p for anything
greater than 60 amps for 2 poles, other than large DPDT switches which
get pricey and hard to source especially for 200 amps?
Howie
On Thu, Mar 2, 2023, 6:23 PM Ray Walters via RE-wrenches
wrote:
I probably still have one of the old QO boxes on the shelf, but I
never
ous motor that is in an Hammond organ, so
that I can tune the organ down from A=440 Hz to A =432 Hz to match an
even older piano.Yep, I'm living on the edge..
Ray Walters
(Now Even More) Remote Solar
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I'm not an EMP expert by any means, but I've dealt with quite a few
lightning damaged systems. Having a good connection to a low impedance
grounding system (steel cased well, Ufer ground) is crucial. I also
have had fantastic luck with Midnite's MNSPD line. Delta, not so much.
On 3/9/2023 1
Michael;
Can you share more about your sprinkler system and the power supply for
it? Over the years, at least two of my customers have lost their homes
(and PV arrays) in wild fires.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/13/2023 2:34 PM, Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches wrote:
WebRelay. I use
ire and others do not test and recommend
these kinds of systems. The best answer I have been able to come up
with is they fear people prepared like this would have a tendency to
"stay and defend" their homes rather than evacuating.
Todd
On Monday, March 13, 2023 6:37pm, "
g into the system. Maybe she could do what several folks have
done: power a TV while you pedal. Anyway, here is device that might do
it: https://www.econvergence.net/
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/16/2023 3:58 PM, Larry Brown via RE-wrenches wrote:
Wrenches
I have a client that we did a
but then get that tool off the roof.
Use an electric screw driver, socket wrench, or *drill with a clutch*
set low to snug up the clamps, and then final torque with a torque
wrench. Period.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
Former NABCEP 2004-2016
On 3/30/2023 4:34 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches w
lar Design Group
NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (PVIP)
Florida State Certified Solar Contractor CVC56956
On Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 9:45 PM Ray Walters via RE-wrenches
wrote:
Hi Jason;
I was like you: thinking good ol' bottom mounting with SS hardware
was the best. All of
ent choice, I've seen
less than 5 years from sealed L16s like Trojan. Full River is about the
best in that field, and still only going to see 7 to 8 years. It just
doesn't pencil out compared to HUPs or Li+.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 4/3/2023 12:39 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches
So the 24 batteries are actually 72 individual cells that are trying to
charge equally, with essentially no BMS. Its not just max strings, but
max # of cells, and that's double my maximum.
You mentioned they use it pretty hard, so that's the other big part of
how long L16s will last. If the
on't cheap out.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 4/4/2023 5:42 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hurts my head ! Agree that you will have more trips to this house
after the next one. This is most likely not going to get you 2 more
years. All of the wiring is good, clean,
If the temperature is right, my IR camera can see the rafters. Best to
check early on a cold morning with the heat on in the building.
Otherwise I'm of the William "Hammer" system persuasion. Never found
anything better.
On 4/17/2023 1:31 PM, Garrison via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Kris,
I star
n the pipe.
That can be looked up (just like wire losses) for the size pipe and flow
rate.
Finally, you didn't mention how large a pond. To fill the pond, it
needs to overcome both evaporative losses, and leakage into the
surrounding soil.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/8/2023 10:04 AM
monthly electric bill, check the
cumulative production on the PV system, and then do some subtraction.
Pretty simple for them, and you only get a call, if the inverter
production is low or off.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/11/2023 2:20 PM, Larry Brown via RE-wrenches wrote:
Does anyone have a
f grid, and the only thing better than a Magnum for power
quality is Exeltech in my experience.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/31/2023 11:37 AM, Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi all,
I have a client with a Magnum MS 4024- PAE inverter. There are some
serious issues with power out
that
variation. That sounds more like a cooked control board. I had
lightning damage cause an inverter to put out 140 vac, while its onboard
electronics read 120 vac.
If it helps, I have a used MS 4024 PAE (very low hours) that I could
send to you. Contact me off list if you want.
