Re: [RE-wrenches] Pump

2011-08-23 Thread tom
The first question that ought to be asked here is the state of the well. Is 300 feet the static water level or is it the pump level? Standard pump installations automatically put pumps at or near the bottom of the well to use the static water as a buffer if the pump puts out more than or near

Re: [RE-wrenches] 5 battery strings

2018-07-23 Thread tom
it is the best bet. Tom On 2018-07-23 03:56, Dave Tedeyan wrote: Since we are on the topic of bad battery practices... I may be fixing up a system that was both designed and installed very poorly. They have a 24V Outback VFXR inverter, and ten 12V AGM batteries wired into 5 parallel strings. I

Re: [RE-wrenches] 5 battery strings

2018-07-25 Thread tom
dancy and reduced downtime while still being very stable, more stable than an interconnected series/parallel arrangement. Tom On 2018-07-25 00:39, Tump wrote: Perhaps suggesting the correct amp Hr battery bank would eliminate the _need_ for buss bar. 2 volt EX1400 1K amp hour batteries work very

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

2018-09-09 Thread tom
x27;d suggest a different brand, just to be safe. Tom On 2018-09-09 05:16, Howie Michaelson wrote: Will, not only did we get tired of the lack of freezer space and water on the floor (or creating a science experiment in the back of the refrigerator when the 1/4" drain got plugged up with f

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pump choice - Grundfos or Lorentz; distributors of Lorentz

2010-03-08 Thread tom
, if you get the jist. Tom Duffy Systems Design Engineer t...@thesolar.biz 575-539-2111 X 301 -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Roy Butler Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 9:31 AM To: RE

[RE-wrenches] ground mounted systems

2014-08-08 Thread tom
GROUND MOUNTED SYSTEMS NEC 690.31 REQUIRING FENCING OR SOMETHING TO PREVENT THE VILLAGE IDIOT FROM PLAYING WITH THE PV source and output conductor circuits . Besides fencing what raceways or guarding passes code and what manufacturers have a raceway , etc . to provide physical protection and reduce

Re: [RE-wrenches] Preppers - Fears sells perspective

2015-10-26 Thread tom
omers on education, and that can't come free either but I would suggest that it be part of the package price that is clearly stated and emphasized as critical. Tom On 2015-10-26 09:25, Dana wrote: Hey All (esp. you all newer to the solar field & not well versed in battery  systems -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette L-16 battereis

2015-12-15 Thread tom
omeone who has lived off-grid for years in the past redundancy was more important to me than the alleged "ease" of a single string. Tom On 2015-12-15 11:04, Dan Fink wrote: While I also advocate single strings and minimizing parallel strings when off the grid, single strings

Re: [RE-wrenches] Odd inverter problem

2016-06-09 Thread tom
Is everything feeding the inverter in good shape? Batteries healthy, all cabling tight and clean, all connections good, all grounds in place? You don't say what brand inverter but it sounds like whoever it is will work with you if they've gone to those lengths already. Tom On 201

[RE-wrenches] cleaning modules

2010-12-30 Thread Tom DeBates
emove some urethane caulk from the face of module and had to resort to a solvent-based chemical (acetoneyes, acetone) with disastrous results. thanks, tom Tom DeBates Habi-Tek 524 Summit St. Geneva,IL. 60134 630-262-8193 fax 63

[RE-wrenches] Cleaning Modules - results

2011-01-07 Thread Tom DeBates
ing. I took a look at the Soometric PVA as it will do individual modules and strings. But in order to determine rated output, you need to input irradiance and cell temp either with their sensor kit or other means. I see that there was a thread on this instrument in late Sept. 2010. Any feedback sinc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunpower and SMA

2011-02-10 Thread Tom DeBates
, marco hello Marco,   I am interested in same, have not contacted SMA tech about this, but see that they list the SunPower modules in their String Sizer for their TL inverters. Did you receive a response from them?thanks,tom Tom DeBates Habi-Tek 524 Summit St. Geneva,IL. 60134 630-262

[RE-wrenches] PV water pumping

2011-02-10 Thread Tom DeBates
se. They really would not like to stress gird further and do not want to add a generator. Yep, they made this easy. There are more details, but has anyone designed a PV water pumping system under these constraints and, if so, what have been your results? thanks, tom Tom DeBates Habi-Tek 524 Sum

[RE-wrenches] "Keep that there PV off my grid!"

