Re: [RE-wrenches] Grundfos SQ Flex Float Switch

2010-08-23 Thread solardude97
The Grundfos switch is voltage only. I'm not sure I would run it 700 ft or not, regardless. For that distance I would probably install a float switch in the discharge tank that shut off the inlet flow and backed water pressure down the pipe to a pressure switch located close to the pump. As the

Re: [RE-wrenches] 48v small controllers

2010-09-10 Thread solardude97
Jay, Another option on the controller is made by Stealth charging systems. It is made for bass boats and allows them to use the 12 volt alternator to charge the 24, 36, or 48 volt trolling motor batteries when the big motor is running. It will likely want to see 12 volt nominal input which limit

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need simple solution to reverse dry-contact logic on SQF water system

2010-10-16 Thread solardude97
Allan, A very simple way to do this is install a float in the tank you are pumping to with a shutoff valve controlled by the float. Install a Square D pressure switch with a DC rating by the pump. As the float rises to full in the tank and chokes off the discharge outlet the pressure in the lin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need simple solution to reverse dry-contact logic on SQF water system

2010-10-16 Thread solardude97
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cell shorting

2010-10-23 Thread solardude97
Daryl was right on the charge rates. What is not referenced is the configuration of the battery bank. Since it is a 24 volt system it could possibly have multiple series strings paralled together. There will always be imbalances in the individual strings resulting in higher resistance in one str

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Control in AC coupled system

2010-10-28 Thread solardude97
We have done several of these systems with various inverter combinations. We used a voltage activated relay in the stone age to switch inverters between battery banks and the grid before the Trace SW came on scene. This little switch opens and closes a relay based on user adjustable set points.