Ray Walte
ality of the driver circuits on
the LED bulbs. Only gets worse on a less than perfect AC waveform.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 7/3/2023 5:09 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote:
I think I would try eliminating things. Turn off the AC coupling for a
few days and get results.
odels. Absolutely makes no
sense. Schneider, Outback, even Magnum is too low...?
Ray Walters
On 7/11/2023 6:19 PM, Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hello Wrenches,
I'm trying to solve an issue with an older Outback FX system. It's a
quad stack of Outback 3648 FX inverters and he
Grape Solar was not a top brand BTW.
Ray Walters
On 7/16/2023 4:18 PM, Kent via RE-wrenches wrote:
I think these modules are about 12 years old. I didn't have a
voltmeter or ammeter with me this morning when this was discovered so
I wasn't able to check the output.
Kent Osterberg
Blue
The aux off is only if the generator doesn't start. You need to set the
gen start voltage higher. Aux off is last ditch shut down, set for 44v
for lead acid, or 47 to 49v, depending on the battery and inverter.
Hopefully DC coupled PV will raise the voltage enough to turn the
inverters back
?
On Jul 20, 2023, at 5:08 PM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches
wrote:
The aux off is only if the generator doesn't start. You need to set
the gen start voltage higher. Aux off is last ditch shut down, set
for 44v for lead acid, or 47 to 49v, depending on the battery and
inverter. Hop
be Kinetic art, which is what many folks find attractive,
I think.
Ray Walters
On 8/17/2023 1:41 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches wrote:
Im curious if anyone has actual measured data on a VAWT.
It just seems like they are meat for the end of the worlders
Jay
_
What is the array size vs the battery size? Sounds like a big array on
a small battery for the voltage to go that high that fast.
Ray
Remote Solar
On 10/21/2023 5:46 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:
Friends:
I’m kinda stuck on a project setting up a SI/SB AC coupled system off
grid
quot; connector type.
10+ amps continuous, moist environment, 30F+ hotter than ambient temp,
all are tough on connectors. I predict more connector failures as
module current ratings increase.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 11/9/2023 3:02 PM, Glenn Burt via RE-wrenches wrote:
Good luck trying t
rld-recalls-amphenol-connectors-sold-with-pv-modules/>
Brian
On Nov 9, 2023, at 4:47 PM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches
wrote:
12 Ga wire is not going to catch on fire, but the MC connectors
might. I just went back on a 7 yr old Solarworld install, and had a
bad series MC connector (module to
ould have lasted a lifetime. I hate being
wrong. I can only pray that more of these high price tag batteries
don't start failing on my watch.
I've been holding this rant back for a while, trying to give Simpliphi a
chance to make this right. However, this week I heard their "
as to what
transpires. Right now, I'm shopping for SLA batteries to get this
customer back in action.
Reporting as always from the Bleeding Edge,
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/8/2024 7:35 AM, Richard Nicol via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Ray
We had a complete failure of 6 Simpliphi batterie
Hi Richard;
Off list, what was your outcome from Simpliphi? Did they make any deal
with you? What did you put in as replacements?
Thanks,
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/8/2024 7:35 AM, Richard Nicol via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Ray
We had a complete failure of 6 Simpliphi batteries with the
What's funny, is the good old SWs from the Trace days had the same
problem. Never could get them to equalize. Maybe that software
carried over.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/12/2024 4:42 PM, jay via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Kevin
Thanks, I heard that exact thing from someone else.
D
I second using the 48v to 12 v DC DC converter. I've had success with
that, and avoided the issues Jeremy mentioned.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/17/2024 9:35 AM, Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches wrote:
I powered a MidNite LSOB transmitter from a Classic AUX, though the
receivers didn&#
se, but definitely not there.
Also, with all the mention of various UL listings, regulation needs to
evolve to differentiate between LiFePO4 and other Li+ chemistries.
