[RE-wrenches] Skystream wind turbine inop.

2019-11-18 Thread John Blittersdorf
the tower. John Blittersdorf CV Wind Service ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] combining 24v and 12v systems

2020-01-02 Thread John Blittersdorf
panels when remodeling the house and eventually got rid of the batteries. Just the Iota to the DC circuit works great! Happy New Year John Blittersdorf On Tue, Dec 31, 2019 at 11:52 AM Chris Schaefer wrote: > G'day and Happy New Year to All, > > Recently came across this offgri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback VFX upgrade question

2020-03-09 Thread John Blittersdorf
battery. You could use any 48 volt inverter and use the MATE. The inverter would only provide LBCO to protect the battery. As far as a used VFX 3648 contact me off list. John Blittersdorf On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 8:20 PM Sindelar Solar wrote: > Wrenches, > > I have a client who is l

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback VFX upgrade question

2020-03-09 Thread John Blittersdorf
gt; > > > > > > On Monday, March 9, 2020 4:23am, "John Blittersdorf" < > john.blittersd...@gmail.com> said: > > Alan, > It appears to me that everyone miss read your question. If your > customer does not need a generator, then his solar charge c

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFX produces no output with no error

2020-03-09 Thread John Blittersdorf
been tortured by the last tenants of the cabin with bad generators. I was actually going to go up there and check it out some more as it is warm today. No heat in the cabin. John Blittersdorf On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM Kent Osterberg wrote: > Hugh, > > I've seen these sympto

Re: [RE-wrenches] Optics systems ghost reprogramming

2020-03-18 Thread John Blittersdorf
in the Queue. John Blittersdorf On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 6:41 PM Chris Schaefer wrote: > To all, > > Lately it seems that I'm taking over more and more off grid projects that > have become orphaned by the many possers in our off grid world. Believe me > when I say I'm h

Re: [RE-wrenches] Optics systems ghost reprogramming

2020-03-19 Thread John Blittersdorf
after a severe lightning strike. The data of course was showing up under the first customers profile. Tech support was able to move it as a new system under the correct customers file. Optics still shows the old site as off line with all data intact. John Blittersdorf On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 10

Re: [RE-wrenches] Site Groundskeeping

2020-05-14 Thread John Blittersdorf
Sheep have been used here in Vermont. Not as destructive as goats. I have seen them in a solar farm but haven’t followed up with the owners to see if there have been any problems. John Blittersdorf CV Wind & Solar On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 7:32 AM Lloyd Hoffstatter

Re: [RE-wrenches] emergency repair down in Baj

2020-05-29 Thread John Blittersdorf
not allow a generator to feed in as the GVFX version sells to the grid and has stricter voltage and frequency limits. Sometimes a generator can feed but selling has to be disabled and I have had it work only once. Have tried to get my honda 2000 to charge again with a gvfx but no luck. John

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wind Turbine

2020-07-08 Thread John Blittersdorf
out there. ... respond ! John Blittersdorf CV Wind Service john.blittersd...@gmail.com 802-770-8625 On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 4:08 AM Ron Young wrote: > Looking for recommendations on a wind turbine from the Wrenches. Wondering > what people are liking out there right now. I know it’s a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wind Turbine

2020-07-09 Thread John Blittersdorf
y watching the anemometer and wattage at different windspeeds for awhile and writing down the numbers I was seeing and then draw the graph. Wind always cooperates and gives constantly changing speeds. John On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 9:35 AM Chris Schaefer wrote: > RUN from the room when it comes

Re: [RE-wrenches] To Megger or not to Megger

2009-04-28 Thread John Raynes
egohmeters. Just thought I'd add that in, no extra charge! John Raynes RE Solar Torrey, UT At 01:56 PM 4/28/2009, you wrote: 25 years is hard on everything. If it is marginal out of the gate, it will be on fire soon. Bill. -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@li

[RE-wrenches] 150 watt dump load for 48 v micro hydro

2013-08-08 Thread John Blittersdorf
Any ideas what to use for a small mice hydro dump load? John Cvsolar Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2013, at 2:15 PM, Bob-O Schultze wrote: > Then again, SOME of us don't buy Chinese goods. > > On Aug 8, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Ryan wrote: > > To echo Tom the XW is probably

