Put it in conduit.
> On Jul 24, 2015, at 8:14 PM, Glenn Burt <glenn.b...@glbcc.com> wrote: > > How do you get around the code requirement for the use of PV wire with a TL > inverter on the existing array? > > Sincerely, > Glenn Burt > Sent from my 'smart' phone so please excuse grammar and typos. > From: jerrysgarage01 > Sent: 7/24/2015 12:57 > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA 1800u not generating power > > SMA used to to do repairs but last I heard they no longer have replacement > parts. I have used the new SMA TL-22 because of the low voltage dc input. If > you added some additional modules to the "B" input it might qualify for the > tax credit (I did say might) > Good luck > Jerry > > > Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S™ III, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Jason Szumlanski > Date:07/24/2015 4:25 AM (GMT-10:00) > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA 1800u not generating power > > Someone contacted me off list and said this company does out of warranty SMA > repairs: > > http://www.shop.solarcowboyzoutlet.com/Inverter-Repair-Service-Inverter-Repair-Service.htm > > Looks like there is a risk in how big the repair is, but apparently they are > willing to talk about the diagnostics before you send it in, and fix minor > problems for a flat rate. > > One bad part about these small systems is that labor to repair or replace > failed units can easily turn into a cost equivalent to years of energy > production, not to mention the hardware cost itself... I've only sold a few > "tiny" systems over the years, and never really considered this. It makes > much more financial sense for an owner to replace a failed 5kW inverter when > the labor is basically the same as a 2kW. > > Jason Szumlanski > > >> On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 10:04 AM, Sky Sims <s...@ecologicalsystems.biz> >> wrote: >> This is a known issue. I've come across a bunch of their inverters that have >> had this problem. In addition to seeing this issue on their 1800's I've seen >> it happen on their 2500's as well. Shows a solid green light but isn't >> putting out power. >> The first time I came across this issue they had a refurbishment program, >> where they would rebuild the inverter and send it back with a one year >> warranty for under $400. The refurbishment program was a great program that >> I hope they bring back someday. >> The last few times I contacted SMA about one of these defective inverters, >> they said the product was not under warranty and they no longer supported >> it. Only option they gave was to buy a new unit. >> >> Sky Sims >> Ecological Systems >> >> >>> On Jul 24, 2015, at 5:49 AM, Jason Szumlanski >>> <ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: >>> >>> I am looking at a 1800u from 2004 that has a green light and in mpp mode, >>> but Pac is zero. Grid and DC voltage are good. No other indication of >>> problems. I saw Pac tick up to 2W a couple of times, but that's it. It's >>> just not delivering AC power. >>> >>> Any thoughts? >>> >>> Sadly, it doesn't make much financial sense for the owner to replace it >>> with a current model, as the replacement cost would take almost 10 years to >>> recover with the small BIPV array connected to it. I'm hoping for a field >>> repair option. >>> >>> Jason Szumlanski >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out or update participant bios: >>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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