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

2017-12-19 Thread Kevin Pegg
We have just received some product from solar converters. I don't believe they are out of business. We use their 48-12V converters frequently for situations like this. Lower idle loads and higher efficiency than using a 12V power supply from Iota or others. Though have had a couple failures o

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

2018-01-18 Thread Kevin Pegg
SquareD CH361 external fused disconnect and keep all the 600V wiring external to the PDP. Curious how others approach that. Kevin Pegg EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. 37471 Hwy 16 E Telkwa, BC V0J 2X2 250-846-9888 Http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun

[RE-wrenches] Conext Insight Portal issues

2018-03-09 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hello Wrenches, I am curious if others out there are using the Conext Insight Portal to monitor Schneider-based systems? I have been using this portal for a while now. When it works I find it very useful and fast to have a quick snapshot of system status. Lots faster than having to log into in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext Insight Portal issues

2018-03-09 Thread Kevin Pegg
see if it is happening here. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 9, 2018, at 12:55 PM, Kevin Pegg >> wrote: >> >> Hello Wrenches, >> >> I am curious if others out there are using the Conext Insight Portal >> to monitor Schneider-based systems? >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Pond Aerators

2018-04-03 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Drake, Let me know if you need help finding supplier contacts. In past we have sourced aerators and 12V compressors from aquaculture industry supply shops. They had many options available, match the compressor to PV module with LCB and done deal. Kevin From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] 3-phase with storage

2018-04-17 Thread Kevin Pegg
We are building a similar system presently, 60 kW Sunny Island Inverters, 400 kWh battery storage (FLA), dual 100 kW backup generators, 25 kW PV, 5 kW microhydro. Don't know what raw capacity you are looking for, we also use XW inverters for smaller systems but find they don't scale nearly as w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large Off Grid Inverter?

2018-04-26 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hello Ray, I have a couple 60/100 kW SMA Sunny Island systems out there, systems with 100 kW generators, 400 kWh battery banks and generally token renewable inputs. I feel with this configuration we close maxing out what can be done with 48VDC. Getting into the MW scale scares me to be honest

[RE-wrenches] Conext Insight Portal issues FYI

2018-05-11 Thread Kevin Pegg
In case anyone is wondering why the Conext portal data has been screwed up for a week, and as of this moment most sites are offline: " The data processing side of Conext Insight is having troubles with the current workload. The data is not lost, but it can take a significant amount of time for

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

2018-06-27 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi John, Sounds like a nightmare. I'd call hogwash on tech support saying too small battery bank, it is small but shouldn't cause XW to ignore settings. I don't suspect the SCP, it is just a display not a brain. A full list of programmed parameters is useful. - have you disconnected BTS and ch

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large off grid

2018-07-23 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Aaron, Echoing some comments already, what I do with these queries: - Qualify their power needs. Is this an arbitrary 200A as stipulated by the (old) NEC square footage rules? Or is this real actual load? Needs to have some load calculations and qualification of their loads. This can usually

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-21 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Gary, The SQFlex is current limited to 8.4A regardless of voltage. I have not had positive experiences running SQFlex from DC voltage from a battery. It can work, but you will not get full output volume if you are restricted to 48VDC. The SQFlex is really designed to work with higher DC volt

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

2018-09-11 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Mac, So essentially this unfortunate battery bank was being close to Equalize charged daily for a couple years? Must have gone through a lot of water. I agree with your diagnosis they just cooked them, plates are dissolving = a seriously over-charged and ruined battery bank. Hopefully she do

Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

2018-09-13 Thread Kevin Pegg
I've been packing a Hioki Power Quality Analyser along with me to all manner of remote sites for at least a decade. It has performed perfectly and would not hesitate to recommend that brand. Kevin From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Will White Sent

Re: [RE-wrenches] Step-up/Step-down Transformer question

2018-09-18 Thread Kevin Pegg
Curious some years ago I was asked to audit a system with a similar design. The question I was asked to answer is why the net kWh exported to the grid was much less than they hoped. The punchine was the idle load on the dry transformers were soaking up about 20% of the PV array's net production.

