Re: [RE-wrenches] Batteries in 4' tall crawl space

2018-08-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
. In places where it is cold, the wall into the crawlspace, from the new box, is open and the batteries are at the temperature of the crawlspace. No bending or cramped conditions and easy to replace batteries. Easy access for fire people to shut down. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery temp sensors for older Trace/Xantrex inverters

2018-08-04 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
t-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html [7] List rules ">Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [10] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [11] text 209 813 0060 Links: -- [1]

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery temp sensors for older Trace/Xantrex inverters

2018-08-06 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
-01 Trucharge20+/40+*, Prosine 3.0* 808-0231 RS/MS*, RV/GS series*, FSW3000*, FSW2012*, FSW3012*, Prosine 2.0* 809-0946 FDM 458* / FDM Marine* 76-0022-00 Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where po

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery temp sensors for older Trace/Xantrex inverters

2018-08-06 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
e "The value could not be changed" is displayed. CAUSE Customer is using the wrong Battery Type on the XW+'s Charger Settings RESOLUTION The Battery Bank Type should be set for custom (in the custom battery settings), then the Battery Temperature Coefficient will be adjustable.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext xw+ 6848 inverter 1.5 minute voltage increase

2018-08-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Schneider I would see what they say also. Good Luck! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 16:23:49 -0600, Daniel Duffield wrote: > I am placing this inq

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext xw+ 6848 inverter 1.5 minute voltage increase

2018-08-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Good point about the neutral ! Go thru the panel/ light circuits and re-torque. Set up the combox to log L1 and L2. --Dave On Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:04:37 -0400, Drake wrote: > This problem might be due to a neutral connection > problem in the electrical system. Loose neutral > connec

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback FM100

2018-08-14 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I think you would make a huge mistake to not use an all Outback or Schneider system! No mixing because the web portals are excellent from a monitoring sense. Much of my income is from monitoring so as they say, I'm a fan! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines d

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC, FNDC, and LFP batteries

2018-08-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
G MID COAST MAINE "> _ 207-832-7574 CL. 610-517-8401 _ _ __BLAIR "TUMP" MAY_ MAINE'S CHARTER _ __ NABCEP "CERTIFIED PV INSTALLER"_ MAINE'S CHARTER _ TRACE XANTREX "CERTIFIED" DEALER / INSTALLER"

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC, FNDC, and LFP batteries

2018-08-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
alive signal the LG needs. 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 Sat, 18 Aug 2018 12:57:38 -0700, Jay wrote:Interesting thread as I was just in contact with

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC and LFP batteries and TriMetric

2018-08-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
we parted company. Ask them for the parameters to program. In the Schneider monitor there are 5+ parameters and with any monitor you have to install a shunt which is already in the Blue Ion. It is a great product but they have work to do, in my opinion. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
The customer needs education! The SQ should be powered from 240vac and the CU can run a generator input if needed. AC power should be designed so that it never goes away offgrid in my opinion. There should be a water tank that can give time to make repairs. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

2018-08-28 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
heating. Good luck! 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 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:36:45 -0400, Drake wrote: Hello Wrenches, What is the best choice for a propane, forced air

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

2018-08-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
pump, and a propane heater are probably as offgrid as it gets these days. We love quiet also and have for 26 years here. 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 Thu,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trackers

2018-09-05 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I have been waiting for a small 6" pole tracker like the AZ125 that array tek made. I could get 2KW on it. They only make the 8" (too much work) and HZLA that I use quite a bit. --Dave On Wed, 5 Sep 2018 14:41:19 -0600, wrote: Dear people: What trackers are y'all using n

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trackers

2018-09-05 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Bill, If you lived offgrid and had to run a heatpump for cooling in the desert, you would see that either virtual tracking ar a tracker would give you the long hours of solar power to minimize battery use. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trackers

