We get ours in 10AWG from Allied Wire & Cable in Collegville, PA. It is not
white, but they stripe it white with no trouble - about 3 stripes if I
recall. I can't see why they wouldn't have larger gauges & it is pretty
close to VT.
-Glenn
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[mailto
nd of
foil tape (electrically questionable).
Any recommendations?
Bubble gum?
Glenn Burt
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
NYSERDA Eligible Installer
Technical Specialist
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120 Broadway
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Tel:(518) 512-5154
Cell: (518) 681-2274
Fax:
Most racking manufacturers have a minimum setback distance from the edges of
a roof for wind loading.
-Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Mick Abraham
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 2:09 PM
To: RE
Speaking as a ham radio operator, I find operating conditions are much
better after sundown.
Band conditions are much more conducive to distance operating and are much
quieter at that time.
Glenn Burt
KA2DTH
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[mailto:re
Care to share the wealth?
-Glenn
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of boB Gudgel
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 12:44 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] RE Visio shapes files
On 9/5/2010 9:32 PM, Wil
Ask them how the listing of the 240VAC Sunny Island is coming - another
promise I have customers waiting for - 'real soon now'.
-Glenn
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of North Texas
Renewable E
Hello all,
I found this link to the 2011 NEC effective on August 25, 2010.
If you have / create an account with the NFPA, you can view it for no
charge.
http://www.nfpa.org/AboutTheCodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=70
Regards,
Glenn Burt
.
-Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco
Mangelsdorf
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 2:44 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Tranformless inverter
Ah so..double-insulated is t
There is a good Technical Note on the SMA website that talks about sizing an
AC combining panel that may provide some guidance on this.
http://download.sma.de/smaprosa/dateien/4307/Multiple%20SB%20Installation%20
on%203%20Phase%20Utility%20Tech%20Note%20V21.pdf
-Glenn Burt
From: re
I just bought a copy of the 2008 NEC on CD because NY finally adopted this
version.
I have tried a few searches, and think I am averaging 50% success on the
searches.
I got 2 installs (per purchased copy), but am having trouble installing
under Windows 7 (Vista was OK).
-Glenn Burt
-Original
conductors inside the load center, prior to their landing on the main
breaker.
-Glenn Burt
Alteris Renewables, Inc.
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dave Palumbo
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 2:35 PM
To: &#x
away from our office, so I will need to
plan on a couple of options to take with me, and expect to spend some time
testing...
Regards,
Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jay peltz
There is a letter on the Fat Spaniel website welcoming all customers to
Power One.
Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Carl Emerson
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 8:46 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
S
I think there is still an SMA 700W inverter available that uses 120VAC.
-Glenn
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Bob Ellison
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 11:14 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [R
resistance.
We test our homeruns after pulling, and AC runs after pulling, but only with
unlanded conductors.
Glenn Burt
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
NYSERDA Eligible Installer
Technical Specialist
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120 Broadway
Albany, NY 12204
Tel:(518) 512
We have invested in an Iota charger with the IQ4 board for this purpose.
Pricy, yes, but seems to have the best chance of success for reviving the
bank as a unit.
http://www.iotaengineering.com/dls5413.htm
-Glenn
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@
It has been my experience that if Sunpower modules are installed contrary to
their manufacturer recommended positive ground configuration, that in a
short time you will only be generating a few watts. I have seen this in more
than one instance when the array was mis-wired and the negative was the
g
Would the walls of the bale house be considered part of the dwelling and
require careful consideration of whether metallic conduit is REQUIRED on the
DC run? 690.31 (E)
-Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf
Don't confuse Hi-Pot testing with insulation resistance testing (Megging).
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Drake
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 9:56 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Megger for array
If you use the SMA solution, a web box can collect many points of data from
the Sunny Island on both sides of the inverter.
-Glenn
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dan Fink
Sent: Saturday, No
Hi Phil,
I posted some information that is relevant back in March of 2009. It should
be in the searchable archives.
-Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Philip
Boutelle
Sent: Monday, November 29
Hi Ray,
I have for my last 2 battery jobs used the Cobra X-Flex in 2/0 size with MTW
rating.
