Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan T-105 non-vented shipping caps?

2010-08-02 Thread Bill Loesch
ially justified), is (properly) made under a hazardous material label (and with additional cost). Good luck, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 Good call, Ray, with the altitude change. - Original Message - From: "R Ray Walters" To: "RE-wrenches"

Re: [RE-wrenches] roof-mounted AC combiner box

2010-08-22 Thread Bill Loesch
mount the standard load centers upright (and prettier). An AC version of the Outback combiner would be, IMHO, definitely preferable. Best wishes, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - Original Message - From: Kirk Herander, VSE To: 'RE-wrenches' Sen

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC Discos for Enphase

2010-09-14 Thread Bill Loesch
Matt, I like your writing/presentation style. I like the content even more. Excellent analogy. I _will_ try this, given the opportunity. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: Matt Lafferty To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Tuesday, September 14,

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-14 Thread Bill Loesch
with any tankless water heater is the potential for scale and the resultant efficiency and functionality loss and descaling requirement. Best wishes to you and your solar hot water enthusiast client, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 FYI - The Bosch 125BS has had essentially

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-16 Thread Bill Loesch
org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Bill Loesch Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 7:29 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW Peter, With all due respect, if you are only doing one SDHW system a year you might want to consider hirin

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-16 Thread Bill Loesch
Kris, My apologies, my reference to "your simplistic approach" should have read "your simple approach". Bill My compliments on your simplistic approach to coordinate the solar storage tank and tankless. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. _

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-17 Thread Bill Loesch
n color) for a further discussion of system configurations. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Peter Parrish" To: "'RE-wrenches'" Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW3

2010-09-17 Thread Bill Loesch
fuel and take their lead in energy related matters. Tankless is a clear winner using this criteria. Respectfully, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: Allan Sindelar To: Dan Fink ; RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:52 PM

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-18 Thread Bill Loesch
a tad more heat. Class out. Enjoy the weekend. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: Kristopher Schmid To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW Wayne, Your

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-18 Thread Bill Loesch
to "convert" the storage water heater to a batch water heater. Unfortunately requires some miniscule effort and advance planning, not items on the American Consumer wish list. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: solar...@aol.com To: re-wre

Re: [RE-wrenches] lifting shingles

2010-10-07 Thread Bill Loesch
unting products on the market today, hopefully all better mousetraps. Good luck. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: benn kilburn To: Wrenches Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 4:05 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] lifting shingles salute, i w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ground Mount Screening

2010-10-22 Thread Bill Loesch
better, your code trainings are not, IMHO, the forum best suited for that exercise. Respectfully, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Bill Brooks" To: "'RE-wrenches'" Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 5:55 PM Subject:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need SDHW Flexible Tubing recommendation

2010-10-28 Thread Bill Loesch
sier. The non cutting profile roller wheels can be ordered separately from some manufacturers if you want to have your copper tube cutter to do double duty. As you already know, the armored cable is a spiral conduit wrap, the CSST is not a spiral wrap. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis S

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP +

2011-02-07 Thread Bill Loesch
hnny come late, upstart Phillips who prevailed with VHS. Thanks, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Warren Lauzon" To: "RE-wrenches" Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:11 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP + > Way back in my more Li

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP is Union Based? That's news to me!

2011-02-07 Thread Bill Loesch
scheduled in their neighborhood and once the fee was paid, the user also had massive travel expenses. Caveat Emptor. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar PS You might take heart that there are some very, very knowledgeable, first class installers on this RE-wrenches List who have

Re: [RE-wrenches] module / panel

2011-02-09 Thread Bill Loesch
ssentially substituting for a thermocouple or thermopile? Not exactly an ideal cold temperature application. TIA, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - Original Message - From: Joel Davidson To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:01 PM Subjec

Re: [RE-wrenches] York furnace

2011-03-04 Thread Bill Loesch
William, Reportedly this is the same issue that Staber (the top loading, horizontal axis clothes washer manufacturer) has made their quest to solve. Reportedly configuring their washer with different caps. for different inverter models. You might want to touch base with them for suggestions. G

