Re: [RE-wrenches] Is there a charge controller do this?

292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2018, at 9:07 PM, Darryl Thayer wrote: > > Hi Friends, sorry to be slow. This fits the Morningstar relay driver > exactly. It can look at the battery voltage and activate relays in multiple

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stuck in a furl

I ordered parts for our 1kW on campus a couple years ago. It was a hassle. I’ll check my records and send the company info. I can’t remember the name off the top of my head. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ibew is working to exclude C-46 contractor’s from installing Batteries.

I’ve never heard of C-10 or C-46. A quick google search seems to point to it only being a CA thing. Nothing like this happening in MN. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 23, 2018, a

[RE-wrenches] Silicon energy

sitting around? I can make the system work with 8 modules but I’d rather just slide two in. I’m guessing this is just going to keep happening. These modules are 6 or 7 years old. Thanks Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika

I met that Pika crew at the energy fair in WI this year. Had a long talk with them. They showed me their System and answered questions. Seems cool. But, I have to agree Jay, after this silicon energy and Tenk solar debacle in MN, I’ll only use proven equipment. I’ll be walking away from jobs if

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insolation calc anyone ;)

edge of cloud could maybe cause it. Maybe a calculation of extremes could give you an idea. Rearrange the formula and get the irradiance needed to cause this high of watts. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent

[RE-wrenches] Outback grid-tie question

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Crimper for Enphase field wireable connectors

contractors that I have a good working relationship with. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2019, at 6:34 PM, Glenn Burt wrote: > > Nick, > I recall an extensive discussion he

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Micro-grid

I have three SB 700 for my solar class. When we get the “waiting” on our LCD we are always well above the required VOC. A call to SMA years ago lead me to finding that there is a “wattage In”rating I need to meet to get the inverters to grid tie. I never saw this in the manual. These inverters

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1 kW 120 Vac grid tied inverter

The SMA 1000 was 120V output. I saw one a while back on eBay. The SMA 700 are nice little units for training. The input window is tight with newer modules. The input max current is pretty low. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV

Re: [RE-wrenches] Micro inverters not on the roof.

from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2013, at 4:08 PM, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems" > wrote: > > William, > If your Vmp drop is under 2% (my design goal for maximum acceptable loss) I > can't see any reason why not. > > Larry > > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Deka AGMs

gt; sheets" as well. > > Thanks, > Howie > -- > Howie Michaelson > NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ > > Catamount Solar, LLC > Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service > VT Solar Electric & Hot Water Incentive Partner > http://www.CatamountSolar.com >

Re: [RE-wrenches] CA Fire code

rized Construction Trainer > > Wrenches, > If you are in a wild land fire zone in CA, it looks like we are all in for a > rude awakening. Our local AHJ is requiring not only set backs for ventilation > of roofs, but also THAT ALL PANELS ON THE ROOF CARY A CLASS A FIRE RATING

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tigo

I have them on my system at home and on a system at a local community college. I like the data available from the system. My system had shade issues so I like the idea of them with issues suck as mine. I mounted the gateway device in the attic bellow the array instead of outside at the array.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Uni-Solar, Kaneka.now Panasonic?

y outperform PV 'B". > > Incidentally, NOCT is measured and reported by the NRTL during certification. > The manufacturer simply prints this value in their PV specs. > > > As with anything .. your mileage > > > Dan > > -

[RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

Hello all, I am looking for recommendations for a battery cable crimper. I'd love to get one with the dies built in, but the ones I've looked at are only for non-fine strand wire. Suggestions? Thanks! Jesse Sent from my iPhone ___ List spon

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

I'd love a battery crimper, but a little out of my price range. I think a hand crimper will do. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2014, at 1:42 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > hydraulic or long handle bog difference in price > >> On Apr 30, 2014 8:32 AM, "

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cable crimper

s. > The square lug end is just too big and thick, and can't bolt to battery > terminals in some cases. We have had to grind away a corner for instance to > have the heavy wall lugs land on an battery Flag terminal. > The heavy terminals some what negate the advantages o

