spend some money on the right
generator or a transformer and repair the old generators.
Ray Walters
On 12/16/2017 7:04 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote:
Ron
A 5 k 120/240 genny pushing a 24 volt 3500 watt sounds way over kill and
only pushing one leg only will result in issues, have not seen them with
h
I recently had a frustrating generator trouble shoot that was similar,
turned out to be a dirty air filter of all things. Easy fix, but took a
couple of hours to come to that conclusion...
Ray
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On 1/8/2018 5:38 PM, David Palumbo wrote:
Can the programming change on its own
arrying S5 altogether.
Give me your Standing seam wisdom.
Thanks,
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The cell failures described are yet another sign the batteries need to
be replaced.
Ray Walters
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On 1/16/2018 1:51 PM, Daniel Young wrote:
Agreed Dave, there are more loads than the original design accounted for. The
client understands this so at least we're not in hot
negative had to be bonded to ground or "severe damage to the turbine may
result".
I called Primus tech support, but they were not able to answer the
question yet, and I need to know ASAP to cancel the installation.
Thanks Again for your Help oh *RE*/vered/ *Wrenches*,
Ray Walters
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ld
him it would NOT work with positive ground systems, which precludes most
telecom.
Thanks,
Ray Walters
On 1/19/2018 3:25 PM, b...@midnitesolar.com wrote:
The MidNite Chinook 200 is 100% isolated from ground and therefore
would work well on a positive ground system.
It has n
generator, so I can't say if I have experience with it, so this is
just my uninformed 0.02 worth.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 1/28/18 8:23 PM, Mac Lewis wrote:
Hello wrenches,
I'm working on 3 off-grid telecom sites. They are designed to operate
solar only under most condit
The clamps should be the same, whether they are used for ground mount or
roof applications. Also, I may have some left over S Flex hardware we
could send you.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/6/18 12:56 PM, Lorenzo Ortiz wrote:
Wrenches,
We're looking for S-Flex mids and ends for a ret
out close to their short circuit current, as the batteries will
pull the array voltage way down on the IV curve.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/10/18 1:37 AM, Sindelar Solar wrote:
Gary, you might try an old-fashioned approach: bypass the controller
to send the array straight to the
ver do
it normally, and you stop as soon as: A) nothing is happening, or B) the
battery voltage rises enough for the charge controller to start doing
its job again.
Ray
On 2/10/18 5:03 PM, Darryl Thayer wrote:
Is there not a concern that if the batteries are showing such low
voltage that they will
We found the Quick Charge Chargers to be the best deal for 48 v
chargers, otherwise the Iota is good for lower voltages
https://quickcharge.com/
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/16/18 4:04 PM, Gary Rochlin wrote:
Hi Tom;
Each battery consists of 7 pack of 16 Panasonic CGR 1865D batteries
nt to set up systems that are going to not
be functional in 5 to 8 years because of inferior AGM lead acid
batteries. We use HUP batteries for most larger off grid systems, but
these are not feasible because of their size and maintenance requirements.
Thanks,
ght. I listen to my customers;
they know better than anyone when the system isn't working the same, and
after checking for new loads, and proper charge settings, its almost
always batteries.
Ray
Remote Solar
On 2/24/18 5:20 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote:
Load test and compar
onstruction staples don't have great pull out resistance, so I
would hope that the builder uses some type of rated screws to attach the
decking.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/3/18 10:52 AM, William Miller wrote:
Jerry:
We have successfully used the DPW EZ-feet on sheet metal, cathedral
Primus Wind Power took over the Air X line, but they aren't doing the
Whisper equipment.
Ray
Remote Solar
On 3/7/18 1:06 PM, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote:
Mac,
A company called Luminous Renewable Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. had taken over
the SWWP line. My last email with the
I had so many problems with the backwards compatibility issues, FXR
firmware issues, and inconsistent tech support that we have dropped
Outback from our lineup except for their charge controllers. The
controllers seem to still be reliable.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/16/18 6:18 PM, d
nd AC charger to run the Rianai, since they have Trace
inverters. Talk about a waste!)
3) They still have the hard well water scaling issues.
