Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

2024-05-03 Thread Jay via RE-wrenches
Maybe the new 5kw 120v unit is the 8kw at 120v?JayOn May 3, 2024, at 4:22 PM, Tom McCalmont via RE-wrenches wrote:David is correct.  We have some experience with Sol-Ark’s inverter, and it’s a good product.  However, be aware that you can configure it either as a 120V inverter with a max. output

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

2024-05-03 Thread Tom McCalmont via RE-wrenches
David is correct. We have some experience with Sol-Ark’s inverter, and it’s a good product. However, be aware that you can configure it either as a 120V inverter with a max. output of about 5 kW or as a 240V inverter with a max. output of about 8 kW. However, it does NOT do split-phase,

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

2024-05-03 Thread david quattro via RE-wrenches
I think SolArk makes an 8K 120V-only version David On Fri, May 3, 2024 at 3:13 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > For this application I was originally thinking about a 48V inverter with > 120V output, but there are not many options in the size

Re: [RE-wrenches] IRA Domestic Content Bonus Credit

2024-05-03 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Adam Solar Panels. Not sure any solar panel company is making panels in the US that meet the requirements as of today. I get emails from some but they state they are several months away . Seems to be a moving target that at times resembles a shell game. Qcell, Silfab and one or two

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

2024-05-03 Thread Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
For this application I was originally thinking about a 48V inverter with 120V output, but there are not many options in the size range I was considering. It hit me that I could potentially get a 120/240V split-phase inverter and run the DC converter from one leg and the 120V loads from the other

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover Xanbus SOC jumpy

2024-05-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches
You probably checked historical events and analysis below. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" [1]https://offgridsolar1.com/ [2] [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On 2024-05-03 10:30 am, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote: Kent,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover Xanbus SOC jumpy

2024-05-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches
Kent, Battery monitor is internal to 6650 battery. No bat mon! Probably as you said the xanbus comms need a look as Mac said. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" [1]https://offgridsolar1.com/ [2] [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On 2024-05-03 10:24

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover Xanbus SOC jumpy

2024-05-03 Thread Kent via RE-wrenches
Mac, I have a system that does this (or something similar) with all of the Insight data a few times every day. I'm pretty sure it is lost data resulting from communications drop outs. Internet to the site is via StarLink. If you are only seeing this on the SOC data there might be a problem

[RE-wrenches] IRA Domestic Content Bonus Credit

2024-05-03 Thread AE Solar via RE-wrenches
Wrenches, I'm wondering if any of you have thoughts/experience with the additional 10% ITC that the Inflation Reduction Act allocates for "domestic content". I'm doing some googling but not really sure what equipment (racking, panels, inverters, BOM, etc) we would need to install in order to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover AES explosion!

2024-05-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches
The 6650 definitely meets all the UL's, ETLs, and UN's. Probably the first one to do this and since Michael said that it is a first for Discover, the jury is out until an FA is complete. Good points by you Larry, but not valid for many thousands of Discover AES 6650s. Dave Angelini Offgrid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover AES explosion!

2024-05-03 Thread Starlight via RE-wrenches
Hi Michael, For 11 years I’ve been in the Li battery business. We formerly designed and installed over a hundred Li battery based systems, mostly mobile installations but UPS and off-grid as well. Since 2018, we no longer do installations. Currently we sell our own Li-ion brand with many

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover Xanbus SOC jumpy

2024-05-03 Thread Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches
It's 6 stack of Discover 42-48-6650. Reported voltage dives when SOC goes down, but it's not real, the Schneider doesn't see the same dip in voltage so it appears to be a communication issue. Thanks On Fri, May 3, 2024, 8:28 AM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches <

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover AES explosion!

2024-05-03 Thread Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches
Yes, it is a 6650. It's neighbor survived, we think. Might be able to pull data off it or the Lynk II On Fri, May 3, 2024 at 8:33 AM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Never heard of one with LFP. The cobalt and Magnesium Lions are

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover AES explosion!

2024-05-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches
Never heard of one with LFP. The cobalt and Magnesium Lions are definitely out there. Was this a 6650 model Michael? Going to be fun times doing a failure analysis on this one. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" [1]https://offgridsolar1.com/ [2] [1] e-mail

[RE-wrenches] Discover AES explosion!

2024-05-03 Thread Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches
Two days ago, one of my clients came home to find the door of his powershed blown off its hinges and a smoldering Discover AES. The case was still intact and the entire room is coated with a fine graphite-like powder. The fire department was unable/unwilling to do anything to cool the battery down

Re: [RE-wrenches] alte gone?

2024-05-03 Thread Sam Haraldson via RE-wrenches
Nicholas, If we take a deep dive into this issue we may be able to close the loop on whether the industry is in lock step to leverage its synergy and make the necessary paradigm shift to pivot. Alternatively if there aren't the necessary boots on the ground nor tools in the tool kit to think

[RE-wrenches] alte gone?

2024-05-03 Thread Nicholas Ponzio via RE-wrenches
Is the altestore kaput? Their website is still active but their phones are disconnected. What's the scuttlebutt? Is there some way I can squeeze one more old fashioned slang term into this email? No? Malarkey! Also, is RE-bitching still active? The archives are still available but the search

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover Xanbus SOC jumpy

2024-05-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches
Which model? Do you see the same dips in voltage? Probably yes. Are all the batts the same firmware? The AES dashboard can be useful for finding a differing module. No I have not seen this and only have had one bad battery that was replaced by AES. Yes check all wiring. Good Luck! Dave

[RE-wrenches] Discover Xanbus SOC jumpy

2024-05-03 Thread Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches
Hello Wrenches, I have a system that suddenly started seeing quite a few SOC drops and blips, causing generator starts. Here is an example SOC chart: [image: image.png] I plan to head up and apply a firmware update on the batteries, check cabling etc but Im curious if anyone has