LiFePO4 is inherently much safer, but we're being forced to comply with
all the same regulations as the less stable, more
lar
assumption like "lead acid batteries aren't allowed", will get them to
back down on the spot. Getting solar trade organizations on your side
to help with the process can add much needed weight.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/17/2024 2:26 PM, Dan Fink via RE-wrenches wrote:
Jay -
Who carries the Superwind turbines? We've been looking for a
replacement for the old Bergey XL1 to offer clients.
Thanks,
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/21/2024 7:20 PM, John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches wrote:
As far as wind is concerned, I recommend SuperWind, made in Germany.
It is
Bosch that's quite
accurate; I tried it on some bottles with fluid in them, and it seemed
to work well. I'll try and remember to take out with me on the next job
with FLA.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/29/2024 2:12 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:
Friends:
Thanks to everyon
I've had several modules pull off of bottom mount racking in high winds,
but never top mount racking. Newer modules have much thinner frames,
but are much more surface area than the old days.
So to answer Kent's question:
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/8/2024 3:50 PM, Kent via R
Here's another mount at the edge of failure, from the same system.
Hardware is tight. Like many, I had lots of love for good ol' fashion
bottom mounting vs top mount, until this happened about 5 years ago.
This is how we learn.
On 3/8/2024 5:15 PM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches wro
cks with the top down mounting, and no losses. I've been
suspicious of top down module racking; and I was quite satisfied with
actual bolts and hardware to hold modules in place. But its just not
true anymore. I added 3/4" angle stainless steel to reinforce the
attachments on the t
hing that my company takes responsibility for, and I sleep well at
night with my standard contractor's liability insurance.
Remember, insurance agents primary goal is to sell more insurance. Of
course they want you to have an E&O policy, too.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/11/2024 7:4
ingle separately derived system.
Exception 1 specifically says a single N-G bond is allowed for multiple
power sources.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/13/2024 3:19 PM, Mick Abraham via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi, Mechanix~
My off grid project gig has redundant 120y208 generators that need a
200a &quo
applications. The rest of us in the other 49 states are Not required
to comply with the 200 A requirement.
Good Luck out there.
Thank you,
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/28/2024 12:33 PM, Lloyd Hoffstatter via RE-wrenches wrote:
William,
Here is the CA Energy Code with the upsized busbar
it in house to pencil out. I'm not sure if it ever would,
considering that you still have to pay yourself or someone else to
operate the engraver, and the blank plaques probably cost a bit too.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/30/2024 12:56 PM, Lou Russo via RE-wrenches wrote:
Aloha Wrenche
and then you and the customer can be
bored for a decade. It will make more power too, especially on cold,
sunny days when you really need it.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 4/23/2024 12:47 PM, Todd Cory via RE-wrenches wrote:
My old MX60 said " hot" when the fan had failed.
Todd
"M
ational for more than a few minutes. The
cheapo BMS lears its ugly head once again. All we're doing lately is
fixing stuff less than 5 years old.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 4/25/2024 9:52 AM, Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches wrote:
Here's a different take. Just food for thought an
can't get enough air. You didn't mention gen set model, or
whether the frequency was a solid 60 hz. I've seen bad things happen
when the frequency got out of spec too. I'm guessing a bad voltage
regulator on the gen set.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 4/25/2024 11:24 AM, Ke
inspection of the old array wiring will reveal it needs
rewiring anyway. Folks always blamed lightning for cooked connectors,
when the real culprit was over paralleling. I've seen the connections
get so hot (4th module in parallel) that the j box was melted.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
O
the
well, where the pressure is over 100 psi, I'd be using something better.
Good Luck,
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/26/2024 10:12 AM, Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches wrote:
Yes, lots of possibilities for leaks. I will be exploring them today.
Thanks for the tips for finding the location.
ly expensive and
hard to find threaded lengths, so I used very high pressure Poly. When
it's rated for 300psi it has a very thick wall and is hard to get onto
fittings, but is light weight and moderately flexible.
