[RE-wrenches] Charge Control in AC coupled system

ave folks found most efficient and safe? Thanks in advance, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner http://www.SunCatcherVT.com (cell) 802-272-0004

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Control in AC coupled system

ng my luck... Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner http://www.SunCatcherVT.com (cell) 802-272-0004 (home) 802-439-6096 On Thu, October 28, 2010 4:32 pm, Mark Dick

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Control in AC coupled system

oof way of utilizing the AC coupled array to it's fullest potential while still keeping the battery bank healthy? Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partne

[RE-wrenches] Laing Solar Eco Pumps vs. El Sid

them. Anyone have experience with the Laings in these circumstances? Or any similar or perhaps hopefully experience with the El Sids? At $2-300 a pop for the El Sids, I'm feeling gun-shy about spec'ing them any more. Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Laing Solar Eco Pumps vs. El Sid

)? As always, this list is an invaluable resource which I'm privileged, to be part of. Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner http://www.SunCatcherVT.

[RE-wrenches] Trace TM500

hut down the C40 on the system, but haven't seen this anomaly before these 2 systems... Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner http://www.SunCatcherVT.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace TM500

s Alan, calling Ralph might be helpful - in fact he was who helped me begin to figure out what was happening with the TM500 and C40 when Xantrex was not owning up to anything... Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Ser

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Bridge Pantheon

Marco Mangelsdorf wrote: >Does anyone know if the 235-watt Solar Bridge Pantheon microinverter has hit >the market yet? > > > >I have a spec sheet on the bugger in case anyone is interested. > > > >And does anyone know what other microinverters may be hitting the market >soon to give our frie

[RE-wrenches] Honda 6500is and Autostart

Hi All, I just search the archives for info regarding auotstarting a Honda 6500iS generator, but didn't turn anything up, even though I seem to recall some discussions about this a while back. Does anyone have experience doing this? Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Sol

[RE-wrenches] Honda 6500is and Autostart

Hi All, I just search the archives for info regarding auotstarting a Honda 6500iS generator, but didn't turn anything up, even though I seem to recall some discussions about this a while back. Does anyone have experience doing this? Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Sol

Re: [RE-wrenches] Honda 6500is and Autostart

HI Todd, Don't think I'd spec this for an off-grid system either, however we are walking into this existing setup and being asked to use it. Do you know of a reasonable way to have an OutBack VFX start this generator from the AGS. Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certifie

Re: [RE-wrenches] Standby power draw

l firmware revisions so you need to make sure you have the correct manual. I only have 4.01 and the 4.10 addendum. Best, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Progra

Re: [RE-wrenches] community solar

d to allow and facilitate this program. Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Incentive Program Partner http://www.SunCatcherVT.com (cell) 802-272-0004 (home) 802-439-6096 On Thu, April 7, 2011 4:29 p

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hydrometer source

Hi Dave, I've had luck at various automotive/hardware stores finding appropriate (5/1000's gradations) hydrometers for under $10. They are not temp compensated however. Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and

[RE-wrenches] Solar Shading App on a Droid

Has anyone used the Solar Shading app by Comoving Magnetics on their Droid phone? Was wondering if you cared to review it's capabilities. Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher ___ List sponsored by

[RE-wrenches] Fronius IG vs IG Plus inverters

Hi All, Anyone care to relate the differences (pros/cons) of the Fronius IG vs. IG Plus inverters? Haven't used either and haven't dealt with Fronius in 5 or 6 years. Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG vs IG Plus inverters

Thanks for the feedback Kistopher. 1 question: I thought that the IG also came with the integrated AC/DC disco as well as the IG Plus. I know the IG doesn't come with the string fusing. Am I missing something here? Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Inst

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG vs IG Plus inverters

Thanks William - good to know. I gave up on Fronius because of production problems. Sorry to here it is still an issue. Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG vs IG Plus inverters

h the IG vs. the Plus? Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner http://www.CatamountSolar.com 802-272-0004 On Tue, June 28, 2011 1:21 pm, William Miller wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius IG vs IG Plus inverters

cause lack of trust and higher cost (though the Enlighten Monitoring is certainly an eye-catcher - time waster - for the clients). Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Par

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase M190 source?

