Re: [RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options?

[William Miller via RE-wrenches]

Friends:



Thanks to all who replied to my plea for help.  I know it takes time to
reply to this list, time that can’t be monetized.



So here are the options, as I see it:



SolarLovesYou.com:  Interesting site.  It’s like a museum in there.  A
refurbished inverter is a great idea for a legacy install with old panels
and wiring. I can’t offer refurbished for a new install with the warranty
required.



Tesla:  This is a personal opinion, but I find Elon Musk to be a
reprehensible person and it would be very hard for me to bring myself to
put one penny in his pocket.  I also thought you had to be Tesla certified
to access Tesla products and that would be a non-starter for me.



Fronius:  It would also be hard for me to purchase a Fronius.  We installed
maybe 20 of the IG series and most of them failed multiple times.  Fronius
staff disparaged me to clients behind my back.  Fronius would not send me
warranty replacement parts unless I gave them my credit card number, which
I refused on principal (I never once failed to return cores).  We lost work
because of the problems and conflicts.  The product, the people and the
policies may be better now, but the bitterness remains.  (It is interesting
that many of you have described positive experiences with Fronius.  This is
like the thread about lithium off-grid:  There were those adamantly against
it and others much the opposite.  The only way I can explain the disparity
of experiences with Fronius is that many of our failures where at sites
within a few miles of the coast and the IG series has flow through
ventilation and visibly thin or missing PCB coating.)



The new SMA hybrid:  Like I said, expensive and with a lot of unnecessary
parts.  The release date keeps getting pushed back so who knows when they
will ship.



Goodwe:  One of my suppliers recommended the GoodWe A-MS Series GW7600A-MS
7.6kW.  I have taken a cursory look and this may be the choice.



Its soon since I posted my question, maybe more options will come to light.



Thanks again everyone.



William





PS:  There was a section in the 2011 code (690.35) that indicates that if
you upgrade from a transformer based inverter the wiring has to either be
PV rated or in a conduit.  That section disappeared but the recollection
reminds me to inspect wiring in older systems before replacing inverters.



Wm



Miller Solar

17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422

805-438-5600

www.millersolar.com

CA Lic. 773985





*From:* August Goers [mailto:aug...@luminalt.com]
*Sent:* Thursday, February 22, 2024 4:55 PM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Cc:* will...@millersolar.com; Jay
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options?



The last I checked, Fronius's inverters were not compatible with current CA
smart grid requirements, so won't be approved to connect to the grid, so be
careful there. Maybe they have new models now?



Tesla's 7.6 kW PV inverter is good, affordable, and can be installed
without MLPE. It also has 4 independent MPPTs and can be software derated
to lower AC values if necessary for the 120% rule. I believe BayWa and
Greentech are distributing these inverters.



https://www.tesla.com/support/energy/solar-inverter/tesla-solar-inverter



Best,



August







On Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 4:46 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

Hi william



Fronius 7.6 kw are in stock.



I’ve installed a number of fronius with no issues.



Jay



On Feb 22, 2024, at 4:56 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:



Friends:



Now that RSS is required on almost every installation, I am having trouble
finding a plain old, non-battery, non-MLPE string inverter.  This is for a
ground mount with the inverter mounted to the rack-- the only scenario I
can imagine that does not require RSS.  I don’t need or want battery
capability, now or in the future.  The project does not have shading issues
and the inverter will be mounted on the array, so no version of MLPE is
needed.



My usual go-to would be the legacy SMA Sunny Boy series.  I can’t dine one
for sale and I am getting the impression these are no longer available.



What might you recommend for this new installation?



This brings up the question:  Of all the Sunny Boy installations I  have
out there, the next time one fails, what am I going to replace it with?



The new Sunny Boy Smarty-Pants series is not yet shipping, it is very
expensive and to replace a grid-connected inverter I don’t need battery
capabilities.



I can’t use Solar Edge because I won’t want to unwire a complete array and
add optimizers.



I am not that taken with Sol-Ark, not only because it includes the word Arc
in its name.  I don’t need the battery capabilities, AC load center or any
of the other complexities.