At the battery end I have found the Thomas & Betts 54163-TB lugs, available
at my local Grainger store to be a good match both mechanically and
specification wise (also the correct hole size for M8 te
thermoplastic
Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Phil
Undercuffler
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 1:07 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC 690.74
My recollection is that MTW is Machine
Al,
SMA has a good whitepaper on their site covering this, and there was an
article in a recent Solar Pro covering this topic as well.
Good Luck!
Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Al Frishman
Sent
ct)
Still 600VDC upper limit
AC max conductor diameter is 2AWG, min is #6
DC conductors - #10 to #6
They recommend operating the DC disconnect once a year, 10 times to keep the
contacts clean
FYI - thought I'd share.
-Glenn Burt
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches
Does anyone have the text of UL 1741 and can tell me how much time is
allowed for disconnect when loss of utility grid happens?
I am thinking between 2-5 cycles?
Thanks,
Glenn Burt
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Big box of Baking Soda?
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan
Sindelar
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 4:36 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Battery electrolyte question
Wrenches,
By chance I found a hal
I just got an email ad for Direct Grid Technologies, apparently a
microinverter, but that is all I know.
-Glenn
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco
Mangelsdorf
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 2:55 PM
To: 'RE-wr
FYI recall on a few popular Fluke clamp-on DMMs:
http://www.fluke.com/Fluke/usen/support/safety/33X-Recall.htm
-Glenn Burt
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Options & settings:
So have you seen the widespread recall on the Xantrex GT and Sunpower SPRx
line?
Bulletin reports instances of the wiring cover blowing off the inverter &
suggests all inverters be shut down until a retrofit kit is available for
installation.
-Glenn
power system is present and the location(s) of the means of
disconnect
Regards,
Glenn Burt
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From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Carl Adams
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 10:35 AM
To: RE-wrenches
We have had success in many cases, contacting the manufacturer of the
installed breaker and asking if the device was suitable for backfeeding (ala
solar). Some will certify that it is OK, some do not.
Glenn Burt
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From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
My favorite part was when the test results arrived by mail, it had a postage
due notice on it.
Had to pony up more $$ to tell if I passed or failed!!
Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Nick Vida
Sent
ding paperwork to be filled out for each site requiring signatures from
the customer and an unposted envelope to submit to receive reimbursement for
the trouble...
-Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
were buried. So I
recommend finding an engineer to evaluate the TPM requirements and adapt a
foundation to an equivalent.
Good Luck!
Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Rich Nicol
Sent: Saturday, April 16,
Would be a good one to ask John Wiles - he has been very responsive to my
questions.
Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Mark Frye
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 9:09 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Su
restraint systems so work can
begin. Carts for those working within 15' of a building edge.
-Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of North Texas
Renewable Energy Inc
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 12:57 PM
To: RE-w
a few flaws, but did I mention it was free?
-Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco
Mangelsdorf
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 2:53 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: [RE-wrenches] commercial sys
We recently bought a couple of fixed value torque drivers for a Sunpower
T-10 job. They were reasonably priced, set to a value we needed and end in a
¼ driver tip (can be adapted to any bit).
http://www.flexibleassembly.com/Products/CDI-Product-Index/1501TP-1
-Glenn Burt
From: re
If I am not mistaken, the OSHA 10 can be completed online these days.
-Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of North Texas
Renewable Energy Inc
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 10:45 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re
Behalf Of Ray Walters
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 8:21 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] OSHA Certification?
Yes, but is it actually required for solar installers?
Ray
On 7/17/2011 5:33 PM, Glenn Burt wrote:
If I am not mistaken, the OSHA 10 can be completed online these days
This is an event that was foretold to us during a training session with SMA
early last year. I am surprised it took so long!
-Glenn Burt
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco
Mangelsdorf
Sent: Tuesday, July 19
Cut and paste the entire url - not all of it correctly formed in Bill's
email.
-Glenn Burt
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From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jesse Dahl
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10:27 AM
To: RE-wre
Don’t you have to be a licensed electrician as part of the prereqs to sit for
the test?
Glenn
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of
d...@foxfire-energy.com
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 9:46 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject
So the PVA-600 doesn’t require a Windows specific program to access the logging
device?
This has been a question for me as most tablets now run Android OS and not a
Microsoft product.
Is it just browser based perhaps?
Thanks!
Glenn Burt
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
Make your wishes for an
Android version known to them.