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid LP Gen advice

2013-09-15 Thread John Blittersdorf
have almost 500 hours on it (first oil change coming up) and no problems. This is a remote site with only snowmobile access in winter. The gen is doing great on fuel economy. About .7 gph at 2300 watt load. John Blittersdorf I S Tn Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2013, at 8:56 PM,

Re: [RE-wrenches] House fire news

2013-11-12 Thread John Blittersdorf
You just can't beat glass and aluminum for fire retardant. We do a lot of top of pole mounts and now I Have one more selling point to keep the solar off the roof. John Blittersdorf Sent from my iPhone On Nov 11, 2013, at 1:09 PM, "William Miller" wrote: > Friends: >

[RE-wrenches] (RE-wrenches) 2x200 amp meter main panel question

2014-01-23 Thread John Powell
Has anyone tried to connect one 40 amp inverter output circuit to each of the two breakers on a 2 x 200AMP single meter main panel in California? This would yield 80 amps of solar feed into the panel and the meter using two discreet circuits. It would stay under the 120% rule for each 200 amp

Re: [RE-wrenches] (RE-wrenches) 2x200 amp meter main panel question

2014-01-23 Thread John Powell
) 895-2355 e-mail: a...@solforce.com On Jan 23, 2014, at 12:30 PM, William wrote: > John: > > These panels are typically rated only 320A continuous duty, so I think your > numbers would not compute. > > William > >> On Jan 23, 2014, at 11:31 AM, John Powell w

Re: [RE-wrenches] (RE-wrenches) Solar Repair Puzzle

2014-02-07 Thread John Powell
Hello Wrenches, Here is a solar repair puzzle. I am debugging a faulty and now partially non-functional grid-tie job in Southern California installed by another (non-cooperative) contractor. One of two inverter's has failed (2 months post warranty) and I am trying to find a solution for the h

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island retrofit

2014-07-03 Thread John Powell
Hi Mac, I recommend the all SMA retrofit option with the addition of load-shedding contactors to protect the batteries from over-discharge. When considering costs in a utility backup system, reliability is a key component. Using the Fronius inverters with the Sunny Islands reduces reliability

[RE-wrenches] Cal Fire Residential Access

2014-09-15 Thread John Stimac
ted no higher than 3 feet (914 mm) below the ridge in order to allow for fire department smoke ventilation operations. -- John Stimac | Corvallis, OR Renewable Energy Associates LLC 541-754-2001 Office/Fax <mailto:j...@renewableassociates.com> j...@renewablea

Re: [RE-wrenches] Code reference request

2014-10-28 Thread John Stimac
690.41 specifies the system grounding requirements for PV systems and includes an exception if the system complies with 690.35 Ungrounded Photovoltaic Power Systems. -- John Stimac | Corvallis, OR Renewable Energy Associates LLC 541-754-2001 Office/Fax j...@renewableassociates.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Inverter Replacement Questions

2015-02-04 Thread John Blittersdorf
s (to self clear of snow) VFX3648 with IOTA 12v battery charger for the DC Loads, and the MATE3 hooked up to the internet and OpticsRE. All is now calm on the mountaintop. John Blittersdorf Central Vermont Solar & wind On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 8:02 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: > Esteemed

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply side

2015-05-25 Thread John Blittersdorf
Bill, One clean way to do it would be to use a ConnectDER, but the max input is 11.5 kw. We have used several of these for under 10 k installations and have saved lots of install time. They are not cheap (approx $300+). Our power company sells them to installers. John Blittersdorf Central

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lightning Strike Fries Array

2015-05-25 Thread John Blittersdorf
er an hour of shop time. John Blittersdorf Central Vermont Solar & Wind > ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.or

Re: [RE-wrenches] tesla powerwall

2015-06-08 Thread John Blittersdorf
Kirk, From what I have been able to get from GMP is that they don't even know much about it except they are partnering with Tesla whatever that means. I'm on a list to get info as soon as they have it but I'm not holding my breath. John Blittersdorf Central Vermont Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Genasun

2015-06-24 Thread John Blittersdorf
. Just hooking that up now to prevent overcharging. John On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 8:31 PM, Ray Walters wrote: > HI All; > > Anyone heard of or tried these controllers: > > https://genasun.com/products-store/mppt-solar-charge-controllers/golf-cart-solar-charge-boost-controllers

[RE-wrenches] Morningstar 600v controller with transfer switch.