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium-ion battery charging

2011-03-14 Thread Bill Loesch
Jim, et al, To further muddy the waters, I have recently seen the approach to quantify electrical power performance in terms of horsepower. Insights/comments from those wrenches more knowledgeable in these matters are always welcome. Thanks, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)

2011-03-20 Thread Bill Loesch
ine and I did not ask. My take away-don't loose your balance while hopping or receive the same unwelcome results as walking. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: Kent Osterberg To: al...@positiveenergysolar.com ; RE-wrenches Sent: Saturday, M

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery watering

2011-04-02 Thread Bill Loesch
If I am seeing the "hose connection" correctly, attached to the garden faucet, then the distilled water may solve a number of heretofore "battery" problems. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 Distilled water is available (in the laundry area of your superma

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trickle charge a generator cranking battery?

2011-04-15 Thread Bill Loesch
ially (questionable IMHO) better reliability at the potential expense of longer battery life. Is that a good trade-off? Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - Original Message - From: William Miller To: RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 12:28 PM Su

Re: [RE-wrenches] Oatey and Standoff vs QuickmountPV Labor

2011-04-25 Thread Bill Loesch
) for the sun to peek through. How do you inspect those interior flex flashings during the life of the system or roof? Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - Original Message - From: Mark Frye To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 9:07 PM S

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hydrometer source

2011-05-09 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Dave, http://www.freasglass.com/ These are the upscale hydrometers Backwoods did stock when Steve ran the place. USA manufactured product. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - Original Message - From: Dave Palumbo To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Mond

Re: [RE-wrenches] Side-by-side microinverter, maximizer, and conventional inverter comparisons

2011-05-09 Thread Bill Loesch
l sun? Do I understand correctly that you compared some 2,000 (OK4U?) microinverter units with 74 transformerless (?) SMA machines? The "as much as", "up to", etc. wording is why "caveat emptor" and "Your Mileage May Vary" should accompany each one of those c

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 volt Battery Bank comparison

2011-06-01 Thread Bill Loesch
tediously, to do some of the uses described. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - Original Message - From: "Michael Welch" To: "RE-wrenches" Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 12:43 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 volt Battery Bank comparison Every n

Re: [RE-wrenches] Paint for Rubber Flashings

2011-06-11 Thread Bill Loesch
from Krylon and Rust-oleum sold for plastic lawn furniture, plastic sheds, etc. It does a great job of camouflaging the white PVC pipe used in solar pool heat systems on a dark roof but I don't know of its suitability/compatibility for use on the flashing seal materials mentioned above

[RE-wrenches] Wire Management WAS: Solar World Poly

2011-06-25 Thread Bill Loesch
ofore premium quality manufacturers. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: Ray Walters To: RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar World Poly The company that offers an innovative wire management solutio

Re: [RE-wrenches] Convert Grid Tie SW4048 to Backup System; Add New Inverter, AC Coupled

2011-11-22 Thread Bill Loesch
Fellow Wrenches, Didn't Jim Duncan provide the impetus for the delisting and hasn't he provided a comprehensive discussion here (or some other linked location) before? Does anyone have an answer to Nathan's question of 20 November 11? Bill Loesch - Original Message -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Convert Grid Tie SW4048 to Backup System; Add New Inverter, AC Coupled

2011-11-22 Thread Bill Loesch
David, Is this not the same control strategy you described for the initial issue of Solar Pro? Two similar installations? As I remember you used a GVFX back then, when did the venerable SW enter the picture? Bill Loesch - Original Message - From: "David Katz" To: Sen

Re: [RE-wrenches] Liability

2011-11-24 Thread Bill Loesch
side benefit of refreshing your memory when they call again a couple (or more) years later. Bill Loesch - Original Message - From: mac Lewis To: RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:43 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Liability Hey wrenches, Wanted to see what everyone

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Alarm Communicator

2011-11-27 Thread Bill Loesch
local bell/horn also sounds during alarm conditions for much more than two minutes, as I remember. Wiser and more efficient next time, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Carl Adams" To: "RE-wrenches" Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011

Re: [RE-wrenches] Heat dump or Stagnate?