Any advice is appreciated.



William



Miller Solar

17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422

805-438-5600

www.millersolar.com

CA Lic. 773985

Re: [RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options?

[Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches]

The new SMA is a great option multi string, name brand, will be available
soon (april) and they are taking orders now. Forward compliant.
Jerry

On Thu, Feb 22, 2024, 3:56 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Friends:
>
>
>
> Now that RSS is required on almost every installation, I am having trouble
> finding a plain old, non-battery, non-MLPE string inverter.  This is for a
> ground mount with the inverter mounted to the rack-- the only scenario I
> can imagine that does not require RSS.  I don’t need or want battery
> capability, now or in the future.  The project does not have shading issues
> and the inverter will be mounted on the array, so no version of MLPE is
> needed.
>
>
>
> My usual go-to would be the legacy SMA Sunny Boy series.  I can’t dine one
> for sale and I am getting the impression these are no longer available.
>
>
>
> What might you recommend for this new installation?
>
>
>
> This brings up the question:  Of all the Sunny Boy installations I  have
> out there, the next time one fails, what am I going to replace it with?
>
>
>
> The new Sunny Boy Smarty-Pants series is not yet shipping, it is very
> expensive and to replace a grid-connected inverter I don’t need battery
> capabilities.
>
>
>
> I can’t use Solar Edge because I won’t want to unwire a complete array and
> add optimizers.
>
>
>
> I am not that taken with Sol-Ark, not only because it includes the word
> Arc in its name.  I don’t need the battery capabilities, AC load center or
> any of the other complexities.
>
>
>
> Any advice is appreciated.
>
>
>
> William
>
>
>
> Miller Solar
>
> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
>
> 805-438-5600
>
> www.millersolar.com
>
> CA Lic. 773985
>
>
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options?

[Scot Arey via RE-wrenches]

Fronius Primo are great and up to 15kw 240v version.

 

From: RE-wrenches  On Behalf Of 
William Miller via RE-wrenches
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:51 PM
To: RE-wrenches 
Cc: William Miller 
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options?

 

Friends:

 

Now that RSS is required on almost every installation, I am having trouble 
finding a plain old, non-battery, non-MLPE string inverter.  This is for a 
ground mount with the inverter mounted to the rack-- the only scenario I can 
imagine that does not require RSS.  I don’t need or want battery capability, 
now or in the future.  The project does not have shading issues and the 
inverter will be mounted on the array, so no version of MLPE is needed.

 

My usual go-to would be the legacy SMA Sunny Boy series.  I can’t dine one for 
sale and I am getting the impression these are no longer available.

 

What might you recommend for this new installation?

 

This brings up the question:  Of all the Sunny Boy installations I  have out 
there, the next time one fails, what am I going to replace it with?  

 

The new Sunny Boy Smarty-Pants series is not yet shipping, it is very expensive 
and to replace a grid-connected inverter I don’t need battery capabilities.

 

I can’t use Solar Edge because I won’t want to unwire a complete array and add 
optimizers.

 

I am not that taken with Sol-Ark, not only because it includes the word Arc in 
its name.  I don’t need the battery capabilities, AC load center or any of the 
other complexities.

 

Any advice is appreciated.

 

William

 

Miller Solar

17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422

805-438-5600

www.millersolar.com  

CA Lic. 773985

 

 

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options?

[August Goers via RE-wrenches]

The last I checked, Fronius's inverters were not compatible with current CA
smart grid requirements, so won't be approved to connect to the grid, so be
careful there. Maybe they have new models now?