Regards,
Gary Willett, PE
g...@icarussolarservices.com
On 7/30/2011 9:47 AM, Glenn Burt wrote:
So the PVA-600 doesn’t require a Windows specific program to access the logging
device?
This has been a question for me as most tablets now r
aging!
-Glenn Burt
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From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jesse Dahl
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 10:03 PM
To: g...@icarussolarservices.com; RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Solmetric PVA-600
Here in NY (upstate), the utility (NatGrid, NYSEG) will not agree to an
interconnection until they have replaced the existing unidirectional kWh
meter with a bidirectional one. This is the signal that the PV system can be
energized and connected to the grid.
-Glenn
From: re-wrenches-boun...
We too have had this happen - customer didn't feel he had to wait for
utility approval, turned on the system after we left.
His next bill came & he tried to blame it on us...
All the meters the utilities are replacing here are electronic AMR style
units. It has been a long time since I saw a mechan
How about feeding both systems into an AC combining subpanel before feeding
the main load center?
Often the calculations required will allow you to do more backfeeding than
the simple backfeeding a load center with individual breakers.
-Glenn
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
Hi James,
Breakers/fuses/disconnects/load centers have an Ampere Interrupt Current
(AIC) rating as well as voltage and rated trip current. This tells how much
of an arc might be created during a fault or de-energization under full
load.
When selecting an overcurrent protection device at th
the enclosure need only be rated to the protection rating of the
enclosure, as long as all conduits are properly terminated with fittings
that meet the minimum rating of the enclosure.
Thanks,
Glenn Burt
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re
Dave,
Is the 8000 one of the transformerless inverters? Maybe there is a grounding
problem causing excess electrical noise when the inverter is in the 'grey'
zone where there is not quite enough energy from the sun to remain in a
known state.
-Glenn
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wr
Siemens makes a line that are UL listed.
Their VBII series like HNF361PV – 30A
-Glenn
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of
la...@starlightsolar.com
Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 2:45 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject:
I just received a notice email from SMA that the Sunny Boy 240 will be
available mid 2012.
There is also a webinar by SMA on 11/15 to cover their new products,
including a 'step up' transformer with other bells & whistles.
FWIW there is a webinar tomorrow by Sunpower to introduce their two jus
Are you sure you need to split them?
IIR, there are only a pair of conductors going from each SB into the tower.
They must be combined on the SMA side of the touch-safe fuse holders in some
way.
We opted to run all our source circuits from array through 6 external discos
then into the ST inste
SMA makes a fused combiner specifically for their TL line of inverters as well.
-Glenn
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jay peltz
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 11:07 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenche
We recently began using the PVA-600 Solmetric with its wireless options.
I have found it to be a real timesaver for commercial commissioning. Testing
can be done from the rooftop, both V & I without making a run to the
inverter(s) and waiting for generation (to measure each string's Imp).
Running
ASHRAE temp data as applicable to PV can be found (with some digging) on the
Solar ABCs website.
http://solarabcs.org/about/publications/reports/expedited-permit/map/map_int
ro.html
-Glenn
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From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists
s and voltage taps. It seems to be
their most cost effective solution at this time for 3 phase commercial
systems.
-Glenn Burt
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From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Joel
Davidson
Sent: Wednesday, Dec
Hi Jay,
I think you can find the UL information here:
https://ulfirefightersafety.org/research-projects/firefighter-safety-and-photovoltaic-systems.html
Regards,
Glenn Burt
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From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf
Of jay
Sent
I think the Morningstar devices can be made modem compatible.
Good Luck!
Glenn
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From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf
Of William Miller
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2018 12:49 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Remote moni
I have use an Astron 48-12V converter with good success. The one I have used
is the 4812-20, but they also make a less powerful one.
They are not small in form factor, but seem to be reliable.
http://www.astroncorp.com/dcdc.shtml
-Glenn
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.
Shoals Technology Group makes 1000V combiner/disconnects, but may be oversized
for what you are looking for.
GlennSent from my 'smart' phone so please excuse spelling and typographical
errors.
-- Original message--From: Chris MasonDate: Fri, Jan 19, 2018 8:13
AMTo: RE-wrenches;Cc: Subjec
So the Lifeline models, not the SunXtender models?