2011-02-17 Thread Tom DeBates
ping that y’all might be able to steer me towards a contactor assembly or device that would detect reverse current flow, trigger the contactor, then open up the inverter AC output circuit. The service is 3-phase, 208 volt. The maximum current we intend to introduce is 70 amps, continuous.  Appreci

Re: [RE-wrenches] Array tilt angle doesn't matter?

2011-02-22 Thread Tom Elliot
more atmosphere to affect insolation but the planet, last time I checked, is tilted the same everywhere. Tom ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Array tilt angle doesn't matter?

2011-02-22 Thread Tom Elliot
3:51 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Array tilt angle doesn't matter? Tom, This is coming from old memory, so I give this with a grain of salt, but I believe the noontime sun angle at my latitude (44.5) is about 78 degrees on June 21st and about 22 degrees o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Array tilt angle doesn't matter?

2011-02-22 Thread Tom Elliot
itude. From: Tom Elliot To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tue, February 22, 2011 8:16:54 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Array tilt angle doesn't matter? Hmmm, I guess there could be a factor that enters into it due to the curvatu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Array tilt angle doesn't matter?

2011-02-22 Thread Tom Elliot
Solstices in terms of degrees of tilt. It is the same everywhere. Tom From: William Miller Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:43 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Array tilt angle doesn't matter? David: Here is a handy site: http://www.susdesign.com/sunangle/ Put i

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batteries in parrallel Failure

2011-04-19 Thread Tom Elliot
safety standpoint those considerations are pretty minor and cheap insurance against disaster. Tom From: R Ray Walters Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 6:01 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Batteries in parrallel Failure I like the fused parallel idea; could save the system, and would

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batteries in parrallel Failure

2011-04-20 Thread Tom Elliot
failure, though I guess that’s how we learn. Tom From: R Ray Walters Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 8:16 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Batteries in parrallel Failure Tom; That's exactly what Daryl and I were suggesting: all strings paralleled to a central combiner box

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 volt Battery Bank comparison

2011-05-31 Thread Tom Elliot
ystems it is a >good idea to build in as much redundancy as possible whenever possible. Oh, >and always use a buss bar system with multiple strings, it makes for a far >more stable system with less stress on the batteries. Tom From: Wayne Irwin Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 11:49 AM

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 volt Battery Bank comparison

2011-05-31 Thread Tom Elliot
Good on the buss bars Wayne. Using them removes the concerns about multiple strings and increases redundancy and system stability. You won’t need 4/0 between single strings and the buss bar, you can probably easily use smaller cable, just size it for the individual string. 4/0 to the inverter

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 volt Battery Bank comparison

2011-05-31 Thread Tom Elliot
redundancy and the idea of a single string failure was a big worry which is why I never would consider it. Tom From: boB Gudgel Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 8:16 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 volt Battery Bank comparison OK, I've been hearing for years now tha

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 volt Battery Bank comparison

2011-06-02 Thread Tom Elliot
Not surprised at all about the phone company guy. It was a phone company guy who read me the riot act that no one in their right minds would ever parallel battery banks the way PV off-grid systems did and got me to set up my system with separate strings connected independently to buss bars. Th

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge change over with SunPower Modules??

2017-12-19 Thread Tom Lane
I have a Postive grounded SunPower System with two private labeled SMA 6000 watt Inverters installed in 2009 and want to use SolarEdge 7600 and their optimizers at least for half the array ? Modules are SunPower 210 watt modules - how do I work this out ? GatorTom PS : 48 modules ground mounted i

Re: [RE-wrenches] for all you Aquion installers

2018-01-31 Thread Tom Duffy
Thanks Darryl I’m going to have the installer bring the offending battery here We’ll see how it goes Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Solar-Biz-new-logo-800X300] Your 5-star rating really matters to us. Click to rate!<https://goo.gl/WVpOYr> Solar Biz™ team works h

Re: [RE-wrenches] Older iCel System Lithium Ion Batteries (Steve Higgins)

2018-02-10 Thread Tom Ruscitti
rging if the minimum cell voltage limit has been busted, but no first hand experience myself. If you do a web search on "lithium ion damage over discharge" you'll see plenty of discussion. I tried to find specs on the iCel system but didn't find anything useful. be careful,

Re: [RE-wrenches] UL/CSA listed battery monitor?

