Re: [RE-wrenches] SunSaver failures; MPPT controller reliability (1A Charge/Load controller)

rner <wapa...@rockisland.com> Date: Sat, January 22, 2011 11:56 am To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> Hi Larry,I am curious about the failures you have had,  could you elaborate?Thanks,Jason LernerWaldron Power and Light Co.On Jan 21, 2011, at 5:37 PM, Starlight Solar, Larry Cru

[RE-wrenches] AGM battery charging, more details

At 14:19 -0700 21/4/11, Starlight Solar, Larry Crutcher wrote: I disagree about AGM life. I have heard others say this about AGM's but it has not been our experience. I personally have a 900AH bank that is 6 years old and shows little signs of aging. I have equalized the batteries twice

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery / no-battery

That one is news to me but I can see a small value in it as an upgrade path.Larry Original Message Subject: [RE-wrenches] Battery / no-battery From: William Miller Date: Wed, October 26, 2011 10:20 pm To: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Voltage MPPT units

With 4800 watts and HV input, it seems to me that a simple battery backup can be formed from an existing PV grid tie system. Block diagram attached. Where can one find a 600 volt rated DC transfer switch?Larry Original Message Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] High Voltage MPPT units

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

fall, winter, spring.Any more thoughts on this anyone?Best Regards,Ron YoungearthRight Products - Solareagle.comAlternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy ProductsOn 2011-10-24, at 6:50 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote:Hi Ron,Accurate SG readings are not simple. Was tem

[RE-wrenches] Outback Power monitor software

Hello Wrenches,What options other than WinVerter are available for local data monitoring and display of an Outback system? The components are two FX's, two FM80's, AGS and FNDC. It would be ideal to monitor all components but most importantly the Flexnet DC.This installation is in a motorhome and s

Re: [RE-wrenches] Couple of Qustions about AGM batteries

Hello Peter,The 3024iL and DiL have a few parameters that can be programmed with the internal DIP switches. Switch 7 will allow you to change the acceptance time. This will help lengthen the charge time as long as the current draw stays above the factory default setting of 1.5 amps/100AH capacity.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

over 300 crimps per month and this tool has been fast and flawless.Larry  Original Message Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper From: Allan Sindelar <al...@sindelarsolar.com> Date: Thu, May 01, 2014 4:20 pm To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

com> Date: Thu, May 01, 2014 4:20 pm To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> Larry, OK, need more info please... "Husky" is a Home Depot house brand for tools. "Huskie" makes hydraulic and battery powered crimpers costing up to $2500. What's the specific

[RE-wrenches] Parallel Wire combining

does this mean the current capacity is equal to the resulting wire size? Thanks, Larry ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wre

Re: [RE-wrenches] Parallel Wire combining

OK, let's use 1/0 for the example. 108,350 x 3 = 325,050. Do I now have a cable between 300 and 350 AWG? Thank you, Larry On 12/2/14 10:51 AM, Bill Turberville wrote: The minimum conductor size that can be paralleled, according to the NEC is 1/0. William C. Turberville P.E. Pres

Re: [RE-wrenches] Parallel Wire combining

over 750 AWG will carry. The circular mils of 3 1/0 cables is only 325,050 or a 325 AWG cable which would be rated at about 330 amps. So, is it 510 amps (3x the ampacity) or 330 amps (3x circular mil)? And, more importantly, why? Larry On 12/2/14 11:14 AM, Bill Turberville wrote: I am sorry.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Parallel Wire combining

oked at this to verify) Also, Larry, 325 AWG 750 AWG (gauge) wire is a bit too small for this, don't you think ? I know... You mean circular mils... boB ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.or

Re: [RE-wrenches] Parallel Wire combining

You ask a simple question to this group and stunning brilliance floods my inbox. RE-Wrenches, You are truly amazing. Thanks to all that discussed this for the knowledge I have gained. Larry On 12/2/14 3:47 PM, Daniel Young wrote: It all boils down to how ampacity is determined in the NEC