Tesla's 7.6 kW PV inverter is good, affordable, and can be installed
without MLPE. It also has 4 independent MPPTs and can be software derated
to lower AC values if necessary for the 120% rule. I believe BayWa and
Greentech are distributing these inverters.

https://www.tesla.com/support/energy/solar-inverter/tesla-solar-inverter

Best,

August




On Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 4:46 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Hi william
>
> Fronius 7.6 kw are in stock.
>
> I’ve installed a number of fronius with no issues.
>
> Jay
>
> On Feb 22, 2024, at 4:56 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Friends:
>
>
>
> Now that RSS is required on almost every installation, I am having trouble
> finding a plain old, non-battery, non-MLPE string inverter.  This is for a
> ground mount with the inverter mounted to the rack-- the only scenario I
> can imagine that does not require RSS.  I don’t need or want battery
> capability, now or in the future.  The project does not have shading issues
> and the inverter will be mounted on the array, so no version of MLPE is
> needed.
>
>
>
> My usual go-to would be the legacy SMA Sunny Boy series.  I can’t dine one
> for sale and I am getting the impression these are no longer available.
>
>
>
> What might you recommend for this new installation?
>
>
>
> This brings up the question:  Of all the Sunny Boy installations I  have
> out there, the next time one fails, what am I going to replace it with?
>
>
>
> The new Sunny Boy Smarty-Pants series is not yet shipping, it is very
> expensive and to replace a grid-connected inverter I don’t need battery
> capabilities.
>
>
>
> I can’t use Solar Edge because I won’t want to unwire a complete array and
> add optimizers.
>
>
>
> I am not that taken with Sol-Ark, not only because it includes the word
> Arc in its name.  I don’t need the battery capabilities, AC load center or
> any of the other complexities.
>
>
>
> Any advice is appreciated.
>
>
>
> William
>
>
>
> Miller Solar
>
> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
>
> 805-438-5600
>
> www.millersolar.com
>
> CA Lic. 773985
>
>
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options?

[Jay via RE-wrenches]

Hi williamFronius 7.6 kw are in stock. I’ve installed a number of fronius with no issues. JayOn Feb 22, 2024, at 4:56 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches  wrote:Friends: Now that RSS is required on almost every installation, I am having trouble finding a plain old, non-battery, non-MLPE string inverter.  This is for a ground mount with the inverter mounted to the rack-- the only scenario I can imagine that does not require RSS.  I don’t need or want battery capability, now or in the future.  The project does not have shading issues and the inverter will be mounted on the array, so no version of MLPE is needed. My usual go-to would be the legacy SMA Sunny Boy series.  I can’t dine one for sale and I am getting the impression these are no longer available. What might you recommend for this new installation? This brings up the question:  Of all the Sunny Boy installations I  have out there, the next time one fails, what am I going to replace it with?   The new Sunny Boy Smarty-Pants series is not yet shipping, it is very expensive and to replace a grid-connected inverter I don’t need battery capabilities. I can’t use Solar Edge because I won’t want to unwire a complete array and add optimizers. I am not that taken with Sol-Ark, not only because it includes the word Arc in its name.  I don’t need the battery capabilities, AC load center or any of the other complexities. Any advice is appreciated. William Miller Solar17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422805-438-5600www.millersolar.comCA Lic. 773985  
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options?

[Dave Lee via RE-wrenches]

Try YouLoveSolar.Com in Nor Cal.  I buy her refurbs to solve positive
grounded system swaps

Dave

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On Thu, Feb 22, 2024 at 3:56 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Friends:
>
>
>
> Now that RSS is required on almost every installation, I am having trouble
> finding a plain old, non-battery, non-MLPE string inverter.  This is for a
> ground mount with the inverter mounted to the rack-- the only scenario I
> can imagine that does not require RSS.  I don’t need or want battery
> capability, now or in the future.  The project does not have shading issues
> and the inverter will be mounted on the array, so no version of MLPE is
> needed.
>
>
>
> My usual go-to would be the legacy SMA Sunny Boy series.  I can’t dine one
> for sale and I am getting the impression these are no longer available.
>
>
>
> What might you recommend for this new installation?
>
>
>
> This brings up the question:  Of all the Sunny Boy installations I  have
> out there, the next time one fails, what am I going to replace it with?
>
>
>
> The new Sunny Boy Smarty-Pants series is not yet shipping, it is very
> expensive and to replace a grid-connected inverter I don’t need battery
> capabilities.
>
>
>
> I can’t use Solar Edge because I won’t want to unwire a complete array and
> add optimizers.
>
>
>
> I am not that taken with Sol-Ark, not only because it includes the word
> Arc in its name.  I don’t need the battery capabilities, AC load center or
> any of the other complexities.
>
>
>
> Any advice is appreciated.
>
>
>
> William
>
>
>
> Miller Solar
>
> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
>
> 805-438-5600
>
> www.millersolar.com
>
> CA Lic. 773985
>
>
>
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[RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options?

