Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld

2016-01-22 Thread Jay
Hi guys. Look not all of us are getting these emails. So please share what's going on ok And my opinion is that if these are published emails with prices you can share them, especially if you think they are bogus parts. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 21, 2016, at 5:33 PM,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld

2016-01-22 Thread Tom Duffy
Hi All Solarworld themselves have offered us low pricing on containers of 250 or 260 German manufactured modules, but no pricing like 30 cents a watt. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772 Inter

[RE-wrenches] Rooftop disconnect for multi tracker TLs

2016-01-22 Thread August Goers
Wrenches, We have a few jurisdictions in the Bay Area that still require rooftop DC disconnects. We are installing a lot of SMA TL-22 inverters with dual MPPTs and if the system has more than 1 string it has been hard to source a good disconnect option (need 4 poles for switching two ungrounded

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop disconnect for multi tracker TLs

2016-01-22 Thread Kirpal Khalsa
Midnite solar MNSOB3R -4P...You can get them in a Nema 4X version too which is nice... Another option is DC SUNVOLT. On Jan 22, 2016 8:00 AM, "August Goers" wrote: > Wrenches, > > > > We have a few jurisdictions in the Bay Area that still require rooftop DC > disconnects. We are installing a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Availability of Powerwall Batteries

2016-01-22 Thread August Goers
I’m chiming in a bit late on this one. Solaredge is compatible with SunPower. See the P400: http://www.solaredge.us/groups/us/powerbox/module-add-on Solarege has been very popular in the Bay Area among SunPower and non-SunPower dealers. I’ve attended a Tesla Powerwall training and the p

Re: [RE-wrenches] fire extinguishers

2016-01-22 Thread Luke Christy
Dan, What products are you using for electrolyte neutralizers? -Luke > On Jan 14, 2016, at 13:13, Dan Fink wrote: > > In my PV/battery training sessions for fire departments, we recommend CO2 > extinguishers. Fire departments almost always have at least one; they don't > usually carry halo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Availability of Powerwall Batteries

2016-01-22 Thread Starlight Solar Power Systems
August, There are applications where Lithium batteries are far more cost effective than lead batteries. We have off grid customers in Mexico using our LFMP battery systems. Because these are seasonal homes that are left for 6-8 months, there is no maintenance for many months. Every 2-3 years th

[RE-wrenches] SWRC50

2016-01-22 Thread Jeremy Rodriguez
Hello wrenches, Does anyone have a new or used SW Series remote control cable ? Jeremy Rodriguez All Solar Penrose CO allso...@live.com ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email addr

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWRC50

2016-01-22 Thread Luke Christy
Jeremy, I might. Are you talking about the one that is basically an old-school parallel printer cable? If so, contact me off list. I'm pretty sure I have a used one. -Luke On Jan 22, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Jeremy Rodriguez wrote: > > Hello wrenches, > Does anyone have a new or used SW Series remo

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWRC50

2016-01-22 Thread Howie Michaelson
If Luke doesn't have one - I may. Howie *Howie Michaelson* *NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™* Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric Incentive Partner 802-272-0004 On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 12:59 PM, Luke Christy wrote: > Jeremy, > I might. Are you talk

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWRC50

2016-01-22 Thread Kevin Pegg
Yes, have a few in stock. From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeremy Rodriguez Sent: January-22-16 9:50 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] SWRC50 Hello wrenches, Does anyone have a new or used SW Series remote control ca

[RE-wrenches] Availability of Powerwall Batteries and the spin and hype of it all

2016-01-22 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Regarding battery storage out here in the middle of the Pacific…there’s so much hyperventilating going on that there’s practically class 2 hurricane winds across the Aloha State. We’re being hit on by battery people from all corners as they see Hawaii as a hot market. Let me tell you someth

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop disconnect for multi tracker TLs

2016-01-22 Thread William Miller
August: Have you tried Sun Volt? We installed one of their switches and it worked out Ok. This will add 250 to 550 dollars to your job, of course. William > On Jan 22, 2016, at 8:00 AM, August Goers wrote: > > Wrenches, > > We have a few jurisdictions in the Bay Area that still require ro

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop disconnect for multi tracker TLs

2016-01-22 Thread Glenn Burt
Midnight solar. -Original Message- From: "August Goers" Sent: ‎1/‎22/‎2016 11:00 To: "RE-wrenches" Subject: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop disconnect for multi tracker TLs Wrenches, We have a few jurisdictions in the Bay Area that still require rooftop DC disconnects. We are installing a lot

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePO4; WAS Availability of Powerwall Batteries

2016-01-22 Thread Allan Sindelar
Wrenches, A longtime off grid friend of mine, with whom both I and Positive Energy have collaborated on difficult installations over the years, just purchased a 24V 230AH, 120 lb. LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery bank that is locally manufactured in Albuquerque.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop disconnect for multi tracker TLs

2016-01-22 Thread Dave Tedeyan
Solar BOS makes some good disconnects. 4 pole disconnect: F2SK32-1-4XP. Less Expensive than Midnite Solar, but you have to buy directly from Solar BOS and the lead times can be longer. Cheers, Dave *--* *Dave Tedeyan* *Project Engineer* *Taitem Engineering, PC* 109 S. Albany Street, Ithaca,

Re: [RE-wrenches] fire extinguishers

2016-01-22 Thread Dan Fink
Hi Luke; a Sam's Club size box of baking soda for lead-acid battery banks, or a couple gallons of vinegar for NiFe cells. And lots of homeowner education especially about PPE. Dan Fink Adjunct Professor, Ecotech Institute IREC Certified Instructor™ for: ~ PV Installation Professional ~ Small Win

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePO4; WAS Availability of Powerwall Batteries

2016-01-22 Thread Starlight Solar Power Systems
Hi Allan, I would like to challenge the use of the term "locally manufactured". Mccune Solar Works does not manufacture lithium batteries. They purchase battery cells from China and package other third party components like EMS and relays to make a lithium battery system. Very similar to what

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWRC50

2016-01-22 Thread Jeremy Rodriguez
Definitely need the 50ft version. Thanks Jeremy Rodriguez Solar Installation And Design Expert All Solar, Inc. 1463 M St Penrose Colorado 81240 Sent by Jeremy's iPhone. Sorry for typos and shorthand! On Jan 22, 2016, at 11:23 AM, Howie Michaelson mailto:ho...@suncatchervt.com>> wrote: If Luke

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePO4; WAS Availability of Powerwall Batteries

2016-01-22 Thread August Goers
Larry, To get back to your previous response to me – I’m fully onboard with the benefits of lithium batteries. For now, they seem like the clear successor to lead acid technology. However, I’m still concerned about the ability of these smaller “integrators” to assemble cells and electronics toge