Hey Dave, We have 4 of these left over from a job earlier in the year. Do you still have need for these? Sorry for the delayed response. Hope you are well, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA -11 designation

Hi Carl, I was told the 11 designation is a versioin designed for Canada (colder whether). I forget which parameters are changed, but they are generally only available in Canada. Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales

[RE-wrenches] old trace manual

ie voltage output (113 vAC) the charger was. How much would that cut down on the current output capacity? Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric & Hot Water Incentiv

[RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Design temperature/voltage calculations

? Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric & Hot Water Incentive Partner http://www.CatamountSolar.com 802-272-0004 ___ List sponsored by Home P

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Design temperature/voltage calculations

this case that the change ended up loosing ease and information in certain important ways. Thanks for listening, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric & Hot Water Inc

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Design temperature/voltage calculations

Steve, Is there a reason SMA doesn't make the temperature calculations more transparent in Sunny Design, like the output tab provided on the string sizer? I think this would help my design process significantly. Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gross PV production meter options

Dave, Which utility is it? WEC? Are you doing an AC coupled or DC coupled system? If AC I believe you could use a normal 240v meter between the critical load panel and the grid inverter which would only measure the solar production. Howie Michaelson Dave Palumbo wrote: >We are installin

Re: [RE-wrenches] BenQ AUO AC Unison modules

Chris, FYI, I believe the BP SX modules are under a full recall due to a class action suit. Not positive but it may be worth looking into... Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Solar Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric Incentive Partner 802-272

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid DC Loads: DC Converter

Daniel, While the Meanwell has been a good choice for me at times, I have also run across some of their converters which have an active cooling fan which is steady on (no thermal control). This leaves a steady phantom load as well as a fairly loud background drone. And their tech support did not ac

[RE-wrenches] Schneider 600volt Charge Controller

Hi All, Anyone have feedback/review of the 600 volt Schneider Charge Controller that they'd care to share? I have an existing Conext XW+ off-grid system with combox communication setup which currently has about 1.5 kW of solar feeding through 2 MX60s (no hub). We'll be adding about 5kW (on a TPM a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider 600volt Charge Controller

Thanks Dave! That was my thought as well, just wanted to make sure I wasn't inviting a new host of problems with a new (to me) piece of equipment. Why the XW150 in this system as well? Howie On Thu, Jan 18, 2018 at 11:53 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar < offgridso...@sti.net> wrote: > You shou

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider 600volt Charge Controller

Boy, that would be a bonus! I like sticking with products that have worked for me, although I am intrigued by the XW 600vDC. Any word on the release date for Midnite's inverter? On Thu, Jan 18, 2018 at 11:51 AM, wrote: > FYI Howie, >Schneider engineers are actively working on a communicatio

Re: [RE-wrenches] B3 Bypass breaker

es since I've seen no pricing yet. Howie Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Solar Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric Incentive Partner 802-272-0004 On Thu, Feb 22, 2018, 9:25 PM jay wrote: > This product has been out now and maybe its doi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext Insight Portal issues

Hi Kevin, are all your sites up? I just noticed one that went down a little while ago and I'm trying to determine if it is an internet issue or something more serious. Thanks, Howie Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Solar Energy Systems Sales and Servi

Re: [RE-wrenches] steel cased industrial batteries

us reasons I am interested in direct comparisons of Rolls vs. HUP batteries in terms of failure rates, pricing, maintenance, break-in periods, etc. Feel free to respond on or off list as seems appropriate. As always,TIA for whatever input you are willing to share! Howie *Howie Michaelson**S

[RE-wrenches] Sanyo HIP-200 Modules

Anyone have a lead on 2-4 Sanyo HIP BA3 Mods? Thanks, Howie Michaelson Sun Catcher ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ac Coupling

I've liked the StorEdge design of SolarEdge since it was first introduced a few years ago, but have never done it even seen an instant with it. What are others experience with it, especially compared to AC coupled battery backup solutions? Howie On Jul 25, 2018 8:18 PM, "Scot Arey" wrote: Yes I