Re: [RE-wrenches] deka ultra battery

2018-10-01 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Jay, I have seen, touched and priced out but not yet installed or used. Spent a lot of time with their engineers working with a couple customers of mine. The ultrabattery looks interesting, but finding the price point very high and my clients so far not wanting to spend a lot of money on so

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fat Spaniel

2018-10-23 Thread Kevin Pegg
Yes, correct on all - servers long since gone. We had a few of these going back 12 years. They got bought out in 2010 and not sure what happened after that. Kevin From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Peter Parrish Sent: October-22-18 1:33 PM To: RE-w

Re: [RE-wrenches] 13.4kW on two Conext 80-600?

2018-11-01 Thread Kevin Pegg
My understanding is the intention is to get more power into batteries from the arrays during low light conditions, knowing that there is way too much power when there is full sun and will be limited to 5 kW max per controller. Kevin From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] Voltage seeking transfer switch

2019-03-19 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Mac, You could look into an Auto Transfer Switch such as the ASCO 185 series that will do this. The larger $$ units such as the 7000 series have a lot more programming options in them. Kevin From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Mac Lewis Sent: M

Re: [RE-wrenches] Burkina Faso Off Grid

2019-03-25 Thread Kevin Pegg
The folks at African Energy have an outpost in Burkina Faso. http://africanenergy.com/african-energy-depot-list/ouagadougou-burkina-faso/ Kevin -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Larry Brown Sent: March-23-19 2:40 PM To:

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

2019-03-28 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi, The East Penn UnigyII 2V AGM batteries would be my recommendation. Can go up to 2,100 Ah with single string of 12 x 2V cells. More if you parallel of course. Kevin From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Schaefer Sent: March-28-19 1:09 PM To:

[RE-wrenches] Schneider tech support AWOL?

2019-04-05 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Wrenches, Curious if anyone has had any response from Schneider renewable energy tech support of late? I have submitted 4 cases over the last 3 weeks, couple warranty claims, couple tech questions - and have had absolutely zero response. My clients are starting to get irritated, and it is wa

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

2019-04-09 Thread Kevin Pegg
hat information... Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone -- Original message-- From: Vince McClellan Date: Fri, Apr 5, 2019 5:28 PM To: RE-wrenches; Cc: Subject:Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider tech support AWOL? Hi Kevin Frustrating isn’t it. Try calling the tech support line and

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

2019-09-15 Thread Kevin Pegg
Howie, I share much of your frustration. I have dozens of clients using the Combox / Insight platform. The comboxes are generally solid, but insight has not been reliable for at least a year. All sorts of randomly scrambled and contradictory data from insight - wastes the installers time when w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Honda EU2000i output V adjustment

2019-09-23 Thread Kevin Pegg
No, this is not adjustable. Bear in mind these are not like standard generators where you can adjust the AVR/RPM. These are inverter/generators. I have had instances of bad inverter boards causing low voltage. That's a repair, not an adjustment. Kevin From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun

Re: [RE-wrenches] 8d battery replacement

2019-10-03 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Jay, We just had the same situation, client had a set of Concorde 8D's that were at least 20 years old. Racking in place. We replaced with East Penn Intimidator series 8D AGM's for simplicity. Kevin -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery hydration system info

2019-11-14 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hello, I've worked with a few different systems over the years. The system by aquapro has performed the best for us, with the few infrequent failures resulting in overflows. Which is better than some previous units that would fail to fill and boil cells dry if client wasn't paying close attent

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider support? / Insight2

2019-12-04 Thread Kevin Pegg
Insight2 has just released a new version, think 2 days ago - check it out. It is improved in terms of displaying performance data, but still doesn't seem to be as tight and intuitive as Insight1 is. With Insight1's data being completely unreliable, it's good this new platform is starting to stab

Re: [RE-wrenches] Offgrid Generators?

2020-02-27 Thread Kevin Pegg
We have had good success with industrial diesels from a local generator shop (westquip diesel). Built to order with name brand components. Put a couple 7.5 kW and few 14 kW units in last year, and they worked well through this past winter so far. Isuzu 3CH1 or 3CE1 engines, mated to a Stamford

Re: [RE-wrenches] advice on cellular modem brands

2020-04-13 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Christopher, After messing about with various, lower cost, consumer-type units that always seemed to need rebooting or otherwise fiddling with, we have standardized using the GE MDS Orbit modems. They are industrial grade with a steeper learning curve for setup and programming. Once up and r

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter for UPS

2013-08-08 Thread Kevin Pegg
We have been using the small Cotek Sine Wave inverters (300W, 12/24/48V) for precisely this purpose for many years. Cannot think of a single problem with them and dozens in the field. http://samlexsolar.com/rv-power-products/ProductsList.aspx?cid=SS20 Kevin -Original Message- From: re

