[RE-wrenches] FX inverter shutting itself off

2011-02-06 Thread john
ng regular long outages. We have to trailer a snowmobile to the mountain almost an hour away and go to the top to push the ON button. Also, any comments on other data systems which could turn the inverter on remotely. John Blittersdorf Central Vermo

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Generators?

2011-03-16 Thread john
Ray, I solved the problem of the small inverter/generators kicking out by just making the generator and an IOTA charger as a subsystem.. I find the best charger match for the small generator and hook up to the batteries. I started doing this with grid tie with backup systems as the GVFX i

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Value of PV system to a home

2011-03-23 Thread john
it because they wanted solar and liked the idea of not having to go to all the trouble to get it installed. One mortgage payment... all done. John Blittersdorf Central Vermont Solar & Wind LLC 104 River Street Rutland, VT 05701 -Original Message- From: Solar Energy Solutions To

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] web sites for products

2011-04-20 Thread john
times covered with snow over the meter. Meter works great. Meter was mounted at SolarFest last year with no outside special sealing and has survived my abuse. John CVSolar -Original Message- From: Dan Fink To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tue, Apr 19, 2011 8:25 pm Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] PV powered music festival

2011-04-30 Thread john
all of you with the disasters we encountered on the way to our beautiful, perfectly functioning power system. I will be providing the story on the SolarFest website in our power section (when I find the time to write it). For some photos of our system, check out www.SolarFest.org. John Blitt

[RE-wrenches] REC Modules

2011-05-11 Thread john
stopped liking the looks of the Solarex MSX series. I still look out my kitchen window at the 10 MSX 60's (1996) on one of my racks. John Blittersdorf Central Vermont Solar & Wind ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Ad

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Fwd: out of business

2011-05-17 Thread john
Ray, We were already doomed when the Tesla generator came out... The plans to build are now down to $39 with all parts costing under $100 to "run your whole house" John Blittersdorf -Original Message- From: Ray Walters To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tue, May 17, 2011 8:29

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Faulty PM-60 circuit board

2011-11-07 Thread john
Joel, I agree with Ray. I did the exact same thing with an MX 60 upgrade and some more modules. Customer was very happy with the improved performance. I had no luck getting a replacement PM-60 and that was several years ago. John Blittersdorf -Original Message- From: Joel

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] intermittent battery problem; ...Battery Sulfation

2011-11-13 Thread john
that the other batteries have an elevated voltage. I got rid of the battery, reconfigured to 24v battery bank and eventually changed out my system to new batteries and used the other ones for upgrading my 12v sub system and for spares. The other batteries are still working OK. John

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Backup for Older Enphase Systems

2017-11-09 Thread John
when the *generator* was called on, the Off-Grid system had to sync in with the real Grid, it was not immediate. Apart from that - seems to work O.K.John,GoSolar Ltd, Christchurch, N.Z

[RE-wrenches] 12/24v garage door opener.....

2018-01-31 Thread John
design the rest of the system around it. Thanks for any/all input. John Veix, GoSolar Ltd, N.Z. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address &

Re: [RE-wrenches] My .02 - 12/24v garage door opener.....

2018-01-31 Thread John
total energy per day is low. 4) am I to understand that there is no readily available *off-the-shelf* solution for a 12/24v garage door opener?? Thanks for the input - John V + -Original

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

2020-03-16 Thread John
with. Sorry, but thanks - John Veix ++ -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Michael Welch Sent: Friday, 13 March 2020 5:01 pm To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette/Rolls contact info

Re: [RE-wrenches] Seasonal Adjusters

2009-08-16 Thread John
s, let alone have a POTS phone. John V === - Original Message - From: Travis Creswell To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Monday, August 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Fronius Installer Support Sucks

2013-10-16 Thread john
Jeff, Ditto with Mac and Bob-O. Deal directly with tech support and they seem to be able to get a replacement right out. And they do send a check always a nice conclusion to the service call. I have had a half dozen over the years and all went well. John CV Solar -Original

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Hidden freight damage

2013-11-05 Thread john
e prior damage. I can't see spending the time to reload another pallet at the loading dock when it is end of the day an a long drive home. Luke, I hope your luck improves as I just went through it twice with the second one being the replacement for the first. John CV Solar -Origina

[RE-wrenches] AC Backfeed from Radian.

