Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery based hydrogen incidents

cid battery had exploded. We immediately installed small charge controllers and the problem has not reoccured. I no longer accept the rule-of-thumb that a small PV module will not overcharge a large battery. No matter how small, every PV system gets a charge controller. Randy Brooks Brooks So

[RE-wrenches] Generator for off grid

suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE

[RE-wrenches] Off grid generator

nd use the appropriate antifreeze mix, we shouldn't have any problem with winter starting. Thanks again for the benefit of your collective experience! Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.

Re: [RE-wrenches] collector leaks (was Stiebel Eltron SHW Collector condensation issue)

collector loop that is at or near atmospheric pressure, and use water as a collector fluid. This places a lot less strain on the collector loop plumbing. No problems since. Good luck, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Watering Systems

Wayne, If you use an automatic battery watering system, make sure it is intended to be used on the make and model of battery you have. If not, it may underfill or overfill battery cells. Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682

Re: [RE-wrenches] FW: Backup Generators

Allan, Does the Honda have a "eco-throttle" setting that throttles back under light load? If so, turn it off so the inverter sees full voltage and frequency and can sync with no other loads on. Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA

[RE-wrenches] Trace non-volatile memory after market

ed in adding another, but I don't see them for sale new anymore. Anyone know a source? Would a new XW4024 work with the existing SW4024? Thanks, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.Brook

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace non-volatile memory after market

Jay, Perfect! Thanks! Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Jul 16, 2009, at 9:53 PM, jay peltz wrote: HI Randy, Go to http://www.righthandeng.com/ They got them. jay peltz

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace non-volatile memory after market

Matt, Thanks! Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Jul 17, 2009, at 9:09 AM, Matt Tritt wrote: Randy, The SW series isn't compatible with the XW series, but DC Power has

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for Sun Frost

the converter on top of the frig. This eliminates 12v line lose from the power shed. Works great. take care, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Oct 6, 2009, at 10:04 PM, Allan Sin

[RE-wrenches] Shell Solar RV20 PV charge controller

Fellow Wrenches, Does anyone have a manual for an old Shell Solar RV20 PV charge controller? Or know where I can get a copy. I searched the web without success. I'd like to know if the charge settings are adjustable for sealed batteries. Thanks, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shell Solar RV20 PV charge controller

Thanks to all who replied. Priceless information! What a great resource RE Wrenches is! Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Oct 13, 2009, at 1:49 PM, Mick Abraham wrote: Hi, I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sync problem

Drake, Is the Eco Throttle turned off? If it's on, the generator is waiting for a load to come up to voltage, and the inverter is waiting for voltage to connect... Good luck, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-96

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Automatic Watering

, we recommend sealed batteries. Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Dec 9, 2009, at 7:06 PM, R Ray Walters wrote: I have to highly recommend against Battery FIlling Systems. After 3

Re: [RE-wrenches] Polycrystal PV modules with clear backer sheet: Who builds 'em?

Mick, Silicon Energy (www.silicon-energy.com, Arlington, WA) sells PV modules with a glass back sheet that are see through. They are heavier and pricey, but have a unique module design and mounting system. Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA

Re: [RE-wrenches] Peel-n-stick Uni-Solar: were these ever made in 5' length?

would work for 12v battery charging. take care, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Mar 20, 2010, at 9:02 AM, Mick Abraham wrote: Greetings~ A customer says he previously bought

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Grid Problems

Ray, Is the inverter in a ventilated space? We had a similar problem with older OutBacks in an unventilated shed. OutBack sent us upgraded inverters and we vented the shed and have had no problems since. Good luck, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Grid Problems

spring 2006. If your inverters are newer, it should not be a problem, but it might be worth discussing with OutBack. Good luck, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Mar 31, 2010, at 10

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid-tie hydro

Mark, PowerSpout, from New Zealand, (www.powerspout.com) makes a grid tie version of their turbine that includes a dump load water heater at the inverter and uses an SMA grid tie inverter. Worth checking into. Good luck, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid-tie hydro

Oops, the dump load water heater is at the turbine, not the inverter. :) Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Apr 22, 2010, at 4:37 PM, Randy Brooks wrote: Mark, PowerSpout