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Assist

2013-08-16 Thread Kevin Pegg
hat is the very best balance between fuel use / battery life. Solar PV (or other renewables) are easy add ons. Every kWh from renewables is saving diesel. Hope that is useful. Kevin Pegg EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. British Columbia, Canada. -Original Message- From:

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Assist / battery watering systems

2013-08-17 Thread Kevin Pegg
ll. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On 8/16/2013 5:38 PM, Kevin Pegg wrote: For either config, a single point battery watering system is ideal, as uses a lot of water. Can be automated so the fill

Re: [RE-wrenches] SB and SI

2013-08-20 Thread Kevin Pegg
There was a thread on this list a while back. Several options for RS485 wirelessly. -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]On Behalf Of Erika Weliczko Sent: August 19, 2013 3:07 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wren

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW system stability

2013-08-22 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hello Wrenches, Curious how others are finding the stability of larger Xantrex XW deployments? We have an installation with 12 Xanbus devices (4 x XW6048, 6 x XW-MPPT60, 1 x AGS, 1 x SCP) and it keeps crashing. Power cycle the whole system and it's fine for a few weeks and then it crashes agai

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW system stability

2013-08-22 Thread Kevin Pegg
Given how that system works, could you install the CC's on their own? Ie use a seperate scp to keep track of data? Jay Peltz power. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 22, 2013, at 10:18 AM, "Kevin Pegg" wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > Curious how others are finding the stabil

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sundanzer questions

2013-09-12 Thread Kevin Pegg
We have sold dozens and dozens of these units. There was some issues about 5 years ago getting good response from the company, but that was resolved and no longer an issue. We have had a few failures in the field & 1 DOA. Worked with a local appliance tech to diagnose and get them spare parts an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Li-I question

2013-09-19 Thread Kevin Pegg
These folks are real I've met with and touched the product. I've been working on a possible use of these but client hasn't said go yet so can't quite yet vouch for the product. http://www.corvus-energy.com/ Kevin -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mail

Re: [RE-wrenches] Li-I question

2013-09-22 Thread Kevin Pegg
gn Engineer 303 505-8760 On 9/19/2013 9:58 PM, Kevin Pegg wrote: These folks are real I've met with and touched the product. I've been working on a possible use of these but client hasn't said go yet so can't quite yet vouch for the product. http://www.corvus-energy.com/ Ke

[RE-wrenches] Magnum MSH4024 / load support inverter

2013-09-24 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Folks, Checking to see if anyone has had experience with the new Magnum "hybrid" inverters? I've got a client with too small a generator that this could be a solution for. http://www.magnumenergy.com/Products/MSH-Mseries.htm Kevin Pegg EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. 37471

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pump end repair needed_helical rotor SQFlex

2013-10-09 Thread Kevin Pegg
eseller of the SQF line for Grundfos, used to have an exclusive for Western Canada until one of the big plumbing wholesalers flexed their muscles. Kevin Pegg EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. 37471 Hwy 16 E Telkwa, BC V0J 2X2 250-846-9888 Http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca <http://www.ener

Re: [RE-wrenches] To stack or not to stack? Off-grid 240V

2013-10-29 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Hilton, My $0.05 worth as off-grid is my primary domain. The SW4024 is an excellent inverter, reliable, robust and if you can find another stack them for 240 and will have no issues with the 3 HP table saw (assuming batteries can handle that is). I run my whole home from a 13 year old p

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex Hybrid Inverter/Charger

2013-10-31 Thread Kevin Pegg
Do you have a model # for the inverter/charger? Hard to be specific unless identified positively. Xantrex though is hardly oddball it's really common gear in the off-grid world. Kevin -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists

Re: [RE-wrenches] SW repair

2013-12-05 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Brian, In my experience this is a relatively common failure. Fans will burn out after a few years of continual run and yes, they are a pain to replace but can be done, the fan can be purchased from electronics shops. Replacing the control board that causes the fan on is an expensive hass

Re: [RE-wrenches] Deka AGMs

2014-01-06 Thread Kevin Pegg
inspection sheets directly. Kevin Pegg EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. 37471 Hwy 16 E Telkwa, BC V0J 2X2 250-846-9888 Http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca <http://www.energyalternatives.ca/> -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] Deka AGMs

