Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter Generators Yamaha and Honda

[Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar]

Agree this has happened to me! However once the charger section of the
Inverter/charger has been configured correctly, the defaults will be
replaced by the correct settings and all is well! I understand that the OP
does not have the mate and

> Except when the inverter generators don't play well with the inverter
> chargers.that has happened to me multiple times.
>
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> On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 4:30 PM, Tom Lane  wrote:
>
>> I suggested you use a gasoline generator that the Inverter generators
>> that
>> make D.C. Electricity and then convert it to pure perfect AC sinewave at
>> variable speeds have made simple AC generators obsolete, and the pure
>> sine
>> wave is worth the difference for your appliances and the quietness and
>> fuel
>> savings are great savings on peace and quite and money . GatorTom
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[RE-wrenches] Wanted: AC centrifugal pump with soft start

[Dana]

We needed 20 GPM for wildfire suppression sprinkling around our structures. I 
got talked into a Pentair 240 VAC by my well driller pump man this spring, & so 
far I am quite happy with the decision.
The 20 GPM Pump is set at 120', soft start ramps to 1400 watts to meet a full 
wide-open flow. Then depending on the flow rate, backs off to 200-400 watts 
running & as it tapers the top off on the expansion tank fill-up. 3 Phase wild 
AC Controller has more options than I will ever utilize. Very smooth on an 8KW 
Outback Radian Inverter, no groaning sounds.
So far, very good If it dies I will let you all know..


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Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 2:14 PM
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Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Wanted: AC centrifugal pump with soft start

Quite happy here with the Grundfos Scala2.

Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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> Happy Friday, Mechanix~ Sometimes I encounter "off the grid clients" 
> who pressurize their household plumbing using an AC centrifugal pump. 
> When the pump starts, the batteries pucker & the lights flicker.
>
> I'm on the quest for surface mounted pressurizing pumps that are 
> fitted with AC soft start motors. Shouldn't this be an idea whose time has 
> come?
> 1/3 hp or 1/2 hp should suffice, which could be handled at either 
> 120vAC or 240vAC. The technology is already available in submersible 
> pumps such as "Grundfos SQ"...now we just need it ported over to a 
> surface mounted centrifugal.
>
> Thanks in advance for any leads that might help me find a supplier for 
> this type of pump. The Wrench List is the Bomb~
>
> Mick Abraham, Proprietor
> www.abrahamsolar.com
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Wanted: AC centrifugal pump with soft start

[Jason Lerner]

Hello Dave,

Do you know the stand by load for the Scala2 is when the pump is not pumping?  
I am curious what the brain and LED’s draw is.

Thanks,

Jason Lerner
Waldron Power and Light Co.

> On Aug 11, 2017, at 1:14 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar 
>  wrote:
> 
> Quite happy here with the Grundfos Scala2.
> 
> Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
> "we go where powerlines don't"
> http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/
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> 
> 
>> Happy Friday, Mechanix~ Sometimes I encounter "off the grid clients" who
>> pressurize their household plumbing using an AC centrifugal pump. When the
>> pump starts, the batteries pucker & the lights flicker.
>> 
>> I'm on the quest for surface mounted pressurizing pumps that are fitted
>> with AC soft start motors. Shouldn't this be an idea whose time has come?
>> 1/3 hp or 1/2 hp should suffice, which could be handled at either 120vAC
>> or
>> 240vAC. The technology is already available in submersible pumps such as
>> "Grundfos SQ"...now we just need it ported over to a surface mounted
>> centrifugal.
>> 
>> Thanks in advance for any leads that might help me find a supplier for
>> this
>> type of pump. The Wrench List is the Bomb~
>> 
>> Mick Abraham, Proprietor
>> www.abrahamsolar.com
>> 
>> Landline: 970-731-4675
>> Cell phone or for text messaging: 970-946-6584
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter Generators Yamaha and Honda

[Chris Mason]

I have a GP2200i here, fresh out of the box, I can connect to our Outback
and see if it likes it. I can also test on our VFX3648 to test that.


On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 8:50 PM, Dan Fink  wrote:

> Except when the inverter generators don't play well with the inverter
> chargers.that has happened to me multiple times.
>
> Dan Fink
> Professor of Solar Energy Technology, Ecotech Institute
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> ~ PV Installation Professional
> ~ Small Wind Installer
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>
>
> On Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 4:30 PM, Tom Lane  wrote:
>
>> I suggested you use a gasoline generator that the Inverter generators
>> that make D.C. Electricity and then convert it to pure perfect AC sinewave
>> at variable speeds have made simple AC generators obsolete, and the pure
>> sine wave is worth the difference for your appliances and the quietness and
>> fuel savings are great savings on peace and quite and money . GatorTom
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Wanted: AC centrifugal pump with soft start

[Chris Schaefer]

Mick,

While this isn't a pump you may find a use for this item. The owner of the
company is real easy to talk to and understands our industry well.

http://www.gen-pro.biz/

Christopher


On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 4:32 PM, Jay  wrote:

> Hi Ray
>
> I believe it's been replaced by the scala 2
> And seems like a much better pump too.
> Jay
>
> > On Aug 11, 2017, at 1:17 PM, Ray  wrote:
> >
> > We've used the Grundfos MQ series for years for exactly that purpose.
> >
> > Chief Technical Officer, RemoteSolar.com
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> > Licensed Master ELectrician, Colorado
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> >
> >> On 8/11/17 2:14 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote:
> >> Quite happy here with the Grundfos Scala2.
> >>
> >> Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
> >> "we go where powerlines don't"
> >> http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/
> >> e-mail  offgridso...@sti.net
> >> text 209 813 0060
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> Happy Friday, Mechanix~ Sometimes I encounter "off the grid clients"
> who
> >>> pressurize their household plumbing using an AC centrifugal pump. When
> the
> >>> pump starts, the batteries pucker & the lights flicker.
> >>>
> >>> I'm on the quest for surface mounted pressurizing pumps that are fitted
> >>> with AC soft start motors. Shouldn't this be an idea whose time has
> come?
> >>> 1/3 hp or 1/2 hp should suffice, which could be handled at either
> 120vAC
> >>> or
> >>> 240vAC. The technology is already available in submersible pumps such
> as
> >>> "Grundfos SQ"...now we just need it ported over to a surface mounted
> >>> centrifugal.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks in advance for any leads that might help me find a supplier for
> >>> this
> >>> type of pump. The Wrench List is the Bomb~
> >>>
> >>> Mick Abraham, Proprietor
> >>> www.abrahamsolar.com
> >>>
> >>> Landline: 970-731-4675
> >>> Cell phone or for text messaging: 970-946-6584
> >>> á §
> >
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