[RE-wrenches] Northern Nevada installer

Fellow Wrenches, Is there a PV installer in northern Nevada (Gardnerville area) that someone could give me contact info for? My sister lives nearby and is interested in a grid tie PV system. Thanks! Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWH - mixing valves

water temperature. I believe anti-scald valves adjust cold water input with hot water temperature to prevent an unsafe temperature at the faucet. I'd talk it over with your plumber. take care, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA

Re: [RE-wrenches] solar hot water penetration flashing

I saw a "Retrofit (Wrap-Around) Dektite" flashing in a recent Dynamic Fastener catalog just before reading this post. It looks like it would work for replacing a flashing around a continuous pipe. Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA

[RE-wrenches] Lithium batteries for Polaris Ranger EV

t; 509-784-1747 Jack can provide you details. I helped range test the lithium version. Very nice. take care, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Chelan, WA 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com <mailto:ra...@brookssolar.com> From: jay peltz mailto:jay.pe...@gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Voltage Degradation with Uni-Solar laminate

I second Jay. If one string is significantly lower, I’d check each module in the string. Could be a bad module. Randy > On May 31, 2015, at 1:23 PM, jay peltz wrote: > > HI Luke, > > To add here. I'm unclear if you have measured each string or the whole array > at 71v. > I would check e

Re: [RE-wrenches] PVWatts

The new version just worked for me. Maybe they fixed it. I liked v1 but it looks like it’s history now. My bookmark goes only to the new version, which seems fine. I use a MacBook Pro (OS X 10.10.3, and Safari 8.0.6). Randy > On Jun 3, 2015, at 9:06 PM, Brian Mehalic wrote: > > Same deal,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Gennie Recommendation

Allan, Check out Cummins/Onan units too. Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Jan 9, 2012, at 7:59 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: > Wrenches: > We have cautiously agreed to tak

Re: [RE-wrenches] Direct PV-EV charging: possible?

ed to shift array output from the grid tie inverter to the car PV charge controller, and back, as desired. How's that sound? :) Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Aug 23, 2012,

[RE-wrenches] Power Panel hybrid PV/thermal

Fellow Wrenches, Has anyone worked with or seen first hand the Power Panel hybrid PV/thermal module? www.powerpanel.com Thanks, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator suggestions

Todd, We don't sell or install generators, but the only one I recommend for permanent installations is the Cummins/Onan, 1,800 rpm, propane fueled. All others have failed early. Good luck, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682

Re: [RE-wrenches] Electric car chargers

came with a Level 1 adapter cord to plug into any standard 120v outlet. I installed a Level 2 charger in my garage, 240v/30 amp. The car also has a Level 3 charging port that I've used several times at public Level 3 charging stations. Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People

Re: [RE-wrenches] bad battery = system overvoltage = dead inverter

Has anyone tried using a battery management system (BMS) like those used on electric vehicle battery banks? Here is an example: http://www.manzanitamicro.com/products?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=87&category_id=22 Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Sol

Re: [RE-wrenches] Auto Gen on Outback

t;. If the value is too low, the normal FX charging cycle will be interrupted prematurely. Good luck, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Mar 27, 2013, at 12:51 PM, Drake wrot

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback fx series inverters

Have you used a gaus meter (http://www.amazon.com/Gen-El-Gauss-Master/dp/B0004IR6J6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1365882645&sr=8-2&keywords=gaus+meter) to measure the EMF near the inverters and other places? Might put it in perspective. Randy On Apr 13, 2013, at 12:17 PM, Todd Cory wrote: > wrenc

Re: [RE-wrenches] trouble shooting system with Sun Tie

Dana, I thought Xantrex recalled all the ST1500s and replaced them with XR2500s. Mine was, years ago. You might check with them about this. Good luck, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 [EMAIL PROTECTED

[RE-wrenches] XL.1 grid tie

still looking for a small replacement demo turbine that I'm comfortable recommending to customers. take care, Randy Brooks Brooks Solar, Inc. Solar Power for People 140 Columbia View Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9646 ra...@brookssolar.com www.BrooksSolar.com On Dec 23, 2008, at 8:26 AM, Ku