[RE-wrenches] Programmable Battery Charger

, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems ___ 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

Re: [RE-wrenches] Programmable Battery Charger

? How does the unfiltered full wave peak voltage affect the CC over time? Are they (specifically Midnite) really designed to handle input waveform like this? I like this idea, especially if I can stack the controllers. Thank you, Larry On 12/15/14 6:51 PM, jay peltz wrote: Hi Kirk, If you

Re: [RE-wrenches] Programmable Battery Charger

r but nothing yet. It probably does not cost much less to build than the inverter/charger does. Thanks to all for the answers. Thank you, Larry On 12/16/14 2:19 PM, b...@midnitesolar.com wrote: Jarmo, you are absolutely correct. This is another great reason NOT to use an MPPT c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum System - Discharged Battery Bank

than the others, you know you still have a problem. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On 12/19/14 7:48 AM, Corey Shalanski wrote: Update on my investigation: I visited the customer's house yesterday to set up a pulse charger. Much to my surprise the three batteries that origi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum System - Discharged Battery Bank

Here's a drawing to illustrate. When the 70AH is drained, the string voltage will drop because that cell will go to 0 volts. Continued discharge will reverse the cell voltage. When charging, the 70AH will get full first and be overcharged. On 12/19/14 9:44 AM, Larry wrote: Corey, The r

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum System - Discharged Battery Bank

count for multiple low capacity cells and the scenario I described in my previous email would apply. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On 12/19/14 12:23 PM, Jay Peltz wrote: I find it really curious. I've been dealing with batteries for almost 20 yrs. I've seen so m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Panels with 20.1% efficiency rating?

Lou, Panasonic has 21.1% module efficiency. Too bad the US distribution is gone as they are not only efficient but the best performance available as well since the demise of Uni-Solar. Larry On 12/20/14 9:16 AM, Lou Russo wrote: Wrenches, I am looking for panels with a 20.1% efficiency

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum System - Discharged Battery Bank

months of a battery life. Larry On 12/19/14 9:34 PM, William Dorsett wrote: That’s the reason it is so essential to get as fresh a batch as possible and make sure all are fully charged before installation. Bill Dorsett Manhattan, KS *From:*RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Panels with 20.1% efficiency rating?

Right August, it was the Panasonic HIT 240 that is 21.1% . The newer ones are less. On 12/20/14 9:53 AM, August Goers wrote: Hi Lou, The LG Mono X NeON 305 W 60 cell is 18.6% according to their website. I think that is about the best non-SunPower option you can readily get these days. htt

Re: [RE-wrenches] Panels with 20.1% efficiency rating?

Hey Marco, I pulled the data sheet to scan it and what did I see? CELL efficiency is 21.1%, not module efficiency. I guess I told all my customers wrongsheesh! I will email you the data sheet. Larry On 12/20/14 10:41 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf wrote: Can you please provide a spec sheet

[RE-wrenches] PV calculator for off grid in South Africa

Does anyone know of an online calculator tool for battery based system in S. Africa? -- Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change

Re: [RE-wrenches] wire sizing question

voltage drop? This is important for the surge capability of inverters. If the battery-inverter run is long you could have significant voltage drop for a wire correctly rated for ampacity. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On 1/1/15 7:23 PM, jay peltz wrote: Happy new year all. I have

Re: [RE-wrenches] wire sizing question

Wow, Jarmo! That is some incredible workmanship and a great way to interconnect multiple inverters and chargers. You can tell they have done this a few times. Thanks for sharing those photos. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On 1/3/15 9:16 AM, jarmo.venalai...@schneider

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Inverter Replacement Questions

recently with their new MSH series. For charge controllers we switched to Midnight Classic. We install 10-15 Classic 150's per month. We have had 1 DOA but Midnite responded well and sent a new replacement. Attention manufacturers...Customer service is everything to me. Larry Crutcher Starlight