Brad
On Sun, May 26, 2024 at 11:17 AM Ray Walters via RE-wrenches
wrote:
idea, because of the age difference. As with lead acid, you probably
could get away with it, but I don't think they would charge and
discharge evenly. IMHO, those are too expensive to play with.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/29/2024 5:14 AM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote:
nd installation.
Unfortunately I think much of this will be lost, since some of the
companies that roofers subcontract with to do these remove and replace
jobs are not always the top solar contractors.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/29/2024 10:17 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:
Sco
nches of the MLP, then I Would
extend all branch circuit conductors, but I'd consider using a large J
box adjacent to the MLP to keep all the extension splices out of the way.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 8/1/2024 12:06 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote:
I think it depends on how
are not electricians.
Code citations, please.
Thanks,
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 8/1/2024 2:44 PM, Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches wrote:
Wire nuts in a breaker panel are not allowed per my inspector per
code. Pull the Romex out of the breaker panel & spllce in a wire
gutter to extend.
I have
then an almost 2 month
warranty ordeal. Any other 24v choices I should be aware of?
As always, thanks in advance for your replies.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
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If he's not running the generator through a transformer, then he's
probably just running 120 vac off one leg of the generator, with no load
on the other leg. This imbalance will definitely cause generator
failures long term, and not reliably charge the batteries.
Ray Walters
Remote
tough one to figure out, since it hasn't happened again, and
there are no fault codes. The Mate 3 shows a low frequency AC code, but
that's usually just from the generator shutting down. Any help,
ideas, experiences, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ray Walters
Re
shutdown.
Ray Walters
On 8/27/2024 2:35 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote:
When I have had someone lose an SPD (I assume it was on DC buss) there
is often latent damage (shows up later) to many of the devices. In a
Hi Rel mode, it is recommended to replace it all. Most offgrid
jay
On Aug 27, 2024, at 2:51 PM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches
wrote:
The SPD was on one of the PV inputs before it came into the house.
There were two Classics, each fed with its own PV input and SPD. It
actually caused an underground splice to fail (high resistance) which
I replaced
assic has battery sense wire
connections.
jay
On Aug 27, 2024, at 2:51 PM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches
wrote:
The SPD was on one of the PV inputs before it came into the
house. There were two Classics, each fed with its own PV input
and SPD. It actually caus
r taking very little
current, for an extended amount of time. A firmware update should
resolve this issue./
Thought you all should know. I'll keep you updated on how the firmware
update goes.
Thanks,
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 8/27/2024 4:20 PM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches wrote:
I hav
night to shut down completely by the next morning. Either
way, the system has required manually resetting to start charging again.
Ray Walters
On 10/11/2024 3:57 PM, Chris Sparadeo wrote:
Hi Ray,
I don’t think your understanding of the Sol Ark’s PV and LBCO
relationship reflects actual
L standards are causing this,
then those standards are incorrect for critical off grid and backup
applications.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 10/10/2024 4:02 PM, Eric Smiley via RE-wrenches wrote:
Install stand-alone charge controllers. That is the only way to get
redundancy.
Eric Smiley
e fridge.
I've heard acid burned jeans are coming back in fashion.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 11/8/2024 1:42 PM, Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hey wrenchers,
I have an off-grid customer with a pair of VFX 3648 inverters, a FM
100 charge controller and two eVault classics in o
design tool box.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 9/27/2024 11:10 AM, Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hello All,
I know this is off-topic under list guidelines, but Michael said it
was OK to post.
