Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 wave loads

2024-12-19 Thread Glenn via RE-wrenches
Ugh, let's stop using jargon to describe something we don't understand.Performing half wave rectification of a sine wave doesn't make a new type of load called 1/2 wave load...Half wave rectification has been used by some electronics for years, but is uncommon and inefficient. How an inverter manuf

Re: [RE-wrenches] Portable Home Back-Ups

2025-01-20 Thread Glenn via RE-wrenches
We are recommending Bluetti systems for many casual contacts who don't have the interest or budget for a properly or permanent system.Not really different than recommending a small inverter generator for intermittent backup.Most of those manufacturers have some kind of installer training or referra

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Modules with short leads

2025-01-04 Thread Glenn via RE-wrenches
Biggest consumers would be commercial ground mounts, which doesn't need mlpeOn Jan 4, 2025 15:43, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:Colleagues: I have finally finished off the half carload of Mission Solar MSE SX5T panels I invested in a few years ago.  I am now shopping for panels for my next

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tigo inverter experience

2025-02-15 Thread Glenn via RE-wrenches
I thought the FireRaptor was an IMO device?-GlennOn Feb 15, 2025 10:47, Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches wrote:Oh, I just looked to see if the FireRaptor is still somewhat pricey, and it looks like they might be hard to find if available at all. The only source I found had them for double the price

Re: [RE-wrenches] Issues with HomeGrid

2025-02-14 Thread Glenn via RE-wrenches
Whoa, what did I miss? How is Schneider out of the picture?-GlennOn Feb 14, 2025 12:28, Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches wrote:I think I have seen or heard of issues and failures with all of the Li batteries at this point. Even my favorite, Discover. So then, what is most important to me is goo

Re: [RE-wrenches] RSS: Is it necessary?

2025-02-18 Thread Glenn via RE-wrenches
Rarely are AC electrical circuits and equipment placed adjacent to a residence in a cleared field where there may be children thinking it looks like a jungle gym either...-GlennOn Feb 18, 2025 11:23, Christopher Warfel via RE-wrenches wrote: I think the 8' rule for this is a little bizarre.

Re: [RE-wrenches] RSS: Is it necessary?

2025-02-17 Thread Glenn via RE-wrenches
Too much 'fear over facts'. -GlennOn Feb 17, 2025 13:26, Rebekah Hren via RE-wrenches wrote:I read the wrenches post regularly, as does Brian Mehalic. We have both been on CMP-4  (responsible for Article 690) for the past three code cycles. I believe a few other CMP members probably read too. The