Ray
Remote Solar
On 3/20/18 12:03 PM, Dana wrote:
It used to be that “tankless” water heaters were very sensitive to
stable temperature production as
.
Thanks
Ray Walters
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On 3/31/18 11:00 AM, Bill Hoffer wrote:
Jay
Just finished using S5PV railess on standing seam roof 12x12 pitch.
Worked great, but wire management was challenging with minimal
clearance under modules. Had to think ahead to make it work. And
still was a struggle
lator doesn't freeze up.
Ray Walters
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On 4/9/18 2:46 PM, Michael Morningstar wrote:
Yes, the Cummins technician that commissions our generators insists
that locations with consistent low’s below 15F require the coolant
heater. All but two of my installs(outdoor) have omitted conne
long does the heater take to bring the temp up? I would consider
putting it on a prestart relay, so that it started preheating it only
when the system was getting close to needing the generator.
Ray
On 4/9/18 9:18 PM, Kienan Maxfield wrote:
Ray,
That's not going to work for the Cummi
rock.
smaller holes were drilled into the surrounding rock to attach the
concrete to the rock as well.
Ballasted systems could be an option, as well as low profile racking
with multiple anchor points. Not fun but it can be done.
Ray Walters
On 4/12/18 7:27 AM, Aaron Mandelkorn wrote:
Hi
depend on that power for heat, light, refrigeration, and even breathing
machines.
Ray Walters
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On 4/16/18 7:44 AM, Brian Mehalic wrote:
Hey y'all, I'm going to disagree about the NEC getting "worse and
worse when it comes to PV," (see disconnect and groundi
PV Disconnect" in an off grid system. Not such a big
deal, until we are required to apply 690.12.
Thanks everyone for your answers and opinions,
Ray Walters
Design Engineer
Remote Solar
On 4/17/18 7:15 AM, Rebekah Hren wrote:
Hi everyone,
I strongly recommend looking at the figures tha
That was my question as well. USE -2 with green insulation is
available. Sorry to hear about AHJ's in Idaho being stuck over a decade
back. I thought that array grounding was UL listed and better spelled
out now in NEC 2017. What code cycle are you all on?
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th toothed lock washer to
bite into the AL, or it also works well folded in ground Lugs and buss
bars. You can open up the weave of the braided copper in the middle to
get the 1/4" bolt through. I've checked these years later: no
corrosion, wire not broken off at the connector.
Ray
ckers. PV wire is acceptable.
-Ray
On 4/20/18 11:46 AM, Dana wrote:
Ray,
In Idaho if it does not have UL attached it is not acceptable. Personally I think this
would be just fine & a step up maybe with a WEEB top & bo
ter a few years, the inspectors know I'm not trying to get away with
sub standard work, and that we all want the installation to be done right.
-Ray
On 4/20/18 12:38 PM, cwarfel wrote:
It's just not Idaho. I was just asked about NEC PV interpretation for
a large city on the East coas
Pretty sure the Magnum will work, since I have a customer with a Chevy
Volt running on old Trace SW4024 inverters. Not mod sine, but they're
not near as clean as the Magnums either.
-Ray
On 4/23/18 12:33 PM, RE Ellison wrote:
I have a customer with a 20-year-old modified sine wave inv
ibility of limiting operations
during cloudy weather to meet these goals.
Thanks,
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f grid. I don't want to spec the next
Studebaker of solar.
Thanks everyone for your help,
Ray
On 4/26/18 8:17 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote:
Agree with Daryl here at the end. You have to solve the motor surge with
variable frequency drive and go 3 phase. If there is a reasonable
er in Haiti forming a micro-grid, but I have very
few details at the moment.
Even if your experience with these large battery inverters is just on
grid, I'd love to hear about it. Offline is fine, if its not all good news.
Thanks,
Ray Walters
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On 4/26/18 5:23 PM, Kevin
I've also used some special 3M sanding pads that go up to 10,000 grit.
They are used for polishing airplane wind shields. Enough elbow grease,
you can get any result you want.