[RE-wrenches] Outback FM100

an of Outback these days. What are folks experience with the FM100? And apparently it needs a Mate3 (not the Mate) in order to program and read it, true? Otherwise I will probably go with either a Midnite 250 SL or a Schneider XW80-600. TIA, Howie Michaelson Sun Ca

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

Allan, have you talked directly with Bogart? Howie On Tue, Aug 21, 2018 at 12:56 PM Sindelar Solar wrote: > Wrenches, > I would like to broaden this topic a bit, please: we're currently > installing our first Blue Ion LFP set (48kWh). I work almost exclusively > with existing off grid systems,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

Will, not only did we get tired of the lack of freezer space and water on the floor (or creating a science experiment in the back of the refrigerator when the 1/4" drain got plugged up with food scraps), but all the hardware breaking or shelves crashing was a major annoyance... After the new fridge

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L16RE-2V set-points

Mac, >From your description, I'd say your analysis is very plausible, although I rarely deal with Trojan - I have an attitude about them. It also sounds like it is unlikely to be covered under warranty, unless someone at Trojan is feeling generous when you get through to them. The absorb time is w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L16RE-2V set-points

When the return amps are set to 0, that typically defeats that function. Howie On Tue, Sep 11, 2018, 10:07 PM Dana wrote: > Return amps at 0 is physically impossible I think. The lowest Return amps > I have ever seen acknowledged by a charge controller on a 24-volt set was > 3-4 amps on a new se

Re: [RE-wrenches] mate 3s locking

27;ve stuck with Schneider for a few years now and have been happy with them. I did try the SWa couple of times, but the small cost savings doesn't feel worth the lesser capabilities over the XW. And their customer service has been pretty consistently good. Howie Michaelson Sun Catcher On S

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4 vs BOS

Hey Dan, Are you saying that OB is claiming that NiFePO4 batteries are smoking their charge controllers? Do they say why? Is this also true of LiFePO4 batteries? If you wouldn't mind mentioning which battery manufacture you are dealing with? Thanks, Howie Michaelson Sun Catcher On Mon,

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4 vs BOS

. Never had > any failure of PV controllers including Outback due to charging Li-ion. > > Larry Crutcher > Starlight Solar Power Systems > > > > > On Jan 7, 2019, at 11:23 AM, Howie Michaelson > wrote: > > Hey Dan, > Are you saying that OB is claiming that NiFePO4 b

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider Phone Support

Hi all, Concerned by this thread, I went through the process of registering as an installer on line. A short while later I was sent an email of acceptance and a phone number. I was implored to not share the number. I did try it and was successful at reaching tech support on first try. Thanks for th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider Phone Support

My response was within an hour I believe. On Fri, Jan 11, 2019 at 3:26 PM Jay wrote: > Hi all, > > In regards to signing up for the special code. Does anyone know how long > it takes to get a response? > > It’s been 2 days now and so far no return email with the “code” > > Jay > Peltz power. > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Corrugated Metal - Odd Seam Profile

In the vain of Williams caution, you may also want to look at the amount of space between the bottom of the elevated section of the corrugated profile and the top of the ridge it is straddling - it may require a thicker gasketing or butyl layer in order to create a good seal. Howie Sun Catcher www.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider SW 4048 error

Mac, You may already know this, but Schneider has requested that installers not pass out their live tech phone number. I assume it is because they are trying to vet who calls in on it, keeping it to working wrenches and designers in order to keep our wait times and their costs down. You might dis

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider SW 4048 error

magine the > questions that they receive. Apologies if I was too free with that info. > > Thanks for pointing this out. > > On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM Howie Michaelson < > howie.michael...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Mac, >> You may already know this, but Schne

Re: [RE-wrenches] Anyone recognize this pole mount system?