2018-07-10 Thread Tom Duffy
Look at either the BlueSky IPM Pro Remote with shunt or the Schneider Battery monitor. The MidNite Battery monitor is more basic as it has no shunt Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Solar-Biz-new-logo-800X300] Your 5-star rating really matters to us. Click to rate!<ht

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aquion disposal

2018-08-01 Thread Tom Duffy
goo at the connectors, no explanation. We too had an installer unstack (unbolt) a whole set and now they're all trash. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Solar-Biz-new-logo-800X300] Your 5-star rating really matters to us. Click to rate!<https://goo.gl/WVpOYr> S

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aquion Testing

2018-12-24 Thread Tom Duffy
times. Make sure the MC4 connector is clean as they seem to get funky with low voltage. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [TSBLOGODPIx500x200] t...@solar-biz.com<mailto:t...@solar-biz.com> MAIN TOLL FREE: 888-826-0939 DIRECT: 888-503-6772 International: 001-575-539-2111 PANAM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plated versus unplated eyelets

2019-04-09 Thread Tom Duffy
Hi William Quick Cable makes two UL Listed lugs both are tin plated. The really heavy one is the MAGNA Lug and the more common one is the MAX Lug. We distribute both, so if you want more info call be. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [TSBLOGODPIx500x200] t...@solar-biz.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Big AGM's and 24V Lithium batteries

2019-04-09 Thread Tom Duffy
Hi Jason RELiON makes what you’re looking for in 24 volts Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [TSBLOGODPIx500x200] t...@solar-biz.com<mailto:t...@solar-biz.com> MAIN TOLL FREE: 888-826-0939 DIRECT: 888-503-6772 International: 001-575-539-2111 PANAMA: 507-836-5588 X 122 FA

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aquion - Mix and Matching Layers

2019-05-10 Thread Tom Duffy
Hi All We have had similar disasters with the Aquions going bad… same problems, some installers have loosened the nut with ruinous results but, bad trays in the stack are common as well. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [TSBLOGODPIx500x200] t...@solar-biz.com<mailt

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2019-08-06 Thread Tom Duffy
Why don’t you go solar direct no batteries? and use AC for your back up as the pump will do both. My experience says at least 60VDC to run the pump so 24 volt battery won’t do it. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [TSBLOGODPIx500x200] t...@solar-biz.com<mailto:t...@so

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

2020-01-01 Thread Tom Duffy
Agree! use a Victron DC to DC Converter Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer If you don’t have the Time or Money to do it right in the first place, how will you get the Time and Money to fix it? [TSBLOGODPIx500x200] t...@solar-biz.com<mailto:t...@solar-biz.com> MAIN TOL

[RE-wrenches] concentrated photovoltaics

2009-04-28 Thread Tom Elliot
Has anyone seen any hard data on systems that use concentrated photovoltaics such as ZenithSolar http://www.zenithsolar.com/ or Morgan Solar http://www.morgansolar.com/? ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] concentrated photovoltaics

2009-04-29 Thread Tom Elliot
I guess my question is more along the lines of is it feasible, what are the costs if it is, what is the predicted lifespan and does it represent any kind of legitimate breakthrough in terms of cost? (especially for the first link, ZenithSolar) Tom - Original Message - From: "

[RE-wrenches] fronius IG Plus practical engineering WAA???

2009-06-21 Thread Tom DeBates
"slugs" in the fuseholders. Since we were fused at the combiner, we just left (all) the slugs in the fuseholders. This allows the terminal loading to stay <20A. It looks to be a very nice inverter. good luck out there, Tom ___ L

[RE-wrenches] tubes versus flat surfaces

2009-07-22 Thread Tom Lane
T ANNEALED GLASS ON A ROOF. Only tempered glass can legally be put on a roof. Gator tom Tom Lane Energy Conservation Services 6120 SW 13th ST, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 377-8866 F (352) 338-0056 Give Your Sun A Job <http://www.ecs-solar.com/> FLAT PLATE OR EVECUATED TUBES.

[RE-wrenches] SOLYNDRA DANGEROUS GLASS?