[RE-wrenches] Sunwize or industrial PV modules

Hello Wrenches, Does anyone know where to by small 20 to 75 Watt modules like Sunwize used to sell? They were what I considered industrial grade with a junction box. I checked with Soligent but they don't have any. Thanks, Larry ___ List spon

Re: [RE-wrenches] SunWise or Small 12 or 24 Volts Modules

Hi Tom, For some reason your link goes nowhere and when I Google "sunlandusa" get nothing related to PV solar. Thank you, Larry Crutcher On 2/24/15 4:00 PM, Tom Lane wrote: SunLand USA at www.sunlandusa.com has a large range of 5 to 180 watt PV modules that are all 12 or 24

Re: [RE-wrenches] Uni-Solar 68w Laminate panel removal

solvent to loosen it (can't remember, WD40?). So, after all that effort you will have a used Uni-Solar 68 Watt PV mod that is worth about $50 to someone that knows about the performance of those amazing modules. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On 3/3/15 4:33 PM, Lou Russo w

[RE-wrenches] Trace SWRC remote

Does anyone know where I can find a working SWRC remote for Trace PS and SW inverters? -- Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change

[RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

volts @ 0% I would like advice on how I can create an economical 10kW load. Water heating element? Wire wound resistors? Are there any GT inverters that will operate at these voltages? Thanks. -- Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

to do some welding. Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On 3/17/15 11:59 AM, Ray Walters wrote: Hi Larry, I think you hit on the best load already: water heater elements rated for 120 v. We have also used dump loads for wind turbines like the air heating elements from B

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

I was thinking of mounting the water heat elements into an aluminum plate, laying the plate flat over a 55 gallon drum and filling the water level up to the plate. Stratified water may make the top pretty hot but I guess it will work. Larry On 3/17/15 1:07 PM, Ray Walters wrote: Those look

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

down events because they were not being responsible. A simple reset and they're back in business. What was the lithium chemistry that you had trouble with? Thank you, Larry Crutcher On 3/17/15 12:49 PM, jarmo.venalai...@schneider-electric.com wrote: Hi: Please be careful when working

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

, failures that don't report information to the management system could lead to disaster. Please keep offering us the knowledge you are gaining as I am a firm believer that Lithium technology is a large part of the inevitable replacement the aged lead battery. Larry Crutcher Starlight Sola

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

Hi Chris, Thanks for the recommendation. I received a quote from Comrent$1800 to rent a load for 1 week. Ouch! I'll go with the $10 water elements and a little fabrication time. I have AH counters and controllers to stop the discharge. Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Load testing Lithium battery bank

Not at all. The EMS boards are well built and are protected under a cover with the terminals. I have not had any failures of the EMS boards or any failure to communicate with them. Larry On 3/18/15 4:52 PM, Bruce Erickson wrote: If a communication failure with a single cell (not even an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging Multiple Battery Banks

Keep in mind that the Midnite controller has a combined PV and bat. negative and the Blue Sky requires isolated PV and bat. negative. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On 3/24/15 6:11 PM, Jeremy Rodriguez wrote: The thought was to charge the batteries for a new building utilizing

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging Multiple Battery Banks

the 48 volt system based on voltage of the 24 volt battery. Larry On 3/25/15 10:24 AM, Ray Walters wrote: Hi Jeremy; I usually would combine both buildings all into one system, KISS principle, and also less cost. Later when those batteries die, replace with a properly sized bank. I also

Re: [RE-wrenches] ITC

or systems installed on RV's. Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems www.starlightsolar.com (928) 342-9103 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address &

Re: [RE-wrenches] ITC - updated question on post-2016

The tax credit can be carried back one year and forward 20 years. Unless the credit is extended, it applies to systems placed in service on any dwelling unit by Dec. 31, 2016. Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On 3/27/15 4:41 PM, August Goers wrote: Hi Wrenches

