Re: [RE-wrenches] largest 240v GT inverter

2020-02-10 Thread Chad Waits
Biggest I found was Fronius 15kW. Chad Waits President 520-270-4873 On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 6:48 PM jay wrote: > HI All, > > I’m wondering what the largest GT battery less inverter (and what people > recommend) for 240v 60hz is out there. > > I don’t need MLPE, as project would be ground moun

Re: [RE-wrenches] largest 240v GT inverter

2020-02-10 Thread Chris Sparadeo
If this site requires a new service, another option would be to have the utility install 3-phase transformers and use higher capacity inverters. Now we're back to the CPS 60 kW... On Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 8:39 AM Chad Waits wrote: > Biggest I found was Fronius 15kW. > > Chad Waits > President >

Re: [RE-wrenches] largest 240v GT inverter

2020-02-10 Thread jay
Here are a few answers to ( thanks) the comments. 1. its already has a 400 amp 240v service, I don’t see that changing, loads are not going up, they just want to add solar. 2. I would rather do 4 Primo 15’s at 1000v than, 8 SMA 7.7 at 600v, unless someone can convince me otherwise. This proje

Re: [RE-wrenches] largest 240v GT inverter

2020-02-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Definitely far easier with less strings and BOS for 1000 vdc. I have been begging for a 1000 vdc charge controller for offgrid! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Mon, 10 Feb

[RE-wrenches] 240 commercial single phase

2020-02-10 Thread frenergy
Hey Folks,             I'm coming into a least a couple small load 200 Amp/240 Vac single phase commercial jobs that need a Meter/main panel change-out that I can backfeed ~96 amps of solar onto.  Been using a Sq. D 'Solar Ready' panel for residential jobs but can't find equivalent for this t

[RE-wrenches] Direct solar options for stock tank de icing

2020-02-10 Thread gary easton
Hello Wrenches. I have a friend in need of a way to keep stock tanks free of ice during winter months. Has any one had any experience with direct solar options for this? -- Sent from Gmail Mobile ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Direct solar options for stock tank de icing

2020-02-10 Thread Sindelar Solar
Gary, This application comes up on this list from time to time over the years. You may be able to review previous discussions by searching the Wrenches archives as well as responses you may receive. I know that Keeton Fisheries has been mentioned as a resource in the past. List-Archive: htt

Re: [RE-wrenches] Direct solar options for stock tank de icing

2020-02-10 Thread Darryl Thayer
about 30 years ago I fought this problem, Insulated the outside of the tank, 2" floating blue styrofoam, cattle learn to pushdown to drink. I used a solar thermal collector with I don't remember the rest, but today I would use a PV Panel. On Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 3:30 PM gary easton wrote: > He

[RE-wrenches] Passive geothermal stock watering

2020-02-10 Thread Dana Orzel
I have looked into this with solar thermal/electric & did not get any takers after clients looking at the overall cost most folks opted for a LPG fired unit or hauling water & or moving the stock closer to the grid. There is a pretty cool unit that uses a geo thermal loop to 10’[?not sure & y

Re: [RE-wrenches] Direct solar options for stock tank de icing

2020-02-10 Thread Jay
Using an air bubbler works well. It will make a hole in the ice formed overnight Jay > On Feb 10, 2020, at 1:30 PM, gary easton wrote: > >  > Hello Wrenches. > I have a friend in need of a way to keep stock tanks free of ice during > winter months. Has any one had any experience with dire

Re: [RE-wrenches] Direct solar options for stock tank de icing

2020-02-10 Thread Roy Butler
Gary, Try these folks. They're based in Wisconsin and make almost everything in house.I'm sure they have something that can work for you. They know a lot about aeration and de-icing. US Solar Mounts https://www.ussolarmounts.us/ Roy Butler Four Winds Renewable Energy, LLC 8902 Route 46,