2009-07-29 Thread Tom Lane
0 angle of incidence to a flat surface ONLY THE 10 TO 2 O'CLOCK POSTION IS AT an EXCELLENT ANGLE OF INCIDENCE ! As the sun moves off due south or the collector surface moves off due south - evacuated tubes or any curved surface is at a disadvantage to a flat surface. Gator tom Tom Lane E

[RE-wrenches] Solar 12 volt DC lighting for school in Haiti

2009-08-23 Thread Tom DeBates
as they appear to be readily available in Haiti. The lighting, as designed, was about twice what we needed.  One "must-do" tip: make certain that the modules are THEFT-PROOF.  If you would like more info including some pics, please contact me off-list.best luck,Tom  Can anyone recomme

[RE-wrenches] Need: 3-BP 4160's (mono)

2009-09-14 Thread Tom DeBates
Need at least three. Can be used if in good condition. thanks, Tom Tom DeBates Habi-Tek 524 Summit St. Geneva,IL. 60134 630-262-8193 fax 630-262-1343 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Sealed Batteries

2009-10-15 Thread tom jacoby
Hello, SELF is considering new battery options for our off-grid projects (primarily health centers in Africa at this time). For the purpose of this post, assume an average 48V 500Ah battery bank. We prefer sealed batteries because maintenance/watering is not always available. Does anyone have

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sealed Batteries

2009-10-16 Thread tom jacoby
best sealed batteries. Thanks again,Tommy > Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:59:49 -0700 > From: daryl_so...@yahoo.com > To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Sealed Batteries > > hi tom > give us some information on the charge/discharge cycle the ba

Re: [RE-wrenches] SS Tek Crews

2009-10-23 Thread tom jacoby
Carl,I have used fablok fasteners and "never drop" or toggle anchors for very similar applications and liked them. I just don't trust Tek Screws for attaching racking systems. Never drop:http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/115/3266/=46tlns Fablok:http://www.aboveboardelectronics.com/camcar/fablock

Re: [RE-wrenches] concord batteries, EQUALIZE Them!

2009-12-01 Thread Tom Elliot
Had that arrangement used a buss bar instead of paralleling the bank together through the batteries that part of it wouldn't have been a problem. I'm still puzzled by the off-grid community's resistance to designing battery banks the way large telco banks are designed, using buss bars as parall

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries

2009-12-02 Thread Tom Elliot
MessageI would be very curious to hear THE battery company's, or any battery company's, interest in warranty on a system where the strings of batteries are paralleled through a buss bar rather than physically through the bank. The vulnerability to failure of an off-grid system with only one or

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries

2009-12-02 Thread Tom Elliot
Darryl, Do you understand the difference between paralleling the "traditional" off-grid way through the bank and using a buss bar? That was my question. The installations are quite different. Tom -- From: "Darryl Thayer&qu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries

2009-12-02 Thread Tom Elliot
have been done traditionally. Tom -- From: "Darryl Thayer" Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 12:04 PM To: "RE-wrenches" Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries No, Tom I am not sure that I know the difference betw

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries

2009-12-02 Thread Tom Elliot
ttery companies beginning to provide hardware for such systems and educating installers on how to use them. Tom -- From: "Michael Welch" Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 2:00 PM To: "RE-wrenches" Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] String

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries

2009-12-02 Thread Tom Elliot
rs by the wholesaler I used to deal with. I suspect Jamie can give a better technical explanation but I do recall he said that while the virtual circuit looks the same in a diagram the behavior of the system is different using the buss. Tom

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries

2009-12-03 Thread Tom Elliot
It has but the one drawback is there is no bar on this bus... From: Phil Undercuffler Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 11:46 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries The Surrette 2v L16 is one single cell built in a case the size of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries

2009-12-03 Thread Tom Elliot
consisted off and it turned out to be a mess (designed and the components built by Jade Mountain...) Tom -- From: "Hugh" Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 8:30 AM To: "RE-wrenches" Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries with reverse return linkup

2009-12-04 Thread Tom Elliot
te clearly the telco installers saying, more than once, that paralleling strings the way we always did was "nuts" and they couldn't understand why we did it that way. Maybe Jamie has more specifics. Tom -- From: "Michael Wel

[RE-wrenches] anyone heard of this?