2018-09-06 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I like Array Tek and for offgrid. It is a waste to dual axis track. Less is more! All you need is the array point at the sun with enough tilt to shed snow. Again, Less is more. If it had a failure (and none of mine have) it is still a fixed array until it is repaired. Dave Angelini Offgrid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

2018-09-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
use the Canadian numbers. 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 Sat, 8 Sep 2018 22:20:27 -0700, Bob-O Schultze wrote: Assuming you have a sinewave inverter t this

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

2018-09-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
574 CL. 610-517-8401 _ _ __BLAIR "TUMP" MAY_ MAINE'S CHARTER _ __ NABCEP "CERTIFIED PV INSTALLER"_ MAINE'S CHARTER _ TRACE XANTREX "CERTIFIED" DEALER / INSTALLER"_ -- Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC

2018-09-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
NIFE (edison) battery. Nice to be able to buy them from the manufacturer in CO. https://ironedison.com/48-volt-lithium-battery-for-solar 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 0

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

2018-09-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
What about Canada and Mexico and others that need split phase? I have never thought of using anything but Outback or Schneider because they have been building equipment for this hemisphere for decades :) And everywhere else also! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] Code signage for battery back-up?

2018-09-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
fire. Thx. --Dave / Offgrid Solar On Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:55:57 -0400, David Palumbo wrote: What is the current code requirements around the country for required signage for a residence/business with back-up battery storage? * For a home with a grid-tied PV system with back-up

Re: [RE-wrenches] Raised up ground mounts

2018-09-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
On pro-solar ground mounts, up in the mountains, we do not use the pinch screw on a Hollender pipe tee. We use pinch screw as a pilot for a bolt. That makes the Engineer happy and he signs it off. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

2018-09-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
to be 48Vdc. There also are plenty of choices for 48V and 24V Lithium batteries and more technologies out there. The great lead acid batteries are plentiful. Why would you want high voltage DC batteries in your home? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

2018-09-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
t 9:13 AM, Jeff Clearwater >> wrote: >> >> Hi Dave and All. >> >> Reasons for HV batteries off grid? >> >> 1) Smaller cable size (I just did an 18 Kw off grid with 4 SIs and the >> cable costs alone were in the order of $400) and increased fle

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

2018-09-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Outback said at SPI today they have shipped more than a dozen. The Schneider mppt-80-600 starts at 180vdc BTW. 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 Tue, 25 Se

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback OpticsRE unreliable with powerline internet and Trace SW inverter

2018-09-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
. The same with Hughes net. Just easier avoiding issues for me:) Good Luck! 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 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 11:40:24 -0600, Dan Fink wrote: Es

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace Replacement?

2018-10-08 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
want to post false information. Thx. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 7 Oct 2018 19:02:15 -0600, Ray wrote: > Greetings Esteemed Wrenches; > > I have yet a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace Replacement?

2018-10-08 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi James, Thanks for the link. I did not see a solar charge controller on your link and since Magnum did not make one until recently I never looked further. Could this system have solar? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surge arrestors on strings

2018-10-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
e seems to bring them. I saw an inverter fan filter that was an 1/8 of an inch thick with gnats. Fly paper will help but the battery circuit and AC panel SPD's need some help here. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate 3 shutdown

2018-10-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
# 028374 "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988" Please consider the environment before printing this email. -- Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [3] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [4]

Re: [RE-wrenches] 13.4kW on two Conext 80-600?

2018-11-02 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi Dan, I have done similar in cold environments where the CC's are cool and in an offgrid mode where they really do not spend much time "clipping". This design goal is for winter when it is cloudy. I would never do this in a place that has a summer, in the deserts, or tied to

Re: [RE-wrenches] wattsun linear actuator

2018-11-02 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Jay, is this for the small tracker that preceded the AZ125 and AZ250? I was told that the parts for the 125 (not made now) can be sourced from the AZ250 Called something else but still in production.. Motors, actuators and controllers will work on either. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium age question

2018-11-02 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
2 years daily cycling. Going to outlive us at this rate. Anybody find a battery based inverter for California's Rule 21’s SRD requirements? Contact me offline if you need info. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsol

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging two battery banks

2018-11-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Chris, When I do this for a client, I add a second inverter/charger and make a completely redundant system. This way it can be powered from the DC bus or AC trickle charged which is very easy to automate. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://

Re: [RE-wrenches] Vaccine refrigeration

2018-11-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
watts. They can be set as a freezer or reefer and anywhere in between. There is a reason the german engineering is worth paying for. Hope the smoke is not bad up there! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso.