2015-10-27 Thread John Blittersdorf
backup. The specs say the controller limits the incoming current so there seems to be no problem with the large array size. Have any of you used this controller in this application? I want to make sure this will work before I talk him into spending another $1700 plus installation costs. John

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generac EcoGen Failure.

2015-11-15 Thread John Blittersdorf
ting myself. Ironically, this customer previously had a Generac Guardian purchased at Home Depot that actually lasted 3000 hours, much to my surprise. John Blittersdorf Central Vermont Solar & Wind On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 12:19 PM, Luke Christy wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > I've

Re: [RE-wrenches] Frozen T-105s

2015-12-04 Thread John Blittersdorf
aying to myself, that's the way a system should work. John Blittersdorf Central Vermont Solar & Wind. On Thu, Dec 3, 2015 at 9:00 AM, Feather River Solar Electric < i...@frenergy.net> wrote: > Hey Folks, > > I came across an off-gridder yesterday whom was gettin

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery-based inverter

2016-01-14 Thread john . blittersdorf
Kirk, I agree with Peter. I have installed several Radians with good luck. I installed one SI and it worked ok but was more expensive and very time consuming to install. Did one XW and would never do it again. Never has worked right. John Central Vermont Solar & Wind Sent fro

[RE-wrenches] 1000V Surge Arrestors

2016-06-17 Thread John Stimac
Can anyone recommend a 1000VDC surge arrestor? Cooper Bussmann has them for >$1000. Delta has them for $39. Thanks! -- John Stimac | Corvallis, OR Renewable Energy Associates, LLC 541-754-2001 Office ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Addr

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000V Surge Arrestors

2016-06-17 Thread John Stimac
Do you know of any that mount to enclosures the way midnite solar surge suppressors mount to enclosures? -- John Stimac | Corvallis, OR Renewable Energy Associates, LLC 541-754-2001 Office On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 10:11 AM, Brian Mehalic wrote: > Dehn and Citel make them. > > Brian

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dependable kWh meters

2016-08-22 Thread John Blittersdorf
Drake, I buy from Hialeah meter in Florida. Have had good luck for 15 years. John Blittersdorf Solar Guru Rob Stubbins Solar (formerly of Central Vermont Solar & Wind) On Sun, Aug 21, 2016 at 5:13 PM, Drake wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > Does anyone have a good source for d

[RE-wrenches] Cat 5 cable in 240 AC power conduit with #2 alum entrance wire.

2016-08-22 Thread John Blittersdorf
ling) when batteries are full on his double GVFX3648 backup system He wants it in writing from experts that it is not a good idea. Has anyone done this and had good luck with it or have opinions? John Blittersdorf formerly owner of Central Vermont Solar & Wind now working for the new owne

Re: [RE-wrenches] Test procedure for Concorde batteries

2016-09-01 Thread John Blittersdorf
that went on to work OK for many years, If the batteries pass my voltage and current checks, I call them good to go. John Blittersdorf Solar Guru Rob Stubbins Solar (division of Rob Stubbins Electrical and General Contractors) 280 Quality Lane Rutland, VT 05701 802-775-1484 ext 512 On Thu,

Re: [RE-wrenches] NiFe batteries

2016-09-08 Thread John Blittersdorf
batteries at their end of life), and found they were well made, easy to install (came with interconnect plates), and they appear to be working fine. I could get more info from the customer if you need it. Ask Iron Edison about their Chinese battery. John Blittersdorf Rob Stubbins Solar Rutland, V

Re: [RE-wrenches] NiFe batteries

2016-09-08 Thread John Blittersdorf
On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 9:31 PM, John Blittersdorf < john.blittersd...@gmail.com> wrote: > Tump, >One concern with the Aquion batteries is that the recommended lowest > ambient temperature is 40 degrees and they will freeze below 25 degrees F. > I will be installing these b

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wireless AGS for Magnum?

2016-09-25 Thread John Blittersdorf
Ron, I have used a 12v adapter plugged into the 120 AC from the generator to the low voltage dc connection on the Magnum AGS unit to take care of the negative continuity problem. Then a wireless connection of the two wire start should work. On Thu, Sep 22, 2016 at 8:31 PM, RM You wrote: > H

Re: [RE-wrenches] Retrofit variable speed drive to old well pump?