[William Miller via RE-wrenches]

Friends:



Now that RSS is required on almost every installation, I am having trouble
finding a plain old, non-battery, non-MLPE string inverter.  This is for a
ground mount with the inverter mounted to the rack-- the only scenario I
can imagine that does not require RSS.  I don’t need or want battery
capability, now or in the future.  The project does not have shading issues
and the inverter will be mounted on the array, so no version of MLPE is
needed.



My usual go-to would be the legacy SMA Sunny Boy series.  I can’t dine one
for sale and I am getting the impression these are no longer available.



What might you recommend for this new installation?



This brings up the question:  Of all the Sunny Boy installations I  have
out there, the next time one fails, what am I going to replace it with?



The new Sunny Boy Smarty-Pants series is not yet shipping, it is very
expensive and to replace a grid-connected inverter I don’t need battery
capabilities.



I can’t use Solar Edge because I won’t want to unwire a complete array and
add optimizers.



I am not that taken with Sol-Ark, not only because it includes the word Arc
in its name.  I don’t need the battery capabilities, AC load center or any
of the other complexities.



Any advice is appreciated.



William



Miller Solar

17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422

805-438-5600

www.millersolar.com

CA Lic. 773985
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Board Repair

[William Miller via RE-wrenches]

Friends:



I have noticed the new verbiage on the vice line but as of yet I have not
been denied tech support due to the age of the equipment.



By the way, I called Fronius tech support yesterday for the first time in
quite a while about 3 dead IG inverters (no surprise to me).  Fronius was
willing to start the conversation but the call mysteriously dropped a few
minutes in and I could not reconnect…



William



Miller Solar

17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422

805-438-5600

www.millersolar.com

CA Lic. 773985





*From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
Behalf Of *John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches
*Sent:* Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:46 AM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Cc:* John Blittersdorf
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Board Repair



I just tried to get Outback tech support and the message was if the product
is under warranty, stay on the line for next available rep.  If not
warranty. contact Zonna Energy or NAZ Solar !



On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 10:14 PM Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

Regarding AEE and off grid support, I'm not really in touch with them much
any more so I can't say. You could ask Glenn Hall, he'd be able to say if
he's heard anything about hiring a new tech.  Of course finding someone
with much off grid experience would be hard. Glenn and Alex do have some
experience and may be able to help out.



Brad



On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 12:15 PM Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

Zonna is a dependable resource. I often find they have more repair boards
and parts in their inventory than Outback does themselves. Whether the
older legacy boards or newer VFXR series, Zonna has them. I think of them
as the off grid distributor solution provider that AEE used to be known for.



Bradley B., has AEE made any effort to hire anyone that can attempt to
offer the type of support and knowledge you were known for? Perhaps this is
the reason they are phasing out Outback?



Wallace, am I understanding correctly that they now offer repair services
or refurbished board sets? I’ve only purchased new from them in the past
and last time it seemed Kris Stone was perhaps too overburdened for an
expedient repair solution. Judging by the amount of failures myself or
other off grid focused Outback dealers out there I imagine Kris would be
tied up for years! Not trying to throw any negativity towards Outback as I
know many are trying to deal with growing pains and providing sufficient
support but it can certainly be painful at times. Really looking forward to
going all in on Midnite’s newest offerings once they get the comms box out.
Really loving the Barcelona and Rosie so far.



Nick











On Feb 21, 2024, at 11:23 AM, Wallace Stahle via RE-wrenches <
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Zonna Energy is one option.  Thats zone-ah

I sent them a faulty radian stack after they sent me a repaired one.