2009-04-30 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Carl, Thanks for the explanation. - Original Message - From: Carl Emerson To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:54 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Heat dump or Stagnate? Hi Gang, We are installing our first "steam back" system with a German roof integ

Re: [RE-wrenches] Heat dump or Stagnate?

2009-04-30 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Carl, Thanks for the explanation. Any reason why the same technique would not work with the US manufactured thermal collectors? TIA, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar Sorry for the itchy trigger finger previous post. - Original Message - From: Carl Emerson To: &#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Fire

2009-05-05 Thread Bill Loesch
find another paid expert to contradict this finding. Thanks for staying on top of this stuff, William. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: William Miller To: RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 10:42 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] PV Fire

[RE-wrenches] Wall Street Journal (WSJ) solar article, 8 September 09

2009-09-10 Thread Bill Loesch
the beat goes on. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204313604574330572870415610.html TIA, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - Original Message - From: "Carl Adams" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 3:04 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Pitched EPDM Roof At

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Racks

2009-10-20 Thread Bill Loesch
utback stacked Group 27 cabinet be subject to the same physics? Thanks for your superior use of the thinking cap and literally thinking "outside the box". Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - Original Message - From: Kirpal Khalsa To: RE-wrenches Se

Re: [RE-wrenches] SHW Text books??

2009-10-29 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Dan, In addition to the plethora of sometimes fine work from the '80's two currently in print choices would be Tom Lane, Solar Hot Water Systems, Lessons Learned ..., and Bob Ramlow et al, Solar Water Heating ... both informative texts Best wishes, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - S

[RE-wrenches] High end Lawn Art was: NABCEP - grid tie---Off grid

2009-11-30 Thread Bill Loesch
#x27;s Gallery" of how not to do it. Is there any place where this is a unified collection? Respectfully, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Dave Click" To: "RE-wrenches" Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:44 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries

2009-12-04 Thread Bill Loesch
his product (and the need to really squash those granules when tightening the connections). Getting down to _bright metal_ (probably accomplished ultimately by wire brush) during every connection (or reconnection) is one key for long lived continuity and maximized battery performance. Bill Lo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Automatic Watering

2009-12-14 Thread Bill Loesch
post his reply, if he chooses to comment. I believe it was Windy who commented the biggest hassle of the Hydrocaps was dealing with George and evidently Joel can echo that experience. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 MO Licensed Professional Engineer Saint Louis Count

Re: [RE-wrenches] Refractometer vs Hydrometer?

2010-02-13 Thread Bill Loesch
snake oil based/trained salespeople. Respectfully, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: d...@foxfire-energy.com To: RE-wrenches Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 7:04 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Refractometer vs Hydrometer? I'm confoosed..

Re: [RE-wrenches] tyco connector tool

2010-02-16 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi William, I don't believe anyone would take exception to the philosophy expressed in avoiding unnecessary connections. What would be two practical examples of it with regard to avoiding additional Tyco connectors? TIA, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Me

Re: [RE-wrenches] sources of DC equipment

2010-04-11 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Dan, What am I not understanding? What is all the furor over LED if this is correct? Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Dan Fink" To: "RE-wrenches" Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] sources of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Alps SM-55 clone: who's got 'em?