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On 5/11/18 1:48 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote:
Wayne
We use automotive
cable rated
connectors. They have blue caps. This is what we should be using when
using higher strand count cables like Cobra X Flex.
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On 6/2/18 8:18 AM, Darryl Thayer wrote:
I have heard AC DC no difference. However, I have experienced failure
of
in a
regular ground mount, and set it on concrete Sona tube risers.
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On 6/7/18 5:02 PM, Bruce Erickson wrote:
Hi All,
I have a super particular customer who needs a small top-of-pole rack,
but will not accept anything but aluminum or stainless (or bronze or
tit
HUP is made by Enersys. We've had great luck with them over the years,
sold many sets. 2100 cycles to 80% DOD is written into the 10 yr warranty.
Ray Walters
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On 6/8/18 8:54 AM, jay wrote:
HI All,
I’ve wondering if there are recommendations for steel cased fl
2nd the Midnite's. I quit having lightning related damage since I
started using them. Delta? I think a Pet Rock might be more effective.
Ray Walters
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On 6/10/18 3:56 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote:
3 Midnite 600v SPD's !
Anyone got a line on h
a big EMP event, we will deal
with it and get back in action, in months, not centuries.
I always reiterate this fact: Electricity is not essential to Life.
(cue the collective gasps from my fellow electricians) We might
actually get off our stupid phones long enough to look around and en
Rapid shutdown equipment after
nuisance trips. Are we going to wait until we get someone killed in the
name of "Safety" before we fix this?
Ray Walters
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On 7/6/18 9:55 AM, cwarfel wrote:
I am wondering about the experience installers have with a DC coupled
mul
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From: Ray
To: Rebekah Hren
Hi Rebekah;
I very much appreciated your previous posts on this. Yes, we do not need
to disconnect the
This is probably a dumb question, but is the NiCad battery UL listed?
Most batteries are not.
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On 7/10/18 2:19 PM, b...@midnitesolar.com wrote:
I don't know of any listed battery monitors. Not sure what spec they
would be tested to ?
However.
dying left and right, and it will get really miserable. Basically
it comes down to how long she is willing to suffer.
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On 7/18/18 9:38 AM, Mac Lewis wrote:
Hello Wrenches,
I have a homeowner client that takes pretty good care of her
batteries. She has a 5
resistance might help too, but yes, less parallel strings is better.
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On 7/18/18 7:33 PM, William Miller wrote:
Colleagues:
I believe that circulating currents in multi-string battery
installations are a major cause of premature failure of such a
system.
to see amp circulation between
strings with some scientific accuracy, but is that in the customer's
best interest?
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On 7/23/18 10:33 AM, offgridso...@sti.net wrote:
There will be troubleshooting with this design. Probably easier to use
it up and redes
d overall electrical system design,
they're probably not going to be good customers later.
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On 7/23/18 6:29 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote:
Aaron,
In thirty years my largest off grid residence (2005 install) had four
Outback VFX3648s, with the inner two i
of a legit
grow operation, that makes much more sense.
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On 7/24/18 9:24 AM, Dana wrote:
I noticed the 970 area code – If they are growing weed suggest a green
house.
Dana
That's true for 48 v systems but not 24v.
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On 7/25/18 12:44 PM, Matt Partymiller wrote:
Most systems will operate down 2 volts without a problem. Warrants
reconfiguring but often the homeowner won't even notice for a few days.
In the past month
tomers and inspectors) was
happy. Here's a pic of some HUPs in a floor vault just below the inverter:
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On 7/30/18 8:37 AM, Dana wrote:
Safe working clearance is 6’-8”.
I have been confronted with this issue in the past taking over other’s
systems care.
Yea its actually Windy and Allan's ideas. I'm only 'freaking brilliant'
enough to copy the masters.
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On 7/30/18 4:50 PM, Dana wrote:
A bit of serious carpentry if a retrofit but, freakin
blow. 8 years on Dekas that are losing capacity is probably
getting close to time to replace.
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On 7/31/18 2:14 PM, Ken Schaal wrote:
And thank you Steve for reminding folks of all those nasty effects of
outgassing hydrogen..I figured someone would, n
Never laid on my stomach, I just have kneel pad I use for lots of stuff
but it works good here too. I never get my face that close to the
battery any way. Usually 2 to 3 ft is good.