GlennSent from my 'smart' phone so please excuse spelling and typographical
errors.
-- Original message--From: Starlight Solar Power SystemsDate: Fri, Jan
19, 2018 12:02 PMTo: RE-wrenches;Cc: Subject:[RE-wrenches] Concorde Lifeline
Batte
I put a couple of a.c. powered garage door openers in my garage a couple of
years ago. They both had an onboard 12v battery as backup that allowed a few
operations when the grid was down. I used them for a couple of months that way
before I got power run out from the house. I charged them with a
My bad – they are Chamberlain openers, if it still matters.
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf
Of Glenn Burt
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 12:48 PM
To: John ; re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 12/24v garage door opener
An installer I have been working with here in southern VT has also repeatedly
applied to become an installer with Tesla for powerwalls with no response.I
cannot in good conscience recommend their products based on their history and
unresponsiveness in our area. They may be great for Puerto Rico,
But if you are net metering, doesn’t your utility have to replace the kWh meter
anyway?
Here and in NY, it is common practice for an installer to pull a meter where a
supply side connection is to be made.
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf
Of Dana
We have had to install blocking between TJI beams and anchor to them.Piercing
the top member was a no-no.
GlennSent from my 'smart' phone so please excuse spelling and typographical
errors.
-- Original message--From: frenergyDate: Fri, Mar 2, 2018 9:18 PMTo:
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenche
We use these with pretty good success, and pretty cheap compared to other
options we found.
http://www.industrialsafetyproducts.com/guardian-10600-fall-protection-two-way-universal-standing-seam-clamp/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzIzWBRDnARIsAAkc8hF_TnEnoT5LwV1uyLKfvdTsmWkwrh-qWaUQFCCJywDd6QSHXmXFEhsaAiBoEALw_
Mark,
Darryl might be alluding to the 690.13A requirements for a DC disconnect –
typically located outside the structure before conductors enter the building,
and readily accessible.
-Glenn
From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Mark
Frye
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2018 12:04 AM
To: re-wrenche
This company seems to have many wireless relay options, although you will have
to use a contactor actuated by the receiver relay, but looks like they could do
what you are looking for.I don't have first hand experience with this company,
but wireless control is pretty much ubiquitous these days.
Sonnen eco series.
GlennSent from my 'smart' phone so please excuse spelling and typographical
errors.
-- Original message--From: Marco MangelsdorfDate: Wed, May 23, 2018
6:28 PMTo: 'RE-wrenches';Cc: Subject:[RE-wrenches] AC-coupled storage
Aloha,
Other than the Tesla Powerwall, d
We use the APT Spdee line of surge devices and have been satisfied with
them.Looks like they were bought by ASCO.
http://www.ascopower.com/en-us/products-catalog/products/surge-protective-devices/asco-series-400-surge-protective-devices/
GlennSent from my 'smart' phone so please excuse spelling
NEC 250.4(A)4 Also states that normally non-current-carrying electrically
conductive materials that are likely to become energized shall be connected
together and to the electrical supply source in a manner that establishes an
effective ground-fault current path.
So the logic goes if an arra
Hi Christopher,
I buy my copper buss material from McMaster Carr in appropriate dimensions for
the current I am expecting.
I then cut it to the lengths I need, drill for appropriate size fasteners and
use 2 layers of heat-shrink tubing to protect the exposed bar.
Hope this helps.
-Glenn
Howdy wrenches,
Does anyone have any experience with disposing of the Aqueon battery stacks?
We have a number that have failed and our local waste station is balking,
regardless of how much hand-holding we provide and specifications, MSDS and
manufacturer info we supply.
We have been referred
Interesting idea, but it looks like to service them you would have to lay on
your stomach and get your face right in there? Not my idea of a good time!
-Glenn
From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Ray
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2018 3:32 PM
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenche
interesting parts to do something with. Attached
is a photo of my Super Aquion Gravel Tamper tool. Some of the other
aluminum parts will get incorporated into one of my homemade telescopes.
Brad
AEE Solar
On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Glenn Burt mailto:glenn.b...@glbcc.com> > wrote:
Howdy wr
have some interesting parts to do something with. Attached is
a photo of my Super Aquion Gravel Tamper tool. Some of the other aluminum
parts will get incorporated into one of my homemade telescopes.
