ed on the ground
mount, there is a cable clip designed to attach to the 3/8" bolt slot,
part A20162-001, unfortunately it was sized for the older Enphase cable
and isn't much use for anything else.
Stainless cable ties ...
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
70177 Ponderosa Ln.
r
to these vinyl cushioned cable clamps
<https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0762883> that could be held
with 3/4" tee bolts. I believe that the tee bolts are Sunmodo part
B20015-004, it's not a catalog item but you can order them.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
www.
Don't just nag on Outback. It's the same issue with the Schneider
Electric XW distribution panel and with the Midnite E-panels.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 9/13/2020 1:10 PM, Ray wrote:
I'm taking a Mike Holt course on NEC 2020 changes for my license
renewal, and I j
motor. Without a soft start you aren't going
to reliably start the 2HP pump while running other loads. Even the 1.5
HP is problematic.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 9/22/2020 12:13 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote:
Go look at grudfus SQFlex they can go pv direct or AC in
Jerry
On Tue, Sep 22, 2
ttached
to decking or to purlins has made this topic a bit difficult to follow.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 10/19/2020 7:15 AM, William Miller wrote:
Friends:
I have figured that the best way to improve a standing seam
installation is to add more S5 clips. Each seam has a finite numb
hould make off-grid folks think about using
a power shed. The power shed is not a dwelling so 2020 NEC 480.7(B)
doesn't apply.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 10/19/2020 8:34 PM, Ray wrote:
I've used Blue Planet, so I guess I have used an actual UL listed ESS,
even t
ode has created. Its not just renewable energy systems in
that situation. All new utility services have the same requirement.
Anyone having a beef with their neighbor can shut off their power. Best
if you wait until they are on vacation...
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 10/20/2020 11:2
wonder why the cabin in the woods flies under the radar
rather than attempting to comply with the excess of regulations that get
heaped on a small power system?
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 10/20/2020 8:50 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote:
Thanks Kent,
A question, most of t
Jay,
I suspect it is because FMC is not vapor tight and could be an
unintentional path for hydrogen gas, or could allow acid vapors to
condense on the enclosed wiring. LFMC (aka liquid tight) is allowed in
battery rooms.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 10/22/2020 9:07 AM, jay wrote
Mark,
That's to be avoided if possible. You wouldn't be allowed to put
batteries in a battery room.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 10/22/2020 10:36 AM, Mark Frye wrote:
Perhaps we should be applying Article 500 to the installation of
batteries as well.
On 10/22/2020 10:0
output wave forms on most generators, and when only one inverter is
charging, the harmonics will show up on the neutral.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 12/19/2020 2:33 PM, jay wrote:
HI All,
I have a client with a older Kohler 8-10kw generator, VFX 3648 stacked
inverters, newer rolls
The "Contact Us" page on their website gives a contact number in China.
And none of the documentation shows a UL listing. I would tell the
customer that I can't install it - too risky.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 1/4/2021 3:33 PM, Chris Schaefer wrote:
G'Day
ems to
be to reset a slave unit with the SCP and then reprogram it.
No longer as enthusiastic about using Schneider for off grid power.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
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Not for 120/240 split phase.
Kent
On 1/6/2021 11:11 AM, Maverick Brown wrote:
Whaaat? Can’t you use Multi Unit Config using the SCP Advanced menu to set
additional inverters as Slave?
Thank you,
Maverick
On Jan 6, 2021, at 1:00 PM, Kent Osterberg wrote:
I just finished a call with
electrolyte level reaches the end of the nozzle. One trick to
using properly it is to listen to the way it is bubbling. When the sound
changes, it is time to stop.
Kent Ostberberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 2/10/2021 10:22 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote:
The Plews Lubrimatic water fill jug
pdmdl=10327&refresh=6024628387f561612997251>?
