Re: [RE-wrenches] Whisper 500 service

Hi Nathan, I worked for SWWP for years and would be happy to speak with you and answer any questions I can. Definitely check the furling return spring and make sure it's not broken. It should be about 4.5-inches long. It's a plastic coated steel spring and when the coating cracks (especially in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Whisper 500 service

Hi Nathan, thanks for the update after your site visit. Instead of emailing you directly, I'm responding here in the hope this info might be of help to others (now or in the archives) See my responses (some more helpful than others, I'm afraid...) below, after each of your questions: -

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWWP Whisper 200 - looking for a short to ground.

Hi Ron, Alan, and everyone else... There were good suggestions provided, so I didn't jump in. I was traveling also, so got into this discussion late. But, I'm usually available (and almost always willing) to provide whatever knowledge support I can for Whisper products. Parts will be a problem,

[RE-wrenches] Subject: Re: Security on a ground mount?

The reality (which you already know, of course) is that there's no ideal security option. Even if the panels are riveted in place, nothing prevents the frustrated thief from trashing the panels. Kind of a no-win situation and height is your best friend. In fact, that's the true reason we don't g

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Reading Materials

Hi there Jesse, I've found that the Rolls and Trojan battery books are pretty informative and helpful for those new to batteries. This is probably not exactly what you intended, but I read and really liked this book: The Battery: How Portable Power Sparked a Technological Revolution, by Henry S

[RE-wrenches] DC Power Supply for powering up SMA (or similar) inverters?

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a DC power supply they've used for powering up inverters, for programming purposes? I had a custom-made one, but it finally bit the dust. It was also bulky. Size/portability is a factor. SMA's usually stellar tech support folks were (I guess, understandably) reluct

[RE-wrenches] Sound engineer for testing in NY?

ut he wasn't aware of any. So, I'm hoping this august group might have had some experience with someone they could recommend. Please send me any suggestions at rtay...@xzeres.com Thanks all, Ross Taylor ___ List sponsored by Redwood Allianc

[RE-wrenches] Skystream supplier

(often) lack of proper engineering review/analysis. So, again, I hate to lose a sale and put a damper on your plans to use a Skystream there. But, this sounds like it may be a case where it may not be a good fit for their plans. Sincerely, Ross

Re: [RE-wrenches] Skystream supplier (bob ellison)

renches] Skystream supplier Message-ID: <000301cd24a0$d39bc1e0$7ad345a0$@com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Are you still selling the short towers? I guess that's answered.. That hurts small wind as much as the bozo installers. Just my .02

Re: [RE-wrenches] Skystream tower heights

Hi Dan, Ian, and the others; Your points are valid and, Ian, thank goodness we offer a tower for your hypothetical "living under the tundra" situation. :-) In seriousness, I'm new to RE-Wrenches and I joined in response to one recent inquiry which was forwarded to me outside the list (that Sunfo

[RE-wrenches] Bat deaths and wind turbines

x27;t happen. But if a bat body is found below a wind turbine it most likely died from impact and not some absurd vacuum-caused lung explosion. I hate the way this crock has been repeated and spread. Okay, off the soapbox now... Ross * * *Ross Taylor* International Training Manager Sou

Re: [RE-wrenches] Monopole for Whispers

Hi Jeremy, try ARE as well. They make the Skystream towers and they also have some (at least one, I believe, but maybe others) for a Whisper-sized turbine. I'm away from my contact list, but Ken at SWWP can put you in touch with Hilda or Dion or someone there. Best wishes, Ross * *

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 5, Issue 256

Surge protection: for the price and quality and function, it's almost impossible to beat the Midnight Solar SPDs. ___ Ross Taylor - International Training Manager Southwest Windpower (Sent "mobily" so please forgive brevity or typos) "re-wrenc

[RE-wrenches] Put on your detective hats - what can cause this Outback and Morningstar damage?

Or, does anyone have any experience with similar failures caused by "natural" means and I'm way off base? Thanks much, Ross [Description: http://www.windenergy.com/_images/email-signature-logo-150x55.gif] Ross Taylor International Training Manager Telecom Systems Project Manag

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 6, Issue 84

I completely agree, Roy. In the absence of labeling or a manufacturer's spec sheet indicating a higher rating on the bus bars, we've got to go by the disconnect or panel rating. But, every now and then you get lucky and I didn't want to overlook an obvious (or easy) solution for Garrison. Ever t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Whisper turbine parts.

Hi all, Until Southwest Windpower ceased operations and closed all three offices about 6 weeks ago, I was their rep here on the list. My apologies for not responding to the recent Whisper question earlier. I've been out of the country and away from email, focusing on working out new employment f

[RE-wrenches] PV-direct electric water heating

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