2010-04-17 Thread Bill Loesch
leads and the SM 55H came with a j-box. Good luck, keep me advised of your results, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: Mick Abraham To: RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 1:40 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Alps SM-55 clone: who's

Re: [RE-wrenches] Volcanos, reduced solar production and kWh performance warranties

2010-04-26 Thread Bill Loesch
ion As a Result of Reduced Solar Input". TIA, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar PS As I remember, the last time I bought a new vehicle, back in the Dark Ages, the auto manufacturer's warranty deferred to the tire maker's warranty (for tires), etc. Any similari

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Statement about ULU

2010-05-06 Thread Bill Loesch
? I appreciate the announcement not degenerating into mud slinging (at least not yet ). As Joel said, "Nicely managed. Congratulations." Thanks, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: Bob-O Schultze To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, May 04

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP Statement about ULU

2010-05-07 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Bob-O, Are you aware that the below news is no longer being reported on the NABCEP website? IMHO, a short lived "welcome" to ULU. "Nicely managed" becomes an even more appropriate comment, now. Doesn't competition make you stronger? Thanks, Bill Loesch So

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase performance

2010-05-10 Thread Bill Loesch
Marv, What would be a (or more) reason(s) that the module manufacturer wouldn't want to be on your approved list (and sell more modules)? Thank you, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: Marv Dargatz To: RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, May 10, 2

[RE-wrenches] AC breakers used in DC applications

2010-05-13 Thread Bill Loesch
Fellow Wrenches, Some time ago, Windy Dankoff had a rule of thumb to substitute (conservatively) an AC breaker for use in a DC application. Is anybody's memory, or perhaps even the old dog himself; if he is listening, better than mine? TIA, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 31

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC breakers used in DC applications

2010-05-14 Thread Bill Loesch
eaker. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: Allan Sindelar To: RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] AC breakers used in DC applications Wow, Michael, look at the monster you have created, Dr. Frankensola

[RE-wrenches] Solar partner or competitor?

2010-05-17 Thread Bill Loesch
? Kudos to Evergreen and AEE, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] Whats with Kyocera

2010-05-19 Thread Bill Loesch
continuously others intermittently. Thank you, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar I would hope that other _distributors_ like AEE and manufacturers, like Evergreen, continue to pass on their leads as long as the established distribution channels remain in place. - Original Message

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWH - mixing valves

2010-05-19 Thread Bill Loesch
lty o-rings, etc. for control items in the water path. Hope this helps, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind" To: "RE Wrenches listserve" Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 1:14 AM Subject: [RE-

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWH - mixing valves

2010-05-20 Thread Bill Loesch
nstruction. Again, poor water quality can render those inop in either or both directions. Thanks for your interest in getting a solution to this pesky problem. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind" To: "

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWH - mixing valves

2010-05-21 Thread Bill Loesch
e guessing." Again, best wishes, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind" To: "RE-wrenches" Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SWH - mixing valves > Hi Bill,

[RE-wrenches] Enphase with paralleled 12 volt modules?

2010-05-27 Thread Bill Loesch
Fellow Wrenches, Has anyone tried this approach? Benefits/disadvantages? Significance of having the module on the approved list? TIA for the collective experience, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine

Re: [RE-wrenches] Astopower 120 failure

2010-06-08 Thread Bill Loesch
d still be available. Comments? Thanks, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Bill Brooks" To: "'RE-wrenches'" Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:46 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Astopower 120 failure Carl and David, Of course thi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Astopower 120 failure ERRATA

2010-06-08 Thread Bill Loesch
ently, that piece of training was too technical for me to get it right the first time.) Apologies, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: "Bill Loesch" To: "RE-wrenches" Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrench

Re: [RE-wrenches] solar hot water penetration flashing

2010-06-09 Thread Bill Loesch
over the end of the vent, the loop of pipe, common with SDHW does not allow that luxury. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar - Original Message - From: Nik Ponzio To: RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] solar hot water penet

Re: [RE-wrenches] SunPower modules

2010-06-20 Thread Bill Loesch
Nick, David Katz responded to my very similar question on 11 May; rather than refer you to the archives, I have copied it below (with a couple of typo corrections). Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar ** Bill, Sunpower likes to sell

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Bank Off-gassing CO?

2010-06-29 Thread Bill Loesch
nforms, as well as sells venting products and solutions. Best wishes, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - Original Message - From: Daniel Young To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 8:50 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Battery Bank O

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes?