2014-02-16 Thread john
generator guy and myself there tomorrow to figure out how to fix it. I say a new generator might take care of the problem but the customer doesn't want to hear this. Any ideas? I have dealt with lots of generators and to me this seems like a worn out genny. John Blittersdorf Central Ve

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] AC Backfeed from Radian.

2014-02-16 Thread john
after about 20 minutes. We replaced it with a Generac EcoGen last April so we will see how that holds up to the abuse. We have over 1200 hours on it already with no problems. I will get the serial number tomorrow. John -Original Message- From: Jason Andrade To: re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] AC Backfeed from Radian.

2014-02-17 Thread john
, 2014 7:02 PM, "john" wrote: Wrenches, I have an off-grid installation with an Outback Radian using a Kohler RES 13 for backup. The generator has had problems from day one and has had control boards replaced and other work done on it. This system started out with a Magnum 4024

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC 690.10(C) talking points

2014-03-19 Thread John
How often do you use a welder on a day by day basis. Run it off a suitable generator (which everyone in the middle of nowhere has anyway for back-up) John V From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dan Fink Sent: Thursday

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Golf Cart Array

2014-04-11 Thread john
With something like the KID, most any panels would work. We have kind of cooked the batteries from time to time... definitely got equalized. The MNBCM is reading low voltage right now as it thinks we are a 48v system.! You can see a picture of it on my personal Facebook timeline. John Blitter

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] wrenches] Golf Cart Array

2014-04-11 Thread john
front in position. John Bob-O I have a golf cart going on 5 years with 3 Sunwize 80 watt panels. The only time we have plugged it in to a charger was a few days when the cart was working all day long each day for 3 days in a row at SolarFest picking up the trash and recycling. We use

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Solar World shattered module

2014-04-22 Thread john
nniversary year and we are going to celebrate the good old days of solar. (as well as the latest and greatest. I still remember when I was the Newbee. Any other wrenches, I can get you free tickets (worth $75) contact me off-list. John Blittersdorf Central Vermont Solar & Wind. ema

[RE-wrenches] Shurflo 9325 pump.....

2015-02-16 Thread John
f the required necessary parts. Any good contacts on the West Coast for some bits & pieces for these good little pumps. Cheers for any & all help/advice - John Veix, New Zealand ___ List sponsored by Red

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shurflo 9325 pump.....

2015-02-18 Thread John
Hi Jay, thanks for that info – as a matter of interest, do you happen to have a Shurflo part number for that “End Bell Brush kit” Where do you obtain that part from? Also appreciate your comments on Sunpumps & Grundfos SQflex. Cheers,John V

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shurflo 9325 pump.....

2015-02-20 Thread John
mention of them. I guess that instead of replacing the brushes (worth $U.S. 27), they want you to replace the whole motor assembly, worth $U.S. X Interesting that. Thanks for trying, cheers, John V From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re

[RE-wrenches] Manufacturers warranty......

2015-04-18 Thread John
ricing and business model that we have implemented" I have let them know that the next time this might occur, they can go out themselves and own up to their warranty. Thanks for any advice - cheers,John Veix, N.Z. ___ List sponsored by R

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Bank to Inverter Wiring

2015-06-27 Thread John
That is why for years we have been twisting those leads around each other. I was told it was to cancel out the opposing fields on the wires, but for whatever the correct technical reason is, we have always twisted those heavy wires. John V. From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dream system.

2015-07-31 Thread John
As well as all those other good ideas, don’t forget to teach energy efficiency/energy savings methods. Quote from Homepower, “It is easier to save a watt than it is to create one” cheers,John V. From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf

[RE-wrenches] Query for Old Trace guys.....

2015-08-26 Thread John
Can anyone explain the difference between a SWRC and a RC5 (which evidentally was for a M1512 or M1524) Specifically can a RC5 be used in place of a SWRC, they seem to be similar. What is the technical difference. Cheers, John V ___ List

[RE-wrenches] Replacement for the Shurflo 9325 pump....