2016-12-12 Thread John Blittersdorf
ot water heater tank. I hooked up a direct drain hose to outside and ran the pump for at least 15 minutes before it started to clear. Ran for several hours to be sure the well was cleaned out. All the things us solar guys get involved with. John Blittersdorf now with Rob Stubbins Solar On Sun, D

[RE-wrenches] Mate 3 lock-up

2016-12-18 Thread John Blittersdorf
e customer who ran an identical system with an old Trace 2524 for years with no problems til the Trace died of old age. John Blittersdorf Rob Stubbins Solar > ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate 3 lock-up

2016-12-19 Thread John Blittersdorf
generator battery and at least prevent battery abuse. It is great to watch the sun heal most of the ills. John Blittersdorf Rob Stubbins Solar On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 9:26 PM, Jay wrote: > Hi john > > I'd like to know that trick, but just unplug the cat 5 cable and > reconnect. >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate 3 lock-up

2016-12-19 Thread John Blittersdorf
. I will remember to get a current reading from the batteries today. John On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 10:57 AM, Chris Schaefer wrote: > John, > What kind of environment are the batteries in? Given that we have been > experiencing some extreme cold as you know will kill a battery quickl

Re: [RE-wrenches] FXR , Mate 3, AGS and Must Run

2017-02-13 Thread John Blittersdorf
to the genny) That still requires human intervention to reset the generator. John Blittersdorf Rob Stubbins Solar On Mon, Feb 13, 2017 at 6:00 AM, jay wrote: > Hi Lou, > > I”ve had a few customers doing this exact operation with no issues. > It has been very consistent. > > j

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aquion Batteries

2017-03-08 Thread John Blittersdorf
tings to find the most efficient settings in regard to generator run time. Our #1 goal now is to minimize gen time. John Blittersdorf Solar Guru Rob Stubbins Solar On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Martin Herzfeld wrote: > Has anyone worked with them with a Sunny Island? Space is not an iss

Re: [RE-wrenches] Polaris gone bad?

2017-04-06 Thread John Blittersdorf
ough insulation around them. Had one split bolt arc and pit the metal box but no problem with the connection. John Blittersdorf Rob Stubbins Solar Rutland, VT On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 1:57 PM, Kristopher Schmid wrote: > Hi Eric, > > I had this happen on one install. I assumed that it w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Failed L16 with perfect Sp.Gr.

2017-04-26 Thread John Blittersdorf
t that it is an annoyance. Seems bad cells seem more numerous lately. John Blittersdorf Rob Stubbins Solar On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 11:54 AM, Wallace Stahle wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I was called by a customer with the complaint of the MS4024 inverter shut > down and ME-ARC cont

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase and Smart? phone

2017-10-18 Thread John Blittersdorf
https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/systems/ On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 9:38 AM, Drake wrote: > I've done it twice without a smart phone or tool kit. Both times, Enphase > tech support walked me though it. The second time it went smoothly. It > takes an ethernet cable from a laptop to the Envoy. It

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tariff Challenges and Warranty Assurance

2017-11-06 Thread John Blittersdorf
Have to remember that the module prices may go up but the BOS equipment and labor will stay roughly the same. So the increase is only on part of the project cost. The tax credit is on the whole project. Of course being a SW fan, I just hope SolarWorld can keep up with demand. On Mon, Nov 6, 20

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Breaker Problem

2011-12-27 Thread John Mottl
now owns Heinemann who was the original patent holder on the breaker design before patent rights expired in 1998 or so. The Eaton breaker has a near bomb proof handel arrangement. They cost about $10 more but it is a better breaker. John Mottl Rainshadow Solar Inc. PO Box 541 Orcas, WA 98280

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery venting; Corrosion

2012-01-06 Thread John DeBoever
0.33 cc of H2O total gassing per cell) * For constant voltage (float or equalization) the current is a function of temperature and stage of battery life (plus any failure modes that begin to occur toward end-of-life) I'll work up a response after a series of meetings. John Fro

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery venting; Corrosion

2012-01-06 Thread John DeBoever
poor charge algorithms. Please keep in mind that the above are approximations, as, when lead acid batteries issues are involved, "it depends" is the first words you hear from battery OEM's. Hope this is helps. Good evening, John From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] BPS warranty claims

2012-01-16 Thread John DeBoever
From: Marco Mangelsdorf [mailto:ma...@pvthawaii.com] Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 07:07 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: [RE-wrenches] BPS warranty claims My old, usual channels to get warranty coverage from BP Solar appear to have dried up with messages like this. Dear Customer, Customer Se