2014-01-07 Thread Kevin Pegg
Solar Electric & Hot Water Incentive Partner http://www.CatamountSolar.com 802-272-0004 On Mon, January 6, 2014 6:17 pm, Kevin Pegg wrote: > Hi August, > > I have many of these batteries in service. They are generally very good > batteries but they must be charged properly. Which

Re: [RE-wrenches] Very small PV systems for surveillance or other"micro" loads

2014-01-21 Thread Kevin Pegg
they come back with tail between legs for help and more willing to follow the process. Kevin Pegg EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. 37471 Hwy 16 E Telkwa, BC V0J 2X2 250-846-9888 Http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca <http://www.energyalternatives.ca/> -Original Message- From: re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island Battery Disconnects

2014-02-08 Thread Kevin Pegg
We have used the Xantrex XW-PDP Power Distribution Panel (positions for 3 large DC breakers + negative distribution). Combined with a custom steel gutter with appropriate knockouts to stub conduit into the bottom of the Sunny Island. Works well for a 3-stack. Have not yet used the midnite E-p

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging a HUP

2014-02-09 Thread Kevin Pegg
"Has anybody scoped ac line to VFX's under full charge load? I'm curious about harmonics possibly being the culprit " Yes, it's pretty nasty. This is why we stopped using Outback products for off-grid sites with significant use of generator charging. Not only are the chargers really wimpy, we

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Chargers

2014-02-11 Thread Kevin Pegg
Back when this issue was first discovered, 2007, we did a very in-depth analysis, led by an electronics engineer. We could not find any combination of band-aids that would provide the customer with a satisfactory solution - ie a power system that will run any load, regardless of generator operat

Re: [RE-wrenches] MPPT80-600 schenider Re: morning star ts-mppt-60-600

2014-02-13 Thread Kevin Pegg
We installed our first XW-MPPT80-600 controller this fall. Very straightforward to install, connect to Xanbus, device discovered, bit of programming for battery settings and done. Note if not being installed on an existing Xanbus enabled system, you will need either the SCP Control Panel, USB co

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium ion

2014-02-27 Thread Kevin Pegg
http://www.corvus-energy.com/energy_module.html I have not deployed any of these, but have designs in place waiting for clients to part with some serious cash. These folks appear more real than others out there in that they are shipping product. Kevin -Original Message- From: re-wrenc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Source for wire

2014-03-01 Thread Kevin Pegg
We use this product for SF9300's:LSDSGU-9. # 10 / 2 conductor used mainly in military applications. https://www.anixter.com/north-america/ca/en/product-detail.LSDSGU-9.html It's available special order through lots of wire suppliers. Never had good success getting flat tray cable to seal and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flourescent lamps

2014-03-08 Thread Kevin Pegg
Yes, and have noticed a fair bit of light flicker when other loads kick in. In this particular office setting, it was laser printers as they warm up and periodically keep the fuser warm there would be several seconds of really annoying light flicker. Fridge cycling on would also flicker for a f

Re: [RE-wrenches] Huge battery bank recommendation

2014-03-13 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Mac, We fabricated and operate a similar sized (400 kWh) battery / inverter / generator hybrid system for BC Hydro, our power utility servicing a remote community. It has been online for 2 years now. Using Dekka / East Penn D-series batteries which we had custom built to our specs. A

Re: [RE-wrenches] Moving batteries

2014-03-20 Thread Kevin Pegg
We bought a 10 tonne crane truck, got all certified, insured and placards for carrying Class 8 corrosives and done deal! Lots and lots of the Dekka batteries installed that way. Works well. If you don't have the appropriate hardware for this, then consider hiring a local crane & operator to m

Re: [RE-wrenches] 208 3 phase Off Grid Inverter

2014-03-25 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Ray, I have several 3-phase off-grid inverter/battery/generator systems out there. - SMA Sunny Island is the best. Can scale to at least 180 kW, maybe more. Reliable & very solid. I have several sites going over 2 years without a single second of power outage. - Xantrex XW. It can work in

Re: [RE-wrenches] 208 3 phase Off Grid Inverter

2014-03-25 Thread Kevin Pegg
s not need to be NEC2014 compliant. (maybe NEC 1956 compliant would be about in keeping with the rest of the wiring...) This would be a budget buster for sure. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane block heaters

