Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase System Labeling

2010-05-20 Thread Dana Orzel
This is per our AHJ. Thanks, Dana Orzel Great Solar works, Inc. E - d...@solarwork.com V - 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.414 C - 970.209.4076 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of benn kilburn Sent: Wednesday

Re: [RE-wrenches] GT 3.0 FAILURES

2010-06-07 Thread Dana Brandt
er use any Xantrex GT. Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.510.0433 On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 11:22 AM, i2p wrote: > SORRY FOR THE BLANK, > > > I am replacing some GT 3.0 multiple times. Though Xantrex pays the labor, > this i

[RE-wrenches] Tigo

2014-02-06 Thread Dana Brandt
We haven't used any of these yet but I'm considering it. Anyone have any experience they can share? Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318.7646 ___ List sponsored by

[RE-wrenches] Module Degradation - voltage or current?

2014-06-03 Thread Dana Brandt
ose on the array over 30 years. Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318.7646 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver ema

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module Degradation - voltage or current?

2014-06-05 Thread Dana Brandt
isted differently for different AC voltages. Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318.7646 On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Bill Brooks wrote: > Folks, > > > > Voc does not degrade as much as Isc, but neither is key.

[RE-wrenches] Pathfinder vs. Suneye

2014-10-28 Thread Dana Brandt
rison? What have you seen? Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318.7646 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pathfinder vs. Suneye

2014-10-29 Thread Dana Brandt
Hi Allen, Thanks for the assessment. I think that makes a lot of sense. I prefer to be conservative with my grid-tied numbers, too. Maybe I'll just round down the Suneye projections. Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318.7646 O

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pathfinder vs. Suneye

2014-10-29 Thread Dana Brandt
won't allow for string shading. Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318.7646 On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 10:48 PM, William Miller wrote: > Dana: > > > > You can evaluate multiple points with a Pathfinder, thusly:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Code reference request

2014-11-03 Thread Dana Brandt
olectria's new TL inverters and found this: "Per NEC 690.47, a GEC must be installed, and the Grounding Electrode Terminal (GET) conductor must be sized in accordance with NEC article 250.166." What am I missing? Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LL

Re: [RE-wrenches] Code reference request

2014-11-05 Thread Dana Brandt
language in the code. We'll see.... Thanks again! Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318.7646 On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 12:45 PM, August Goers wrote: > Hi Dana, > > > > This is still a confusing issue, I agree. Thi

Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack

2015-06-24 Thread Dana Brandt
Hi Jason, We've used Unirac for years but have been contemplating Ironridge. I'm curious what your experience was and why you went back to Unirac? Anyone else have input on best racking systems for flush-mounted residential systems on comp roof? Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Ener

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2016-05-26 Thread Dana Brandt
Hi Wrenches, I'm curious if anyone has updates to this thread 3 years later. What are people using to lift modules to the roof? I've been looking at ladder hoists online and wondering how well they'd work in practice. Any experience or advice? Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech

[RE-wrenches] Sub Panel Mounted on Roof Slope

2016-09-27 Thread Dana Brandt
Hi Wrenches, Does anyone know of a 480VAC panelboard that can be mounted flush to a 10 degree pitched roof as opposed to vertically? Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318.7646

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sub Panel Mounted on Roof Slope

2016-09-29 Thread Dana Brandt
Thanks, Kirk. I understand that if a panel isn't list for other than vertical mounting we can't lay it down. I was hoping a wrench may know of a panel that *is* listed for other than vertical mounting. Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotech

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal roofs

2012-03-14 Thread Dana Brandt
7;re reliant on compression on the rubber for the rest of time in order to stay water tight. It seems to me that an adhesive might still hold water better if things loosen up a bit over the next 30 years. Eternabond has been recommended here in the past for this. Thoughts? Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech

Re: [RE-wrenches] embedded energy in pv

2012-03-16 Thread Dana Orzel
http://www.ecotopia.com/apollo2/pvepbtoz.htm Not that I believe everything on the web but check this out. Dana Orzel Great Solar works, Inc. E - d...@solarwork.com V - 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.414 C - 970.209.4076 "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since