Not sure about the grey steel bracketed one, but the other 2 (?) look like the old Unirac TPMs, which haven't been in production for more than 15 years (?). Howie *Howie Michaelson**Sun Catcher* *NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™* *Solar Electric Systems Sales & Service802-272-0004*

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

Jerry, I'm looking at all the lithium options out there for an application phycisist client who wants a lithium backup system. Can you elaborate on why Simplify is slow low on your list? Thanks, Howie On Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 12:00 AM Jerry Shafer Wrenches > I agree with Kevin, the Unigyll are a gr

[RE-wrenches] Blue Planet Batteries

Hi All, Anyone have any experience/knowledge about Blue Ion batteries? Thanks, Howie *Howie Michaelson**Sun Catcher* *NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™* *Solar Electric Systems Sales & Service802-272-0004* ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alli

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue Planet Batteries

So I assume therefore you like them compared to others? Reasons? Comparative pricing? Thanks, Howie On Thu, Apr 4, 2019 at 10:04 AM Jerry Shafer wrote: > Howie > Yes been using blue ion for close to 3 years > Jerry > > On Thu, Apr 4, 2019, 6:59 AM Howie Michaelson >

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

Dave, I'd be interested to know what issues you are having with the Discover batteries, since these are one of the LiFePO batteries we are considering seriously. Thanks, Howie On Fri, Apr 5, 2019 at 3:44 PM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar < offgridso...@sti.net> wrote: > Definitely agree with Kienan.

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

William, I have not tried to reach Schneider recently, so I can't speak to any changes in the last several months. However, previously, my experience with their tech support had been generally good, and certainly never comparably bad as the good old days of Xantrex. Hopefully folks' recent bad expe

[RE-wrenches] Lithium Batteries

Hi Folks, About to spec my first Lithium battery backup job. The client is not a heavy user, but wants things done right more than being totally cost effective. We put in 14kW of net metered solar using SolarEdge and now he wants the backup component. This was significantly oversized for his use,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Batteries

would need the shunt and battery monitor. > > *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > "we go where powerlines don't" > http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ <http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/> > e-mail offgridso...@sti.net > text 209 813 0060* > > On Fri, 3 May 201

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Batteries

Chris, Thanks for the reminder. I've stayed out of the Lithium option until now, largely because of just that, but now that I'm delving in, that is a good reminder. I swore off bleeding edge products years ago, but I guess I'm running the risk of bleeding again... Howie On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 4:4

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium batteries

Thanks Jason. Great videos! Any thoughts on why AES is so much more than some others that seem pretty solid as well? Howie On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 5:30 PM Jason Andrade < ja...@westcoastsustainables.com> wrote: > > Howie, > I’ve used a few different brands and am currently using the Discover AES

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium batteries

h the Context comms (at least from what I've read here and elsewhere). Does anyone else have experience with Blue Ion batteries? With XWs? On a separate note, what are the real advantages of using the XW pro vs. the plus? Howie Michaelson Sun Catcher On Fri, May 3, 2019, 5:32 PM Jerry Sha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium batteries

Jerry, have you used an XW with the Blue Ion? If so, is there a reason to use a Conext Battery Monitor with the system? In this system, which is grid-tied, there will also be a backup generator (he likes redundancy). What settings would trigger the AGS if there was no Battery Monitor in the syste

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge AC coupled off-grid

I have used SolarEdge to AC couple a smaller Array in the past, with no issues. I recently added a fairly significant array (6.2k DC via a SE6K (setap) inverter in an off-grid home which has had a dual stack VFX3648 for many years. I also added 32kWh of Blue Ion batteries replacing an 80kWh older

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge AC coupled off-grid (part 2)

sorry, prematurely emailed previous post: I'm wondering if the VFXs are just not capable of putting out clean enough power in order to hold the SE HD inverter. I had it operating on this same system for a couple of hours with not this problem. Is it likely that this inverter combo is not going to

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarEdge AC coupled off-grid (part 2)

at array > with one controller. The PT 100 will work with Midnite's SOB rapid > disconnect system. > > > Ray Walters > Remote Solar > 303 505-8760 > > On 7/24/19 11:03 PM, Howie Michaelson wrote: > > sorry, prematurely emailed previous post: > > I'

[RE-wrenches] Communications using the Conext Gateway

my decision process. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks, Howie *Howie Michaelson**Sun Catcher* *NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™* *Solar Electric Systems Sales & Service802-272-0004* ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@

