[RE-wrenches] ALM - GSM

2011-10-07 Thread allsolar
If I recall, the Xantrex GSM and ALM are the same, meaning can do the same job just labeled differently right? Can anyone verify J All Solar Sent via BlackBerry. Sorry for typos and shorthand! ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module Load Rating

2011-10-07 Thread Dave Click
UL 1703 is a 30 psf positive (downward) or negative (upward) load, or a design load designated by the manufacturer. I've never seen a module advertising a 30psf loading requirement--everything I've seen is at least 50psf--which I take to mean that this "designated" design load is usually spec'd

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA -11 designation

2011-10-07 Thread Steve Jefferson
Morning, The -11 designation on the 5-8kw US models is for Canada only at the moment. The two biggest changes are: - Minimum temp is down to -40C. - The Windy Boy mode now works off of an infinite curve, not the 3 point power curve. These changes will be incorporated to standard

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module Load Rating

2011-10-07 Thread Jamie Johnson
Dave, thanks for the clarification on the difference between NRTL and IEC tests.   Wouldn't it make sense for the manufacturers to put the negative and positive test and certified (warranted) pressures on the data sheets or in the installation manual so there is no confusion for the installation co

Re: [RE-wrenches] ALM - GSM

2011-10-07 Thread jay peltz
Yes this is true, Only difference are the labels and which port you plug it in. jay peltz power On Oct 7, 2011, at 6:18 AM, allso...@scswifi.net wrote: > If I recall, the Xantrex GSM and ALM are the same, meaning can do the same > job just labeled differently right? > Can anyone verify > > J

Re: [RE-wrenches] ALM - GSM

2011-10-07 Thread Sandra . Herrera
Hello Wrenches, These are accessories for the SWPlus models. Gen Start Module and Auxiliary Load Module are the same piece of hardware, with different labeling. Please contact me if you need the manuals. Thanks _

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 4, Issue 320

2011-10-07 Thread William Korthof
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Module Load Rating

2011-10-07 Thread Kent Osterberg
Jamie, I agree with you that the manufacturers should put load pressures on the data sheets that are consistent with the testing agency certification. But I think your statement about Schott should be reworded as:     If Schott wants to state a working load of +75 psf, then their modules shou