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On 8/1/18 2:21 PM, Glenn Burt wrote:
Interesting idea, but it looks
rally cook batteries, so if you're not absolutely sure, don't
connect it.
I have a few old Trace sensors, but there only going to a system that
really needs them. Contact me off list.
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On 8/5/18 7:01 AM, Chris Schaefer wrote:
It's a dual labe
thing seemed normal; close to 120 vac on each leg, and 240 vac
loads were not effected.
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On 8/13/18 7:04 AM, Drake wrote:
This problem might be due to a neutral connection problem in the
electrical system. Loose neutral connections can put 120 V loads in
series
Also check the inverter syncing, if they aren't in sync you can have
the wave forms become additive and have higher voltages too.
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On 8/13/18 12:03 PM, Ray wrote:
Good Call Drake, I've definitely had that problem before too. Neutral
became di
I believe these were a roof mount. I forwarded everyone's comments to
the other wrench not on the list.
Thanks,
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On 8/14/18 11:50 AM, b...@midnitesolar.com wrote:
My cohort here that used to make PV modules thinks that something may
have hit the
, (seemingly relatively common) the customer had
to scale the roof to reset the PV array to "ON". I'm also looking at
Outback, but it seems prohibitively expensive.
Thanks,
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I haven't seen the actual modules, and I am not that familiar with
microfractures or snail trails either.
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On 8/14/18 7:42 PM, glenn.b...@glbcc.com wrote:
Ray,
Do you feel that these are different from the microfractures or snail
trails that
I'm forwarding this for the Wrench that experienced the microcracks.
Very interesting. I appreciate everyone's comments so far.
Ray Walters
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Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:28:59 -0600
From: Stephen
m. A seasoned off grid
customer is always smarter than any auto start system. That being said,
the advent of batteries with their own BMS systems that can communicate
with the rest of the system may make auto start a more viable and less
costly option in the future
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They look good, but the price/ watt is going back to the 1990s.:-(
What's your recommended attachment method for these?
We get quite a few RVers calling, but I really am not into punching
holes into fiberglass roofs with unknown structure beneath.
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, and have an array transfer switch from CC to pump.
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On 8/21/18 12:24 PM, MDElectricSolar wrote:
Is there an inverter, you could power it with 120 or 240V AC?
On Tue, Aug 21, 2018 at 11:17 AM Gary Higbee <mailto:g...@windstreamsolar.com>> wrote:
and differentiated from DC
to DC converters like Solar Edge's module level DC equipment.
I just want to go back to doing solar designs and installations, and
quit acting like an attorney parsing every word of this confusing code
language.
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ither. This is another reason AC
coupled is not a great idea, or at least you need to always have some DC
coupled PV as well, but I digress..
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On 8/23/18 5:43 PM, Dana wrote:
Drake,
All the conventional units I have amp clamped over the years are
pu
e same section. The emergence of article 706 is a
step in the right direction.
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On 8/23/18 5:31 PM, cwar...@entech-engineering.com wrote:
I think Rapid Shutdown should be scrapped professionally and
personally. It was ill conceived and ill written. Any
The link to review the first draft of the 2020 code is not working. Do
you have just the changes for 690? I'd really like to submit some comments.
Thanks,
Ray Walters
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On 8/28/18 7:59 AM, Rebekah Hren wrote:
Hi all,
What you need to do now - to get your v
er voltage arrays
courtesy of MPPT controllers help in that regard, too.
Ray Walters
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On 9/3/18 12:26 PM, Ken Schaal wrote:
I started siting SHW systems in 1976.
Studied sun angle chart persistently, until i had a good sense of how
the sun moves for our area in central Vir
know what you find out. I'd probably just grab a couple from the
local supply and play with them. I do quite a bit of Mad scientist work
here.
As the ancients taught us: /"Better to let the smoke out in private,
than be embarrassed a thousand fold in the field"./
Ray Walters
eir Freon.