2014-04-12 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Mac, We have used tiny RV-type propane hot water heaters (ie 1-2 gallon) situated at base of generator, plumbed into the coolant system with a thermostat control and it thermosiphons. One site has a 30 kW Kohler genset with 6 cyl GM industrial engine and this has been in place for 5-6 year

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum and Pumps

2014-07-02 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Drake, To answer question "does this seem like a good combination" I would reply no. Keep in mind well pumps often kick in concurrently with other large loads, washing machines, dishwashers, etc. I'm sure the MS 4448 PAE will start the pump ok, but forewarn customer of brownouts when

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2v metal cased cells

2014-07-14 Thread Kevin Pegg
East Penn / Dekka cells can be ordered in this configuration. We do that when can't get a machine in to deal with a 1,000 lb+ battery. Kevin -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]On Behalf Of jay peltz Sent: July 11, 2014 4:19 PM To: RE-w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island sending power to the generator??

2014-09-18 Thread Kevin Pegg
n makes it a lot friendlier to program and monitor. My direct experience does not match with the last paragraph comments. The only problematic installs we have worked on were installed by others and not installed well. Kevin Pegg EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. 37471 Hwy 16 E Telkwa, BC V0

Re: [RE-wrenches] Suggestions for off grid cellular modem

2014-10-08 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Nick, We use the Sierra Wireless units. Robust industrial grade. Different versions according to specifics of your carrier. http://www.sierrawireless.com/productsandservices/AirLink_Gateways_Modems/Intelligent_gateways/Raven_Series.aspx Kevin -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Quantifying power quality

2014-10-13 Thread Kevin Pegg
Something we have done in similar situations is wire in a small, dedicated 48V inverter to run the sensitive loads. Always in invert mode never charging so gen power never touches it. It's way more efficient as well than having an inverter charging an UPS battery. It could of course also be a de

Re: [RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-11-20 Thread Kevin Pegg
Though we use Diesel mostly, some situations LPG is best and we have been using the Cummins / Onan Commercial Moible units for years. Many over 7,000 hrs still running strong. Almost all are in remote auto start situations and have proven to be very reliable. As they are designed to hang under a

[RE-wrenches] Honda EU3000 voltage all over the place

2015-02-04 Thread Kevin Pegg
or connections. Thanks, Kevin Pegg EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. 37471 Hwy 16 E Telkwa, BC V0J 2X2 250-846-9888 Http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change l

Re: [RE-wrenches] Honda EU3000 voltage all over the place

2015-02-04 Thread Kevin Pegg
ndas. Dan Fink Buckville Energy IREC Certified Instructor™ for: ~ PV Installation Professional ~ Small Wind Installer NABCEP / IREC / ISPQ Accredited Continuing Education Providers™ 970.672.4342 On Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 1:14 PM, Kevin Pegg < kp...@energyalternatives.ca> wrote: Hi Wrenches,

[RE-wrenches] Outback quad stack X240 breaker tripping

2015-03-11 Thread Kevin Pegg
aded up on one leg. Appreciate any thoughts to remedy. I'm not as familiar with this config as others. Kevin Pegg EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. 37471 Hwy 16 E Telkwa, BC V0J 2X2 250-846-9888 Http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca ___ List sponsored by Redwoo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback quad stack X240 breaker tripping

2015-03-16 Thread Kevin Pegg
f the inverters aren't delta with. Sincerely, Chris Worcester 530-448-9692 Sent from my Galaxy S®III Original message From: Kevin Pegg Date:03/11/2015 1:19 PM (GMT-08:00) To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Outback quad stack X240 breaker tripping Hello

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback quad stack X240 breaker tripping

2015-03-17 Thread Kevin Pegg
hes-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Pegg Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 10:51 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback quad stack X240 breaker tripping Thanks for everyone's advise on this one. I've done as much as I can working with the caretaker remotely

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-18 Thread Kevin Pegg
This sounds like the exact same issue with the FX and VFX inverters. Meter the power quality while under charge - nasty. We found a lot of computerized control systems on furnaces and boilers would either reject the power and not power up, or would behave erratically, some would be ok if you pow

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-19 Thread Kevin Pegg
roblem? Thanks, R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On 3/18/2015 9:20 PM, Kevin Pegg wrote: > This sounds like the exact same issue with the FX and VFX inverters. Meter > the power quality while u