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

much more economical from an energy standpoint, than heating the whole engine block. Perhaps an insulated enclosure with silicone heaters appropriately attached would work. They are available in many DC or AC and at various voltages. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On 4/2/15 10:

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

k was in the bed and never heated. In very cold weather I had to start the engine on gas then switch to LP after hot water hit the regulator. All worked well with a warm regulator. Larry On 4/3/15 10:56 AM, Chris Mason wrote: Heating the regulator won't help if the propane is not vapouri

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

with vapor lines from the tank, especially is it is a long distance away. Since Gary said this was a large system, I am assuming it is liquid delivery to the generator. Gary, is the LP to the generator vapor or liquid from the tank? Larry On 4/3/15 10:56 AM, Chris Mason wrote: Heating the

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

they insisted_ I return to them. (BTW, this was the 3rd inverter swap) Then, instead of mailing me a check, they issued a credit to Sunwize that only applied to future Fronius purchases, something which I will never do again. A boat load of crap later I got the credit applied to my account. Larry Crut

[RE-wrenches] Copper bar current capacity?

how much current I can run through copper bar based on its size? For example, 1" or 3/4" wide by .0625" up to .125" thick. The pieces will only be a few inches long and bolted to solenoids, shunt and terminal posts. -- Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight

Re: [RE-wrenches] Copper bar current capacity?

I did see these AC 60Hz tables like your link. Is it the same for DC current? Seems like I read that there was a difference. Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On 4/29/15 11:27 AM, August Goers wrote: Larry, There are many resources for this online. A quick search for

[RE-wrenches] Wanted: Trace SWRC remotes

I need 2 SWRC remotes in working condition. Please contact me off list if you can help.Larry CrutcherStarlight Solarla...@starlightsolar.com928-342-9103 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

Jason,Forcing a lead acid battery to deeply discharge does not increase capacity or life of the battery. It only shortens battery life and may damage the battery. This is one of many battery myths. Larry CrutcherStarlight Solar Power Systems Original Message Subject: Re: [RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

Howie,The solution is to drive the battery voltage above the gassing point of about 2.37Vpc. If this is done regularly, stratification is not an issue. The best procedure for flooded batteries that remain in float mode for long time periods is periodic equalization charges of  2.58Vpc or more.Larry

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

Hi Drake,Good find. We always adjust the Iota's for different types of batteries. Since this one is only used for back up purposes with a generator, you can leave the jumper in and always run at 15.7 volts. Once the voltage reaches that point, you will be +/-90% charged. This will not harm a floode

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hydro Diversion Controls

jay,The diversion control has nothing to do with battery current, it is to control voltage. Without it, over-voltage will occur anytime more charge current is available than the battery is accepting. A healthy small battery bank current can be as low as 0.6 amperes for flooded and AGM or GEL techno

Re: [RE-wrenches] EPDM Roof Attachment/Flashing

flashing) that would keep it low. The ridge height is already at the 35 ft limit and the upper row of mod's would go above the ridge with the 7" standoff. I will work with a roofer but would like to figure this out before just turning it over to the rooferVery much appreciate any th

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4 Low Temp Charging Damage

solutions: provide a heat source to keep the batteries above freezing or incorporate a temperature controller to disable the charger if the battery is unsafe to charge. Larry Crutcher > On May 21, 2021, at 8:44 AM, Mark Frye wrote: > > Folks, > > If I have a charger that do

[RE-wrenches] RFI from MPPT Charge Controllers

decimates every 40 kHz or so with broadband noise from 160 meters and up. Does anyone know how the Xantrex SW, Tristar MPPT or Apollo do with RFI? Many thanks, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List

Re: [RE-wrenches] RFI from MPPT Charge Controllers

not inside on a wall. Anyone know about the Xantrex XW, Tristar or other MPPT controllers? Larry Crutcher, KB5HMU On Aug 31, 2010, at 6:46 PM, Glenn Burt wrote: Speaking as a ham radio operator, I find operating conditions are much better after sundown. Band conditions are much more conduciv

