Re: [RE-wrenches] Shopping for an irradiance sensor that can connect to LAN local area network

2019-03-21 Thread James Jarvis
https://www.hukseflux.com/products/solar-radiation-sensors/pyranometers/sr05-d1a3-pyranometer It is Modbus RS-485. You can convert to Modbus TCP with an inexpensive gateway. Note that the sensors themselves aren't very cheap. -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727

Re: [RE-wrenches] Soft Start Modules for Well and Sewage Pumps?

2019-08-01 Thread James Jarvis
the poop goes. You can have redundant pumps at each stage as well. -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 http://www.aprsworld.com/ On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 10:57 AM Jeff Clearwater < je...@villagepowerdesign.com> wrote: > Hey Wrenches, > > So the upshot from this soft sta

Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker that has horizontal axis in east-west orientation?

2019-08-27 Thread James Jarvis
Try US Solar Mounts: https://www.ussolarmounts.us/products/adjustable-ground-mount/tracking-system/ -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC This message sent from my cell phone. My apologies for brevity and spelling errors. On Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 06:35 Christopher Warfel < cwar...@entech-enginee

Re: [RE-wrenches] Paralleling CC

2020-04-24 Thread James Jarvis
-controller -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 http://www.aprsworld.com/ On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 12:21 PM Jerry Shafer wrote: > Wrenches, Ray > How do you program a FM 100 to 12 volts, l do not see that's programmable > to be set to do that > Jerry > > On Fri, Apr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown Compliance

2020-05-07 Thread James Jarvis
than the MLPE manufacturer's profit. -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 http://www.aprsworld.com/ On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 8:43 AM Christopher Warfel < cwar...@entech-engineering.com> wrote: > I believe Rapid Shutdown was mostly a solution looking for a problem. > T

[RE-wrenches] White wire for DC- after ground fault breaker

2020-06-12 Thread James Jarvis
hours away who kept repeating that he was a "highly qualified individual", but was unable to identify or recognize a charge controller. He kept referring to the charge controllers as inverters. Thanks, -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 http://www.aprsworld.com/ ___

Re: [RE-wrenches] White wire for DC- after ground fault breaker

2020-06-13 Thread James Jarvis
d they're carrying current. > > > > Just thought it was worth mentioning on this list that there's no hard > fast rule that all white wires are dead. It depends on the ckt. > > > > Best, > > Greg Egan > > Remote Power Inc. > > > > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Wind system monitoring

2010-02-01 Thread James Jarvis
ate manner. Thanks, -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC Chris Worcester wrote: Hi fellow wind wrenches, We are searching for a reasonably priced add on wind data monitoring system that is fairly accurate to put in our quotes. What do you recommend? We used to use the NRG Wind Watcher Data Logger Ki

Re: [RE-wrenches] Logo(?) Shrink Tubing

2012-05-07 Thread James Jarvis
looks very sharp and the printing appears to be impervious to UV. We use it to mark our outdoor sensors cable assemblies. Here is an example: http://www.aprsworld.com/gallery/customCables/IMG_2821 Thanks, -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC On 05/07/2012 10:35 AM, Bill Loesch wrote: Hi All, Many

Re: [RE-wrenches] Finding ground faults

2012-05-24 Thread James Jarvis
Yes. Look for 4-20mA loop clamp on meters. Fluke 77x series is an example: http://www.fluke.com/Fluke/usen/Clamp-Meters/Fluke-771-Milliamp-Process-Clamp-Meter.htm?PID=69415 0 to 100mA with 1% accuracy worst case over the whole range. -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC On 05/24/2012 12:49 AM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Water tank for dump load

2013-02-19 Thread James Jarvis
and you might get a better drawing or a manufacturer part number. I bet I know what project this is for. :-) -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC On 02/19/2013 04:44 PM, Nathan Stumpff wrote: Wrenches, I am designing a system with a sizable diversion load and am looking for the smallest water