2017-01-15 Thread John
lways important. The 9325 was a good all 'round inexpensive workhorse but the application does not warrant replacing with a more expensive pump like Lorentz, etc. Thanks for any suggestions - John Veix, N.Z. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alli

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW 6048A unregulated during charging

2017-05-04 Thread John
Jason, I had a similar problem with an XW 6048 but the overcharge happened on AC1 input. One xantrex tech told me the battery bank was too small. I had 8 L16's 6 v 360 ah. I reset to factory defaults and asked them many times why the voltage raced up to 64v when set at correct absorption volt

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Battery Off Gassing and CO Detectors

2012-02-03 Thread john
itely agree with Bob that the CO monitor does work to indicate a bad fan. I have had them go off when the voltage set point on the dux relay was set too high to catch the early stages of gassing. John CVSolar -Original Message- From: Rich Nicol To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: T

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

2012-02-15 Thread john
s at no charge. On the question of grid tie, I had a set of 24 Trojan L16's last 12 years with one cycle per month performed by the owner. Off grid, however, around 7 years seems to be the norm. John -Original Message- From: William Miller To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tue, Feb 14, 2012

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-06-30 Thread john
ature failures) but good luck with the standard model. I am currently using Interstate UL 16 and now have 7 years experience with them and so far with good results. John Blittersdorf NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer tm Central Vermont Solar & Wind LLC 104 River Street Rutland, VT 05701

[RE-wrenches] Eco Gen

2012-09-18 Thread john
hours- but running very well) ) on a mouintaintop transmitter I service which may need some help down the road. Any generator related comments appreciated. John Blittersdorf NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer tm Central Vermont Solar & Wind LLC 104 River Street Rutland, VT 0

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Short Circuit Cell Damage

2012-09-18 Thread john
Mark, As far as cutting the jumper for us nightowls, it is easy. Wait until dark. The sun actually turns off every day!. And for the new people on the block, polarity can still be determined after dark. All you need is a microvolt to get polarity. John CV Solar -Original Message

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Husqvarna 5500 and VFX3524 Compatibility question

2013-02-01 Thread john
John,    Thanks for that bit of information.  I have a customer with a SB5000 and recently added a Sunny Island with 8 L16 batteries.  This answers their question as to what they will do in an extended outage with no sun.  I wanted to suggest a small backup generator but wasn't sure h

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Lorentz Pumps

2013-02-20 Thread john
I am in the same camp as Allan, I have a Lorentz pump in my 800' deep well that has been working since 2001 (12 years) We have had several controller... started with direct solar and then batteries, then replacement due to failure but the pump itself has been flawless. John Blitter

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Auto Gen on Outback

2013-03-28 Thread john
and the run time limit was interesting to me as I generally ignore the DC genset setting and never check to see if they are still at default or longer run time. I have had issues from customers saying they can never equalize from the generator. Maybe that is the issue. John Blittersdorf

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Terminal Connections

2013-04-01 Thread John
this product Cheers - John V from sunny N.Z. === -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mail

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Fronius warranty payment

2013-05-10 Thread john
Larry, I have only replaced a few Fronius inverters, but in those cases, they sent a check without being asked. John Blittersdorf NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer tm Central Vermont Solar & Wind LLC 104 River Street Rutland, VT 05701 802-770-8625 Cell 802-747-0577 Office 802-773-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wet NiCad batteries

2013-06-25 Thread John
it is not in e-format. As you got the message from the tone of previous posts, it is not something you do for the heck of it, the ones I had were real heavy and it was a 2-person job as well. But like your customer I wanted to do it to see how they performed afterwards, just curiosity. Joh

Re: [RE-wrenches] NY Times: 25% price reduction on PV

2009-02-17 Thread John
Who is the manufacturer, probably is an unknown - it won't be SunTech, they are a pretty good recognized brand. cheers, John V = - Original Message -

[RE-wrenches] Small scale Maximisers/Optimisers.....

2020-08-02 Thread John
probably over-kill for the Flojets. Cheers for suggestions - John Veix,N.Z. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cg

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small scale Maximisers/Optimisers.....

2020-08-02 Thread John
Yes they are for positive displacement pumps – and the question was where can you find them – who makes them…?? Thanks, John From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar Sent: Monday, 3 August 2020 3:10 am To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Small scale

Re: [RE-wrenches] The Genie Lens

2010-08-16 Thread John Wadley
ion to see if I could bring it back to original design production. But I wouldn't do it unless I could cover it with more tempered glass to protect the surface and prevent additional soiling. John Wadley, MSEE, PE NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer (TM) Wadley Engineering 214-557-3841 >

[RE-wrenches] Water pumping query....

