Larry, for a while in the 80's Zomewworks offered a small DC bubbler to keep
ice from skimming over livestock tanks. This was a standard aquarium air
pump with a tiny diaphragm. I think it was a very good idea and worked well,
but for a larger pond, I am certain I've seen this application before.
keetonaquatics.com is perhaps the place Dana Orzel was remembering. They may
only want to sell complete bundles with PV all, however.
Mick Abraham, Proprietor
www.abrahamsolar.com
Voice: 970-731-4675
On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 6:54 PM, Dana d...@solarwork.com wrote:
Larry - Google search for
Check out Keeton Industries, http://www.keetonaquatics.com Good folks!
Chris Daum
Oasis Montana Inc.
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Hi SHW Wrenches:
For our residential SHW installs a savvy client recently approached us on
the difference between mixing valves and anti-scald valves to temper the hot
water out of our tank. After doing a little research it appears that the
majority of our suppliers are simply using valves that
I do not remember every doing one, but I have been asked several times. I
assume you want the maximum oxygen for the minimum energy? or do you want the
pond to have some circulation to prevent freezing?
I would think just pumping air to the bottom would be a low return, prehaps
spraying
Here's another solar fountain product vendor. This appears to be mainly
consumer stuff. http://www.siliconsolar.com/index.html Don't know much about
their quality other than what they present on their webpage. May be worth a
look.
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From: Mick Abraham
Hi Larry,
Lorentz offers an aeration pump based on their Boost pump system. I will
send you specs off-list. We usually, however trend towards the Lorentz
floating fountain pump for aeration-quite effective and efficient!
Best regards,
Mark Dickson,
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer T
Float valves too have been problematic. Seals wear and leak after several
years, and just a couple of months ago, we had the brass shaft that connects
the float to the valve break off. In this case the tank had an over flow that
went into the septic. So nothing was damaged by the over filling,
Not sure if others have already answered this, but we have been
getting MC4 connectors, tools set, USE-2 wire etc. from
Framingham Winsupply
16 Everett St.
Holliston, MA 01746
508-309-4437
i...@winsupplyre.com
The fellow I spoke with was Kevin Price. They provided very fast and
Hi SHW Wrenches:
For our residential SHW installs a savvy client recently approached us on
the difference between mixing valves and anti-scald valves to temper the
hot water out of our tank. After doing a little research it appears that
the majority of our suppliers are simply using valves that
I just had my proposal for a supply side tap (between meter and main) of on a
residential system rejected by the inspector (CA) because he wants a letter
from the service panel manu detailing the proper method of making this tap and
that I must strictly follow it. This is a 1st for me, I've
If possible, install a j-box between the meter and MSP, run the service
entrance conductors through it unbroken and through Polaris type
connectors for the tap.
Jeff Irish
Hudson Valley Clean Energy
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
Right! So long as the tap isn't made inside the box, it can't have any
effect on the listing of the box.
If possible, install a j-box between the meter and MSP, run the service
entrance conductors through it unbroken and through Polaris type
connectors for the tap.
Jeff Irish
Hudson
Jeff's idea is good, but I think the only potential violation of the listing of
the service panel, would be if you drilled and tapped into the buss bar.
Tapping the cable w/ a listed connector shouldn't cause any trouble to the
service panel. (230.33 specifically allows the service cable
Thanks for the input Jeff. This is a basic small Meter/Main (100A) only. The
feeder leaves the main and runs about 200' to the house. Removing the short
jumper leads from the meter socket and routing them to another panel and then
back again to the Main seems like far more modification to the
The Lorentz pump may be the ticket. Due to stratification, surface
pumps will not correct the situation in this 10 acre lake.
Thank you Mark and all other responders.
Larry Crutcher
On Jun 17, 2010, at 9:02 AM, Mark Dickson wrote:
Hi Larry,
Lorentz offers an aeration pump based on their
Jeff,
This is any easy one.
REPLACE THAT ZINSCO SERVICE PANEL!!!
That is just a fire waiting to happen. I wouldn't touch it with a 10'pole.
There are all kinds of horror stories all over the internet about Zinsco panels
causing fires. There is a reason why they are no longer in business.
Using a separate J-box is key. Even better (and cleaner) than Polaris are
NSI distribution blocks in your J-box. The inspector will appreciate the
maximum integrity. This does usually require replacing service or feeder
conductors, but it is a rock solid method for code, utility and difficult
Another option is to install a gutter between the meter and the zinsco
panel. This will require pulling the meter or having the utility disconnect
the service for a short period of time..essentially the gutter is the
junction box. looks good and gives you options for adding a replacement to
Jeff,
I'm guessing that the document your AHJ saw or is referring to is here, and
might help you prepare for the meeting with the AHJ:
http://www.ul.com/global/documents/corporate/aboutul/publications/newsletters/electricalconnections/april10.pdf
I got wind of this document from John Wiles, and
HI All,
Say I've had a question from a client about AM radio noise from his
battery-less inverter.
I'm wondering if there is any other folks out there who have found this to be
problem?
Now I realize that most people listen to AM in the evening when the inverters
are non-op so this might
Hello, Benn~
As regards Iota: these deliver a constant voltage...in fact they strongly
resemble a DC power supply. A 45 amp Iota type charger would deliver that
rated amperage only so long as the battery voltage is low relative to the
charger's output. In my experience these type chargers taper
Look into the Magnum inverters as 2nd chargers, very good chargers with
generators.
I have done this many times, in the case of failure of the other inverters
for some reason, run wires and be back up and running.
I think the 4448 inverter is 60 amps @ 48 volts with an input of 16 or so
amps
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