Re: [RE-wrenches] Communications using the Conext Gateway

c troubleshooting steps to > identify the communication issues for the system. > > > > Regards > > > > Sandra Herrera > > sandra.herr...@se.com > > > > > > > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches *On > Behalf Of *Howie Michaelson > *Sent:* Thu

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

My supplier (Green Mountain Energy Supply, Burlington, Vermont - 800-639-2065) is listing the following: CANADIAN SOLAR CS3U-350PB-AG BIKU No idea if they would ship them - they usually do their own delivery... Howie On Tue, Sep 17, 2019, 10:45 PM wrote: > So, does anyone actually know of* any

[RE-wrenches] 24 volt LiFePO4 Battery options

Hi all, I've been using BlueIon batteries recently both on- and off-grid, and really like them so far, although I have limited time on them so not a ton of experience yet. I am wondering what folks are liking for 24 v LiFePO4 battery options. I have 24 volt off-grid clients who are not ready to s

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 volt LiFePO4 Battery options

all the benefits of a 48 volt upgrade it wins every time. I am > not talking about busses, RV's and one night stands l am talking about off > grid homes. > > On Thu, Sep 26, 2019, 1:53 PM Howie Michaelson > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> I've been using BlueIon batt

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 volt LiFePO4 Battery options

ntegrating them into a single VFX3524 system? Howie On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 5:28 PM Chad Waits wrote: > Simpliphi... They have 24V versions of their batteries. > > Chad Waits > President > 520-270-4873 > > > > On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 1:53 PM Howie Michaelson < > how

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider support?

Hi Glen, My experience with Schneider Support over the last several months has been very variable in terms of how accessible they are. There have been times when I ring right through, and others when I'm on hold for more than an hour (I think my personal record was a total of 2.5 hours in one day

[RE-wrenches] Portable Load & Generation Meter

all suggestions and ideas/critiques. Thanks, Howie *Howie Michaelson **Sun Catcher* *NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ * *Solar Electric Systems Sales & Service 802-272-0004* ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@

Re: [RE-wrenches] Portable Load & Generation Meter

, but it is not the most intuitive interface. Often there can be too much info and complexity for the end user to sort through easily. Howie Howie Michaelson Sun Catcher NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service 802-272-0004 On Fri, Jan 24, 20

Re: [RE-wrenches] Portable Load & Generation Meter

u want from speed to fixed max > levels. Be aware that the DC CT's are directional and may report reversed > but the values are incorrect. > Jerry > > On Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 10:23 AM Howie Michaelson < > howie.michael...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Chris, >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Web portal Insight2 not making remote changes for some.

Dave, Do these problems encompass having sites that previously were configured and operating on Insight2, but for at least the last month or 2 have shown up on the home page, but either show no connectivity or no devices? This has been my experience and it is a major issue since I sold my clients

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette/Rolls contact info?

Hey Dave! I don't have a phone number, but his email is: st...@surrette.com Howie Michaelson Sun Catcher NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service 802-272-0004 On Thu, Mar 12, 2020, 3:54 PM David Palumbo wrote: > I’m looking for

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trimetric TM 2020

Drake, Why a 2020 and not the newer version? Howie Howie Michaelson Sun Catcher NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service 802-272-0004 On Sun, Mar 29, 2020, 11:06 AM wrote: > > Does anyone have (or know of) a TM 2020 they would like t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trimetric TM 2020

; > > On 2020-03-29 12:27, Howie Michaelson wrote: > > Drake, > Why a 2020 and not the newer version? > Howie > Howie Michaelson > Sun Catcher > NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ > Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service > 802-272-0004 > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback EQ not holding voltage

I would tend to agree with Ray's analysis, with one question: - Does the Eq timer reset to 0 when the voltage dips? It should basically hold the time the batteries were at Eq voltage when it drops below, sort of putting the EQ timer on hold until the voltage comes back up. So eventua

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace Meter TM500 questions

Hey Allan, I don't know about the wiring of the on/off switch - I'm not sure it is simple logic. I do believe it worked for the trace SW, not sure about the DR. I wouldn't recommend using the TM500 - I ran into a significant problem with it when used with an SW and a C40 back some 17 years ago, wh