2010-09-28 Thread John Veix
do is utilize the existing float switch for both pumps rather than them adding another float switch and 80M of extra cable just for the dc pump. Can anyone see an easy way to achieve this without adding too much extra expense? thanks for any collective wisdom - John

[RE-wrenches] Cable Sizing - revisited, Ambient Temp

2011-01-21 Thread John Wadley
y where conduit might run and use the temp delta as an adder (like Table 310.15 (B) 2 (c)) to the ASHREA 2% high temp to arrive at a new, situational ambient temp before applying the other factors cited? Thanks in advance, John Wadley, PE Wadley Engineering NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cable Sizing - revisited, Ambient Temp

2011-01-26 Thread John Wadley
I start "what-if'ing" whether my design numbers will be conservative enough to prevent a system failure or a fire. Thanks and regards, John Wadley, PE NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer (TM) Wadley Engineering > Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:37:20 -0500 > From: Dave Click > To:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cable Sizing - revisited, Ambient Temp

2011-01-27 Thread John Wadley
Temperature ) to protect myself and the end customer. Otherwise, I'll have to force them to show conduit runs on a site layout drawing and say any change from that has to be approved through me. Best Regards, John Wadley, PE NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer (TM) Wadley Engineering > Date

[RE-wrenches] One renewable disconnect.

2011-03-02 Thread John Wadley
hat is the best practice in this situation? Thanks, John Wadley, MSEE, PE NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer (TM) Wadley Engineering 214-557-3841 CONFIDENTIALITY: This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or

Re: [RE-wrenches] One renewable disconnect.

2011-03-02 Thread John Wadley
electrically connected (at least on one phase) immediately afterward via the line-side tap. Anyone know of other restrictions that I am missing? Best Regards, John Wadley, MSEE, PE NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer (TM) Wadley Engineering 214-557-3841 CONFIDENTIALITY: This communication, including

Re: [RE-wrenches] One renewable disconnect.

2011-03-02 Thread John Wadley
ou and Jeff for taking time to offer suggestions. Best Regards, John Wadley From: Darryl Thayer daryl_solar at yahoo.com To: RE-wrenches Sent: Wed Mar 2 15:59:20 PST 2011 Subject: [RE-wrenches] One renewable disconnect. I hope i do not muddy the water here. if y

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 4, Issue 85

2011-03-11 Thread John Wadley
pon delivery. John Wadley -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]On Behalf Of Jason Szumlanski Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 12:43 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Damaged Modules (Hidden on Pallets)

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan RE Series Tech question

2011-08-02 Thread John DeBoever
support is available Monday thru Friday, 7am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time. US and Canada: 800-423-6569 International: +1-562-236-3000 Your email arrived at 2:30 PM PST to Ronald old address and has been re-directed. Please look for a response by tomorrow. Regards, John From: re-wrenches-boun

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan RE Series Tech question

2011-08-03 Thread John DeBoever
Hello David, I thought I would share with the Wrenches the below answer from our Tech Support. Rgds, John From: Tom Lowder Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 10:17 AM To: d...@independentpowerllc.com Cc: John DeBoever; Dean Middleton; Stacey Delzeit Subject: Questions on RE product Dave, Hi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan RE Series Tech question

2011-08-03 Thread John DeBoever
adjust the time. John John F. DeBoever Global Projects Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Tel: +1-562-236-3000 Ext. 3139 Cell: +1-514-514-7600 - Time Zone: EST USA (GMT-5) Fax: +1-562-236-3239 jdeboe...@trojanbattery.com<

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan RE Series Tech question

2011-08-03 Thread John DeBoever
df/manuals/flexmax.pdf John John F. DeBoever Global Projects Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Tel: +1-562-236-3000 Ext. 3139 Cell: +1-514-514-7600 - Time Zone: EST USA (GMT-5) Fax: +1-562-236-3239 jdeboe...@trojanbattery.com<

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion Phosphate for grid back up

2011-08-24 Thread John DeBoever
the PV array, after powering the load, is not wasted and sent into the battery during bulk charge and then tapered in as the voltage raise. Lithium-ion batteries charge mode have certain benefits in some well-defined applications requiring fast charge with the requirement of a BMS. John From

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion Phosphate for grid back up

2011-08-24 Thread John DeBoever
Larry, You are right, the battery bank voltage drives the PWM constant voltage of the controller. The MPPT is a higher frequency DC/DC converter driving the PV module I-V curve to max power point, to which a 300 Hz PWM constant voltage is combined. John From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] unique battery bank design question

