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rip in panel backing

2010-05-26 Thread Jeff Oldham
I've always used the mentioned much easier to find RTV Silcone and have it sun exposed for over 10 years and it's doing great, looks like day one. -jeff o >From the Solar, Wind and Hydro powered office of Jeff Oldham/Regenerative >SOLutions

[RE-wrenches] 120W 12V Module Needed

2010-05-26 Thread swingjunkie
Wrenches, I am in need of 120W - 12V module. Using this to drive a DC water pump for a small water feature at our church. Contact me off list if you can help. Please include a panel model number or spec sheet. Carl Adams SunRock Solar ___ List spo

[RE-wrenches] Oceanlink

2010-05-26 Thread Max Balchowsky
Does anyone have any experience with the Oceanlink Energy Solution power conditioners. They claim up to 35% energy savings on a "normal " residential installation. They are a little more sophisticated that the power save units we have used in the past Max Balchowsky Design Engineer SEE Sy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Oceanlink

2010-05-26 Thread Dave Click
I hope for your sake that you're kidding, because your residential customers may eventually find out that the power-save devices don't deliver the promised savings and will ask you why it was a $400 option. I'm guessing that the Oceanlink "Energy Solution" is even less effective than the power

Re: [RE-wrenches] recover broken modules

2010-05-26 Thread Jeff Yago
Over the past few years we have had our share of modules damaged in shipment or in handling on our end that were never installed but had broken glazing.  As you know, when these things go they usually look like a car windshield, with the vinyl backing holding all the broken small glass pieces toget

Re: [RE-wrenches] recover broken modules

2010-05-26 Thread Jeff Yago
Over the past few years we have had our share of modules damaged in shipment or in handling on our end that were never installed but had broken glazing.  As you know, when these things go they usually look like a car windshield, with the vinyl backing holding all the broken small glass pieces toget