Re: [RE-wrenches] Multiple angle conundrum

2012-04-05 Thread Dana Brandt
s four from the other and a third has two from each side. The one with two from each side produces the exact average of the other two. The theory works! Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.510.0433 On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Howie M

[RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps

2012-08-10 Thread Dana Brandt
fully installed. Unirac has endcaps for the SunFrame, but those aren't compatible with SolarMount. Anyone run into this before? Thoughts on solutions? Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps

2012-08-13 Thread Dana Brandt
I checked out caplugs, but couldn't find anything that looked like it would work. Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318.7646 On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 6:24 AM, Mark Richardson < mrichard...@newyorklightenergy.com> wrot

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps

2012-08-14 Thread Dana Brandt
I just bought some Aluminum Trim Channel for 3/4 Plywood and it fits perfectly over the end of the rail. It's very similar to this: http://www.lowes.com/pd_55981-37672-11385_0__?productId=3058185 Thanks everyone your input! Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted Roof Racking Recommendations?

2012-08-31 Thread Dana Brandt
We just did a system on 10 degree AET and liked it. I think they have a 30 degree option. I'd be worried about inter-row shading, though. The DPW POWER-FAB BRM has more flexibility with row spacing, but I found it to be pretty expensive. Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power line communications interference

2012-08-31 Thread Dana Brandt
Enphase recommends this ferrite toroid you can put on the lines to the pump to filter out the noise: http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?vendor=0&keywords=Epcos%20B64290L0082X087&cur=USD Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechen

[RE-wrenches] Davis Bacon

2013-04-10 Thread Dana Brandt
Hi all, What Davis Bacon federal wage categories do you use for different aspects of installation? Electrician is obvious for direct electrical work, but how about roof penetrations and rails? Moving and placing ballast blocks? Modules? Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC

[RE-wrenches] Wasps

2013-05-02 Thread Dana Brandt
Hi Wrenches, I have a client who has developed quite a problem with wasps behind her array. Does anyone have experience getting rid of them? I'm afraid of the possibility of sprays damaging the backsheet. Is that a legitimate concern? Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wasps

2013-05-06 Thread Dana Brandt
Thanks for the input everyone. She's pretty set on getting rid of them. I'll recommend hosing them down with water at night. I think she's going to want to go chemical, though. I'd love to hear anyone's experience with sprays damaging the backsheet or not. Thanks,

[RE-wrenches] trouble shooting system with Sun Tie

2008-09-11 Thread Dana Brandt
uth. This certainly has a detrimental impact on the performance, but it doesn't seem to me that it could account for all of that energy loss. Thoughts? Thanks a lot! Dana -- Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] 360.510.0433

Re: [RE-wrenches] grid-tie inverters & generators

2008-11-20 Thread Dana Brandt
ht explain the generators being fried in these SI/SB AC coupled systems. I would think that with regular gridtied SB's they'd shut down before damaging the generator. Bottom line, though, I'd probably install the NC relay powered off the generator input to be safe. Dana --

Re: [RE-wrenches] More on AC coupling

2008-11-26 Thread Dana Brandt
he SI for AC minigrids and the multi-master operation in HP 109 - Oct/Nov 2005. It's frustrating to me that SMA hasn't UL listed a full-featured SI for us in the States, but they must figure it doesn't make financial sense for them. Dana -- Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC w

[RE-wrenches] building permits for PV

2008-12-08 Thread Dana Brandt
zy to me. What are other jurisdictions requiring? I'd love some information I can take to the city showing that other jurisdictions aren't requiring this type of process. Thanks a lot, Dana -- Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [RE-wrenches] building permits for PV

2008-12-09 Thread Dana Brandt
I just got back from the inspection which verified that - yes indeed, there are L-feet and rails on the roof. Seems pretty silly... Thanks again, Dana -- Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] 360.510.0433 On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 8:11 AM, Paul Israel &l

Re: [RE-wrenches] Back feeding battery inverter with grid-tie inverter

2009-01-20 Thread Dana Brandt
x to ok it first. Do you already have the XW? If not, another option for AC coupling would be to talk with Outback. They've done a few of these systems and can help you put it together. Dana -- Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.510.0433 O