2011-09-01 Thread John DeBoever
%. Expensive ones have 90-95% efficiencies. John John F. DeBoever Global Projects Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Tel: +1-562-236-3000 Ext. 3139 Cell: +1-514-514-7600 - Time Zone: EST USA (GMT-5) Fax: +1-562-236-3239 jdeboe

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery cycle life, US Battery

2011-09-19 Thread John DeBoever
created by Wrenches fellows for proper positing heavy units John From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Ron Young Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2011 8:11 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] battery cycle life, US

Re: [RE-wrenches] Voltage Regulator

2011-11-04 Thread John DeBoever
-Input-Single-Output-DC-DC-Converter/SD-200B-Series/default.htm John John F. DeBoever Global Technical Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Tel: +1-562-236-3000 Ext. 3139 Fax: +1-562-236-3239 jdeboe...@trojanbattery.com<mailto:jde

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Voltage MPPT units

2011-11-04 Thread John DeBoever
Schneider Electric just launched their MPPT 80-600, which is a 80A , up to 600 V. John Trojan Battery Company - Original Message - From: Carl Emerson [mailto:freepo...@freepower.co.nz] Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 07:08 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: [RE-wrenches] High Vo

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Voltage MPPT units

2011-11-05 Thread John DeBoever
Todd, It is 2,560 Wp for 24V battery banks and 4,800 Wp for 48V battery banks. John From: toddc...@finestplanet.com [mailto:toddc...@finestplanet.com] Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 12:42 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] High Voltage MPPT units what is the max wattage the unit

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback inverter-generator question

2017-12-18 Thread John Blittersdorf
had a firmware upgrade. John On Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 2:46 PM, jay wrote: > A mate 3 will work with any OB model. > I’ve got one on my 14 year old vfx > jay > > > > On Dec 17, 2017, at 11:44 AM, Sindelar Solar > wrote: > > > > Ron, > > > > I agree w

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter question

2017-12-19 Thread John Blittersdorf
Allan, I have used the Mean-well converters several times and have had good luck. My other choice would be an Iota but definitely more expensive. John Blittersdorf Rob Stubbins Solar On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 1:29 AM Sindelar Solar wrote: > Wrenches, > The time has come to upgrade a lo

Re: [RE-wrenches] GENERAC EcoGen 6kw problem

2018-01-09 Thread John Blittersdorf
Dave, I had undervoltage on an eco-gen when the programming accidentally got changed to 240V when it is a 120V unit. John B. On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 5:13 AM, Darryl Thayer wrote: > Hello David, I have had that problem on other generators. > I have had similar problems not with an E

Re: [RE-wrenches] Older iCel System Lithium Ion Batteries

2018-02-10 Thread John Blittersdorf
turn on. John B Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2018, at 3:37 AM, Sindelar Solar wrote: > > Gary, you might try an old-fashioned approach: bypass the controller to send > the array straight to the batteries until threshold voltage is reached. More > specifically, by

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lorentz pumps

2018-02-28 Thread John Blittersdorf
seems to be the major one located in Texas. Overall, I have been impressed with the pump. It turns 17 Year’s old this year and started out as a direct solar pump with 4 100 watt panels but I later connected it to a 48 volt system when a cabin was built near the wellhead. John Blittersdorf Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback OpticsRE and FlexNet DC shunts monitoring question

2018-03-17 Thread John Blittersdorf
of bugs have been worked out of the system during the last year or so. John Blittersdorf Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2018, at 10:43 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > > Esteemed Wrenches; > > We recently installed OpticsRE monitoring for an existing off-grid site in > Southern C

Re: [RE-wrenches] rail less standing seam attachments

2018-03-31 Thread John Blittersdorf
and wire management . We made the decision that we would never do it again. John Blittersdorf jblittersd...@robstubbinssolar.com -- Forwarded message - From: William Miller Date: Sat, Mar 31, 2018 at 1:37 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] rail less standing seam attachments To: RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wood pellet stove for off grid

2018-06-22 Thread John Blittersdorf
significant draw but easily manageable. 75 watts running and 200 watts in ignition which usually only lasts a few minutes to 10 minutes depending on how clean the floor of the burn pot is. John Blittersdorf On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 1:49 PM, Bob Maynard wrote: > Hi David, > > I h

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW4548 Grid tie sell and charge wildly out of control