2009-12-19 Thread Tom Elliot
This article in the Cape Cod paper floored me, especially with this quote "It's really not a big deal," said CEO Barry Cinnamon. "The most dangerous thing is learning about ladder safety." http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091219/NEWS11/912109992 My gut says this will sp

[RE-wrenches] ground fault troubleshooting

2010-04-05 Thread Tom DeBates
opening the grounded conductor will open the circuit. Just wondering...would a jumper form grounded conductor to ground had prevented the acring he experienced? thanks, tom Tom DeBates Habi-Tek 524 Summit St. Geneva,IL. 60134 630-262-8193 fax 630-262-1343

[RE-wrenches] roof anchors and proper rigging

2010-04-25 Thread Tom DeBates
has a nice chart of properties of the various sealing tapes/ agents. Seems like butyl and EPDM are best for our sealing applications and neoprene for isolation. good luck, tom Tom DeBates Habi-Tek 524 Summit St. Geneva,IL. 60134

Re: [RE-wrenches] For Big Bank Off Grid System Connoisseurs

2010-06-22 Thread Tom Elliot
If you have to parallel 4 banks do it through a buss bar, not by interconnecting cells. A few extra cables is a small price to pay for the added stability and easier maintenance. Tom From: Jeff Oldham Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 7:14 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re

[RE-wrenches] battery boxes...and conductor bundling

2010-07-18 Thread Tom DeBates
note; what is the skinny on bundling conductors of same polarity?.Ok, bad?  Searched the archives and the Internets and couldn't find a satisfactory answer. thanks, tom Tom DeBates Habi-Tek 524 Summit St. Geneva,IL. 60134 630-262-8193 f

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

2013-07-22 Thread Tom Duffy
time for the inverter/charger when running generator Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer Toll Free 888-895-8179 t...@thesolar.biz Customer Service and Accounting 888-895-6810 Grid tie sales 888-895-7847 Off Grid sales 888-895-4058 Other Product Sales 888-895-9612 Central America Sales

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

2013-07-23 Thread Tom Duffy
Jay Sorry I should have explained that too... Absorb starts off at around 50% of the available amps and tapers down to around 20% So I divided 20 by 50 = .40 there's a 5% loss factor hence .42 Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer Toll Free 888-895-8179 t...@thesolar.biz Customer Servic

[RE-wrenches] cat5 cables for Outback

2013-07-28 Thread Tom DeBates
an RJ-45 plug # 85-396. Does anyone know if there is a difference in RJ-45 plugs and is there a specific one you use for Outback applications? Many Thanks, Tom   Tom DeBates Habi-Tek Geneva,IL. 60134___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address

Re: [RE-wrenches] XW availability

2013-08-02 Thread Tom Duffy
Hi Allan: We're a Schneider Distributor and they have informed us that they (may) be receiving the controllers Aug 22 they are getting 300 in and have 215 currently on order. Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] Toll Free 888-895-8179 t...@thesolar.biz<

Re: [RE-wrenches] retail price lists

2013-08-06 Thread Tom Duffy
Jay I have sent you an OutBack retail price list in a separate e-mail let me know if you don't get it. Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer Toll Free 888-895-8179 t...@thesolar.biz Customer Service and Accounting 888-895-6810 Grid tie sales 888-895-7847 Off Grid sales 888-895-4058

Re: [RE-wrenches] GFX Series with generator

2013-08-08 Thread Tom Duffy
William How about the Schneider XW4024 or if 48 volt a XW4548? It'll sand alone now with gen and later grid-tie Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] Toll Free 888-895-8179 t...@thesolar.biz<mailto:t...@thesolar.biz> Customer Service and Accounting 888-895-6810 Gri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler 14RES phantom load?

2013-08-22 Thread Tom Duffy
Jeff While it will cause the little battery to go dead in about 2 weeks, it can't be too much as a 5 or 10 watt solar module will keep up with it without a charge controller Kind regards Tom Duffy Systems Design Engineer [cid:133065820@02122011-32D5] t...@thesolar.biz<

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext inverter

2013-08-29 Thread Tom Duffy
Hi Allan Schneider sent us one of these units for testing and I too am impressed (so far) and I would have to say that it poses stiff competition to the PAE. We are currently testing this unit in a fairly harsh salt environment so time will tell but so far so good. Kind regards Tom Duffy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for EC-110's, or?

2013-09-04 Thread Tom Duffy
Bill would you concider Helios 140 or 145 for the other rack. Contact me off list Kind regards   Tom Duffy   Systems Design Engineer  t...@thesolar.biz    USA Toll Free 888-503-6772 Bocas del Toro, Panama 6126-1253 Although no trees were killed in the sending of this message, a large

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sundanzer questions

2013-09-11 Thread Tom Duffy
I don't think allowing every crazy out there to post a review on everything is really forwarding civilization at all Kind regards Tom Duffy Systems Design Engineer [cid:133065820@02122011-32D5] t...@thesolar.biz<mailto:t...@thesolar.biz> USA Toll Free 888-503-6772 Boc

Re: [RE-wrenches] XW 600 VDC Controller?