Re: [RE-wrenches] prevailing wages

2009-01-22 Thread Dana Brandt
Washington doesn't have a PV installer category for prevailing wage. We've been told to use Carpenter or Electrician depending on which part of the installation they're doing. Dana -- Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.510.043

[RE-wrenches] automatic DC switch

2009-01-23 Thread Dana Brandt
Hi Wrenches, I have a quirky project where I need to toggle PV DC between grid-tie inverters and an electrolyzer for a fuel cell system. Does anyone know of a good product to switch 10A, 500VDC? It needs to be controlled remotely and I need to switch 24 seperate circuits. Thanks a lot! Dana

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Micro Inverter Energy System

2009-02-06 Thread Dana Brandt
can log in and see in almost real time the output of each individual module as well as any number of energy production reports and the like. It's addicting! I think in certain applications (very small systems, partial shading, multiple module orientations) they're a great solutio

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Micro Inverter Energy System

2009-02-09 Thread Dana Brandt
and we had to mount the inverters under the L-feet instead of on top. Anyway - good to know there aren't usually tolerance issues. The L-feet are definitely the way to go to attach the microinverters to SunFrame. Dana -- Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC disconnect options

2009-03-04 Thread Dana Brandt
That's our experience here in Washington, too. Dana -- Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.510.0433 On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 11:37 AM, Louis Woofenden wrote: > > Hi Andrew, > > We haven't been able to get any of the uti

[RE-wrenches] DC direct pond aeration replacement

2020-07-23 Thread Dana Orzel
booster, new pv modules, as well as the compressor. If you are a supplier please contact me directly. Thanks in advance. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765

[RE-wrenches] Moving HUP Solar ONE Batteries AKA "DOING THE BATTERY DANCE"

2020-07-24 Thread Dana Orzel
490 AHR/12 VDC cans. If anyone want pics let me know & I can either post or email direct. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

2020-07-24 Thread Dana Orzel
Hups do come with a battery pulling tether or did come with one. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC direct pond aeration replacement

2020-07-31 Thread Dana Orzel
DC POND AERATION - Check out the GAST website for your area; https://gastmfg.com/connect/distributor-locator Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV

Re: [RE-wrenches] Another pump quesiton

2020-09-17 Thread Dana Orzel
I have El-cids in stock & am selling them off. I have switched to the new AC technology that Grundfoss & TACO offer. They are called ECM pumps. Electronically Commutated Pump motors. AC-DC motors, soft start, variable speed, super-efficient, best of all very QUIET! Da

[RE-wrenches] Pentair Pump power

2020-09-22 Thread Dana Orzel
I do not have to! Getting a little smarter as I get older. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136 www.solar

[RE-wrenches] Pentair Pump power

2020-09-23 Thread Dana Orzel
Yes, Radian 8KW Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136 www.solarwork.com "Responsible Technologies for Respon

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pentair Pump power

2020-09-23 Thread Dana Orzel
s it is hard wired in. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136 www.solarwork.com "Responsible Technologies for R

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pentair Pump power

2020-09-23 Thread Dana Orzel
It was an installed price with pump set at 100' - 3 years ago. I had the wire.... Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 05111

Re: [RE-wrenches] Winco

2020-09-28 Thread Dana Orzel
Long ago, wow I had no idea they were still in existence. It is a 3600 RPM screamer, air cooled as reliable as most air cooled 3600 RPM units back in the day no idea as to where it is built today or reliability currently... Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C

Re: [RE-wrenches] factory module damage, has anyone seen this?

2020-11-04 Thread Dana Orzel
I have never seen pre-flexed modules. I would expect your supplier to replace & collect them freight prepaid or not ever deal with them. That is not new spec equipment. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003

[RE-wrenches] AEE Phones on fritz

2020-11-06 Thread Dana Orzel
I just spoke with Leslie Cannon at AEE. Their phone system is on the fritz. The IT people are working on it. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext SW4048 not charging from generator

2020-12-15 Thread Dana Orzel
U get what u pay for Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136<http://www.solarwork.