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC generators

2013-03-05 Thread James Jarvis
The Polar Power units have variable output charging. Lots more smarts than just float charge. Very good integrated automatic generator starting and stopping. Our customers haven't been very impressed with the super capacitor for starting. -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC On 03/05/2013 11:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Exploding RSD Unit

2021-08-27 Thread James Jarvis
So who has a good reliable off grid RSD? It all looks like failure prone garbage to me. Thank you, -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 (Sent from my phone. My apologies for spelling errors and brevity.) On Fri, Aug 27, 2021, 05:02 Tump wrote: > I would once again say that;

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best peal and stick zip tie anchor

2022-06-08 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
We have been using VHB zip tie bases for at least 10 years. They are marginally better than the foam zip tie bases. Some material they fall right off of and some material they do quite well on. In all cases they do better than the foam tape bases. But that may not be good enough. We consider adhesi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover AES Wall Mount Considerations

2022-09-06 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
Buckling of the wall studs is most likely going to be the failure mode. You can use WebStructural to look at different designs. You'll find that accurately defining the constraints on the structural members is the most troublesome. https://webstructural.com/ Personally, I don't think that supporti

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC coupled grid tie only inverter

2022-10-08 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
Why was ACLD discontinued? -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 (Sent from my phone. My apologies for spelling errors and brevity.) On Sat, Oct 8, 2022, 12:35 PM Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > The ACLD was long ago discontinued.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Remote battery disconnects

2023-01-28 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
It would be nice if the decision was up to the owner / occupant of the property. I, for one, do not want any random person to be able to turn off my house or business with the flick of a switch. I feel strongly that there is far too much fear mongering in NEC with relation to renewable energy. -Ja

Re: [RE-wrenches] Remote battery disconnects

2023-01-28 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
mergency disconnect for services on those same one- and two-family > dwellings [230.85]. > > Brian Mehalic > > On Jan 28, 2023, at 5:58 PM, James Jarvis via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >  > It would be nice if the decision was up to

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC Disconnect for first responders

2023-02-20 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
Did they ever explain why they were requiring it on a nominal 48 volt system? NEC 480.7(B) (from memory, I think that is the right article) says it is for nominal voltage of 60 volts or higher. IE your 48 volt system is exempt. Jay pointed this out on February 3rd. -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS W

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Battery Charging

2023-03-16 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
Bicycle charging her L16 battery bank would be fine waste of effort. In good shape she might be able to make 200 watts for some part of an hour before being tired. Even Lance Armstrong in his peak probably wouldn't be producing multiple kWh per day. My $0.02 worth, -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS Wo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module level electronics mounting

2023-09-28 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
Will meet all the bologna rapid shut down unswitched conductor distances with current national electric code? I quit installing building mounted solar arrays a code cycle ago because it became impossible in my view not to have module level electronics. -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-5

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

2023-10-11 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
On Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 1:14 PM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote: > Even the SQ pump without the controller will soft start and should work with > any inverter built for offgrid. > > The SQ pumps work great off grid. Easily run on 24 volt Magnum inverters without even flickering

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum problem

2023-10-31 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
Are you referring to the MagWeb when you speak of the "remote monitor"? If so, then no, it isn't interfering. It is a completely passive device on the Magnum network and listens only. -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 http://www.aprsworld.com/ On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 11:39 

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator Charging Two Systems

2024-04-09 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
ox on the building: https://satellitesale.net/products/intersect-icgc-1p-cam-lok-generator-connector-panel-nema-3r-120-240-200-amp best, -James Jarvis APRS World, LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Relay Driver

2024-06-24 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
Just run it from a 12 volt power supply. Or use it to switch a relay and that relay's contacts can switch the 12V. -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 http://www.aprsworld.com/ On Mon, Jun 24, 2024 at 9:49 AM Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.or

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFD drives

2024-07-11 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
There should be no issues. My rule of thumb is very hard starting 15 horsepower three phase motor will start and run with a quality 30 kilowatt three-phase generator. That's across the line starting with massive current. You can program your VFD such that there is no massive surge and so a 10 horse