Besides water pumping, another appropriate use of tracking is on large
GT systems, that benefit from TOU rates. The late afternoon tracking
can help utilities meet the summertime peak air conditioning loads.
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On 9/5/18 9:37 PM, Sindelar Solar wrote:
hown me a roof array like that 20
years ago, I would have been poo pooing it for days.(That's not even
close to south!!...) Our racking and tracking choices have changed
significantly now that PV is under $1/ watt.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
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On 9/6/18 9:06 PM, Allan Sindelar
am, very exciting as well, but just not
that practical. After replacing the third drive motor in 5 years, I
started manually setting them to be fixed arrays. They used to be fairly
sensitive to lightning, I'm sure they're better now.
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On 9/7/18 5:56
atter, but Off grid can be, when they are snowed in with no fridge, no
water, no heat, and no communications. Reliability is goal #1,
Simplicity is #2.
Good Luck,
Ray Walters
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On 9/7/18 11:03 AM, Kristopher Schmid wrote:
Wrenches,
I am trying to design a Pika off-g
I started recommending people use the new ECM drive circ pumps. They use
half the power and are a direct replacement. Have your plumber check
out the Taco e series, or the Grundfos Alpha series of circ pumps.
Ray Walters
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On 9/7/18 8:45 PM, David Palumbo wrote:
El
on pans.
What losers, at least they didn't throw a rock through them. Do you
have any pictures?
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On 9/9/18 10:40 AM, August Goers wrote:
If your modules don't have anti reflective coating then you can scrape
them with a sharp razor blade scrape
How aggravating, they really worked hard to get up there too. Have you
tried a little test spot with various methods? WHo knows it might come
off with soap and water and some scrubbing.
Ray Walters
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On 9/9/18 2:27 PM, Benn Kilburn wrote:
Bill,
It’s white, does that
A 2nd option: A pair of 72 cell modules should be enough.
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On 9/12/18 9:21 AM, Mac Lewis wrote:
Hi Bill,
I agree with Allen. We get similar peak temps here and two 60 cell
modules doesn't charge a 48V battery bank adequately. This effect
would b
Unfortunately I'm seeing premature failures of the 2 v models even
more. You have paralleled cells in each battery, and it can be
difficult to even identify the failures. I found the infared camera to
be invaluable, as you can see the shorted cell clearly in a thermal image.
Ray Wa
es of their circuits that sold for significantly less.
Another option is Midnite Classics can be set to 72 v mode (I believe).
Ray Walters
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On 9/12/18 3:18 PM, Kristopher Schmid wrote:
Hi all,
I am servicing a system that has a 72 volt charge controller circuit
board ma
y customers and installers,
because its never actually been used for more than a few hours, and the
batteries are properly charged from the grid 99.8% of the time.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
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On 9/12/18 6:11 PM, Ken Schaal wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watc
SCI was that Canadian company. Samlex does make a 48 v to 24 v
converter modelIDC-100C-24.
However, I would consider skipping the El cid pumps and going to the new
TACO or Grundfos ECM drive circulators.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
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On 9/15/18 8:58 AM, Drake wrote:
Since Solar
found that when involving the other trades (plumbers,
house electricians, well service, etc) that the closer it is to being
how they normally do it, the better. Using these ECM drive pumps for
instance, is just a matter of specing the pump. It plumbs and wires in
just like a regular model.
I've seen that happen when the engine was low on coolant or oil. The
sensors shut it down.
Ray Walters
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On 9/19/18 9:24 PM, John Blittersdorf wrote:
First time I have seen this error. engine starts fine, at the point
where the frequency stabilizes and it con
ea to have a warning for any house with a backup system:
generator, batteries, etc. However in practice on off grid homes, its
usually way too late to worry about cutting power once the local VFD
shows up. They just contain the fire, but they're not going in.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
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220.61, 310.15(B)(7)(4), 215.2(2), 230.42(C)
Can't say exactly how to apply all that to your case, but that should be
a start.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
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On 9/21/18 7:47 PM, Jay wrote:
Hi all,
I’m wondering if there is code reference to size of neutral vs power condu
The problem I had with Snap N rack pipe systems is they really can't
take any uplift; which is not a good thing in Haiti during a hurricane.