2010-07-17 Thread Bill Loesch
Gentlemen, Is this box also so tight that the leads can only be minimal length? If that is the case, how do you properly incorporate battery fan inlet/outlet venting? TIA, enlightening discussion, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - Original Message - From

[RE-wrenches] Made in the USA WAS: Picking a Quality Chinese PV Module

2010-07-20 Thread Bill Loesch
machines in schools and now have more obese kids than any other first world nation. Kudos marketing mavens. Bill Loesch, P.E. Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 For those of you who have not seen Story of Stuff, it is a 20 minute animation of the pitfalls of marketing, inappropriate resource

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 6, Issue 276

2013-07-23 Thread Bill Loesch
ld suggest contacting 3M customer service/tech support to make sure all the requirements of your application are met by the multitude of 3M product offerings. Good luck, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar On 22-Jul-13 11:46 AM, Corey Shalanski wrote: Our local inspector is allowing sticker-t

Re: [RE-wrenches] GFX Series with generator

2013-08-08 Thread Bill Loesch
Here, here, Bob-O. Thanks for the comment. My sentiments exactly. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 08-Aug-13 1:15 PM, Bob-O Schultze wrote: Then again, SOME of us don't buy Chinese goods. On Aug 8, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Ryan wrote: To echo Tom the XW is probably the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mouse pee in the SW

2013-08-16 Thread Bill Loesch
Dan, et al, Once the board has been cleaned sufficiently that the inverter is no longer operating intermittently and your "hope" has been realized, when would you apply a field conformal coating? Would you choose/recommend something better than Krylon clear spray? Bill Loes

Re: [RE-wrenches] programmable relay board

2013-09-11 Thread Bill Loesch
Mac, Have you investigated the voltage controlled switch by Solar Converters? http://www.solarconverters.com/index.php/products/92-voltage-controlled-switch/126-vcs-1ah-or-vcs-1al Good luck, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 11-Sep-13 7:44 AM, Mac Lewis wrote: Hello

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFX inverter vertical

2013-09-16 Thread Bill Loesch
William, You have the well deserved reputation of the go to guy for clean equipment mounting solutions. Isn't sideways breaker operation what you have in any panelboard/load center? If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just my $0.02. Best wishes with the install, Bill Loesch

Re: [RE-wrenches] Li-I question

2013-09-20 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Allan, You might want to talk to someone at Multi Contact as they are introducing a line of Li-I connectors. I would be very surprised if they did this without extensive market research as to who would buy the product. Looking forward to your report. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis

[RE-wrenches] Replacement for Solar World SW 175, 165, 155 or equivilent form factor

2013-09-25 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Folks, If anyone has any of these modules or some replacement that has worked for you, please advise. SW 155 -SW 165 voltage 39.4SW 175 is 44.4 AMPS 5.3 Tom Lane Energy Conservation Services 352.377.8866 (office) 352.231.3495 (direct) This message was posted by Bill Loesch for

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-09-30 Thread Bill Loesch
r manufacturers. Co-located with the load, tankless provides you not only endless hot water but also instant hot water. Good luck, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 10:19 PM, frenergy wrote: Off-grid Wrenches, I'm working on a load s

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-10-01 Thread Bill Loesch
unwittingly heat the water well past the using temp and temper it with cold at the faucet. Glad you are pleased with your tankless operation, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 30-Sep-13 7:29 AM, Richard L Ratico wrote: As concerns standby loss, I can't speak to the o

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-10-02 Thread Bill Loesch
t the point in time when you need to replace either one of the two electronic parts that make up this sub system, your fuel savings will have been negated many fold over. "...Using technology for technology's sake produces SST's (Super Sonic Transports)." (Anon.) Best wis

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Wiring methods

2013-11-14 Thread Bill Loesch
ing a ten year equipment warranty squares with the acceptance of plastic wire ties. Sincere thanks from one convert, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 3:41 PM, William Miller wrote: Bill: I respectfully disagree with your logic: Define "perfectly insta

