Re: [RE-wrenches] Fridge recommendations?

2013-01-09 Thread Dave Palumbo
T like mod sine wave in any form. Had to install a new sine wave inverter. -- Dan Fink, Executive Director; Otherpower Buckville Energy Consulting Buckville Publications LLC NABCEP / IREC accredited Continuing Education Providers 970.672.4342 (voicemail) On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Dave

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fridge recommendations?

2013-01-09 Thread Dave Palumbo
.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dave Palumbo Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 2:45 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Fridge recommendations? I'm having difficulty finding a RF in the 16 to 20 cu ft range that uses less than 350kWh/yr. All of the GE units listed by Ene

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fridge recommendations?

2013-01-09 Thread Dave Palumbo
eezer database in Excel format, and sort on one or more columns to see the models with the features and energy performance you are looking for. http://1.usa.gov/ZIkdvW Also has similar pages for many other appliance categories. On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Dave Palumbo < d...@independentpowe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fridge recommendations?

2013-01-09 Thread Dave Palumbo
renches.org] On Behalf Of Dave Palumbo Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 12:23 PM To: ho...@catamountsolar.com; 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Fridge recommendations? Howie, I usually agree to the Kenmore/Sears recommendation but the closest Sears is coming in with is with 18

Re: [RE-wrenches] cleaning battery caps

2013-01-09 Thread Dave Palumbo
I don't think these caps ever worked real well. And as batteries get older they use more water, right? Dave -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jay peltz Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 8:31 P

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV permitting standards

2013-01-20 Thread Dave Palumbo
Solar Partner. In this way the state has some control over the quality of net metered PV installations. Off grid systems receive no incentives and are not being reviewed by any authorities. Best, Dave Palumbo From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV permitting standards

2013-01-20 Thread Dave Palumbo
Marco, That's impressive! Little ol' Vermont has done somewhat over 2,000 in the last 10 years with 2012 coming in at 500 systems installed (best yr to date). Dave Palumbo From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase "AC Frequency out of Range"

2013-02-05 Thread Dave Palumbo
Wrenchsters, I have an Enphase 7.5kW system on a residence with utility Smart Metering, both the PV Production Meter as well as the utility billing meter being "read" every hour. This system has experienced many "AC Frequency Out Of Range" events since the system was installed. Below is copied

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase "AC Frequency out of Range"

2013-02-05 Thread Dave Palumbo
Thanks Daryl. Does your system also sometimes stay off for longer periods sometimes? My clients system can stay off for up to 64 minutes. Dave -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of penobscotso...@

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reporting on Efficient AC Refrig/Freezer

2013-02-06 Thread Dave Palumbo
A month ago I was searching for an Energy Star RF of standard kitchen appeal for my rental house and with the Wrench groups help I found one I am very pleased with so far. Whirpool WRTL9SZY 19 Cubic Foot, Freezer on top no ice maker. $ 800 delivered Energy Guide Yellow Tag states 345kWh/Yr.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Snow guards for pitched roof arrays?

2013-02-08 Thread Dave Palumbo
Al, I believe that Eco Fasten Solar/ Alpine Snow Guards of Morrisville, Vermont have been working on such a product. www.ecofastensolar.com 1-877-859-3947 Best, Dave David Palumbo Independent Power LLC 462 Solar Way Drive Hyde Park, VT 05655 www.independentpowerllc.com Vermo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insulated cabinet source

2013-02-08 Thread Dave Palumbo
Kirk, A few years ago Jeff Randal at DPW made us a nice cabinet for a single Fronius inverter. It was not insulated. Maybe they could customize a unit to your specs? Dave -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase "AC Frequency Out Of Range"

2013-04-15 Thread Dave Palumbo
I'd like to revisit a thread from early February where we were discussing Enphase microinverters going off line due to utility power quality issues when "Pinging" of smart meters occur. I have a system where I was told by Enphase that they applied their software fix in late March, but in this c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback wave form

2013-04-16 Thread Dave Palumbo
Jeremy, << What to look for? >> Unfortunately, probably a different coffee maker. I've gone through this with several different appliances over the years on sine wave inverter output. Washing machines, refrigerators, dishwashers it could be anything with electronics. Specific manufacturers typic

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wasps

2013-05-07 Thread Dave Palumbo
efore they know what's going on. Works very well as they are inactive until the sun comes up. I still wear gloves, longsleeves, turtle neck shirt and a bugnetting hat just to be careful. Then what to do with the bag of wasps? Make sure it is double bagged and secured with duct tape etc. Da

Re: [RE-wrenches] SHW Schuco issue

2013-05-07 Thread Dave Palumbo
Hello wrenches, Is there a specific Solar Hot Water list? What I need help with is in tracking down a specific circulator for a Schuco 1.3 Pump Station. It is a WILO Typ Star S 21U-15-130 pump. Schuco has left the solar biz as of last November. I called Schuco-USA and they have put in an or

Re: [RE-wrenches] SHW Schuco issue

2013-05-13 Thread Dave Palumbo
Hi Carl, Yes. I ordered the WILO circ pump (and have received) from PAW last week. I also have one coming from Schuco USA covered under warranty. Schuco is still answering the phone in CT. See Sandor's contact below. He was very helpful, unfortunately he had to source the pumps out of Germany a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging voltages

2013-05-13 Thread Dave Palumbo
Jesse, Check with manufacturer to be sure. I've had AGM's in 24v system's set at 29.2 Bulk/Absorb and other manufacturers (Full River for one) that say 29.6 is fine. So, with an FM80 I would recommend 4 strings of 2 modules to ensure that you can always get that VMP up where it needs to be. David

Re: [RE-wrenches] SE or SW

2013-05-14 Thread Dave Palumbo
t can stay snow covered for weeks at a time. But I know that going in and I take PV watts and de-rate the 5 months that we get significant snow here in northern Vermont and no one is surprised and disappointed with the poor winter production. Dave Palumbo -Original Message- From: re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Bridge AC Modules

2013-05-31 Thread Dave Palumbo
What about AUO/BenQ Solar AC Unison modules. We installed 3 systems in late 2011 and they used SolarBridge inverters then. Results have been OK so far. The data logger was clunky then. We are getting an upgraded version now. David Palumbo Independent Power LLC 462 Solar Way Drive Hyde Park,

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