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120/240V to 200V 3 phase (Japanese Electrical Scheme)

2024-07-25 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
Check out Phase Perfect. -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 (Sent from my phone. My apologies for spelling errors and brevity.) On Thu, Jul 25, 2024, 11:46 AM Lou Russo via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Aloha All, > > I have a project that requir

Re: [RE-wrenches] MN 15-12KW-AIO

2024-08-01 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
So is the Midnite AIO made in USA? Or is it just USA branding / firmware / support on China made hardware? Thanks On Thu, Aug 1, 2024 at 8:08 AM jay via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Sol Ark is definitely not made in america. > > > On Aug 1, 2024, at 6:17 AM, Maverick

Re: [RE-wrenches] RIP magnum

2024-10-17 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
My company, APRS World, developed the MagWeb remote monitoring that Magnum has been selling for years and has thousands of active users. Currently Sensata (Magnum's owner) is continuing to pay us to host it. But should they quit, we will continue to offer the service under our own name and address

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Crimper and Stripper Recommendations and Questions

2024-10-22 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
On Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 9:07 PM Kirpal Khalsa via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > I love our Milwaukee Force Logic crimper - beautiful, effortless crimps in > small spaces > Which crimper / die package do you have? Milwaukee has a confusingly large selection of them. Th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius Symo 10.0-3 208V 3 phase WYE without neutral

2024-11-05 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
ver a thousand dollars of conduit and conductor. -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 http://www.aprsworld.com/ On Tue, Nov 5, 2024 at 8:47 AM James Jarvis wrote: > Hi Group, > > We have an install with four Fronius Symo 10.0-3 inverters connected to a > 208V WYE build

Re: [RE-wrenches] More Issues with Parallel Sol-Ark 15K System

2024-11-10 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
There isn't. It's a cultural thing. All of our Japanese machines have completely different grounding schemes that they want because that is standard in Japan. That's my two cents thank you, -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 (apologies for the brevity and spelling...from my

[RE-wrenches] SLA battery analyzer recommendations

2024-09-26 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
Hi Group, I have a customer who has many hundreds of large Absolyte 2V cells in 24 volt battery banks. They would like some way to quantify the individual cell health. Inspection time available at each site is limited and the battery SOC will vary. These are off-grid sites and there is no outside

Re: [RE-wrenches] CTs to trigger a high current disconnect

2024-10-25 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
CR Magnetics has current switches. thank you, -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC +1-507-454-2727 (apologies for the brevity and spelling...from my phone) On Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 7:19 PM david quattro via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Hi Wrenches, >Such an hon

Re: [RE-wrenches] Zero sell permitting

2025-02-11 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
The interesting thing to me is that a ton of industrial equipment has regenerative braking that puts power back "on the grid". Lots of things with a frequency drive and a motor that stops has been built this way for 30 years. Things that stop like CNC machines and elevators. Pretty much anything t

Re: [RE-wrenches] neutral ground bond in EG4

2024-12-10 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
What voltage would you like it to read or what voltage are you expecting to read? If I am understanding your post, you are measuring 120V Line to Neutral and 120V Line to Ground. Ground has to "sit" somewhere and their explanation of leakage current through the components is reasonable. If concern

Re: [RE-wrenches] LI Battery For Stand Alone?

2024-12-31 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
80% DOD on an AGM battery is pretty aggressive and won't lead to very long battery life. Is that your normal design intended depth of discharge or that just where you the LVDs set to cut out? You mention cold. And you are talking about 250 amp/hour and a genasun controller. So a pretty small syste

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback GS/FX fan

2025-01-15 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
Little computer fans are as close to a commodity as there in in the electro mechanical world. Hop on Digikey.com and do a parametric search starting with dimensions and voltages and you'll have half a dozen in stock options in a few minutes of searching. -James Jefferson Jarvis APRS World, LLC +