2013-09-23 Thread Tom Duffy
Greg We too have had several installed for over a year with no problems whatsoever Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772 International: 575-539-2111 SKYPE Address: thesolarbiz

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-10-01 Thread Tom Duffy
AquaStar had this but it disappeared when Bosch took them over Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772 International: 575-539-2111 SKYPE Address: thesolarbiz Although no trees were

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWWP Whisper 200 - Looking for a Short to Ground

2013-10-15 Thread Tom Duffy
have them check it. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772 International: 575-539-2111 SKYPE Address: thesolarbiz Although no trees were killed in the sending of this message, a large number of

[RE-wrenches] Sunny Island generator compatibility

2013-11-02 Thread Tom Lane
Can some post here or please e-mail me a list of generators that are not compatible or incompatible AND compatible with the Sunny Island 6048 Thanks. t...@ecs-solar.com Sent from my iPad ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wre

[RE-wrenches] DC arc welder?

2013-11-23 Thread Tom DeBates
st one seems to be a means to limit current to the electrode. Has anyone attempted this and/or know of a means to limit the current to the rod? Thank you, Tom DeBates Habi-Tek Geneva,IL. 60134 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Addre

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC arc welder?

2013-11-24 Thread Tom DeBates
demand", thus a battery bank...   Tom DeBates Habi-Tek Geneva,IL. 60134 From: conrad geyser To: 'Tom DeBates' ; 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 10:10 AM Subject: RE: [RE-wrenches] DC arc welder? Hi Tom,   Yes i

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sick pack

2013-12-19 Thread Tom Duffy
owest voltage batteries and EQ the other 3 strings individually (check voltage after to make sure that they did equalize) all batteries should now be equal voltage, if not, wait and EQ again. You can call me Toll Free 888-895-8179 with questions. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer

Re: [RE-wrenches] Any familiarity with Dynapro batteries?

2013-12-19 Thread Tom Duffy
Allan The name rings a bell, they might be produced by Dyno Battery out of Seattle 206-283-7450 Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772 International: 575-539-2111 SKYPE Address

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L 16's

2014-01-17 Thread Tom Duffy
plates, to get amperage out quicker for floor sweepers and the like. IMHO Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772 International: 575-539-2111 SKYPE Address: thesolarbiz Although no trees were killed in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-19 Thread Tom Duffy
grid house Without starting a big discussion, I would stick to a single series string sized to the load for three days autonomy. 200AH is usually a rather small weekend cabin and 600AH would be a smaller medium sized house. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback 200 RE

2014-01-21 Thread Tom Duffy
Chris Yes they seem to be a well-made good quality battery, and we have not had any problems in properly designed and programed systems. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC 3 cables

2014-01-31 Thread Tom Duffy
Hi Chris We can make them for you call me 888-503-6772 Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772 International: 575-539-2111 SKYPE Address: thesolarbiz Although no trees were killed

Re: [RE-wrenches] Firefly batteries

2014-02-14 Thread Tom DeBates
Howie,    I've taken a look at these and they have good stats are clean and colorful, but are on the pricey side (fireflyenergy.com).   I think that this technology was originally developed by Caterpillar. Good Luck, Tom   Tom DeBates Habi-Tek Gene

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge with AC coupling / Sunny Island

2014-03-11 Thread Tom Lane
with the Sunny Island for AC coupling . Tom Sent from my iPad ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] Golf Cart Array

2014-04-11 Thread Tom Pollock
> Bob-o I've got two Arco M 75's, 13x48. 48 W, 3.72 A, 22 volt. Their yours, if you use them. Tom > > ___ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Chang

[RE-wrenches] Flashings vs Sealants

2014-04-12 Thread Tom Lane
the home . We have been installing since 1977 at our company . Ruscoe has a unique product that is inexpe nsive when you buy 12 cases or more especially of 12 tubes that will be delivered by a freight line . Gator Tom Sent from my iPad ___ List

