We've had some systems at 11,000 ft plus, for almost 20 years. We have
mixtures of Outback, Midnite, Blue Sky, and old Trace equipment. Never
any issues with electronics related to altitude. Actually the altitude
related system issues are generator derating, and array output exceeding
STC ratings on really clear cold days due to the thin atmosphere. The
third issue would be installers not being able to catch our breath after
jogging back to the truck.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760
On 4/11/19 3:39 PM, Dan Fink wrote:
Hi Chris; I am deeply concerned about this as nearly 100% of the
systems I install are at 8000 ft (2500m) or higher. I've never had a
problem with warranty claims to Outback or Schneider up to this time.
If this is a "new thing" I'd really like to know about it, on list or
off.
The alitude de-rate stuff seems to involve dialectric ratings on the
transformer coils, and low air density for cooling. I think that's all
in ANSI.
Dan Fink
Director of Solar Education, Greendustrial Training LLC
IREC Certified Instructor™ for:
~ PV Installation Professional
~ Small Wind Installer
NABCEP PV Associate
Executive Director, Buckville Energy Consulting
NABCEP Registered Continuing Education Providers
dan.f...@greendustrialtraining.com
<mailto:dan.f...@greendustrialtraining.com>
970-672-4342
On Thu, Apr 11, 2019 at 1:28 PM <ch...@oasismontana.com
<mailto:ch...@oasismontana.com>> wrote:
Hi folks:
I am curious as to how many of you sell/install battery/inverter
systems at high altitudes?Have you had any particular issues with
them?Last year we discovered (in a mostly costly fashion) that
Schneider inverters (and also Outback) are not warranted above
6500 ft.
Magnum inverters are warranted to 15,000 ft max altitude.
Best,
Chris Daum
Oasis Montana Inc.
406-777-4309 or 4321
406-777-4309 fax
www.oasismontana.com <http://www.oasismontana.com>
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