Re: [RE-wrenches] Cooler Modules

2014-09-15 Thread Bill Loesch
boB, I am also surprised that FLIR was willing to provide a sub entry level product. You might be aware FLIR was willing to show results of the iPhone add-on using "simulated images". Most recently, FLIR has marketed another FLIR (high end) product reportedly capable of identifying carbon mo

[RE-wrenches] Decking only flashed attachment?

2014-09-15 Thread Lars Ortegren
Wrenches, I have a customer who has a system attached on a SIPS panel home, and I need to find a solution to fix the never ending leak. For those of you that are not familiar with SIPS, its structural OSB panels with foam in-between. We first did the install six years ago using 20' sticks of unistr

[RE-wrenches] Cal Fire Residential Access

2014-09-15 Thread John Stimac
Could someone help clarify the fire access requirements as stated in the Cal Fire Code? (Text below) It's my understanding that regardless of hips, valleys or a building with a single ridge each roof plane with modules requires a 3' eave to ridge clear access pathway and a 3' setback from the r

[RE-wrenches] LiFePo4

2014-09-15 Thread William Miller
Wrenches: Does anyone have any experience with Lithium Ferrous Phosphate cells? What are your experiences? I am looking at an installation tomorrow and would like some input. Thanks in advance. William Miller Gradient Cap_mini Lic 773985 millersolar.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4

2014-09-15 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Hi William, I have designed and installed a few lithium iron battery banks. We now stock the GBS line and plan to add additional brands soon. My experience is very positive toward the performance and future of LFP and LFMP as a replacement to lead acid for off grid, stand-by and mobile use. As

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4

2014-09-15 Thread Jarmo . Venalainen
Hi: We've done some testing and operation of Lion battery banks in the 10 kWh range with our inverter chargers and so far the most important findings are: 1. The battery pack must have its own battery management system to: a. regulate the individual cell voltages during charge and discharge b.

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4

2014-09-15 Thread William Korthof
One of the projects I've been working on is a secondary LiIon battery pack solution using refurbished EV battery modules originally build by AC Propulsion and now needing a home. 100Ah or 200Ah x 48 volt nominal. The batteries were originally built for EV use with relatively high performance, so e

Re: [RE-wrenches] Decking only flashed attachment?

2014-09-15 Thread Jerry Shafer
Sun modo makes a low profile flashing with a bisket that is screwed down to the deck in up to five locations, it is approved and engineered for sips. I have seen unistrut rip the short side off of modules and rip lags loose yes and cause leaks. On Sep 15, 2014 10:21 AM, "Lars Ortegren" wrote: > W

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4

2014-09-15 Thread William Miller
Friends: Here are the specific batteries I am looking at: William Gradient Cap_mini Lic 773985 millersolar.com 805-438-5600 From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jarmo.venalai...@schneider-electric.com Sen