Brad
AEE Solar
On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Glenn Burt mailto:glenn.b...@glbcc.co
There are a lot of All Earth trackers going up in these parts.
Of course they are made just North of here, so that may be part of it.
Dual axis active tracker – seem to be well made and pretty reliable.
https://www.allearthrenewables.com/
-Glenn
From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of
ch...@oas
Here is the code reference explaining this conductor size disparity from 2017
NEC:
"According to Table 310.15(B)(16), a 3/0 AWG, Type THW copper conductor
has an ampacity of 200 amperes. However, for a 3-wire, single-phase
dwelling unit service, as shown in Exhibit 215.2, 310.15(B)(7) permits a
s
Hi David,
I have taught similar classes for the Southern VT Regional Fire School, and
here are a few references:
NEC 2017
480.7(D) Notification
690.56 Identification of Power Sources (A) Facilities with Stand-Alone Systems
706.7(D) Notification
706.7(E)5
706.11 Directory
NFPA-1 20
I found the issue – April 2016 edition of QST magazine. It is the cover story
and describes a Solar Edge installation and the mitigation experience – they
quoted about 10% of the system installed costs could be expected to be needed
to quiet the RF noise created by the PV system.
I have a m
I have found that using only the Conext portal for troubleshooting is
valueless…
The level of detail and remote control is lost, and I have resorted to
installing a remote PC control application on a laptop and leaving it at the
customer’s site for a few months to be able to collect and con
Not a transfer switch. That is a simple DC rated disconnect, like the Square D
equivalent.
A transfer switch allows one load to be powered by one of two sources – a
multi-pole, double throw device.
-Glenn
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Chris Mason
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 2:4
The Combox can be directly connected via Ethernet, but it takes a bit of IT
know-how.
It is easier to take a cheap router with you and connect the Combox and laptop
to the router, and let it assign IP addresses.
I too am fighting a new install where the single MPPT 80-600 is partially
visible
This number and extension should only be used if you have previously filled out
their online form to be included as an installer in their records.
We had an extensive discussion revolving around this new procedure in the
recent past here on this forum.
From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of M
Nick,
I recall an extensive discussion here regarding terminals to be used for
battery terminals and the terminal manufacturer's requirement to use a
specific crimper with their components to maintain their listing.
It was the consensus here that the manufacturer could not exclude other
listed
eding the 60V AC trigger).
My initial problem was believing that the article applied to a component (the
battery bank), and not the system (all components taken together as a
generator/storage system). It is an easy misunderstanding to make.
Hope this helps!
-Glenn Burt
-Original Me
Hi Mick,
Every pyranometer I have seen are simple devices that must be connected to a
datalogger which provides scaling, logging and ethernet interface
functionality. I have never seen a stand-alone device that has built-in LAN
connectivity.
Are you sure this is what you are looking for?
Hi Jay,
We have been using them at ground mounted arrays to allow us to de-energize
anything in the trench (DC).
They work fine, but need a little planning because of limited interior space
for conductor bending and conduit entry points.
We order them direct from IMO.
-Glenn
-Original Mess
Vince,We were asked not to share that information...Sent from my Verizon LG
Smartphone-- Original message--From: Vince McClellanDate: Fri, Apr 5,
2019 5:28 PMTo: RE-wrenches;Cc: Subject:Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider tech
support AWOL?Hi Kevin Frustrating isn’t it. Try calling the tech supp
William,If you were to register through the website as the support number and
the website and the representative on here asked, you would have been provided
with the access number, just like the others of us who have followed their
requested procedure.Having worked the other side of telephone su
Hi Larry,
I am curious why you would use the 100Hr rate for this approximation and not
the 20 or 24Hr one, since that is the period in which Mac is reporting the
anomaly. Happy to learn the details!
Thanks,
Glenn
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Starlight Solar Power Systems
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I think they are fairly common these days. I think the ones we used were made
by Phoenix Contact, but I think a place like Newark electronics would be a
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I have always bought the appropriately sized for the anticipated current,
copper bar stock from McMaster Carr and cut, drilled and applied heat shrink
myself.
-Glenn
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Drake
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 12:27 PM
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Bus bar
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