Re: [RE-wrenches] mate 3s locking

2018-11-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
issues take too long to resolve. maybe Outback will get it done! 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 Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:43:09 -0500, drake.chamber...@redwoodall

Re: [RE-wrenches] mate 3s locking

2018-11-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Jay, Is there cell? If so use a cradlepoint. I do this with combox and it is very reliable. A bit slow but I can change anything in the system. I have not tried it with Outback Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e

Re: [RE-wrenches] mate 3s locking

2018-11-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
the newest vid and there are better one I am sure. https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/faqs/FA323474/ 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 Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:5

Re: [RE-wrenches] mate 3s locking

2018-11-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
ither Outback or Schneider in grid-tie 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 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:22:32 -0800, William Miller wrote: Friends: We installed XW systems up u

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batt Cap AGM

2018-11-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:09:02 -0500, Hilton Dier wrote: > Hi Drake > > I vote for option 3: run like the wind. If you touch it

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe update?

2018-11-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
IE has been good with their LFP and Schneider spread sheet data for easy system config. I can't see Nife anymore. Gobble 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

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback skybox

2018-11-23 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi JJay, I sold 2 of them for install in January. It does not have a mate3s but it could be similar? I did not see module level in the manual. --Dave On Fri, 23 Nov 2018 15:30:53 -0800, jay wrote: > HI All, > > Anyone install a Skybox yet? > > And if you have comments? >

Re: [RE-wrenches] mate 3s locking

2018-12-02 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
access it from my phone, a PC or a website. -Glenn FROM: RE-wrenches ON BEHALF OF Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar SENT: Friday, November 30, 2018 7:22 PM TO: Mac Lewis CC: RE-wrenches SUBJECT: Re: [RE-wrenches] mate 3s locking Hi Mac, I use a cell for some clients with combox. I use Conext In

Re: [RE-wrenches] Microhydro and L-ion

2018-12-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
inverter output and ruin the battery. 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 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:55:00 -0700, Mac Lewis wrote: Hi Jerry, Can you give details on the Blue Io

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lg chem

2018-12-14 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
at 99% state of life. If I needed another I would have a friend in Australia ship it here. An amazing product that just needed a little more development to protect it from an XW+ being able drive AC into a short circuit:) Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" ht

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery cost

2018-12-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
The Chevy, Tesla, Nissan are all NMC lithium. Residential is mostly all LFP except LG. NMC is about 1/2 the weight as LFP also. Different design goals is my take. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@s

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bi-Facial or transparent modules

2019-01-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I have used these below. The last final issue of solar pro had a great article on bifacial. On a tracker in the snow or sand they are pretty amazing if done right. The old Sanyo bi facials had water problems. https://www.prismsolar.com/ Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where power

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4 vs BOS

2019-01-07 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
You state that the battery is a LiFe and Outback said it is a Nife bms. Can you clarify please? 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, 07 Jan 2019 07:46:3

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4 vs BOS

2019-01-08 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
lance if it wants to. I sure wish LG would sell the 13.5 KWH in North America. So Sad! 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 Tue, 8 Jan 2019 11:40:09 -0600, Darryl T

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4 vs BOS

2019-01-08 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Got 113 attached screen. What is different or what should I look for please? --Dave On Tue, 8 Jan 2019 10:15:40 -0800, Alex MeVay wrote: > Hi All, > > As Larry said, when a lithium BMS disconnects, this causes a "load > dump" just like disconnecting a lead-acid b