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Wiring methods

2013-11-14 Thread Bill Loesch
requires. Respectfully, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 1:08 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: I know we've had this discussion before, but I wanted to again recommend the WireClips from PV Racking. We are using them on Enphase trunk lines, and find them to be

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Module fire ratings

2014-02-07 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi David, Can you elaborate on the mounting system(s?) that would minimize fire propagation? TIA, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 06-Feb-14 1:11 PM, David Brearley wrote: William, There are few Class A fire-rated PV modules on the market today: http

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flashing vs Sealant... again (is sealant code defensible?)

2014-04-11 Thread Bill Loesch
surprised if a similar product exists for plumbing/electrical penetrations. With paint, that should be the last gasket replacement. Good luck all, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 11-Apr-14 3:15 PM, Ray Walters wrote: It definitely depends on the flashing. The Oatey typ

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shade for Inverters on a flat roof

2014-04-30 Thread Bill Loesch
etween the top of the enclosure and the "shade top". Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 29-Apr-14 10:25 PM, Chris Mason wrote: I can show how we did the same thing on a flat roof using unistrut and angle iron for 3 x SMA 20kw Tripowers and a 400A panel. All we

[RE-wrenches] SMA SB240 Micro - Request for Comments

2014-05-12 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Folks, Anyone have any comments on the SMA Micro? How many different manufacturers (not brands) are now offering Micros? TIA, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4577 / Virus Database

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-15 Thread Bill Loesch
quality workmanship) rather than join in the race to the bottom. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 13-Jul-14 8:45 AM, frenergy wrote: Well, just to be fair, many Chinese Co.s are propped up by the Chinese gov't...favorable tax structures, free land, zero interest

Re: [RE-wrenches] UPS disturbance with SMA Inverters

2014-08-05 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Mac, Have you ever tried adding more twisted pair lead length to the current sensors? With favorable results? Thanks, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 04-Aug-14 4:20 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: It does require that all of the monitored lines are relatively close

[RE-wrenches] WorkTruck Inverter Suggestions

2014-08-07 Thread Bill Loesch
Gentlemen: Does anyone have any suggestions/preferences on mounting the inverter streetside or curbside on the service body "pickup"? TIA, -- Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island with Fronius

2014-08-11 Thread Bill Loesch
Great tag line. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 11-Aug-14 10:23 AM, Craig Gerald Buttke wrote: Does anyone have any experience using SI with Fronius? Thanks. Yours in Solardarity, Craig Gerald Buttke M:(715) 630-1227 O:(715) 630-6451 F:(715) 952-4501 North Wind

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cooler Modules

2014-09-11 Thread Bill Loesch
Bill What kind of thermal camera are you using for this kind of inspection? Satisfied? Comments? Thanks, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 10-Sep-14 11:04 PM, Bill Hoffer wrote: Mark Loaded modules will have hotter cells. I know this from searching for bad cells

[RE-wrenches] Alternative to the Dedicated Subpanel

2014-09-12 Thread Bill Loesch
Fellow Wrenches, Has anyone used a "Generator Interface Device" aka Mechanical Interlock Attachment, Square D p/n QO2DTI instead of a subpanel? Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cooler Modules

2014-09-15 Thread Bill Loesch
I hope the smart phone add-on does what it promises to do. Caveat emptor, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 14-Sep-14 7:16 PM, b...@midnitesolar.com wrote: On 9/14/2014 5:01 PM, Dan Fink wrote: But no Android FLIR One yet. Arrrgh! Supposedly Flir will be announcing

Re: [RE-wrenches] Modules over vents

2014-09-24 Thread Bill Loesch
at least a foot of separation between the top of the " inverted cone" and the module. Probably not what you had in mind for an aesthetically pleasing installation. I hope this helps, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 23-Sep-14 6:54 PM, August Goers wrote: Bru