330-674-1750.   Ask for Amos or  Ext. 2.   zonnaenergy.com


On Feb 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM, Matt Sherald via RE-wrenches <
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Hi All,

I'm looking to move along some damaged Outback (GVFX and VFX) boards.

I found an older thread referencing Kris Stone, but didn't have luck with
the email.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks!

-- 
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PIMBY Energy, LLC
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[RE-wrenches] Mounting height constraints for wall-mounted batteries

[Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches]

Hello Wrenches,

Is there a mounting height limit for Enphase batteries that you are aware
of?  I don't see one from Enphase, just clearance requirements but Im
wondering if there is a code about this.

Thanks!

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Board Repair

[Jay via RE-wrenches]

Hi JohnThe work around is to make sure you e got a new enough serial number to at least talk to them about what ever the issue is. But this is a huge new development in a bad way.JayOn Feb 22, 2024, at 6:55 AM, John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches  wrote:I just tried to get Outback tech support and the message was if the product is under warranty, stay on the line for next available rep.  If not warranty. contact Zonna Energy or NAZ Solar !On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 10:14 PM Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches  wrote:Regarding AEE and off grid support, I'm not really in touch with them much any more so I can't say. You could ask Glenn Hall, he'd be able to say if he's heard anything about hiring a new tech.  Of course finding someone with much off grid experience would be hard. Glenn and Alex do have some experience and may be able to help out. BradOn Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 12:15 PM Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches  wrote:Zonna is a dependable resource. I often find they have more repair boards and parts in their inventory than Outback does themselves. Whether the older legacy boards or newer VFXR series, Zonna has them. I think of them as the off grid distributor solution provider that AEE used to be known for.Bradley B., has AEE made any effort to hire anyone that can attempt to offer the type of support and knowledge you were known for? Perhaps this is the reason they are phasing out Outback?Wallace, am I understanding correctly that they now offer repair services or refurbished board sets? I’ve only purchased new from them in the past and last time it seemed Kris Stone was perhaps too overburdened for an expedient repair solution. Judging by the amount of failures myself or other off grid focused Outback dealers out there I imagine Kris would be tied up for years! Not trying to throw any negativity towards Outback as I know many are trying to deal with growing pains and providing sufficient support but it can certainly be painful at times. Really looking forward to going all in on Midnite’s newest offerings once they get the comms box out. Really loving the Barcelona and Rosie so far.Nick



On Feb 21, 2024, at 11:23 AM, Wallace Stahle via RE-wrenches  wrote:Zonna Energy is one option.  Thats zone-ahI sent them a faulty radian stack after they sent me a repaired one.330-674-1750.   Ask for Amos or  Ext. 2.   zonnaenergy.comOn Feb 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM, Matt Sherald via RE-wrenches  wrote:Hi All,I'm looking to move along some damaged Outback (GVFX and VFX) boards.    I found an older thread referencing Kris Stone, but didn't have luck with the email.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks!  -- Matt SheraldPIMBY Energy, LLC304-704-5943___List sponsored by Redwood AlliancePay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.orgList Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgChange listserver email address & settings:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgThere are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other:https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList rules & etiquette:http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmCheck out or update participant bios:http://www.members.re-wrenches.org___List sponsored by Redwood AlliancePay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.orgList Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgChange listserver email address & settings:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgThere are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other:https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList rules & etiquette:http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmCheck out or update participant bios:http://www.members.re-wrenches.org___
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Board Repair

[John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches]

I just tried to get Outback tech support and the message was if the product
is under warranty, stay on the line for next available rep.  If not
warranty. contact Zonna Energy or NAZ Solar !