[RE-wrenches] Solarups by Trace

Hello, I ran across a system using a "Solarups" by Trace (black and white) I'm looking for a manual for the system and didn't have much luck on-line or in the archive. Anyone have a copy or a link to where I can locate one? I'd like to look at wiring and grid-tie option if it exists. Thanks

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lumos LSX250 modules

installed. Maybe get a look-see at Intersolar. You've got me curious also. > > > > Bill > > Feather River Solar Electric > Taylorsville > - Original Message - > From: Chris Worcester > To: 'RE-wrenches' > Sent: Thursday, June 12,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lumos LSX250 modules

This is the brand I have. I have used them for silicon energy modules as well. My old man is a carpenter and does a lot of commercial entrance doors and commercial window setting he has a different brand, but he uses 8" suction as well. https://www.google.com/shopping/product/1637173337912862

Re: [RE-wrenches] No toxic sealant

Usually we use butyl tape and a butyl base caulk to seal around the > L-Feet. Is there a good method that would not require using toxic material to > seal the feet on a metal roof. > > Thank you, > > Drake > > Drake Chamberlin > Athens Electric LLC > OH License

Re: [RE-wrenches] ground mounted systems

William Miller has some nice ideas on his website regarding protecting circuits. I've used his ideas on one project and the inspector liked it. Silicon Energy makes a module with raceways for output circuits. Their module is expensive comparatively speaking and I've never seen one of their 190W

Re: [RE-wrenches] ground mounted systems

I saw a couple US Solar Mounts at the energy fair in WI this summer. I really liked their setup. I forgot about them. They do have wire management. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2014, at 6:48 PM, "RE Ellison" wrote: > > Look into US Solar Mounts, Eric has built

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverters Maximum Input Ratings

your answer, or does it? Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 25, 2014, at 6:40 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > > I had a tough customer recently that grilled me on how we can put a 270W > solar module on a 215W inverter. Fortunately, Enphase has a wonderful white > paper on

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid-tie inverter for wind generator

icros Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2014, at 1:29 PM, "Chris Daum" wrote: > > Already figured that out (oh yeah, and he is cheap besides!) > > Have a great weekend! > > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf

[RE-wrenches] Watsun problem

Hello, I am having an issue with a Watsun dual axis tracker. It is a 24VDC model, run of a battery bank that is charged through an outback inverters connection to the grid. So the battery voltage is always at 24V. The tracker will run fine for a couple days then it will get stuck in the east fa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conduit supports on sloped composite shingle roofs

they need a rafter under > them and the conduit run will not be above rafters. > As it is very hot here, I want to get some air between the conduit and the > roof. > > -- > Chris Mason > NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ > Solar Design Engineer > Generac Generators

Re: [RE-wrenches] Watsun problem

lightning activity in close proximity? > How about a dead spot in the limit switch, or limit switch inoperable? > From: Solar > Sent: ‎9/‎22/‎2014 12:30 > To: Wrenches > Subject: [RE-wrenches] Watsun problem > > Hello, > > I am having an issue with a Watsun dual axis track

Re: [RE-wrenches] Watsun problem

ay tech to be really good > I'd call them. > > Jay > > Peltz power > > > > >> On Sep 22, 2014, at 9:30 AM, Solar wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> I am having an issue with a Watsun dual axis tracker. It is a 24VDC model, >> run

Re: [RE-wrenches] Watsun problem

found the tech support at Array tech to be really good I'd call > them. > > Jay > > Peltz power > > > > >> On Sep 22, 2014, at 9:30 AM, Solar wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> I am having an issue with a Watsun dual axis tracker. It is

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire management devices

Have you looked in to racking made by US Solarmounts in WI? http://www.ussolarmounts.us Their ground mounts are pretty nice and offer actual conductor protection. I've never used them, but I've seen them at the MREA in WI. Nice product. Jesse RE-Power LLC Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 12,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for Solar World SW 275 Protect

able, please contact me off-list. I am one short and am told that they > will not be making any more this year. > > Thanks! > > -- > Shine On! > > Kris Schmid > Legacy Solar, LLC > 864 Clam Falls Trail > Frederic, WI 54837 > www.legacysolar.com > 715-653-42

