[RE-wrenches] AGM recommendations?

Wrenches, I have decided that AGM batteries would be best for a rental house battery replacement that I own and manage. I'm looking for a good quality brand that has AGM's that will get me up to the 900 to 1,000 AH range for my 24v system. I have not found any distributors with Surrette's that

Re: [RE-wrenches] AGM recommendations?

David I have installed hundreds of Concorde AGMs and about same quantity of FullRiver AGMs. About 225 off grid systems using 12 or 24 AGMs in each system depending on need. Concorde offers a 2V 900Ah and 6V 300Ah “tall golf car” battery. And they have an L-16 size as well similar to FullRiver

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Epprom D Technical Bulletin

Wrenches, I may still have some new eproms if needed, reach out if l can help Jerry On Mon, Sep 23, 2024, 7:48 AM Amos Post via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > HI Wrenches, > > We have an old SMA SB SWR 2500U inverter with the infamous Epprom D > Error. I remember SMA c

[RE-wrenches] SMA Epprom D Technical Bulletin

HI Wrenches, We have an old SMA SB SWR 2500U inverter with the infamous Epprom D Error. I remember SMA coming out with a technical bulletin to address this via a reset process and I can remember performing the reset several times, but I don’t remember the exact process/which pins to jump. Whe

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Epprom D Technical Bulletin

Here’s a link to a procedure that will correct it: https://re-wrenches.re-wrenches.narkive.com/nhEOw8Ge/sma-eeprom-d-error-fixes If you can find a copy of it, there is also a firmware fix you can upload that will correct it so it does not recur again. Good luck! Tom McCalmont CEO, Paired Power

Re: [RE-wrenches] AGM recommendations?

Dave, my experience is by now pretty dated, but I never had a failure or substandard performance from Fullriver AGMs. Allan > On Sep 23, 2024, at 5:20 AM, David Palumbo via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > Wrenches, > > I have decided that AGM batteries would be best for a rental house battery

Re: [RE-wrenches] AGM recommendations?

I too can recommend FullRiver. We had one issue where they failed to take care of a warranty claim that we believe we were entitled to. Otherwise, I consider them to be the best quality LA AGM battery. Larry Crutcher Starlight Power Systems On Sep 23, 2024, at 8:57 AM, Allan Sindelar via RE-w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback RTS

Fair enough Steve.   You are probably right.  Better to be safe than sorry. The Resistance  vs. Temperature curve could have been different. The old Trace  BTS's were 100K Ohms.   The Magnum BTS's were different also. Feel better soon ! 🌜boB🌛 On 9/23/2024 3:38 PM, Steve Higgins via RE-wrench

[RE-wrenches] Outback RTS

Are all Outback temperature sensors the same? I need some for Radian GS8048 (not A). Is there a good place to get them these days? Thank you, Drake -- _Drake Chamberlin_ _Athens Electric LLC_ _Ohio Electrical Contractor's License 44810_ _NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback RTS

As I remember, the OB BTS's are 10K Ohms (@25C) thermistors. NTCs.   Same as MidNite's BTS. You might try plugging in a MidNite BTS and see if the temperatures shown on the OB come out right.  I don't have an MX60 handy to try otherwise I would have checked this. If it doesn't work, then it

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback RTS

Drake, To my knowledge, they still need to change their battery temperature sensors... The BTS on the Radian is the same as the Charge controllers and FX and FXRs... If they did, that would turn out a real mess...

Re: [RE-wrenches] AGM recommendations?

HI All, You’ve all obviously had people take way better care of their VRLA batteries than I have. And it seems as though VRLA and FLA are both not lasting as long as they used to for reasons I don’t understand. When I hear someone say yeah I want VRLA for my rental, I can only say no way wou

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback RTS

I'm sorry, guys. My head is killing me; I shouldn't be working! I picked up the Flu at RE+! I'm just now starting to get over it. I meant to say: To my knowledge, they didn't change their battery temperature sensors... The BTS on the Radian is the same as the Charge controllers and FX and FXRs

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

I used Chilicon on a couple installs, and Enphase is far better. On Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM greg egan via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Good intel. I believe their micros are rated to -40C/F. If they quit > working at that temp it would be okay as long as th

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

Enphase… Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolar > On Sep 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM, greg egan via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Esteemed wrenches, > > Have a client that is grid connected (not my u

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

Been around forever, good tech support, the products have been improved and refined, easy to install, good monitoring platform. Not sure how they would fare in Alaskan winters though… Maybe an sma installed indoors? Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 off

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

Good intel.  I believe their micros are rated to -40C/F.  If they quit working at that temp it would be okay as long as they start back up when if warms up.  Normally when it's that cold the sun is pretty scarce at this latitude. Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Fairbanks, AK On 9/23/2024 7:47 PM,

Re: [RE-wrenches] AGM recommendations?

David: I use the Deka UnigyII. They come in various ratings and sizes. They have been very reliable. Take the time to learn the model numbering scheme so you get the right ones for your project. Unless you have access to the back side of the stack get the interlocking version. These bat

[RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

Esteemed wrenches, Have a client that is grid connected (not my usual client) and looking to do solar without back up.  Has shading issues so I'm thinking micros would work best for this application, plus take care of rapid shut down without needing extra devices/wiring.  Problem is I have not

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

Dave, Was reading about AP systems DC 3's tonight.  Will start reading Enphase in the morning.  Thanks for sharing. Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Fairbanks, AK On 9/23/2024 9:07 PM, david quattro wrote: I used Chilicon on a couple installs, and Enphase is far better. On Mon, Sep 23, 202

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

Michael, thank you.  Any particular reason you like them best? Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Fairbanks, AK On 9/23/2024 7:29 PM, MDElectricSolar wrote: Enphase… Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com www.facebook.com/mdelectric