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Battery Off Gassing and CO Detectors

2012-02-03 Thread John DeBoever
Very risky proposition... Battery room/enclosure shall be well ventilated. Any fan system shall have a normally open position in case of fan failure, with adequate natural air flow. John From: Kent Osterberg [mailto:k...@coveoregon.com] Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 01:35 PM To: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Interstate L-16 vs Trojan L-16REB

2012-02-16 Thread John DeBoever
customers would choose a battery with a longer life and less capacity, over a battery with higher capacity and a shorter life so that the battery bank does not have to be replaced as often. John John F. DeBoever Global Technical Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark

Re: [RE-wrenches] Interstate L-16 vs Trojan L-16REB

2012-02-16 Thread John DeBoever
and labeled Deep Cycle that are not, and these will be affected by any amount of cycling, which is giving the Lead Acid industry a not so good name. John From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of toddc...@finestplanet.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Interstate L-16 vs Trojan L-16REB

2012-02-16 Thread John DeBoever
erts and the answers will be "it depends". I would say, understanding the loads and the application is a great step towards long life. Next steps are picking the right battery for the application, sizing, installation and maintenance. John John F. DeBoever Global Technical Dire

Re: [RE-wrenches] Interstate L-16 vs Trojan L-16REB

2012-02-16 Thread John DeBoever
gher total accumulated amp-hours during the life of the Trojan battery. ü Advanced design, multi-rib, rubber-based separator material formulation inhibits antimony transfer between positive grids to the negative plates, as well help with electrolyte flow. John John F. DeBoever Global

Re: [RE-wrenches] Quantity of L-16 in a string

2012-02-16 Thread John DeBoever
applications it is recommended to have separate battery banks, each with their own independent charger, then parallel the battery banks and use blocking diodes. John John F. DeBoever Global Technical Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA

Re: [RE-wrenches] Interstate L-16 vs Trojan L-16REB

2012-02-17 Thread John DeBoever
mpany that has good plate weight control and each cells are well balanced through quality control, there should be no big differences within one category. I hope this shed some light on your valid question. John From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists

Re: [RE-wrenches] Interstate L-16 vs Trojan L-16REB

2012-02-17 Thread John DeBoever
Correct link for Trojan Premium T-105RE: See here: http://www.trojanbatteryre.com/PDF/datasheets/T105RE_TrojanRE_Data_Sheets.pdf From: John DeBoever Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 11:50 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: RE: [RE-wrenches] Interstate L-16 vs Trojan L-16REB Wrenches, Jason, I

Re: [RE-wrenches] cycling flooded batteries is not necessary

2012-02-21 Thread John DeBoever
tion, and then make sure the battery is full charged at each cycle. Hope this helps, not confusing you more. There are so many perspectives to see from and one is easy confused… John From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behal

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hot Trojan Batteries

2012-04-02 Thread John DeBoever
this help, John John F. DeBoever Global Technical Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Tel: +1-562-236-3000 Ext. 3139 Cell: +1-845-514-7600 - NY office time zone: USA EST (GMT-5) Skype: john.f.deboever Fax: +1-562-236-3239 jdeboe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hot Trojan Batteries

2012-04-02 Thread John DeBoever
Jason, Wrenches, C/20 means C over 20 hours discharge rate = capacity @ the 20 hours discharge rate. C/20 often is mentioned as C20, so the confusion here. Max recommended is 10& to 15% of C20 of the battery bank. John Trojan Battery Company From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Rate (Hot Trojan Batteries)

2012-04-03 Thread John DeBoever
corrosion aggression. I hope this helps, John Trojan Battery Company From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of All Solar, Inc. Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 10:24 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Rate (

Re: [RE-wrenches] Honda EU3000i pranks

2012-04-10 Thread John Blittersdorf
Jeff, What inverter were you using? I had a VFX accept a freq from a cheap generator that looked like random noise on my scope meter and it could not even read off the same frequency twice in a row. As I recall, I was generally seeing higher harmonic numbers. John Cvsolar Sent from my