Michael deserves our support for keeping The RE-Wrench List going for
all of these years
nerac
dealer, who will have no idea what he's looking at.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 9/20/2024 8:33 AM, Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches wrote:
Wrenches,
We are primarily a grid-tied solar EPC but like many solar companies
have a long history with small off-grid installations. In the past
load draw on the Fortress eventually shuts down the
battery. You really need some (at least 1 kW) of DC coupled PV to keep
that death spiral from happening.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 9/17/2024 12:23 PM, Sindelar Solar via RE-wrenches wrote:
Jerry,
Re your advice to never get startups or small
I second the Deoxit, I've seen it work miracles on old electronics,
potieometers, etc. They make different formulas, more agressive
cleaning, vs lubing vs protection.,
On 9/18/2024 11:58 AM, Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches wrote:
A step further beyond Todd's alcohol suggestion is trying to put
Other LiPO4 brands seem to have very short absorb times. Simpliphi,
Fortress, and Home grid all are 0.1 hrs or 15 minutes, depending the
settings available on the CC.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 11/7/2024 6:59 AM, Jay via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Jeremy
When I’ve watched eg4 inverter/battery
r drown in a cesspool of
mediocre products and poor tech support.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 10/24/2024 5:55 PM, Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches wrote:
As I remember the FXR inverters will rarely connect to any generators
beside very well controlled or inverter type generators. I agree tha
I'd get the 120 v/ 15 A adapter, your customer probably already has
one, and then you can plug the Killowatt into that. Otherwise, I've made
up cables with the outer jacket removed, so I can put a clamp meter on
the individual hots. A third option would be to wire an old utility
electric met
You could connect the Mate to the FM 100, but not the inverters. Screen,
no comms.
Ray
On 11/8/2024 2:28 PM, Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Jay,
This is a new issue, but I don’t believe it’s generator related.
Without CC comms plugged in, generator is steadily charging. It was
se
gain, once they start needing work.
As soon as the gen set service company hears "Solar", they pin the blame
on us, and to be fair, Inverter battery charging is a tricky load.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 1/3/2025 1:21 PM, Blair May via RE-wrenches wrote:
What IS the AC output prior
commend them yet, because I've had
some firmware glitches with the one system I've tried them on.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/4/2025 9:07 AM, Wallace Stahle via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Jeremy,
I am under the impression that leaving at least 10% of capacity will
extend total cycle life
on my own time. Magnum used to provide a fresh unit, and as
long as I sent the old one back within 30 days, there was no charge.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 12/10/2024 8:50 PM, John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches wrote:
HI Wrenches,
I have an off grid site on an Island on auto pilot for
t all. Every electrical connection, every outlet, every
appliance has a risk of fire. Period.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 1/12/2025 9:39 AM, Tyrone Houck via RE-wrenches wrote:
I hate to be the one to say it but LFP has arguably less fire risk
than agm. A short circuit in an agm could be disas
ply should have them.
Hex Head Self Tapping Screws
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 1/28/2025 1:32 PM, Mark Frye via RE-wrenches wrote:
Folks,
I am going to have a steel frame for my stand alone power supply to be
dropped on the ground out in the elements.
I was planning to weld a stainless b
lar
sheet metal screws won't work.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 1/28/2025 5:50 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:
Practices:
I would avoid the use of any kind of sheet metal screw. Those are
expressly prohibited in the Code. I would research problems with
dissimilar metals a
irmware, to be viable
for off grid.
I'm about to try Midnite's new AIO for a backup situation, so maybe I'll
change my mind for their use in off grid applications.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 1/14/2025 12:36 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:
Stuart:
I understand the c
e I know what its
going to do. LiPO4 is just not quite ready for off grid, until all
these manus can get their firmware together, get heating systems built
in, and get the price lower.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/11/2025 4:35 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Wrenches,
I am regret
solution, we are not the problem.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 2/11/2025 7:03 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote:
Zero sell is a bit of an ambiguous term, at least as far as inverter
manufacturers are concerned. For example, Enphase offers a "no export"
grid profile for it
somebody else's space. I just say NO, and find a better place. A
side wall in the garage is usually nice.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/21/2025 6:03 AM, Lou Russo via RE-wrenches wrote:
Aloha All,
I did manage to work it out with the engineer. After speaking with my
AHJ, consulti
. We all have better things to do.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/27/2025 11:33 PM, Bill Battagin via RE-wrenches wrote:
William,
I STILL fee like RSS is, as implemented by code and
product development is a lousy solution to a very small problem.