I've got one installed per the manual and am having a devil of a time
getting it to stay latched onto the generator with the external
contactor. Can't even get it to stay latched on with no load. All advise
on getting this to work is a
case screws are partially tightened, the paper is removed.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 2/14/2021 8:08 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote:
has anyone successfully done this without removing the inverter from
the wall?
todd
On Sunday, February 14, 2021 6:26pm, "Foxfire E
is only possible when the battery doesn't go through a
full discharge cycle. There are many sources on the internet that say 98
or 99%, but that is wrong, among us let's get it right.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 3/20/2021 7:01 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote:
Wrenches
So what l go
Wrenches,
Does anyone have a supply of Zhonghuan PVZH202 connectors? These are
being used on the Mission Solar MSE60A310 modules. I can't find any
except in multiples of 1000 from Zhonghuan.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
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Jason,
Would a 96 cell Panasonic module fit in the space you have available? It
would give you sufficient voltage to charge this battery.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 4/12/2021 10:40 AM, Jason Szumlanski wrote:
I want to charge a 51.2V LiPO battery with a single 420W 72-cell
module
, certainly beyond its specs.
Most "dumb" voltage converters operate around 85% efficiency. If taking
that much loss, it would be better to use a lower power, higher voltage
PV module with a common MPPT controller. That is one less part to fail too.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On
I've seen a couple of those old Trace breakers with damaged set screw
connectors. Its been a while back but I replaced one of the old Trace
breakers with a Magnum breaker. Easy replacement, but you'll need to put
lugs on the cables. That's a good improvement anyway.
Kent
William,
I think Right Hand Engineering
<https://www.righthandeng.com/rhe_swma_memory_adapter_manual.pdf> still
makes the device that will keep the SW memory alive. Batteries need to
be changed every few years.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 10/20/2022 9:43 AM, William Mill
Jason,
Since the difference is not a consistent percentage, I'd look at the
consumption meter settings. Make sure that the solar energy is accounted
for correctly: either included or not included with the consumption
metering.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 10/27/2022 8:
the Sol-Ark user area to Power the Tigo
Optimizer TX transmitter)
Why use Tigo as an example for the pins purpose in one location and then
say don't use them do it in another?
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 11/16/2022 9:38 AM, Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches wrote:
All, I believe
Jeff,
I'm nearly as far away from NE as one can be in the continental US, but
I have a HIP-195BA19 orphan, never installed, sitting in my garage.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
70177 Ponderosa Ln
Cove, OR 97824
cell: 541-975-3930
On 4/21/2023 8:45 AM, Jeff Clearwater via RE-wre
on a cloud server. I have been using one on my personal
system for many years. Transmits about 200 feet from the PV array to the
portable monitor that I keep at the house.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 5/11/2023 1:20 PM, Larry Brown via RE-wrenches wrote:
Does anyone have a recommend
or on the load side.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 7/11/2023 5:19 PM, Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hello Wrenches,
I'm trying to solve an issue with an older Outback FX system. It's a
quad stack of Outback 3648 FX inverters and he has a couple of
Fortress eVault an
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so you can inspect them. While it looks like there has been some
localized heating on the traces, there isn't any evidence of damage on
the rear of the PV modules. These are on an off grid system charging
some 12-volt batteries. Thanks.
I think these modules are about 12 years old. I didn't have a voltmeter
or ammeter with me this morning when this was discovered so I wasn't
able to check the output.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 7/16/2023 3:06 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Ke
fracture direction.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 7/16/2023 2:58 PM, Kent via RE-wrenches wrote:
Found some damage to a customer's Grape CS-S-180-DJ PV modules this
morning. Unlike anything I've ever seen; so I'm hoping that someone on
this list can tell me the cause. I
the micro fractures connect to each other and the whole pane breaks up.
You can't do much about sun showers but you can certainly avoid spraying
the hose on hot glass.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 10/20/2023 1:47 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote:
I don't unde
hat it is hard to find the spot to start
the generator.
Spring is about here!
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 2/10/2024 10:09 AM, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:
Kent:
You raise a good point. I am now trying to correlate voltage versus
SOC versus battery current.
