Hi Wrenches,
I bumped into this article about an Outback battery backup system being
rejected by a utility in Southern CA:
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2013/08/solar-battery-backup-under-attack-in-california?cmpid=SolarNL-2013-08-08
It sounds like the utility is
Hello wrenches,
I need a UPS for a small hydroelectric power plant. It will be handling
controls, so it doesn't have to be very large. 300 watts would be
overkill. I'd get an ordinary packaged UPS, but I need to hard wire the
AC output.
What I'm looking for is the smallest *reliable*
Consider the Exeltech XP600 series, as the XP250 might be too small for your
needs.
Chris Worcester
Solar Wind Works
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From:
I believe there is an issue with connecting the GFX (or GVFX) to just any
generator, such that Outback recommends or perhaps requires (warranty reasons?)
that the only generator that can be used is a particular Honda generator. The
EU series maybe.
A real down fall of the GFX's.
benn
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William
How about the Schneider XW4024 or if 48 volt a XW4548? It'll sand alone now
with gen and later grid-tie
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William,
Two possibilities:
1) I'd try a GVFX with the genny they have. If the voltage and frequency on the
genny are within grid parameters and is stable enough, it should work just
fine. If not:
2) get a VFX and a GVFX ac board. Maybe save yourself some time by not mounting
the VFX on the
All I can say without being too product specific, the larger batteries tend to
have larger, thicker positive, and negative plates. Of course a taller plate
gives you more surface area on the plate and thus may require more voltage to
keep happy. One thing to keep in mind with taller batteries
Any ideas what to use for a small mice hydro dump load?
John
Cvsolar
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On Aug 8, 2013, at 2:15 PM, Bob-O Schultze bo...@electronconnection.com wrote:
Then again, SOME of us don't buy Chinese goods.
On Aug 8, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Ryan wrote:
To echo Tom the XW is probably
Then again, SOME of us don't buy Chinese goods.
On Aug 8, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Ryan wrote:
To echo Tom the XW is probably the best product for the job.
Ryan
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On 8/8/2013 12:49 PM, Tom Duffy wrote:
William
How about the Schneider XW4024 or if 48 volt a XW4548? It’ll sand
Here, here, Bob-O. Thanks for the comment. My sentiments exactly.
Bill Loesch
Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar
314 631 1094
On 08-Aug-13 1:15 PM, Bob-O Schultze wrote:
Then again, SOME of us don't buy Chinese goods.
On Aug 8, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Ryan wrote:
To echo Tom the XW is probably the best
Well I totally agree and always try to buy USA as well as Buy Local, but
at the end of the day where are the grid tie inverters produced? Chine,
India and Germany.
Ryan
On 8/8/2013 2:49 PM, Bill Loesch wrote:
Here, here, Bob-O. Thanks for the comment. My sentiments exactly.
Bill Loesch
We have been using the small Cotek Sine Wave inverters (300W, 12/24/48V) for
precisely this purpose for many years. Cannot think of a single problem with
them and dozens in the field.
http://samlexsolar.com/rv-power-products/ProductsList.aspx?cid=SS20
Kevin
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Hiya John,
If this is something you need inspected and if you are using an inverter which
has a voltage controlled AUX relay, dump ac into a very small cube heater using
the AUX to turn a larger relay on and off. I would certainly recommend a solid
state hockey puck relay rated for DC as some
Jay,
Stop absorb was enabled but that wasn't the problem. His batteries were shot.
Eric, sorry I couldn't call. My cell phone died. But we figured out the
problem. Seems like his system is working fine except for his 48v bank of
expensive paper weights.
Because he's still getting some Ah out
Hilton,
I like the Morningstar SureSine 300 for 12 volt system.
Inverter only, no battery charging.
Lee
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Wrenches,
Unfortunately, this is affecting all battery-based systems -- it's not
limited to OutBack.
SCE recently issued an External Memorandum stating their position. I've
read the memorandum, but I've also read SCE's Rule 21 and their NEM tariff,
and the utility's position is not supported by
Phil and Wrenches,
I agree that SCE's position is not suppportable. SCE has a long
history of obstructing PV while professing to support it; that's
my opinion based on following online PV newsletters and Wrenches
posts over the years. If SCE gets away with this,
Just to add to the discussion: Maui Electric (MECO) has had the same
policy of denying all battery based systems. My understanding is they
won't even allow simple battery backup systems (no grid tie, so sell back).
PNM (in Alan's backyard) used to require a very expensive and
unnecessary load
Hello Wrenches,
Does anyone have any advice about what to use for a relay to power a 48 volt
Zephyr battery vent fan using the 12 volt auxiliary output from the Midnite
Classic Charge controllers. The fan only draws 6 watts but my problem is the
48 volt side of the equation. A supplier has
HI Rich,
Grainger will have 12v coil relays that will switch 48v.
jay
peltz power
On Aug 8, 2013, at 4:49 PM, Rich Nicol wrote:
Hello Wrenches,
Does anyone have any advice about what to use for a relay to power a 48 volt
Zephyr battery vent fan using the 12 volt auxiliary output from
Mouser Electronics and Digi-key will also have these relays.
You don't need anywhere near that heavy a relay. A fan consuming 6 watts at 48
volts equates to only 0.125 amps. A small relay with contacts rated for 0.5
amp at 48Vdc will be more than adequate. Get a relay with a coil of 500 ohms
Wow, how absurb. It's called UL 1741, I thought.
Dan Fink,
Executive Director;
Otherpower
Buckville Energy Consulting
Buckville Publications LLC
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On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 8:45 AM, August Goers aug...@luminalt.com wrote:
Hi
I would skip the outback G-*-any unless you have other such genny installs
in the field that work with it and can use the same genny. There *is* an
issue, and I don't know anything about a Honda option.
Dan Fink,
Executive Director;
Otherpower
Buckville Energy Consulting
Buckville Publications
Rich,
We simply use 12V Zephyr vents on our 24 and 48V systems. One FM
controller will power one 12V fan directly, or will run a 12V
relay for more than one. Is that a solution for you?
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