Re: [RE-wrenches] warranty exclusions

Rebecca, Thinking about the shading exclusion of the warranty and reading it for myself I would say that this module should never be installed where it may be shaded at all. Your point about "what is excessive?" is well put. If this company gets to decide what excessive is I would stay away. Th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar cooker plans request

I don't have a link but the MREA in WI does cool stuff with Solar Cookers. Their site might have something. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2015, at 1:54 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote: > > Wrenches, > Our closest rural neighbor spends part of each year in Guatemala. Sh

Re: [RE-wrenches] Design Class Recommendations

s would >> be very appreciated. Cost is less of a concern than finding something that >> is effective and efficient. >> >> Thanks, >> Howie >> -- >> Howie Michaelson >> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™ >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solectria PVI Series inverter problems

I haven't used the PVI so I can't comment on the mounting issue but my past experience with Solectria and tech support was similar to yours. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 29, 2015, at 6:19 PM, "William Miller" > wrote: > > Friends: > > We have just begun using the Solectria PVI serie

[RE-wrenches] Dream system.

g for 3 of the 7 local iron ore mines,the local paper mill as well as doing most of the NEC code update courses. During that time I ran a one year and a 6 month solar PV course. I have a fairly nice lab built for the PV course consisting of the following: 2 axis tracker Fixed tilt pole mount 20

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dream system.

All great ideas!! We do have S-5 both for racking and the PV kit. To Great point we do cover efficiency, passive solar, load shifting... We do have internships with install companies and the utilities. We have 5 different racking types and one ballast mount for hands on work. We have 4 on

[RE-wrenches] co-op rules.

Hello all, I was at a get together lastnight and was taking to one of the higher ups at my electrical co-op. He informed me that effective now they will not allow any member to interconnect a renewable energy system that has the potential to create more than 50% of their monthly electrical usag

Re: [RE-wrenches] co-op rules.

yone can find it feasible to do something like this is 0. Maybe I could since I don't have labor costs, but other than that. This coop, of which I am a member, does participate in net metering. Here is a link to future of solar here in mn. For the coops at least. http://www.mprnews.org/st

Re: [RE-wrenches] co-op rules

40 kW system with no > limitations on size. Many in our local solar industry are working together to > make sure utilities don't dissuade customers or try to enforce rules that go > beyond what state law allows. The State Dept of Commerce and MnSEIA are > compiling many complaint

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dream system.

Schneider Electric | Xantrex Brand | CANADA | > Sales Application Engineer > Phone: +604-422-2528 | Tech Support: 800-670-0707 | Mobile: > +604-505-0291 > Email: jarmo.venalai...@schneider-electric.com | Site: www.Xantrex.com | > Address: 3700 Gilmore Way

Re: [RE-wrenches] Non-conductive module frames

I am currently doing a lumos project and that is the only mod I can picture that comes close to fulfilling your need. We still have alum racking however Interesting question though. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2015, at 5:22 PM, William Miller wrote: > > Friends: > > I thoug

Re: [RE-wrenches] Digital Hydrometer

A while back I asked about a dream system for my electrical/solar training program at the CC I teach at. I think an instrument like the one you linked to fits that bill. I sent an email requesting a price quote to the company just now. Checking the price via google seems a touch more expensive

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tigo

I've used them a few times and have them on my home due to a small shade issue. Like mentioned the monitoring is great, lots of data. Never had a problem with any parts. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 14, 2015, at 8:22 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf wrote: > > Hola amigos y amigas. > > I’d app

Re: [RE-wrenches] Secure/support PV wire requirements?