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hot Trojan Batteries

2012-04-13 Thread John DeBoever
stem design) to stay in good health. FLA batteries need to see equalization when the S.G delta between cells are reaching 30 points difference. Equalization on FLA batteries addresses S.G. unbalance and acid stratification, both of which are challenging the battery health. John Trojan Battery Com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-09 Thread John DeBoever
is 1,600 cycles @ 50% DOD and 4,000 cycles @ 20% DOD. Respectively 1,200 cycles # 50% DOD, and, 3,000 cycles @ 20% DOD @ 20% DOD, for the L16-P & L16-H. I hope this helps. Let me know if I can shed further light on other attributes of lead acid batteries. Sunniest regards, John John F. DeBoev

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-09 Thread John DeBoever
Dick, Yes, correct, partial state of charge. John On Jul 9, 2012, at 18:45, "Richard L Ratico" wrote: > John, > > Thanks for that clarification. One question: What is PSOC? Partial State Of > Charge? > > Dick Ratico > Solarwind Electric > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-09 Thread John DeBoever
/datasheets/L16REA_TrojanRE_Data_Sheets.pdf http://www.trojanbatteryre.com/PDF/datasheets/L16REB_TrojanRE_Data_Sheets.pdf Sunniest regards, John John F. DeBoever Global Technical & Projects Director – Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Tel: +1

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-10 Thread John DeBoever
respective datasheet on our website, see here: ü Trojan Signature L16P: http://www.trojanbatteryre.com/PDF/datasheets/L16P_TrojanRE_Data_Sheets.pdf ü Trojan Signature L16H: http://www.trojanbatteryre.com/PDF/datasheets/L16H_TrojanRE_Data_Sheets.pdf Sunniest regards, John John F. DeBoever Global

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-13 Thread John DeBoever
. Adequate cycling based on adequate full recharge keep the battery in good health. John John F. DeBoever Global Technical & Projects Director – Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Tel: +1-562-236-3000 Ext. 3139 Cell: +1-845-514-7600 – NY office

Re: [RE-wrenches] High L16 voltage situation

2012-07-17 Thread John DeBoever
e SunSaver Morningstar controller at the site is a 12V or a 24V version? o What is the Vmp of the PV module? John John F. DeBoever Global Technical & Projects Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Tel: +1-562-236-3000 Ext. 3139 Cell: +1-845

Re: [RE-wrenches] High L16 voltage situation

2012-07-17 Thread John DeBoever
Nathan, Interesting controller situation... I recommend you contact Morningstar tech support center , (215) 321-4457 for support. Ask for Adams. Hope they will clear this out. John John F. DeBoever Global Technical & Projects Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L-16 SG Readings- Did Something Change?

2012-08-31 Thread John DeBoever
ative terminal and consist of one letter and one figure. The figure for 2012 is "2". Any date code from and after "E2" (i.e. Code date with letter E2, F2, G2,...) will have a nominal S.G. of 1.280 . Prior that, the nominal S.G. was 1,260. I hope that helps, John John F.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L-16 SG Readings- Did Something Change?

2012-09-04 Thread John DeBoever
?tab=0#TabbedPanels1#top Phone Trojan telephone tech support is available Monday thru Friday, 7am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time. US and Canada: 800.423.6569 ext. 3045 International: +1.562.236.3045 John John F. DeBoever Global Technical & Projects Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L-16 SG Readings- Did Something Change?

2012-09-04 Thread John DeBoever
s. The specific gravities cannot be used as a reliable source unless we account for the two sources of error mentioned above. I hope the above helps. John John F. DeBoever Global Technical & Projects Director - Renewable Energy Trojan Battery Company 12380 Clark Street Santa Fe Springs, CA

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan 2 volt L-16s

2012-10-08 Thread John DeBoever
e are true 2V single cells, configured as 2V, or, 4V or 6V bundles in series in a dual-container. These 2V single cells will be perfect to consider for larger Ah battery banks. Sunniest regards, John John F. DeBoever Global Technical & Projects Director - Renewable Energy Trojan B

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan 2 volt L-16s

2012-10-08 Thread John DeBoever
46V battery bank configuration with the healthier units. Please consult the controls OEM's for how low the newly configured battery bank voltage can be handled if there is more than one bad unit. I understand the max is 3 units on a 48V bank. To be confirmed. John John F. DeB

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan 2 volt L-16s

2012-10-08 Thread John DeBoever
Bob, Trojan is launching the single-point watering system for the 2v single cells Trojan IND Line. John On Oct 8, 2012, at 18:05, "bob ellison" mailto:reelli...@gmail.com>> wrote: I too like the big single cells. I have used many of the Deka 1360 AH 2 volt cells with good