Re: [RE-wrenches] Equipment ideas for very large residential PV and battery backup

2019-01-08 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
https://solar.schneider-electric.com/product/conext-xw-pro-na-solar-inverter/ 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 Tue, 8 Jan 2019 16:17:51 -0500, "Peter Giroux"

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider Phone Support

2019-01-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
this time of year. Many tech companies holiday for at least 2 weeks or more, but I get the frustration. 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 Wed, 9 Jan 2019 16:54:3

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider Phone Support

2019-01-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Thanks Michael! This attach is what I received on December 13. Not a great job on this by Schneider but the number works. The arrow in the screenshot is the code. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgrids

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider Phone Support

2019-01-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
b on this by Schneider but the number works. The arrow in the > screenshot is the code. > 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 > > O

Re: [RE-wrenches] Equipment ideas for very large residential PV and battery backup

2019-01-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
/ FRIDAY ! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Thanks All for the ideas. For the battery inverters, I'm most interested > in > sticking with SMA or Schneider which

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider Phone Support

2019-01-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
specific to Schneider Solar will help those folks and keep the lines available for us. I always tell them how much I miss the Xantrex user forum but Hi Dave, I think we have another communications issue. xxx'd out code info I will get the confirmation message update the message afterward

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aquion Batteries

2019-01-23 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Awhile back, it was mentioned that missmatched cell voltages could be > corrected with a 6 volt charger attached to each low laye

Re: [RE-wrenches] comparing batteries

2019-01-28 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Sony Sold their lion battery business BTW. Blue Ion uses the company I can't remember in their LFP battery. --Dave > Didn't catch that, Jerry. > > I agree re: Blue Ion. I wish that Sony would make a HV version that would > be compatible with the SolarEdge StorEdge and SM

Re: [RE-wrenches] No Communication to XW CC

2019-02-01 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Did you power down all of the equipment making sure the DC bus goes to zero vdc? I am not sure on the pc going straight in and unless the combox has been kept up to date with firmware I am doubting it. The port on combox says ethernet 10/100. Good Luck! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFX slow transfer from gen

2019-02-02 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Single inverter or master slave? Is there an AGS? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 Dave bruce@willpowerelect.comDave > Fellow Head Scratchers and > Gurus,I have rep

Re: [RE-wrenches] No Communication to XW CC

2019-02-07 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
At some point if you can't troubleshoot, you will need to replace the system, or go with something that you understand. Good Luck! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar edge storeedge question

2019-02-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
a and Germany had surge/ overcurrent (too much solar) problems. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Jay, > > The inverter will do 5kW to backup with 7.6kW surge. My un

Re: [RE-wrenches] module level control for offgrid

2019-02-16 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
cross the fingers. I am interested in this subject because it will get looked at more. Since I mostly always use ground mounted solar I have not been as concerned. You guys really had it bad. I can't imagine all the fires we have had here with those kinds of wind speeds. Dave Angelini Offgrid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider SW 4048 error

2019-02-28 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Is there still warranty and is it up to date with firmware? The XW line is mature but the CSW has had alot of firmware to get it reliable. I really only use CSW for a spare offgrid. Good Luck! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridso

Re: [RE-wrenches] Recording Volt Meter

2019-03-04 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
What do you want to record? True RMS, 3 phase, Accuracy? Calibrated equipment? How long will you log? days, weeks, months? Are you looking for transients? I use to work for these guys when they were HP and they still are in Santa Rosa CA. I like their gear out of the box with full calibration.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Recording Volt Meter

2019-03-06 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
that voltage every second in an excel page. http://www.mariposabiomassproject.org/ 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 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:14:26 -0500, Drake wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW6048 (quad) blowing past setpoints