Re: [RE-wrenches] RFI from MPPT Charge Controllers

hanks, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On Sep 1, 2010, at 7:19 AM, Frank Lewon wrote: We recommend making a Pi filter consisting of a 50 uH 30 amp medium Q coil and .1uF 100+ volt disc capacitors. Insert the Pi filter in the PV+ line. Wire with short direct leads to the control. He

[RE-wrenches] Energy Tax Credits

leased home? Thanks, Larry ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Energy Tax Credits

What I meant to say, is there a business tax credit like the personal credit. Sorry. Larry On Sep 17, 2010, at 9:39 AM, Larry Crutcher wrote: Is there a tax credit like the personal credit for your home? Form 5695 part 1 says the 30% tax credit is for the main home. A customer has a

Re: [RE-wrenches] paralleling amp hour meters on one shunt?

device at the prescaler outputs going to each monitor. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On Oct 1, 2010, at 2:22 AM, Todd Cory wrote: Has anyone ever paralleled two amp hour meters on one shunt? How about paralleling two e-meters on a single shunt and a single prescaler? Todd

[RE-wrenches] community solar

matter of paper work and accounting. And it builds community and neighbors get to know each other Much like Community Supported Agriculture Larry Brown Sun Mountain ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wr

[RE-wrenches] AC Coupling

volts but they need battery diversion to ensure the batteries are not over charged. None of these systems are going to be rewired as a DC system so I am looking for any feed back on what others are using to AC couple to existing grid-tied systems to provide some battery backup. Thanks Larry

Re: [RE-wrenches] Invert first?

needs to land in the critical loads sub panel rather than the main service panel where it probably now lands. Magnum has a good schematic on their website showing how this is done using a MS-PAE battery based inverter and a grid tie inverter Larry Brown Sun Mountain Nabcep Certified PV

Re: [RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

We have been using Techno Metal Posts Helical Piers with much success for many years Larry Larry Brown Sun Mountain 845-657-8096 sunmount...@netstep.net Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 11:48 AM, Chris Schaefer wrote: > > While I've been using the Zilla platform

[RE-wrenches] Ac Coupling

recommendations? Thanks Larry Larry Brown Sun Mountain 845-657-8096 sunmount...@netstep.net ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ac Coupling

Kirpal Thanks for the recommendations If you have a diagram that would be most helpful and generous What Lithium Battery are you using with this configuration? Much Appreciated Larry Larry Brown Sun Mountain 845-657-8096 sunmount...@netstep.net On Jul 19, 2018, at 11:15 AM, Kirpal wrote

[RE-wrenches] Burkina Faso Off Grid

Wrenches I had a call from someone looking for an installer to do some off grid installations in Burkina Faso, Africa They have a school project they are working on If anyone does work in that part of the world would you get in touch and I will hook you up with Pascal Thanks Larry Larry

[RE-wrenches] Staber washing machines

2.8 kw inverter All failures have been in the morning around 9-10 am Any ideas or recommendations? Thanks Larry Brown Sun Mountain ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ground Mount

Keith, We have had good success with TechnoMetalPosts for ground mounts No excavation, no concrete work and almost no disturbance to the site They have been running about $225-250 per post installed and a stamped engineering report for the local Building Department Larry Brown Sun Mountain

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ground Mount

Dave, We have not done top of pole mounts using Techno Metal posts but they say they are available Larry On Jun 30, 2009, at 9:37 PM, David Palumbo wrote: Hey Larry, Have you worked with the Techno Metal Posts (TPM) for 6” SCH40 (orSCH80) top of pole mounts? I have heard of the

[RE-wrenches] hydro

already have a backup generator and transfer switch Thanks for any advice Larry Brown Sun Mountain ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cg

Re: [RE-wrenches] Great service at the wholesale level?

