Eric,
NABCEP just had an annual continuing education conference in Sacramento with three days of various hands on classes including a good deal focusing on battery backup systems. It was initially only open to NABCEP certified folks but registration was eventually opened up to others. You might want to consider attending next year if they have it again. I certainly got a lot out of it. I also like SMA's Sunny Island classes up in Rocklin CA but I don't know that the instructors necessarily have 20+ years of hands on experience. You'd have to check on that. Best, August *From:* [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *SunHarvest *Sent:* Friday, April 12, 2013 12:47 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Advanced PV Training Recommendations Wrenchers - I am in need of hands-on advanced training for my own continuing education. I have a California C46 solar contractor's license and plenty of experience designing and installing systems. But, as you all know, there are always more details to master, code issues to be clarified, and new technologies coming down the pike. I'd like to focus on off-grid and on-grid w/BB systems over straight grid-tie. I'm looking at Solar Living Institute as that's here in NorCal, where I live. Are there any training schools/programs that you guys would recommend? My main requirements are that the instructor has 20+ years of hands-on experience and that the training is hands-on and fully comprehensive. I am interested in getting NABCEP certified but I'm more concerned with getting professional, in-depth training than with qualifying for NABCEP exam requirements. Thanks! Eric SunHarvest ----- Original Message ----- *From:* John Berdner <[email protected]> *To:* RE-wrenches <[email protected]> *Sent:* Thursday, April 04, 2013 11:44 AM *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Combining conductors Larry: Yes, you can parallel conductors (there is an NEC limit on minimum size allowed to parallel). You just add the ampacity of the two conductors. To convince yourself you can also check Table 8 Conductor Properties and sum the cross sectional areas of all the parallel conductors to see the equivalency to a single larger conductor. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. 3347 Gateway Boulevard, Fremont CA 94538 USA *(*Please note of our new address.)* T: 510.498.3200, X 747 M: 530.277.4894 *From:* [email protected] [ mailto:[email protected]<[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems *Sent:* Thursday, April 04, 2013 9:51 AM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Combining conductors Wrenches, Here's a tough one for me to understand. I am installing 2 volt AGM batteries. There are two terminals for each battery polarity. I have some height limits so I need to use the minimum wire size. Here's my question: If I combine two identical conductors, what is the equivalent single conductor size? I found one "rule of thumb" that says doubling like conductors creates a AWG decrease of 3. Example: two #2 will be equivalent to 2/0. Is this true? Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and its attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity who is the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure or any type of use under applicable law. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the employee, agent, or representative responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please reply immediately to the sender. *P* Please think of the environment before printing this email ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: [email protected] Change email address & 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
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