[RE-wrenches] PV shade structure

2021-01-15 Thread Dana Orzel
Hey Now All You Wise Ones! I got a request for a 2nd story flat roof PV - shade structure yesterday. This being snow country we have 100#/sqft snow loading. Has anyone done something in this range? Supplier suggestions? Thanks in advance. Dana Orzel

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Specific Gravity versus Electrolyte Level

2021-02-09 Thread Dana Orzel
once a year for 4years. 2500 AHR @48 VDC on 6000 watts tracked in a narrow N/S canyon, 4 hours of direct sun Nov 25-Jan 25. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 I

Re: [RE-wrenches] What would you do/say?

2021-02-25 Thread Dana Orzel
ny. Ask what they feel about this. Remember their feelings & your feelings are facts! Especially gut feelings, walk away. :-]] Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Ida

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flexible panel install on airstream

2021-03-24 Thread Dana Orzel
ticks to EDPM. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136 www.greatsolarworks.com <http://www.greatsol

[RE-wrenches] Converting a old Troybuilt Roto tiller

2021-03-26 Thread Dana Orzel
this idea dialed in or a kit? I just want to get it done. Thanks in advance & if this is an off the topic thing please reply off the list. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Co

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV direct EV charging

2021-04-12 Thread Dana Orzel
SolarEdge Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136 www.greatsolarworks.com <http://www.greatsolarworks.

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV direct EV charging

2021-04-12 Thread Dana Orzel
volt takes a lot longer. Depends on your needs. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136<h

Re: [RE-wrenches] Top of Pole Mount Array on Ledge

2021-06-23 Thread Dana Orzel
We have hit rock at 24-30” on several installs over the years and drilled in, hammered in set rebar with concrete epoxy & in the case of a tracker got an engineered base designed with it pinned to the rock. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc.

[RE-wrenches] Grounding Top of Pole Mount Array with a Ufer

2021-06-24 Thread Dana Orzel
mp; less expensive than a ground rod, & the inspector seems happier with this approach. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grounding Top of Pole Mount Array with a Ufer

2021-06-25 Thread Dana Orzel
That’s why we use the Ufer, our AHJ assumes that once a layer of rust develops this is not valid... Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP

[RE-wrenches] Lighter tubing?

2021-07-26 Thread Dana Orzel
d recycled ignorance? Looking for options. In todays world marketplace I am questioning this approach. Thanks in advance. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Food Truck

2021-08-19 Thread Dana Orzel
Check out the line of 12/24 vdc -120 vac NOVACOOL RV refers Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136

Re: [RE-wrenches] Long span commercial solar racking

2021-08-27 Thread Dana Orzel
You might check with Tamarack Solar, shades of earlier Snap n Rack – 7072226240supp...@tamaracksolar.com <mailto:supp...@tamaracksolar.com> Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com

[RE-wrenches] Soliciting for workers?

2021-09-28 Thread Dana Orzel
Hey Michael - May I inquire as to possible installers on this conversation? Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator recommendation request

2021-10-19 Thread Dana Orzel
Ray this is {again} what I have experienced over my solar career with Generac, controls that burned, oil leaks, all in all gener-wreak. It is sad to see yet another unit dead & almost every offgrid time, “oh you need to bring it in for servicer” over & over. Da

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strange noises from the roof

2021-10-21 Thread Dana Orzel
t conditions are changing. We definitely find it informative. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136

[RE-wrenches] DIY solar

2021-10-27 Thread Dana Orzel
The name of the company is : PROJECTSOLAR.IO Here in idaho I have no idea how they are going to succeed. I do know of one project that I quoted that has purchased from them, but I have not heard beyond that. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pitch Pockets

2021-11-03 Thread Dana Orzel
We are not dealing with many flat roofs in snow country [thank goodness] but are very impressed with the Chemlink product hot or cold it appears to be very stable. Just spendy. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d