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-20 Thread Kevin Pegg
oblem when charging from the grid? Did you have any issues with controls not working on the Magnums? Thanks, R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On 3/19/2015 3:40 PM, Kevin Pegg wrote: > Hi Ray, > > T

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback radian question

2015-03-20 Thread Kevin Pegg
ody, R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On 3/20/2015 11:43 AM, Kevin Pegg wrote: > Hi Ray, > > Our work is almost exclusively off-grid so wasn't able to test if same result > char

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging Multiple Battery Banks

2015-03-24 Thread Kevin Pegg
Interesting! I was head-scratching as to how to do an identical task. I'd think a contactor on the HV PV output side suitably rated for voltage/current triggered by the aux output once the Classic goes into float would do the trick. I recall the Classic has that feature but never used it yet.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback quad stack X240 breaker tripping

2015-03-25 Thread Kevin Pegg
e Energy, Inc. 505 780-2738 cell On 3/17/2015 2:56 PM, Kevin Pegg wrote: Thanks, Matt for the details here. I will be heading out to the site in the next little while and will report back what was found. Kevin -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [ mailto:re-wrenches-boun..

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 VDC constant power supply off of 24 volt PV system

2015-03-26 Thread Kevin Pegg
The website doesn't list all products, but their CV Constant Voltage series will do this. Built to order to your needs. Give them a call. http://www.solarconverters.com/index.php/products/85-dc-dc-step-up-controllers-cv Kevin -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bou

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gen preheat in cold climates

2015-04-03 Thread Kevin Pegg
We have successfully plumbed in RV-style hot water heaters with tiny tanks in them, and set the thermostat to kick in at -20C (or whatever is required). Locating the hot water heater on the floor beside the generator it thermosiphons. One site has been working like this for 8 years unattended an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid deep well pumps

2015-04-12 Thread Kevin Pegg
We have been supplying and installing the SQFlex series for about a decade. I'd estimate something around 80-100 pumps out there, some PV direct filling cisterns, some inverter powered directly pressurizing. We have had a couple failures of the dry run switch, in water sources that were high

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex C-40 Drifting

2015-05-14 Thread Kevin Pegg
We have lots of C40's out there, though not generally with such small PV input, don't recall any issues with drifting. I just installed one and verifying the potentiometer settings with DVM was bang on. For a recommended substitute, consider the Blue Sky units such as: http://www.blueskyenergy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid generators

2015-06-03 Thread Kevin Pegg
Are you focused on LPG/CNG only? If diesel more names to add Kubota, Isuzu, Yanmar, etc. If Gasoline Honda, etc. -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]On Behalf Of Jay Sent: June 3, 2015 11:17 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Off

[RE-wrenches] Recommendations on diversion load

2015-06-12 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Wrenches, We have been using AEE's HL-75 and HL-100 for many years but understand that product has been discontinued and have used the last one in stock. It was an ok product but we had additional sheet metal fabricated to space it away from the wall further. Curious what other wrenches ar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best replacement for SW4024

2015-06-17 Thread Kevin Pegg
If was my customer, I'd advise an XW series inverter, as it has dual AC inputs. You can have one for grid, one for gen backup. XW's are native 120/240 but you can field adapt to 120V if it's easier to wire in with existing wiring. If site has any surplus power has capability to synch with grid a

Re: [RE-wrenches] clear sealant recommendations

2015-08-11 Thread Kevin Pegg
At recommendation from a roofer couple years ago, we have been using this product: http://www.sashco.com/products/lexel/ Not used long enough to know if it stands the test of time. Kevin -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]On Behalf

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid tie in Nicaragua

2015-09-30 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Larry, I know of a Wrench living in Nicaragua doing PV work (not on the list) who I could connect you with if you would like. Kevin From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Starlight Solar Power Systems Sent: September-29-15 12:47 PM To: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] DPW Rack Problems

2015-10-07 Thread Kevin Pegg
We've taken delivery & installed several 4 or 6 panel top of pole mounts this year, and they have all been perfect condition. Our difference is we purchase them from a company based in Ontario, Canada that has rights to reproduce the product, not entirely sure myself how that works, but the qual

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover Batteries

2015-12-12 Thread Kevin Pegg
Yes. Discover is the house brand used by Canadian Energy, formerly Battery Direct. "Canada's stored & renewable energy expert" is their tagline despite actually having much experience with renewables - they are box movers. There is a co-ownership link between Canadian Energy and Discover Energ