There are other simple safer less
;s lives on it? NO WAY.
I'm willing to try the Rosie for my next off grid job, because I still
trust Midnite, and because I just don't see any good alternatives, now
that Magnum and Outback are down. BTW, I still have old Trace SWs
inverting their hearts' out. Not ready to r
nt out
without any major damage.
So my take away is that unless the ignition source is in the cell or
within an inch of the cap, the hydrogen is too low a concentration to
ignite. Actually, are lead acid battery internal plates and their
external connections considered "explosion proof&qu
x, so that the H2S is less likely to enter the room, and is
drawn out. That's why we always put the fan on the exhaust side.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/6/2025 1:20 PM, Bradley Bassett wrote:
Put the fan at the intake near floor level and a passive vent at the
ceiling
On Tue, May 6
fer? you’re glad and happy to comply with this code and you look forward to continuing to use RSD for the rest of your career?On Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM Ray Walters via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:it seems silly that we are required to install these extra p
.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/6/2025 12:48 PM, Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches wrote:
We've been installing Alpine Snowguards with great regularity for the
past few years. We operated under the incorrect assumption that they
were rated for 150psf snow loads based on materials of theirs
Hi Mick;
I have a 100 A model with the mechanical lugs, low profile, made for
surface mount, like you're looking for. I've seen them referred to as
a medium body Heinneman breaker. This is surface mount vs panel mount
which has the studs off the back.
Ray Walters
Remote Sola
e the laptop battery gets tired off grid.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/28/2025 3:05 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wrote:
It doesn't work, at least for HomeGrid. I spent $99 on a
Parallels license to try it. There are no drivers that work that I
have found, and HomeGrid is no help on
have to cut through a solar panel? We
need to stand up for each other, for what's right, and for our own
safety in our chosen industry.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 3/28/2025 12:04 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:
Drake:
I must not have made my point very well. We need to avo
, and you can't access the programming? Planned
Obsolescence? That 33 yr old Trace Inverter is still doing its job.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/12/2025 11:33 AM, MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches wrote:
We have been using the Solark inverter for GTBB and off grid clients.
In the case of
't use them on 24v! (48v only)
I've tried some Victron stuff, which also requires a phone app and blue
tooth to program. Manuals could definitely use more info, and tech
support has been non existent. I use them for small projects (inverter
< 2 kW) for now.
Ray Walters
Remote So
ttery. Without that, AIOs and Li+ batteries are not self
healing like Lead Acid. We are going backwards fast, but with an
amazing amount of new Chinese technology driving the jalopy in reverse.
(Danger Will Robinson)
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/12/2025 10:54 AM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wre
e only for 12v systems. I am still
installing lead acid for many of my customers, because we know what to
expect. A lesser evil is better than the unknown that can be much
worse. Retirement can't come too soon.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/11/2025 9:47 AM, Michael Morningstar via R
w: the old equipment worked for
decades, with almost no call backs. I can't stake a business on many of
today's offerings. The Off grid biz is already tough enough.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/11/2025 2:28 PM, William Bryce via RE-wrenches wrote:
EG4 and most Asian Inverters do not ha
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Ray Walters
On 5/12/2025 7:56 AM, Amos Post via RE-wrenches wrote:
UPDATE:
So far so good and since replacing the fuse holder, fuse #3 has not
blown again.
ANOTHER ISSUE:
*Inverter 2 runs hotter than inverter 1.* Reminder this is grid-tied
system with 2-GVFX3648’s in series for 120/240V
The PV circuit stops at the PV disconnect. Put the PV disconnect on the
wall before it comes in, then RSS is NOT required.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 6/19/2025 8:27 AM, William Miller via RE-wrenches wrote:
If the PV circuits enter the home RSS is technically required.
My enthusiasm for
ug that is not designed for 2
conductors, that it's considered double lugging. If 2 lugs on one bolt
were not legal, how in the world would you ever wire L16s, golf cart
batteries, etc. in parallel?
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 7/17/2025 3:50 PM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches wr
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