Those little pinch screws just are not enough. I would look at other
systems. The one you built in Mynamar looks pretty good.
Ray Walters
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s from Del City and Quick Cable, and use Cobra X Flex or
the dual listed locomotive cable. None of this may be your problem however.
Ray Walters
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On 10/2/18 2:13 AM, Ron Young wrote:
Anyone seen this before, the bolt on a shunt inside a Magnum inverter
snapped right off,
ipment costs.
Sure be handy, if someone made an SW replacement kit, there are still a
bunch of them out there.
As always, thanks for all your comments and ideas,
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Yea, I almost always replace the on board controller on the Anandas. On
some I might keep a small original array on it, but I always have large
controller with 3 stage PWM going.
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On 10/8/18 8:22 AM, Bradley Bassett wrote:
I have one of the first batch of
hanks
everyone for the replies. I'll keep you all posted on what we decide to do.
Ray Walters
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On 10/8/18 8:50 AM, Michael Morningstar wrote:
Replacing old SW’s has accounted for about half of my work load for the last
two or three years. When my clients have limited m
are not in lightning country, or the install is in a
low spot with less likelihood of taking a hit, you might be able to
skimp. But for some of these off grid ridge top installs, I consider it
a must. Some times I don't install one on the gen circuit, if its really
close.
Ray Walters
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d meet that. My
current plan is a pair of 30 watt modules wired in series for the 24 v
battery. Is that too small? Or should I not even worry, because enough
sun will creep through the snow to the main array?
Thanks,
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. We had
snow sitting this year there into May.
Thanks,
Ray Walters
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On 10/9/18 8:57 AM, Drake wrote:
We have an AC coupled backup system at our house in S.E. Ohio. In the
winter we have many cloudy days. We are using two 40 W Sunwise modules
in series with a Mornin
Possible it could be the connectors. Maybe try switching the cables,
and/ or clean the ports with contact cleaner. Also check in the ports
that all the little springy pin things ( that's official terminology).
are all up at the same angle. I've seen those get bent sometimes.
R
the strain on the copper inside.
Midnite is very proactive and has improved, I ask that Magnum do the
same and soon.
Thanks,
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been very proactive with their
wire bending techniques. I posted a picture of their work as an example
of 'how to do it'. I'm now calling on other manufacturers to do the same.
Thanks,
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On 10/16/18 11:21 AM, b...@midnitesolar.com wrote:
R
https://simpliphipower.com/product/phi-1-3-battery/
http://www.lifebluebattery.com/rv-boat-lithium-ion-batteries/
Simpliphi has been around longer than most, and is posting some of the
longest cycle life. LifeBlue has a blue tooth SOC monitor built in.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760
North West Energy Storage has the Simpliphi.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760
On 10/27/18 7:10 PM, Darryl Thayer wrote:
I have done a Simplifhy system, it is a Li-FePO4 Alt- E had them at
one time.
On Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 10:20 AM <mailto:drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org>&
Clad 6-3 for my PV runs, and it seems better as well.
I look forward to hearing what other more accomplished conduit smiths
have to offer, though.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760
On 11/2/18 12:18 PM, William Miller wrote:
Colleagues:
I am always trying to improve my conduit bending
I'm sure you did this, but did you set menu 9 (Inverter Setup) - Grid
Usage to "SELL" ? Its a whole separate menu heading than "Battery
Selling". That was always a bit of a pain to have to set it in 2
different menu headings.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760
that would be
manual or automatic as well. The closest I've seen folks do that is
using a Marine type battery selector. It works, but no inspector is
going to ever let that fly. LEt us know what you come up with. I've
had a few customers want that over the years.
Ray Walters
Remot
those oh so predictable calls that the power is off again.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760
On 11/21/18 1:06 AM, Dan Fink wrote:
Hello All; I would question the client about the origin of this
battery bank. New, used, how long in storage and in service, etc. If
he bought these new, that&#
r industry. It does have its place, and I understand
the train industry uses it because A) they have cheap on grid charging
available, so efficiency doesn't matter, and B) they have telecomm type
loads with very little surge.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760
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