Now that I am teaching electrical/solar more than installing electrical/solar I am designing labs and systems for education. As part of my classes I spend lots of time discussing wire management and "safe and workman like manner" to students with little to no experience in electric

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC house monitoring

and they are closer to your price range but I've heard some people say they didn't work all that well. http://www.theenergydetective.com Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On

[RE-wrenches] Silicon energy

have news from that plant? Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org C

Re: [RE-wrenches] Silicon energy

Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2015, at 5:23 PM, Bill Hoffer wrote: > > WA Silicon Energy has been shut down for almost a year now, leaving behind a > lot of warranty claims for delaminated modules. Not a pretty picture at all. > Hop

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked

ician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2016, at 5:58 PM, jay wrote: > > HI August, > > I guess my question is. > Are they asking for a lockout AC disconnect on a AC circuit IE from the AC > panel? > or > are they asking for a lockout from

Re: [RE-wrenches] Winter Battery Maintenance

on Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2016, at 9:07 AM, AE Solar wrote: > > Hey Wrenchers, > > A friend wants a very small battery set up at hunting cabin (like under 1kW). > It will only be used in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal Battery Box

I've had boxes made by a local dad shop for places that a pre-made box wouldn't fit. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On May 31, 2016, at 9:08 PM, Benn Kilburn wrote: &g

[RE-wrenches] Safety equipment/training

Hello, My electrical/solar training program has received an equipment grant and along with new equipment I want to invest in safety. We have harness and different lanyard/tie points, arc flash suits, insulated tools, eye and ear protection, lock out tag out gear but what else in your eyes

Re: [RE-wrenches] Building strings of modules with variable voltages?

IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2016, at 1:17 AM, Dan Fink wrote: > > Dan; rough-and-tumble world indeed here off the grid! My understanding is > that Voc will still be additive, minus degradation over the years

Re: [RE-wrenches] Buried Conductors

Not sure about the rest but under ground conductors are considered a wet location. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2016, at 3:41 PM, Peter Parrish > wrote: > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Translucent Backed Modules

Solar world and Silicon Energy have standard frame mods with glass on glass. I think it's the same module... Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 8, 2016, at 3:09 PM, James Rudolp

Re: [RE-wrenches] array overloading of an inverter

-250W regularly during those cold winter months. I try take that into account when designing a system. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2016, at 3:37 PM, Kirk Herander wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid

and the 1500W is on a little cart we use when we go to high schools for recruitment. We use the later to run a tv and an X-box while at the highschool. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Support Non-Responsive

rical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 6, 2016, at 7:14 AM, Howard Arey wrote: > > Aw, one more Enphase / SolarEdge response. > > The "high voltage" DC is 350-380 volts and with the rapid shutdown capability > now shipping standard with SE

Re: [RE-wrenches] DIN Rail connector source

the electrical maintenance program I teach. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2016, at 10:12 PM, Maverick Brown > wrote: > > I use a lot of Phoenix Contact di

Re: [RE-wrenches] Megawatt System - Combiner Output Wiring

;t have lots of experience with large systems like others might. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2016, at 6:32 PM, Corey Shalanski wrote: > > We're in the process of de

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Recombiner

a few other DC breakers in there already. The whole cabinet is basically inaccessible. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 10, 2016, at 9:40 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > You m

[RE-wrenches] MATE3 restart

nd the MATE will shut off and restart. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@list

Re: [RE-wrenches] MATE3 restart

I will have the students perform the update next week. This MATE has been in service for 3 years and this is the first time we've had problems. Thanks! Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000vdc rated multi meter/clamp on

I use the Klein CL2000 and I believe it's 1000V rated cat3. I don't like the way the leads attach but other than that I like the meter. Jesse Dahl NABCEP PV Installation Professional IBEW Local 292 - Electrician Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC Sent from my iPhone > On Feb

[RE-wrenches] How to evaluate chinese PV modules?

estigated? Are there some Asian manufacturers you trust and some you definitely stay away from? Thanks. Charlie Pickard Aladdin Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: h

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Enphase inverters

similar but AHJs have been very happy with this approach (so far). Charlie Pickard Aladdin Solar Excelsior, MN 55331 cpick...@aladdinsolar.com www.AladdinSolar.com - Original Message - From: Rebekah Hren To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:25 AM Subject: Re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Zep Solar

d see. Charlie Pickard NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer Aladdin Solar 952-401-7073 cpick...@aladdinsolar.com www.AladdinSolar.com - Original Message - From: Kirpal Khalsa To: RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 2:21 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Zep Solar Greeting