I would but isn't that what the "bitching" list is for? Larry Crutcher www.starlightsolar.com la...@starlightsolar.com (928) 941-1660 Retail Store & Shipping 2998 Shari Ave. Yuma, AZ 85365 Mailing address 11881 South Fortuna Road Yuma, AZ 85367 Renewable Energy Sys

Re: [RE-wrenches] micro-hydro distribution problem

ibute the AC? Each home can be metered so the usage is paid for fairly. I would not try it any other way. Sincerely, Larry Crutcher www.starlightsolar.com la...@starlightsolar.com (928) 941-1660 Retail Store & Shipping 2998 Shari Ave. Yuma, AZ 85365 Mailing address 11881 South Fortuna

[RE-wrenches] generator

the generator to interface with the system? Thanks Larry Larry Brown Sun Mountain ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator

8000 watt inverter They plugged into a 20 amp GFI receptacle on the generator and it kept popping the GFI breaker I did lower the Battery charger AC amps and the AC amps in but it seemed to make no difference Larry On Nov 10, 2009, at 8:22 PM, David Palumbo wrote: Larry, Are you sure it is

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator

altering the new generator and possibly voiding the warrantee. It also leaves the 2-20 amp GFI receptacles on the generator in their proper working order for future use. Thanks for the helpful fix Larry On Nov 10, 2009, at 8:10 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Larry, The single VFX3524 takes 19A

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter causing migraine?

this. Larry Brown Sun Mountain On Feb 3, 2010, at 8:38 PM, Ron Young wrote: I have a staff member that has begun complaining recently of feeling like a "rubber band was tightening around my head" and of migraines when we turn on an inverter. We have set up an Outback 3524 inver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Warranty replacement for Kyocera KC-120's

ation, contact Amie.Ebert AT kyocera DOT com. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems www.starlightsolar.com la...@starlightsolar.com Office - 928-342-9103 Cell - 928-941-1660 On Jun 12, 2010, at 2:14 AM, Nick Soleil wrote: Kyocera replaced 296 KC-120s for our customer and paid us more than 1

[RE-wrenches] PV solar powered pond aeration compressor

watts and delivers about 9 CFM. I assume that the same wattage DC motor would mean comparable air supply. Any experiences out there? Thanks, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wre

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV solar powered pond aeration compressor

The Lorentz pump may be the ticket. Due to stratification, surface pumps will not correct the situation in this 10 acre lake. Thank you Mark and all other responders. Larry Crutcher On Jun 17, 2010, at 9:02 AM, Mark Dickson wrote: Hi Larry, Lorentz offers an aeration pump based on their

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

installed a 40/60 psi pressure switch and have had constant hot water when ever required. Larry Brown Sun Mountain Olivebridge, New York Nabcep Certified PV Installer On Oct 1, 2013, at 12:19 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote: > i remember hearing there was one brand which had a tiny hydro genera

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aqueous Hybrid Ion batteries

David, Something does not add up to me. The cell has a voltage discharge curve way outside of RE equipment, 1.75 Vpc down to 0.5Vpc. I can't see how this technology could be scaled to RE applications without wasting much of the capacity. From what I see, only about 40% could be used before LVD

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall battery paired with solar

Michael, How do i access the marketing list? Thanks Larry Larry Brown Sun Mountain On May 2, 2015, at 8:07 PM, Michael Welch wrote: > Hey gang. This has been interesting, but let's get the list back to > wrenching. > > Let's move any further discussion to the RE-

[RE-wrenches] These Wind Turbines Generate Energy Without any Blades | Digital Trends

Wrenches, Does anyone have any comments or knowledge on this new product about to enter the Renewable Energy world? Larry Larry Brown Sun Mountain http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/vortex-bladeless-wind-turbine-indiegogo/ ___ List sponsored by