[RE-wrenches] SW4024 remote shut down switch

2021-11-12 Thread Dana Orzel
Oh Wise Older Ones! I have a client that wants to be able to turn off his SW4024 remotely, say with a 2 wire single gang switch? I cannot remember & it does not appear in the manual he has as to how this can happen. Any memories or suggestions? Dana O

Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-29 Thread Dana Orzel
to have to do that much ground prep why not use a pier or footing system? Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136

Re: [RE-wrenches] Optical Sensor for Wattsun Tracker

2021-12-29 Thread Dana Orzel
The new Wattsun controller system is super reliable VS the old system I would do the upgrade….. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] Smell from Radian

2021-12-29 Thread Dana Orzel
Are your front intake screens clean? Has the owner been gawking in front of the Radian while eating Fritos? Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] Smell from Radian

2021-12-29 Thread Dana Orzel
Another thought – Open up the Radian & do a really thorough compressed air blow out of the cabinet interior? Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idah

[RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-29 Thread Dana Orzel
Or Pour a solid slab. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136<http://www.greatsolarworks.

[RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion tool batteries

2022-01-19 Thread Dana Orzel
r seen a warning on the battery package or in the tool literature. What are you all doing with work tool batteries in freezing temps? Are you taking the batteries inside to be warm & charge at night? Thanks in advance! Dana Orzel Great Solar Wor

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion tool batteries

2022-01-19 Thread Dana Orzel
Excellent in-depth info thanks Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Jan 19, 2022, at 9:58 AM, Alex MeVay wrote: > > Generally, storage or use at cold temperatures shouldn't be an issue, > as long as the battery can still deliver enough power to operate the &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion tool batteries

2022-01-20 Thread Dana Orzel
ger says "broken Battery" I Loved the small cooler & reptile heater idea! Great idea! Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho P

[RE-wrenches] 20,000 SQFT HONE

2022-01-24 Thread Dana Orzel
they get summer outages? I was wondering if I could have a phone call & pick your mind as in: What have you done? What would you do differently next time? Or would you do it the same again? How much client input did you receive? Please respond directly to my email. Thanks in a

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24v to 48v upgrade help

2022-01-27 Thread Dana Orzel
Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Jan 26, 2022, at 7:25 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: > >  > Hi Aaron, > > You can do DC to DC buck converters, but I would suggest cheap and efficient > 24V, AC power supplies. It's easy to have some spares around and th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flickering lights on off grid AC coupled radian system

2022-02-04 Thread Dana Orzel
less reliable electronics in the LEDs & more so when are dimmed down . Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Feb 4, 2022, at 8:09 AM, drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: > > Some LEDs will flicker at times with off grid AC coupled systems. I've seen &

[RE-wrenches] ] Tesla Anywhere

2022-02-15 Thread Dana Orzel
l it for] & the fact that I cannot get anyone at Tesla to call me back. I am wondering what other folks experience has been. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate3s hangups

2022-02-17 Thread Dana Orzel
My Mat3 goes blank on a semi regular basis, I have not notated the frequency. Perhaps someone from Outback who is on the list would care to comment? Anyone from OutBack on this? Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003

[RE-wrenches] Lithium battery fires

2022-03-12 Thread Dana Orzel
s or the manufacturer? What would happen to our liability insurance rates if there is a rash of fires? Any thoughts as we all install more lithium batteries in homes? Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.co

[RE-wrenches] Protection on the back side of modules

2022-03-15 Thread Dana Orzel
reasonable ideas? Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136 www.greatsolarworks.com <http://www.greatsolarworks.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update?