On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 10:14 PM Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Regarding AEE and off grid support, I'm not really in touch with them much
> any more so I can't say. You could ask Glenn Hall, he'd be able to say if
> he's heard anything about hiring a new tech.  Of course finding someone
> with much off grid experience would be hard. Glenn and Alex do have some
> experience and may be able to help out.
>
> Brad
>
> On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 12:15 PM Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> Zonna is a dependable resource. I often find they have more repair boards
>> and parts in their inventory than Outback does themselves. Whether the
>> older legacy boards or newer VFXR series, Zonna has them. I think of them
>> as the off grid distributor solution provider that AEE used to be known for.
>>
>> Bradley B., has AEE made any effort to hire anyone that can attempt to
>> offer the type of support and knowledge you were known for? Perhaps this is
>> the reason they are phasing out Outback?
>>
>> Wallace, am I understanding correctly that they now offer repair services
>> or refurbished board sets? I’ve only purchased new from them in the past
>> and last time it seemed Kris Stone was perhaps too overburdened for an
>> expedient repair solution. Judging by the amount of failures myself or
>> other off grid focused Outback dealers out there I imagine Kris would be
>> tied up for years! Not trying to throw any negativity towards Outback as I
>> know many are trying to deal with growing pains and providing sufficient
>> support but it can certainly be painful at times. Really looking forward to
>> going all in on Midnite’s newest offerings once they get the comms box out.
>> Really loving the Barcelona and Rosie so far.
>>
>> Nick
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Feb 21, 2024, at 11:23 AM, Wallace Stahle via RE-wrenches <
>> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>>
>> Zonna Energy is one option.  Thats zone-ah
>>
>> I sent them a faulty radian stack after they sent me a repaired one.
>>
>> 330-674-1750.   Ask for Amos or  Ext. 2.   zonnaenergy.com
>>
>> On Feb 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM, Matt Sherald via RE-wrenches <
>> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I'm looking to move along some damaged Outback (GVFX and VFX) boards.
>>
>> I found an older thread referencing Kris Stone, but didn't have luck with
>> the email.
>>
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks!
>>
>> --
>> Matt Sherald
>> PIMBY Energy, LLC
>> 304-704-5943
>>
>>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Rugged Wind/Solar System For Radio

[John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches]

Ray, I will check with my customer.  They purchased it and I was only
involved building a tower and installing.

On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 9:41 PM Ray Walters via RE-wrenches <
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> Who carries the Superwind turbines?  We've been looking for a replacement
> for the old Bergey XL1 to offer clients.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ray Walters
> Remote Solar
> On 2/21/2024 7:20 PM, John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches wrote:
>
> As far as wind is concerned, I recommend SuperWind, made in Germany.  It
> is well built and designed to handle high winds.  It is rated at 1000 watts
> and I have seen data showing over 1kwhr for an hour increment.  Typically
> it is outputting 100 to 300 watts. My customer found it on line and asked
> what I thought about it.  I had not heard of it before but the specs
> sounded good.  I already had upgraded their system from a disaster (they
> actually burned up the power room )  I installed an Outback VFX3648 on an
> epanel and installed 6 panels on the remnants of their original building
> and then added 4 DPW racks of 3 panels each so they could tilt for winter
> snow.  16 L16 wet cells. They do maintenance frequently enough to keep an
> eye on water level. It worked pretty well, but they still had too much
> generator time in the winter when it was hard to get propane up the
> mountain.  I then installed their Superwind on a 35" tilt up tower next to
> their 50' comm tower.  Since the mountaintop has good winds during the
> winter, it has saved them 75% of their generator time and consequently they
> have not had to refuel in the winter at all.  We monitor it with opticsRE
> and also with some of their transmitter data.  Their load is about 300
> watts 24/7 with it dropping off a little late at night.
> It is a repeater site for business band radios, police, emergency etc.
> John Blittersdorf
> CV Wind Service.
>
> On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 2:02 PM Mark Frye via RE-wrenches <
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>> Gentlefolk,
>>
>> I have a 35 watt radio transmitter that I need to station in the desert
>> for a critical application.
>>
>> Any recommendations for a turnkey provider of a combined
>> solar/wind/battery system?
>>
>> Should I build it myself?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Mark Frye
>> Berkeley Solar Electric Systems
>> 530 401 8024
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