[RE-wrenches] Transverter Total Smart Grid Solution

Have any wrenches had any experience with Heart Transverters http://www.transverter.com/ I have a client who wants to use one to transition from a grid tied system to an off the the grid system Thanks Larry Brown Sun Mountain ___ List sponsored by

[RE-wrenches] Sunny Island 5048

Wrenches Does anyone have an empty original cardboard box for a Sunny Island 5048 Inverter? Please contact me off list Thanks Larry Larry Brown Sun Mountain sunmount...@netstep.net 845-657-8096 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address

[RE-wrenches] Fwd: AC Coupled

e panel be isolated from the > Sunny Islands and Sunny Boy feeding the SubPanel as a micro grid in a power > outage and still provide power to the loads that are in the Main Service > Panel? > > Thank you for the collective wisdom and knowledge that this group has > acquire

Re: [RE-wrenches] Community says farewell to solar pioneer Gottlieb - Brattleboro Reformer

this field under Richards mentoring. He will be much missed by those who knew him, worked with him and got their start under his guidance. Larry Larry Brown Sun Mountain sunmount...@netstep.net NAPCEP Certified PV Installer On Feb 24, 2012, at 10:05 AM, d...@foxfire-energy.com wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid-Tied, PV by AC or DC

. Larry Larry Brown Sun Mountain NABCEP Certified PV Installer On Mar 4, 2012, at 10:25 AM, jay peltz wrote: > HI Darryl, > > Is this a UL listed application for the Radian/Outback? > > And in following this thread about AC coupled: > Given the higher efficiency of the batter

[RE-wrenches] damaged in Hurricane Sandy

Wrenches, I am looking for 8- Sanyo HIP200BA19 modules that were damaged in Hurricane Sandy and need to be replaced. Please contact me off list if you know of any Thanks Larry Brown Sun Mountain 845-657-8096 sunmount...@netstep.net ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] crystalline VS uni-solar

The bypass diodes have nothing to do with mismatched strings. If you are comparing arrays with different angle of incidence and without shading, the one most perpendicular to the sun will perform the best. Kindest Regards, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar 11279 S. Glenwood Ave #4 Yuma

[RE-wrenches] battery box fan

input, that will allow 48 vdc output Any suggestions on what relay to use? Thanks Larry Brown Sun Mountain ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] helical screw piers

il it might be more problematic Larry Brown Sun Mountain On Jan 25, 2009, at 8:05 PM, Eric Andrews wrote: Does anyone have any experience using Helical screw pier footing for ground mount racks? Eric ___ List sponsored by Home Power mag

Re: [RE-wrenches] helical screw piers

ont row of pipes and the back row of pipes was set to receive the racking system and then the mounting rails would be at latitude for this site. We supplied the heights that were required. Many other uses for these screw piers. Pictures on their website Larry On Jan 26, 2009, at 1:48 AM,

Re: [RE-wrenches] helical screw piers

we had 20 or 30 posts to set it would either be a negotiated price for the whole job or a careful calculation as to the least expensive option Larry On Jan 26, 2009, at 7:40 AM, Ken Schaal wrote: Would you be able to show the cost for those 8 piers?? Did you do some estimates for pole

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Mate Controller Issues

Interesting. A customer from Baja, on the Sea of Cortez has a similar problem after 2 years trouble free. No ESD potential there. Rebooting the remote did not help. Did Outback pant a time bomb!! Larry - Original Message - From: Kirpal Khalsa To: RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery based hydrogen incidents

orkmanship" every week at our service center. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems 928-342-9103 - Original Message - From: Kent Osterberg To: RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 10:21 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery based hydrogen incidents

[RE-wrenches] Apollo TSW inverters experience

Has anyone developed any experience with the Apollo TSW inverters? I would like to have your opinion about them and the companies responsiveness if problems occurred. Best Regards, Larry Crutcher powered by STARLIGHT ___ List sponsored by Home Power

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