2018-06-27 Thread John Blittersdorf
ernet there to allow us to see the past performance. Does anyone have a clue what is going on. I have worked with Outback Radians in this same configuration with no problems at all. I am about ready to rip it off the wall and replace it with a Radian. John Blittersdorf Rob Stubbins Electrica

Re: [RE-wrenches] Electrolyte Dilution vs Voltage

2018-07-18 Thread John Blittersdorf
l them a 7 to 10 year battery but kept racheting back the claim until I now call them a 5 to 7 year battery with more if properly maintained. I have seen 10 years but it is rare. John Blittersdorf Off grid specialist Rob Stubbins Electrical and Solar. On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 1:28 PM, Mac Lewis wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback FM100

2018-08-16 Thread John Blittersdorf
ended up having to go back to the shop to get a fuse. John B On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 10:38 PM, Jay wrote: > Hi Howie > > Yes you need a Mate 3 to program and view data for the FM100 > > Jay > Peltz power. > > > On Aug 14, 2018, at 5:48 PM, Howie Michaelson <

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reliable 48 to 24 V DC to DC reducer

2018-09-17 Thread John Blittersdorf
I went a more expensive route but never regretted it as I want a stable power supply for my SunFrost and 12V DC Pumps. I have an Iota AC to 12v DC charger/power supply which works with or without batteries. I have kept a 12V battery attached as it gives me 2nd level redundancy when my main bank h

[RE-wrenches] Engine high temp error shutdown on 6 kw EcoGen.

2018-09-19 Thread John Blittersdorf
First time I have seen this error. engine starts fine, at the point where the frequency stabilizes and it connects... it shuts down with this error. Engine is stone cold cannot be overheating. Has anybody seen this problem and know the answer? John Blittersdorf CV Wind Service (and Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Engine high temp error shutdown on 6 kw EcoGen.

2018-09-20 Thread John Blittersdorf
gt; I've seen that happen when the engine was low on coolant or oil. The > sensors shut it down. > > Ray Walters > Remote Solar > 303 505-8760 > > On 9/19/18 9:24 PM, John Blittersdorf wrote: > > First time I have seen this error. engine starts fine, at the

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Volume Solar Pumping

2018-09-21 Thread John Blittersdorf
s not doing well. You mentioned a Lorentz distributor which triggered me to jump in here. Is there a way to determine if the pump is good with resistance test of each leg? Or leg to leg with wires disconnected from controller? John Blittersdorf CV Wind Service (and Solar) On Thu, Sep 20, 2018 at 9:

[RE-wrenches] PIKA wind turbine.

2018-10-14 Thread John Blittersdorf
Hi wrenches, Do any of you own, have installed or know of a PIKA wind installation. I have a customer asking for a wind turbine to augment the 3.5 kw solar running a mountaintop transmitter site. I’m looking for some comments about reliability at an unattended site. John Blittersdorf CV

Re: [RE-wrenches] PIKA wind turbine.

2018-10-15 Thread John Blittersdorf
PIKA wind turbine back in production??? I missed a great opportunity at Mid West Renewable Energy Fair to get some names when the wind workshop presenter did not show up. I had 75 potential customers in that tent. Hesitated too long to get up in front of that group. John Blittersdorf CV Wind S

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aquion Testing

2018-11-10 Thread John Blittersdorf
hoping doubling his storage will solve another problem of voltage dropping to 36 volts when his 1.75hp well pump runs when no sun or generator. Over sizing the battery bank is ok with Aquions as they don’t need to be fully charged.on a regular basis. John Blittersdorf . On Sat, Nov 10, 2018 at

[RE-wrenches] Generac Eco-Gen 6 kw

2018-11-11 Thread John Blittersdorf
. Has anyone seen this issue? The engine runs real smooth until it shuts down. John Blittersdorf ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://list

[RE-wrenches] Trace SW4024 not selling.