[RE-wrenches] Evergreen ES190

Does anyone have a lead on an Evergreen ES190. I have a client in Vermont that has a broken panel they are looking to replace. TIA, Howie Howie Michaelson Sun Catcher NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service 802-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Out Back FM-80 Problem

ouse), but I will watch out for this. I have heard from Outback and others that they've had FM80's lockup when coupled with a Xantrex SW system, but no noise about this happening on a complete OB system. Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC R

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler 8.5 RES

what it's worth... Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner http://www.SunCatcherVT.com (cell) 802-272-0004 (home) 802-439-6096 On Fri, July 10, 2009 12:09

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter AM Interference

electronic solutions that were suggested, that I'd have to dig back through my notes to find at this point. Wish I could be of more help, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive P

Re: [RE-wrenches] Craftsman 82062 DC/AC Amp Clamp

I second the Mastech (MS2108) - cheap and effective. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270287417877 Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Part

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island DC Load Centers, Sealed Batteries

idn't already have the DC breaker setup. Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner http://www.SunCatcherVT.com (cell) 802-272-0004 (home) 802-439-6096 On Wed, Octob

[RE-wrenches] Canadian (sic) Solar (was REC)

Hi All, While we're on the topic of module quality, any experience with/opinion off the Canadian Solar modules? 5P, 6P, mono, Poly? Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind

Re: [RE-wrenches] strings of older solar panels

to be the solder joints. Does this sound like similar symptoms to the defective modules you referred to? Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Par

[RE-wrenches] Fwd: Solar Panels for 98 Cents Per Watt

points made in this pitch? This is the type of marketing that more and more of my clients are seeing. Has anyone had any traffic with Sun Electronics that they care to relate? And, I thought at least the Evergreen blemishes were about minorly misaligned cells, not spots. Thanks, Howie -- Howie

Re: [RE-wrenches] OB VFX3648 vs Munchkin?

e no solutions after many attempts at fixing it. Sorry... Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner http://www.SunCatcherVT.com (cell) 802-272-0004 (home) 802-439-6096

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarex warranty claim: who can I call?

Mick, Last I knew, BP's contact person was: Mariano A. Rivas 301-698-4238 mariano.ri...@bp.com BP Solar Customer Care 6900 English Muffin Way Suite J Frederick, MD 21703 Best, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems

[RE-wrenches] PV driven air compressor

o I'm just checking for any reason to not use the larger modules. The pump is being used to aerate a pond, so no problem with excess pumping. I will most likely use a linear current booster to improve output, but mostly to limit voltage. Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks, Howie -- Howie

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV driven air compressor

umptions? I am leaning toward the 24v pump, since it gives me more overhead with a smaller LCB. Always appreciate the wealth of experience and knowledge this list avails me. Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

Jeff Oldham wrote: >I have several 10 Outback inverter stacks in o-t-g applications and I use 66kW >Prime Power gensets for charging. It is common for me to see a total of 25kW >of charging w/low battery V although 18kW is about the average. I feel if the >loads dictate 36kW of inverter powe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L16 2v vs 6v

27;ve assumed to be the negative effects of multiple strings many times (unbalanced banks, premature cell death, etc.). I greatly appreciate the information being offered in this thread. However, I must be thick headed at the moment, but I'm not getting what "OCV" means... Tha

Re: [RE-wrenches] IronRidge Integrated Grounding System

Hi Jason, We've used the IGS on 3 or 4 systems now, and wouldn't go back to WEEBs. We just can't understand why this wasn't figured out before... Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Servi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Warranty Question (was Li-I question)

Hi Ray, I have never received compensation for installation time on warranty replacements. Is this something you commonly get? From whom? Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric

[RE-wrenches] Generator Waveform noise

;t want to recommend it if that is the case. Thanks, Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount Solar, LLC Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric & Hot Water Incentive Partner http://www.CatamountSolar.com 802-272-0004 On Fri, September 27, 201

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generac (was Automatic disconnect)

solid machines. He advises to stay away from the smaller air cooled machines, although I don't think that negative review includes the Ecogen (I will have to ask him about the Ecogen). That's as much as I know. Howie -- Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Catamount

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