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan 2 volt L-16s

2012-10-09 Thread John DeBoever
Tom, Trojan IND line are 2V single cell batteries, in dual containers. John Travelling On Oct 9, 2012, at 20:05, "Tom Duffy" wrote: > William > > You apparently misunderstood my poorly worded question I am sorry, I meant... > "why can't they make a big 1110

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan 2 volt temp sensor

2012-10-10 Thread John DeBoever
regards, John On Oct 9, 2012, at 17:31, "jay peltz" mailto:j...@asis.com>> wrote: Hi John, A related battery question. Some equipment folks send a stick on battery temp sensor vs the bolt on type. Do you recommend removing the cover and attaching the TS to the actual battery

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wind Turbine sources?

2012-12-12 Thread John Blittersdorf
installed one and it works great. John CV Solar Sent from my iPhone On Dec 12, 2012, at 12:36 AM, "Jeremy Rodriguez- All Solar Inc." wrote: > With news that Southwest Windpower has layed off some of its staff and that > they are discontinuing the Whisper line I wonder who

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solaredge AC-coupling

2012-12-19 Thread John Berdner
ence folks that have grid backup systems do not have the same energy awareness as those that live off grid and so they use more power. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America [cid:image001.jpg@01CDDDC4.BBCAA1C0] 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please no

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tying a ground mount to sandstone slab

2012-12-23 Thread John Berdner
l/07246OTSS.pdf or similar. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America [cid:image001.jpg@01CDE0F4.EF92CDB0] 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3201 ext 747 M: 530.277.4894 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mai

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum MS 4448 AE issues

2012-12-23 Thread John Berdner
Amps. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3201 ext 747 M: 530.277.4894 -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lis

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum MS 4448 AE issues

2012-12-23 Thread John Berdner
flat screen TV (LED) to turn off. We added a soft start circuit and solved the issue. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3201 ext 747 M: 530.277.4894 -Original Message- Fro

Re: [RE-wrenches] Point of Connection 705.12D2 Exception

2012-12-30 Thread John Berdner
typically based on the size of the isolation relay and is usually higher than the inverter's continuous power rating. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3201 ext 747

Re: [RE-wrenches] Point of Connection 705.12D2 Exception

2012-12-31 Thread John Berdner
mer feeding the service >> might<< be helpful in overcoming this objection (assuming the transformer is big enough to support your onsite generation). Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of

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2013-01-10 Thread John Blittersdorf
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Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-14 Thread John Berdner
module in the field does not make it a Listed ac module. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3201 ext 747 M: 530.277.4894 -Original Message

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-14 Thread John Berdner
then the inverter requires a GEC with all the related requirements - no if and's or but's. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3201 ext

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-15 Thread John Berdner
main criteria is if array conductors are, or are not, bonded to ground by the inverter (which is not necessarily related to a specific topology). Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of ou

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-15 Thread John Berdner
agree. No matter... the industry moving to ungrounded systems which eliminate the need in another way. This is but one of many reasons I like ungrounded arrays. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA

Re: [RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

2013-01-16 Thread John Berdner
st Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America [cid:image001.jpg@01CDF3D0.4AE4FB00] SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3201 ext 747 M: 530.277.4894 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-17 Thread John Berdner
) copper to aluminum. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America [cid:image001.jpg@01CDF488.819E0980] Solaredge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3201 ext 747 M: 530.277.4894 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Equipment Rating vs. Terminal/Lug Rating

2013-01-24 Thread John Berdner
to make sure the terminal at the other end also meets NEC requirement at the conditions specified by the manufacturer of that equipment. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America [cid:image001.jpg@01CDFA3C.9E6DCC30] SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24V Module Query

2013-01-24 Thread John Berdner
free to contact me if you have any questions. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America [cid:image001.jpg@01CDFA39.F671DEB0] SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3200, X 747 M: 530.277.4894 From

Re: [RE-wrenches] lithium batteries

2013-01-25 Thread John Berdner
Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3200, X 747 M: 530.277.4894 -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24V Module Query

2013-01-25 Thread John Berdner
(also required by NEC). Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America [cid:image001.jpg@01CDFAC6.C81684C0] SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.3200, X 747 M: 530.277.4894 From: re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] high insolation value and inverter undersizing

2013-01-28 Thread John Berdner
winter day. @ Marco: does your weather data source have a database of insolation and temperature over the year ? Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA (*Please note of our new address.) T: 510.498.320

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