[RE-wrenches] Charge Control in AC coupled system

Sunny Boy overpowers the Outbacks and 1. Charges the batteries and 2.(my question) overpowers the Outback's ability to sell to grid in its traditional format? As always the guidance of the "List" is greatly appreciated. Thanks Doug Wells The Solar Specialists www.thesolarspe

[RE-wrenches] Generator for off grid

enset, we install Kohlers in their territory. They back the Kohler -in house- with one year P @ L and or 2000 hours. Might be an option for you. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 NABCEP Certified Solar Heating License www.thesolarspecialists.com 802-498

[RE-wrenches] Heavy Duty Modules?

What modules are up to the challenge? Are there any new military spec modules like the old MSX 120's? Any experience or guidance is appreciated. Doug Wells Morrisville, VT 05661 NABCEP Certified PV Vermont Solar Partner The Solar Specialists www.thesolarspecialists.com 80

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tall L-feet

Jim, Ecofasteners makes a variety of feet attachments. At one point they made up to 6" feet. Worth a shot if your looking for prefab. http://www.ecofastensolar.com/ Doug Wells The Solar Specialists www.thesolarspecialists.com 802-498-5856 ___

[RE-wrenches] Insulated Roofing Approaches

your approach? Thank you for any insight or experience. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] calculating low string voltage

what the difference would be, but if it gets down to a few volts with the PE, it is would be worth checking. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com On Nov 29, 2011, at 5:55 PM, Ray Walters wrote: I'm prepping for

[RE-wrenches] federal credit clarification

loans for a period of one year on the amount of the grant. They can then pay off that part of the loan next year, and leave the balance in a low interest program. That is if Uncle Sam ever cuts the checks. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498

Re: [RE-wrenches] module frame separation

William, I have done the procedure before. I used RTV silicone. The hard part was cleaning out some of the old sealant in the frame. After seeing enough modules that look like they were sealed by preschoolers, you might end up with a longer lasting seal than the manufacturer. Doug Wells

[RE-wrenches] Broken Modules

Wrenches, I am curious what other installers are doing with broken modules? I know some manufacturers are starting recycling programs. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] grounding of hot water collectors

Kirk, What is his logic? Are you running the circulator with PV mounted on the collectors? Is the house plumbing grounded? Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP

from beginning to end. Design, Safety, Installs and Commissioning. The more they water down the experience component to fast track eager installers, the less the certification will mean. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolar

Re: [RE-wrenches] single string of batts: must the interconnects be inverter size cables?

lengths to a buss bar, it might make sense to put a current limiting fuse on each parallel run before the bus. However, this would pretty much negate any money save on downsizing the copper. So what is really gained? Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWH - mixing valves

to loose accuracy. Usually they are designed to "fault" into the cold position, so the begin to leak in a little cold and the client will complain about low temps at the faucet/shower. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 80

Re: [RE-wrenches] double-insulated PV wire

Marco, Last we purchased both from USA wire and cable in Austin. Under $5 per mated pair and pins for oversized MC4. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mike Holt Solar Video - LIVE in your town, limited time only

ave their minds around this as well. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com On Dec 9, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Richard L Ratico wrote: I watched most of the streaming video of Mike Holt and six PV industry professionals this we

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Chargers

the factory default, 1 s, you will see light flicker, and sensitive electronics will go into error. This transfer rate can be adjusted down and has cured most of the power quality issues with the battery charging. A different issue than harmonics under load, but it might help. Doug Wells The

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC Fusing/Breakers for Battery Circuits

witnessing all of the crazy home brew battery set ups in the back woods here. Have seen some very sketchy off grid battery installations. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com __

Re: [RE-wrenches] Watsun problem

can happen in the N-S place, but it is usually a sign of wear on the plastic nut, yes plastic, in the actuator arm. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com On Sep 22, 2014, at 12:30 PM, Solar wrote: Hello, I am having

[RE-wrenches] 3" Pipe Fittings/Pinning

windy location on ledge. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

[RE-wrenches] Interstate L-16 vs Trojan L-16REB

that puts the batteries through a traditional bulk cycle while still "selling" back any excess energy. The next question would be, is this better for battery longevity. Seems like a hybrid of the two would be ideal. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-

[RE-wrenches] Smart grid grid-connected compatibility

night when the frequency shift wont cause the inverters to drop out. I wonder how many string inverters are doing the same thing but go unnoticed. The Enlighten graphs make detection of this event very evident as it looks like a huge crash every day at the exact same time. Doug Wells The Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] bubbling Sanyo modules

e are past the 2 year warranty of defects at this point. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com On Dec 4, 2012, at 3:07 PM, Randy wrote: Hi Wrenches, I have some Sanyo HIT modules in operation since 2006, that are bubbli

Re: [RE-wrenches] CIS mods

ts in some panels. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: h

Re: [RE-wrenches] CIS mods

d the intensity of the effects depends not only on the different module types, but specific manufacturing approaches. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com ___ List sponsore

[RE-wrenches] crystalline VS uni-solar and beyond

kept its warranty at 20 years for its cell design?(and I like their panels) Thoughts? Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Worcester, VT 05682 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List

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

I was excited about using a new Apollo controller. Did they ever come up with a listed GFI/breaker setup for that high of a voltage? Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Worcester, VT 05682 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo Bi-facial

in VT. Doug Wells The Solar Specialists Morrisville, VT 05661 (p) 802-223-7014 (c) 802-498-5856 www.thesolarspecialists.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http:/