2018-11-11 Thread John Blittersdorf
and sell voltage? John Blittersdorf. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Arc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Some one reached out to me off list, I accidently deleated

2018-12-07 Thread John Blittersdorf
Daryl It must be catching. I just accidentally deleted the one who has 20 EC-120’s to repurpose. Could that person in MA resend. I am interested. john.blittersd...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2018, at 6:42 PM, Darryl Thayer wrote: > > regarding a 480 Volt install using a Sq

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lg chem

2018-12-14 Thread John Blittersdorf
Kirk, I installed one last year when I was still working for Rob Stubbins Electrical . I think they got it at CED Greentech. John Blittersdorf CV Wind Service . On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:45 AM Kirk Herander wrote: > > Does anyone know when LG chem batteries for Storedge inverte

[RE-wrenches] Aquion Batteries

2019-01-22 Thread John Blittersdorf
staying balanced. This customer has 24 batteries and 13 show this problem. Capacity of the bank is very poor. Customer is ready to call lawyer! Any ideas? Tump, yes these include the batteries from Maine but also half of his original 12 are showing the same problem. John Blittersdorf. CV Wind Service

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Boards

2019-02-06 Thread John Blittersdorf
and mobile units. This is why I have stayed with Outback. Field repairable. About an hour to take it off the wall, open it up, switch boards, close it up and reattach to the FlexWare or e-panel. I’ve done dozens over the years. John Blittersdorf Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2019,

[RE-wrenches] VFX Board compatibility

2019-02-16 Thread John Blittersdorf
-grid specific. I have a control board that has a double pin selector for 12,24, or 48V. Does anyone know if my recollections above are correct and if the control board with the pin can be changed to the specific voltages just by moving the pin? John Blittersdorf CV Wind Service

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW6048 (quad) blowing past setpoints

2019-03-26 Thread John Blittersdorf
setpoints totally ignored and saw battery go up to 67 volts! John Blittersdorf On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 4:35 PM Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > I have four inverter/chargers (master and 3 slaves) that are blowing past > their 57.6V setpoint that I pr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark Inverter?

2019-04-12 Thread John Blittersdorf
before making my customer the guinea pig. I will know in a few weeks how it works out. John Blittersdorf CV Wind Service 200 West Road N. Chittenden, VT 802-770-8625 (new web site under construction. - offgridvermont,com SolarFest 2019 July-21 (one day event) www.solarfest.org SolarFest 2020 (25th

Re: [RE-wrenches] LG CHEM

2019-04-12 Thread John Blittersdorf
Marco, I have only installed one LG Chem 10H with the StorEdge inverter for backup power in a vacation home and it has performed wellmany times over the last two years in power outages. Much easier installation than than dealing with Tesla Powerwall. John Blittersdorf On Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at

Re: [RE-wrenches] Operating Voltages Outback RE High Capacity Battery

2019-04-19 Thread John Blittersdorf
flexnet as that is big trouble. John Blittersdorf. On Fri, Apr 19, 2019 at 8:06 PM Glenn Burt wrote: > 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 >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Old Outback Mate question

2019-09-05 Thread John Blittersdorf
Allan, Contact me off list. I have many good MATE’s needing a home. I have sold many customers on the OpticsRE so I have a lot of orphaned Mates still in good condition. John Blittersdorf CV Wind Service 200 West Road N Chittenden, VT 05763 802-770-8625 john.blittersd...@gmail.com On Thu

[RE-wrenches] LiFePO Failure modes.

2019-09-11 Thread John Blittersdorf
with Fortress two more Fortress 10.2 pending. Are their any failure modes reported. Have any of you installed any LiFePO batteries with any performance or quality issues, shipping damage or anything else that I should be aware of before installing many more. John Blittersdorf CV Wind Service

Re: [RE-wrenches] replacement Solarworld Sunmodule SW plus 250 poly clear frame

2019-09-13 Thread John Blittersdorf
Jibril, I have a solarworld 250 poly clear frame that has been used only as a display panel at shows and events. Contact me off list or give me a call. Can send a photo of it to make sure it looks like the ones you have. John Blittersdorf 200 West Road N Chittenden, VT 05763

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

2019-09-26 Thread John Blittersdorf
would not charge when the temp dropped into the mid 30’s in his unheated but well insulated power room. John Blittersdorf On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 9:23 PM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar < offgridso...@sti.net> wrote: > Allen, Discover AES is all I use for Schneider CSW 4024. Direct comms into

Re: [RE-wrenches] trickle charger for 4 12V batteries

2019-10-19 Thread John Blittersdorf
The least expensive way and easiest way (not having to reconnect string) would be 4 inexpensive battery maintainers. Unless they Already have something like an Iota 48volt battery charger. John Blittersdorf On Mon, Oct 14, 2019 at 3:02 PM Dave Tedeyan wrote: > Hi All, > > If someon

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