2019-03-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
New set-up or old? Is the BTS causing this? If so set it to zero mv. More info --Dave On Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:35:36 -0400, Jason Szumlanski wrote: I have four inverter/chargers (master and 3 slaves) that are blowing past their 57.6V setpoint that I programmed and confirmed via the Context

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW6048 (quad) blowing past setpoints

2019-03-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
e can help. I did correct a problem like this and I had to use the "config tool" to do this. I also needed help from engineering and it was a long time ago. Good Luck! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mai

Re: [RE-wrenches] Big AGM's and 24V Lithium batteries

2019-03-28 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Chris, That is a big battery you need. I think you should take them to 48V. Both Iron Edison and Discover AES build LFP solutions without having to parallel too many batteries. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e

Re: [RE-wrenches] Big AGM's and 24V Lithium batteries

2019-03-29 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
. Dave Angelini / Offgrid Solar On Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:11:31 -0700, Jay wrote:Hi Howie, My main reason is zero monitoring. And that is the reason all cabling is supposed to be the same lengths, to try and use each battery equally because they don't talk to each other. It's why

Re: [RE-wrenches] Big AGM's and 24V Lithium batteries

2019-04-01 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
nches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org [6] List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html [7] List rules ">Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [10] e-mail of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue Planet Batteries

2019-04-04 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
006-34 _ _ _FACT: If we covered 0.33% of the earth with solar panels, we could power the world with renewable energy._ Do you envision a world powered by renewable energy? Be the change [21]. -- Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://member

Re: [RE-wrenches] Does SMA have a SGIP-compliant (i.e. Smart Storage) Product?

2019-04-05 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
but surge is not one of them. 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 Fri, 5 Apr 2019 18:04:55 +, Kienan Maxfield wrote:Peter, Just a quick word of caution... I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider tech support AWOL?

2019-04-05 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Sandra Herrera @ SE is out of the office this week. I am sure she will comment on this thread. For my clients in really remote places, they know they have to have a second independent power system and 2nd genset. They may not do it but they know from me telling them over and over Dave

Re: [RE-wrenches] All-In-One Off-Grid Power System-Nimbus Power

2019-04-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
offgrid systems. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [2] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [3] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:20:16 -0700, Lorenzo Ortiz wrote: Anyone have any experience with these guys? Seems like a c

Re: [RE-wrenches] High altitude off-grid systems

2019-04-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
this on to Engineering. 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 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:37:09 -0600, wrote: Hi folks: I am curious as to how many of you sell/inst

Re: [RE-wrenches] High altitude off-grid systems

2019-04-16 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
that is what I can find. More later. 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 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:13:37 +, Lones Tuss wrote: Hello All Outback's Pro

Re: [RE-wrenches] Operating Voltages Outback RE High Capacity Battery

2019-04-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
This case also sounds like the classic loss of battery capacity as Larry hinted. The genset is running too often. Time for a load test. --Dave On Mon, 22 Apr 2019 08:40:51 -0700, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote: Hi Glenn, Simply because he specified the energy removed during the time

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Well Pump Sizing

2019-04-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
homeowner. Good Luck! 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 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:50:12 -0700, "Andrew" wrote: Hey Amos. It could be a multitude of things

[RE-wrenches] Buck/boost converter

2019-05-04 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I am looking for a recommendation for a buck boost converter with an input of arround 42 -62 vdc and an output of 57vdc. I would like something around 50 amps or larger. Is there one? Thx! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offg

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium batteries

2019-05-07 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Internal BMS vs external capacity meter

2019-05-08 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] heating lithium in cold weather

2019-05-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
when they leave home and use a LA battery while they are gone. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Fri, 17 May 2019 08:58:42 -0700, frenergy wrote: > Jay, > >  

Re: [RE-wrenches] Query re Blue Ion smell

2019-05-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
charging? 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 Sat, 18 May 2019 12:37:52 -0600, Sindelar Solar wrote: Wrenches, My first (and largest at 48 kW-hr) Blue Ion Li

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider Configuration Tool

2019-05-23 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Drake, I could be wrong because I do not do much grid work. I think you need to use the same configuration tool but with the Calibration tool software. I will ask when I talk with them later today. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.n

Re: [RE-wrenches] looking for a Megger recommendation

2019-06-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
A 1000v megger from the old Hewlett Packard Instrumentation business is Keysight. A link below. https://www.transcat.com/u1451a?st-t=adword_google_* border-left:#1010ff 2px solid; margin-left:5px; width:100%"> Dear Wrenches, Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced megger? The one on the Sol

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider ac coupling time.

