[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
i have 10 year flooded, and they are still working, and I CAN > NOT remember sealed over 3 years ( AGM) > Darryl, > > --- On Thu, 10/15/09, tom jacoby wrote: > > > From: tom jacoby > > Subject: [RE-wrenches] Sealed Batteries > > To: re

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] Utility disco DC?

2008-09-03 Thread tom jacoby
I can confirm that we got the DC Disco approved as the Utility Disco with a local Utility per the logic David mentioned in his email. The Utility did test the system and the disconnect in the field prior to approving the interconnection. Tommy Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 15:28:00 -0500Fro