I do know
multimeter in this manner: 1) that the current ranges are usually fused
and the fuse may not clear a high voltage arc, and 2) switching current
ranges may temporarily open the circuit.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 3/8/2024 8:29 AM, Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches wrote:
Dear Wrenches,
I&#
clamps, and for the life of me I don't understand
the logic of of a top mount clamp on a TPM.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 3/8/2024 2:30 PM, Jeremy Rodriguez via RE-wrenches wrote:
With news that PLP has dropped the TPM line, what are you all recommending for
a good mount for up t
Ray,
It appears that there is something between the module frame and rail
that may have introduced the frame crack. Perhaps as it was tightened,
and not due to the wind. What is the light material that looks like it
is sandwiched between the module and rail?
Kent Osterberg
On 3/8/2024 4:23
huge - especially compared to the 75 watt modules I started with.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 3/10/2024 1:14 AM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches wrote:
That's just distortion in the image, from when I zoomed and cropped
it. Its module frame direct to the 2" angle aluminum su
ion, there will be a N-G bond
located there and none will be allowed in the generator.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 3/13/2024 2:19 PM, Mick Abraham via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi, Mechanix~
My off grid project gig has redundant 120y208 generators that need a
200a "break before make&q
-blocks. I installed a couple of these a few years ago: one
on a large engineered concrete pad and another on cast in place concrete
blocks (similar to but smaller than eco-blocks). It takes a lot of
anchor screws.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 3/21/2024 10:44 AM, Kristopher Schmid
oblem with the Xanbus connection to the battery monitor. Since the SOC
returns to the correct value for the next data packet, I'm pretty sure
that there is nothing wrong with the battery monitor.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 5/3/2024 6:54 AM, Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hell
I have a customer that is looking for a solar installer in Post Fall,
Idaho. If any of you are working in that area please let me know. Off
list please. Thank you.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
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two PV modules can probably ship via UPS.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
541-975-3930
On 11/13/2024 2:54 PM, Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches wrote:
Wrenches,
What are your preferred brands for small pole mount installs? I'm
talking really small (one or two modules, probably sub 1kw) tha
The SunPumps SCS pump <http://www.sunpumps.com/Category/SCS -
Submersible Pumps> should do what you need.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
541-975-3930
On 11/14/2024 1:27 PM, Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches wrote:
Wrenches,
Any recommendations for a "high voltage" Arra
well with it.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 1/30/2025 5:59 PM, Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches wrote:
Fortress tells me they just released the latest firmware to deal with
half-wave loads. This version was put out for download a few days ago.
In my case, they say it "might&quo
voltage to ground.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 1/19/2025 6:57 AM, Jay via RE-wrenches wrote:
Question about the fuses.
For testing could you put a short test wire across the ends of the
fuse holder and use a clamp on to test for current? Would it cause any
damage?
Instead of potenti
Schneider's website is still there but it shows the Conext products as
being discontinued.
Word is that a couple well know online retail companies bought up almost
all the inventory except for some number of items that Schneider held
for warranty supply.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain
urrent. Other studies have come to the same
conclusion. So, long term changes in voltage might not be worth worrying
about.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 4/10/2025 4:31 PM, Nathan J. Stumpff via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi wrenches,
I used to do these kind of calcs all the time but am wicked
close to the Classic's voltage rating. Considering that it is only 500
watts the transformers shouldn't be very expensive.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 4/23/2025 12:55 PM, Chris Daum via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hey folks:
I’m trying to assist a friend with a defunct hydro sy
I have a system with two MNGP2s. The second is at a house over 200' from
the first one; connection is with standard cat 5 cable. Before
attempting the long distance connection I inquired at Midnite and was
told that they have seen the MNGP2 work with 500' of shielded cat 5 cab
Jason,
Is there room to double up cables inside the AIO? Two equal length sets
of battery cables between the batteries and the AIO should work.
Kent Osterberg
Blue Mountain Solar
On 7/16/2025 12:52 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote:
What is the most elegant way to combine two of
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