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette L-16 batteries

2015-12-15 Thread Kevin Pegg
We have been using L16's made by East Penn / Deka for many years, 100's of them installed every year, and have yet to have a cell failure attributed to manufacturing. Sure there has been occasional melted terminals or dry battery due to customer neglect. What I most like about this brand is the

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery-based inverter

2016-01-15 Thread Kevin Pegg
Interesting thread. Our firm wrote off Outback products several years ago for two reasons: 1) beyond abysmal tech support - when we have a problem we need to talk to a skilled, knowledgeable tech, not some kid reading off a script designed for end users; or to sit around for a call back that ne

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery-based inverter

2016-01-15 Thread Kevin Pegg
perfect, but. Jay peltz power On Jan 15, 2016, at 11:59 AM, Kevin Pegg mailto:kp...@energyalternatives.ca>> wrote: Interesting thread. Our firm wrote off Outback products several years ago for two reasons: 1) beyond abysmal tech support - when we have a problem we need to talk to a s

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery-based inverter

2016-01-17 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Drake, I was referring to Generator charging. My understanding is the SI computes the battery recharge efficiency, counts amp hrs removed, and returns the amp hrs removed + the losses through inefficiency. It also has a function that's name escapes me at the moment to have a full complete c

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWRC50

2016-01-22 Thread Kevin Pegg
Yes, have a few in stock. From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeremy Rodriguez Sent: January-22-16 9:50 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] SWRC50 Hello wrenches, Does anyone have a new or used SW Series remote control ca

Re: [RE-wrenches] Successor to SunEye 210?

2016-03-08 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Dan, Curious which Android app you are using. My circa 2000 pathfinder came with the (flimsy but lightweight) tripod option and it is needing some work to repair it, so wondering about your real tripod adapter as well - that would make it a lot more robust. The number of times the clients D

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery charging problems

2016-04-21 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Chris, The problem summary is a bit light on details to be too specific. What, precisely, does a generator running "rough" mean? Overheating? Smoking? Breaker tripping? THE MS4448 has about 3 kW charging capability (63A @ 50 VDC). So the 8.5 kW Kohler should be able to handle that easily,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update?

2016-04-28 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Lena, You might want to give these folks a call, they may have a unit that could work for you. https://www.gillettegenerators.com/products/1/SPS-120# We are currently installing a 40 kW propane generator that we had Gillette custom build for us for off-grid. Propane powered block heater, min

Re: [RE-wrenches] Optics RE reliability / conext combox & portal

2016-05-16 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hello Wrenches, Deep appreciation for saving me much time and hassle in beta testing products that are released to market prematurely. Happy to report that the Conext Combox and the Conext Insight portal from Schneider is working very well for me it is a robust remote control, monitoring datal

[RE-wrenches] Generator factory wiring issues

2016-05-24 Thread Kevin Pegg
Wrenches, Recently, we took delivery of a 40 kW LPG generator made by Gillette. Inspecting the factory wiring of the unit, I had some concerns which are outlined in detail below, with an engineer's response inline. The concerns are using #4 wire to pull 175A; no plastic bushings on metallic con

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator factory wiring issues

2016-05-25 Thread Kevin Pegg
tified PV Installation ProfessionalTM: Cert #031508-90 From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Pegg Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 6:14 PM To: RE-wrenches mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Generator factory wiri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fried Classic150?

2016-05-31 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Aaron, A customer of mine had a very similar situation happen couple years ago, except with the added fun of frozen batteries, split open and a resulting mess. (system was installed by others without a proper battery box / spill containment). This fault was traced back to a failed MX60 cont

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shurflo pump

2016-05-31 Thread Kevin Pegg
Hi Drake, We have a lot of these pumps in the field, operating without issue for many years, though they are generally operating on some sort of regular basis. But lots of customers with seasonal situations that may have the pump idle for 10 months a year. I would suggest applying 12/24VDC bat

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shurflo pump

2016-06-01 Thread Kevin Pegg
, bypass the controller and put good ~ 24VDC down there (using batteries off of your cordless tools works well for this) These pumps will pump off 18-20V. Good luck On Tue, May 31, 2016 at 10:58 AM, Kevin Pegg mailto:kp...@energyalternatives.ca> <mailto:kp...@energyalternatives.ca>>

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