[RE-wrenches] SPI 14 Post Show Request for Comments

2014-10-29 Thread Bill Loesch
Gentlemen & Ladies, Anyone who went to the LAS show have any comments? Hopefully, not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Thanks for sharing, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Ver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Horizontal axis

2015-01-05 Thread Bill Loesch
sion, then judge for yourself. Caveat emptor, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 05-Jan-15 11:58 AM, Dana wrote: Hey All Long time off list – Does anyone have any decent recommendations on low wattage - horizontal axis washing machines? I have (2) off-grid clients th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Horizontal axis

2015-01-06 Thread Bill Loesch
came up and the omission of Staber and others by these testers was "justified" by "not a major player". I guess Tesla is not a major player in the auto world but is unquestionably a trendsetter, not unlike Staber. Best wishes, stay warm, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Chofu Hot Tub Heater

2015-03-03 Thread Bill Loesch
hrough a freeze protected faucet. Thanks for sharing, Brian, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 02-Mar-15 1:15 PM, Brian Teitelbaum wrote: Hey Allan, For many years, my wife and I have been using an old 6’ long claw-foot tub as our hot tub on the mountain. The 6’ tub is la

Re: [RE-wrenches] Chofu Hot Tub Heater

2015-03-04 Thread Bill Loesch
shing and irrigation. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On 3/3/2015 7:30 AM, Bill Loesch wrote: Hi Brian, Great alternative and _proven_ solution. Moreover, the sanitation aspect to heat the water once pe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar cooker plans request

2015-03-12 Thread Bill Loesch
d aluminum foil construction plans to developing countries." A Google search yielded the result below. solarcookers.org Good luck, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 12-Mar-15 1:54 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Wrenches, Our closest rural neighbor spends part of each year in Gua

[RE-wrenches] Recommendation for torque tools

2015-03-18 Thread Bill Loesch
Wrenches, Do you have a favorite brand/model of torque wrenches when assembling mounts to manufacturer's specs? How do you handle calibration? TIA, -- Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Ve

Re: [RE-wrenches] Recommendation for torque tools

2015-03-20 Thread Bill Loesch
Bill, Thanks for the tips, sources and the news that thermal imaging has another application. FLIR offers some DIY training courses but nowhere do I remember seeing this application. Thanks again. Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 19-Mar-15 11:07 AM, Bill Hoffer wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] Manufacturers warranty......

2015-04-18 Thread Bill Loesch
esponse to this question. Compare and contrast is the term I remember from school (almost eons ago). Thanks, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 18-Apr-15 3:29 PM, John wrote: Hi All, what sort of policy applies in the U.S. when one has to go out to replace a product cov

[RE-wrenches] Trace DR Series-Control Board Commonality Between Units

2015-04-20 Thread Bill Loesch
equipment (with a serviceable control board) or if they are not interchangeable, specifically a 1512 control board? Alternatively, does anyone provide board level diagnostics/repair? As always, thanks for the wisdom that this newsgroup offers, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pumping

2015-05-05 Thread Bill Loesch
to reach it's design life. Perhaps offerings/ECM technology have improved today? Best wishes, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 05-May-15 9:36 AM, Mac Lewis wrote: Hello wrenches, I've got an off-grid pumping application question. The scenario is 400'

Re: [RE-wrenches] Water Heater Heat Pumps

2015-05-26 Thread Bill Loesch
Friends, Are we confusing two distinct technologies? Water Heater Heat Pumps are _not_ Water Source Heat Pumps. Thanks, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 26-May-15 11:35 AM, William Dorsett wrote: Dan was this a mini-split? The one's I've installed (typical

Re: [RE-wrenches] Voltage Degradation with Uni-Solar laminate

2015-06-04 Thread Bill Loesch
those Ivory Towers d.b.a. failure analysis to avoid sitting at a desk but still find a fascination in their results. Thanks, Ray, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 03-Jun-15 11:45 PM, Ray Walters wrote: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140213122404.htm http

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