2019-06-05 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
solar and/or grid/gen. It also would depend on the capacity/Soc of the bank. I used a 400AH 48v bank. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 5 Jun 2019 17:11:24 +,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options

2019-06-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Have you looked at the Wattsun HZLA? No ladders and with the right module about 5KW tracked. Perfect for long hours of cooling or pumping. http://www.wattsun.com/products/accutrak-hzla-tracker [1] Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Head scratcher

2019-06-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Bill, I get these from time to time. I mostly do them for an installer/inverter company who does not want to come back to our extreme rural area. It almost always is the AFCI. Good Luck Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgr

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC/DC coupling on conext

2019-06-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi Andrew, The last firmware added some new XW features. I do not know how easy it would be to shut down a roof system. Here is a link to the latest revision. https://solar.schneider-electric.com/conext-gateway-now-compatible-with-string-inverters/ [1] Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC/DC coupling on conext

2019-06-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Damaged in shipping

2019-07-01 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Dave, I would bill the customer. I keep spares here for couple complete Schneider systems. If I even think there is an intermittent, I replace and run the ? here at the house. I am starting to install redundant systems for folks that are too remote. I think Outback needs to not be so

Re: [RE-wrenches] spaghetti mat

2019-07-02 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Fire season also! How does this impact fire safety on a roof please? It can't help right? 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, 1 Jul 2019 16:23:37 -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large Off-Grid Residential System

2019-07-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Discover battery on a Schneider system. (20) X AES 6.5 KWH. I monitor it from home here. All configuration is automatic and the battery presents itself as a Battery Monitor without having to install shunts. Offgrid or Grid Tie. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2 stacked Schneider SWs run 53 Locked Rotor Amps Septic Macerator?

2019-07-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi Jeff, I am not going to guess if this will work, it should. I use XW's because they start anything I have come across. If you do this, make sure but SW's have the latest and same firmware. There were problems with stacked SW's early on in their development. Dave Angelin

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC Bonding battery systems

2019-07-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
to have an unattended system shut down to protect itself. 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, 22 Jul 2019 13:14:36 -0700, William Miller wrote: Wrench

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large Off-Grid Residential System and ciculating currents

2019-07-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
testing advanced battery technology in the field for Schneider in 2016. A 61% failure rate is not good news to me. Blue Ion And Discover is not in the testing and the Muarta battery they use is doing very well. https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/6th-canberra-battery-test/ [1] Dave Angelini Offgrid

Re: [RE-wrenches] 100ms for Locked Rotor Amps?

2019-07-26 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
eff Jeff Clearwater wrote on 7/23/19 8:27 PM: Thanks for the tip! I'll check the firmware. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote on 7/22/19 9:11 AM: Hi Jeff, I am not going to guess if this will work, it should. I use XW's because they start anything I have come across. If you do this, mak

Re: [RE-wrenches] Soft Start Modules for Well and Sewage Pumps?

2019-07-29 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
This is why I use the XW! They start just about anything and they are one 6.8KW inverter, not multiple like the Radian. I do like the radian and use it. For large motors, XW is hard to beat. The battery needs to be at least 800 AH for this large motor app. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider tech support (again)

2019-07-29 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
You should have a mobile number directly into support. I just used it last week. If not you are going to have get one from them. If you write me off list I will try and help you get in.. I am cc'ing Sandra also at Schneider. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines d

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