[RE-wrenches] PV to 208v 3-phase with high leg

What is the best approach to interconnecting with a 208 volt 3-phase service having a high leg? Small to medium sized PV systems. Charlie Pickard Aladdin Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] Grounding system for a shack on a frozen lake?

me away from home for a lot of upper midwest folks in the winter. Some like the idea of a small solar powered battery system for light, CD player, TV, etc. There's no earth around for hundreds of yards, even miles. Charlie Pickard Aladdin Solar _

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grounding system for a shack on a frozen lake?

ve any effect at all? Charlie Pickard Aladdin Solar - Original Message - From: Ray Walters To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Grounding system for a shack on a frozen lake? There are many RVs out there too, and they don

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grounding system for a shack on a frozen lake?

Jason, believe it or not, you are not far off! You are envisioning the solution for some of the more "advanced" shacks--entertainment centers and satellite dishes. Charlie Pickard Aladdin Solar - Original Message - From: Jason Szumlanski To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesd

[RE-wrenches] Request for E-Meter prescaler

Wrenches, I'm finally updating a longtime client's 12V off grid system to 48V. This is a 1986 system with the original Trace 1512 inverter that has worked continuously and without fail for 32 years. While I have added modest array and an MX60 about ten years ago, the system has pretty much rem

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback inverter-generator question

Ron, I agree with Jerry here, and will add a bit more. I'll venture that neither generator is being seriously hurt, but neither is what's happening good for them. This is a case where more specific info is needed to diagnose the problem remotely. VFX or VFXR? Which specific Honda generator?

[RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter question

Wrenches, The time has come to upgrade a longtime client's 1985 12V system and original Trace 1512 inverter. The inverter still works fine after 32 years of continuous operation, but 12V is too limited to allow much expansion. The power system has numerous 12V loads - mostly lighting throughou

[RE-wrenches] Michael testing, do not respond

Hello again Wrenches. This is Michael, testing file attachments again from a different email address. Please do not respond to this post, contact me off list if you have any questions. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] Prism Solar Panels Failing

Hey Wrenchers, We just did our first install with Prism Solar bi-facial panels (Bi-48 286's). So far two panels have shattered already. Both were from mild impacts (the battery of a drill hitting the panel with not much force behind it). The system is only about 6 weeks old. I'm in co

Re: [RE-wrenches] Older iCel System Lithium Ion Batteries

allel and 1 Xantrex 6848 and 2 Xantrex Conext MPPT 60 150 Solar Charge controllers.  Via a surge from SCE system shut down and sat before we were called in. Batteries are sitting at 6.67V and the charge controller will not turn on unless the batteries are at 40V since at the time they were made fo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ series inverters

the most > reliable monitoring available. > One trick we've learned is, if possible, use the wps option to gain web > access so that when your customer changes their WiFi password the Envoy is > not locked out causing you to make another trip. > > Wayne Irwin, > Preside

Re: [RE-wrenches] Squirrel Guards for Solarworld 2.0 Frames

some doubts about how long the adhesive will hold up over > time. > We purchased it on ebay for a discount. > > > Kevin Eigel > *Ecohouse Solar* > 1857 Northwest Blvd. Ste 201, Columbus, OH 43212 > www.ecohousesolar.com > 614-805-5776 > > > On Tue, May 8, 2018 a

Re: [RE-wrenches] top of pole with no galvy

Bruce, The very first time I saw UniRac's 'new' extruded aluminum hub at a show I figured it would fail over time, and I was assured that it wouldn't. It did. My best suggestion would be to talk with Jeff Randall at Solar Rackworks in Albuquerque. He welcomes cust

Re: [RE-wrenches] steel cased industrial batteries

Jay, HUPs. They're made by Enersys. I have yet to see a failed cell. I'm backing away from IBE (which I have in my own home), as just this week one longtime client has a second failed cell (out of 24) on a seven-year-old set. He takes meticulous care of them too. The first one several years a