2016-04-28 Thread Dana Solar work
Onan smallest is 20kw for 1800 rpm & water cool Dana Orzel 2087217003 "Follow the flow of your internal river, acknowledging the put-ons & put-outs." On Apr 28, 2016, at 5:15 PM, Ray Walters wrote: I haven't seen anything from them that looks like what we're after

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000V Surge Arrestors

2016-06-17 Thread Dana Solar work
MCG Dana Orzel 2087217003 "Follow the flow of your internal river, acknowledging the put-ons & put-outs." On Jun 17, 2016, at 10:11 AM, John Stimac wrote: Can anyone recommend a 1000VDC surge arrestor? Cooper Bussmann has them for >$1000. Delta has them for $39. Thank

[RE-wrenches] Made three shut down

2016-08-27 Thread Dana Solar work
h the maid threes function and accommodate an ethernet cable? Phil Underkuffler at outback if you want to chime in on this I'd appreciate it and since it is lightning season in Colorado I'm sure other people may appreciate it too From the road in Idaho thanks Dana Orzel 2087217003

Re: [RE-wrenches] Vertical wall, shared rails

2016-10-17 Thread Dana Solar work
I have taken adjustable ground mount racks & flipped them upside down. They work great as long as you got something safe to bolt securely to like unistrut or through like concrete. Dana Orzel 2087217003 Great Solarworks Inc - NABCEP#051112-136 e-d...@solarwork.com c-2087217003 "Re

[RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark install

2022-04-14 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
question this & the response to the question was “yeah we have heard this from other installers “. End of call. Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Apr 13, 2022, at 8:21 PM, Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Ron > > The Sol-Ark has two MPPT

[RE-wrenches] Razors & Removing paint from solar modules

2022-04-15 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
a razor handle to hold the blade & keep a first aid kit available. Soapy water & razor blades have interesting incidents. I owned a window tint shop 40 years ago & definitely had my share of razor cuts. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing paint from solar modules

2022-04-15 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
Also Latex paint come off with Isopropyl Alcohol. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius in the game?

2022-04-22 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
Moving to Idaho I have inherited a valley full of Fronius & SMA The only failures have had to replace have been Fronius & I replaced with SMA. All were out of warranty according to Fronius. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.

Re: [RE-wrenches] GJ 250 circuit breaker DC 250

2022-06-01 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
Jeremy - I have several let me know if I can help. Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Jeremy Rodriguez via RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 10:16 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Cc: Jeremy Rodriguez Subject: [RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] wire management on Qcell AC module

2022-06-02 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
Tape is not approved as a wire retaining device as far as I can find in the NEC :-] Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 9:40 AM To: RE-wrenches Cc: Jerry Shafer

[RE-wrenches] The Questions of product reliability

2022-06-03 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
rt manufacturers, wholesalers, & companies that meet these criteria. Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, June 3, 2022 9:41 AM To: RE-wrenches Cc: Jerry Shafer Subject: Re: [RE-wre

[RE-wrenches] Looking for Offgrid designer/Installer Miranda CA area

2022-06-08 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
Hey All, I am Looking for an local experienced Offgrid designer/Installer Miranda CA area. This is about 1.5 hours south or Eureka, CA. If you are local & interested or have a recommendation, please contact me off list. Thanks Dana Orzel Great S

[RE-wrenches] WATER COOLED - 1800 RPM - 13KW GENERATORS INQUIRY

2022-06-30 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
hope there is a possibility here for more appropriately sized & available gensets for our off grid client systems. I will be passing along this research to the OE manufacturer. If you do not want your name passed along let me know for now. Dana Orzel Great S

[RE-wrenches] WATER COOLED - 1800 RPM - 13KW GENERATORS INQUIRY

2022-07-02 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
I heard back Friday from the generator manufacturers executive board meeting Friday morning there is their response: Hi Dana, I spoke with the executives this morning and we're very excited to hear what the demand is for this genset is. If it makes sense, we'

[RE-wrenches] Rolling Coal

2022-07-02 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
fore the addition of DEF. Not that a diesel genny would have DEF as an option. Look at the Rolling Coal crowd! Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2022 11:58 AM To: RE-wren

Re: [RE-wrenches] WATER COOLED - 1800 RPM - 13KW GENERATORS INQUIRY

2022-07-08 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
nt they need to source & design. I would bet it is out aways still depending on equipment choices/availability, testing & UL certification etc. I would not even dare to guess but when we ca report back with a date we will do so. Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.72

[RE-wrenches] Looking to upgrade my presentation

2022-07-13 Thread Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches
ted in selling the format you have generated for a reasonable fee? Thanks in advance all. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idah

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