[RE-wrenches] Flashings versus Sealants

2014-04-15 Thread Tom Lane
light to last 100 years . Gator Tom PS : sealants should be under the L feet or U channels or flashings on the roof AND over the top of the lag bolts , j or hook bolt , or all thread rod bolts nuts . Sent from my iPad ___ List sponsored by Home Power

[RE-wrenches] OutBack Power Radian Grid Zero GS4048A or GS8048A

2014-04-17 Thread Tom Lane
legislators to stop net metering or only give you about a pittance for what you sell back . Any real life installations on the OutBack Power Grid Zero I really want to know the details . Thanks and Happy Trails . Gator Tom PS : I understand you can use the MidNite Classic Charge Controllers with this

[RE-wrenches] Sealants versus flashings

2014-04-19 Thread Tom Lane
Geocell 2300 is not a polyurethane sealant as far as I can determine and as I suggested ( read the label ) is compatible with asphalt shingles , it is a tripolymer but not a polyurethane . It is definitely better than silicones and Sikaflex . I have never found a polyurethane listed as compatibl

[RE-wrenches] SunPower Warranties Inverters

2014-04-22 Thread Tom Lane
CIA or KGB torture chamber while we wait .SMA says we got to go through them , anyone have help in situation of wAiting and Waiting and waiting and waiting . Gator Tom PS : can anyone repair SMA inverters besides the factory ? Sent from my iPad

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hijacked Website

2014-04-30 Thread Tom Elliot
nothing about it. Basically the field office in their area told them that by the time they start investigating the outfits just shut down in one country and open up in another, seamlessly. Sad to say there is likely nothing you can do to introduce your dog to his jugular. Tom From: d

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Halliburton science says solar PV can drain the sun's energy!

2014-05-24 Thread Tom Elliot
This has got to be a joke. Has to be from the Onion. Did they have no physicists in the study or was it just oil company marketing people? From: Drake Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 1:20 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Halliburton science says solar PV can drain the sun's ener

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 7, Issue 299

2014-08-17 Thread Tom Lane
Try APC line voltage corrector about $60 dollars . Gatortom Sent from my iPad > On Aug 17, 2014, at 1:42 PM, re-wrenches-requ...@lists.re-wrenches.org wrote: > > Send RE-wrenches mailing list submissions to >re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unique off-grid

2014-11-09 Thread Tom Duffy
SunDanzer line of DC freezers as they have tons of insulation. Call me with questions. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772 International: 575-539-2111 SKYPE Address

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unique off-grid

2014-11-14 Thread Tom Duffy
Dan Although I don’t understand the politics of this We have been selling the SunDanzer 48 Volt 14 cu.ft. here in Panama, Central America, so as far as I know there is a 48 volt something out there. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E-Mail: t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unique off-grid

2014-11-14 Thread Tom Duffy
I’m not sure if they are available everywhere as yet, I think they’re still testing them with a few distributors. The compressors are not the Danfoss they’re Tecumseh on the 48 volt units. Call me for more info on this. Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback control boards

2014-12-22 Thread Tom Duffy
Hi Jay Call me 888-503-6772 EST Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772 International: 575-539-2111 SKYPE Address: thesolarbiz NOTICE: Due to recent budget cuts, the rising cost

[RE-wrenches] Small Exterior Weather Proof Battery Boxes

2014-12-23 Thread Tom Lane
Does anyone have a source for a small 20aH battery / small controller outdoor battery box . GatorTom PS : Merry Christmas Sent from my iPad ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

[RE-wrenches] SunWise or Small 12 or 24 Volts Modules

2015-02-25 Thread Tom Lane
SunLand USA at www.sunlandusa.com has a large range of 5 to 180 watt PV modules that are all 12 or 24 volt . The modules are well made and their service is great . They only sell 12 and 24 watt mono and poly modules . I have been happy with their 10 , 20 , 25 , 45 , and 75 , 80 , 85 , 120,140

[RE-wrenches] Small PV modules

2015-02-25 Thread Tom Lane
Oops SunLandUSA or www.solarlandusa.com for 3 to 180 watt 12 or 24 volt modules , sorry for brain lock . GatorTom Sent from my iPad ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address

Re: [RE-wrenches] Chofu Hot Tub Heater

2015-03-02 Thread Tom Duffy
Hi Allan Contact me off list as we have three different all stainless steel size wood fired thermosiphon heaters that actually work. The old Chofu was really made for a special charcoal block and didn’t work well on wood Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E

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