[RE-wrenches] grounding on metal roofs

wrenchers, what methods are you all using for grounding on metal roofs? thanks adam Adam Katzman Autonomous Energies PO Box 1245 Kingston, NY 12402 www.autonomousenergies.com (518) 567-1468 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] grounding on metal roofs

thanks glenn. and what about commercial? anyone have code references regarding grounding when doing solar on metal roofs? i thought a few years back there was a conversation on this but i can't seem to find it. Adam Katzman Autonomous Energies PO Box 1245 Kingston, NY

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bi-Directional / Netmetering question

orks LLC > www.oregonsolarworks.com > 541-299-0402 > > On Wed, Aug 15, 2018 at 4:01 PM, Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > >> Is it possible for a utility meter to be programmed/wired backward? I >> have a client on an Enphase syst

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC and LFP batteries and TriMetric

Wrenches, I  would like to broaden this topic a bit, please: we're currently installing our first Blue Ion LFP set (48kWh). I work almost exclusively with existing off grid systems, often older systems most of which have TriMetric monitors, either the TM2020 or newer TM2030. Has anyone success

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC and LFP batteries and TriMetric

llan, have you talked directly with Bogart? Howie On Tue, Aug 21, 2018 at 12:56 PM Sindelar Solar mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com>> wrote: Wrenches, I  would like to broaden this topic a bit, please: we're currently installing our first Blue Ion LFP set (48kWh). I work a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

s an AC coupled system, they won't even have any PV production the next morning either.  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.. Ray Walters Remote Solar 303 505-8760 On 8/23/18 5:43 PM, Dan

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trackers

rsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc. *505 780-2738 cell* On 9/5/2018 5:53 PM, solar1onl...@charter.net wrote: Chris, I thought since solar PV prices have come down

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback OPzV

h the Outback OPzV battery? I have a client who destroyed a set of Solar One HUP batteries (2490 A/HR) by forgetting to water them for a year. We are looking to take watering out of the equation. He does need this much storage (maybe more) My next thought was 3 strings of GS SLR 1000  batteries (cycle

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low Voc for effective string?

Bill, I wouldn't, especially with FLAs. I have seen this situation here, where the summer highs are similar, with a few homeowner/hack installations and no, 60-cell modules will not finish the charge in hot weather. Strings of three work just about perfect with modern charge controllers, especi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low Voc for effective string?

ir of 72 cell modules should be enough. Ray Walters Remote Solar 303 505-8760 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 become worse over time w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L16RE-2V set-points

x27;s outside of solar distributor familiarity, and I have had to learn over many years how best to work with them. It's a quite different industry. Allan On 9/12/2018 12:31 PM, William Miller wrote: Friends: I used to buy Trojans. My vendor told me about 3 years ago that Trojan had been ac

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reliable 48 to 24 V DC to DC reducer

drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org>> wrote: Since Solar Converters seems to have evaporated, I'm not sure where to look for a 48 to 24 V DC to DC converter. Samlex has 24 to 12. It seems like someone mentioned a Canadian company that makes these. I need to step down power fro

[RE-wrenches] Jay,Re: wattsun linear actuator

Jay and all, I recently learned that while Array Technologies has grown well past small residential applications, there is limited support available for older Wattsun trackers. The Wattsun.com website doesn't say much about this, but Array Tech sold their residential division to old friends of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schott solar panel warranty info

mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc. *505 780-2738 cell* On 11/9/2018 10:04 PM, David Coale wrote: Does anyone have a good contact for Schott Solar warranty claims? Is this sti

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batt Cap AGM

de up of four sets of 5 batteries in parallel to produce 500 AH battery sets at 12 V. These four parallel sets are then wired  in series to give a 48 V nominal bank. > > The battery voltages vary from around 13 to 15 volts. The bank is about 5 years old. The CEO of Batcap told the syst

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batt Cap AGM

ominal bank. The battery voltages vary from around 13 to 15 volts. The bank is about 5 years old. The CEO of Batcap told the system owner that these batteries have lasted up to 30 years in solar applications, so he has high expectations for these batteries being around for a while. My fi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batt Cap AGM

nal message From: Sindelar Solar Jerry, You write "I'm sure you know this..." but I don't know it. I don't think I have heard this before, as you have presented it. How do you rotate strings? Where did you learn this? Is there an online source that you can pro

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