Hi William,
Thanks for your input. We install all kinds of grid tied and battery backup systems but we simply don't have time to deal with DIYers like this. So, I thought I'd see if any Wrenches happen to be into selling kits directly to home owners. It's definitely not my cup of tea - I can foresee way too much technical support, code violations, etc for me to want to get involved. Best, August PS: I used to install off grid systems in the late 90s in your neck of the woods (Atascadero, SLO County CA) too. August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 m: 415.559.1525 o: 415.641.4000 [email protected] *From:* [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *William Miller *Sent:* Thursday, October 28, 2010 8:28 AM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] small offgrid pv kit August: Off-grid and battery back-up are redundant terms. If this is for an on-grid home wanting battery-back-up, the process of integration involves many aspects of an electrical remodel intercepting circuits, possibly installing a small load center in an existing structure). This requires an enhanced electrical skill set and may be even more unsuited for installation by a semi-skilled home owner than a battery-less grid-tie system. Kits are problematic in several regards: Every battery system we install is different in requirements and configuration from any other. The components are heavy and a pre-assembled back board can be quite heavy and difficult to handle. I discourage the "kit" approach for these reasons. If I have qualified home owners that want to participate, I suggest they do mechanical preparation, i.e. install plywood back-board, build battery box, set pole for TOP mount, dig trench, and, at most, run conduit , etc. We have found rocks inside home owner run conduit, so even this simple task requires some training- training which is hard to verify. William Miller At 07:44 AM 10/28/2010, you wrote: Hi Wrenches, I have a DIY client who is looking for a small $10 to $15k complete off grid battery backup kit he can install himself. Email me off list if you have any sources or thoughts. Thanks! -August _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: [email protected] Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.448 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3223 - Release Date: 10/27/10 19:12:00 *Please note new e-mail address and domain: *William Miller Miller Solar Voice :805-438-5600 email: [email protected] http://millersolar.com License No. C-10-773985
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