[RE-wrenches] SMA TL Inverter back lighting

2015-11-11 Thread Solar Energy Solutions
 We have been experiencing quite a few new SMA TL inverters where the display has not gone on when tapped. SunPower was quick to send us replacement displays and reimbursed us for our for the two we had to deal with. SMA has also responded pretty quickly though we have not been assured that

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunnyboy 7700 TL

2015-11-11 Thread Jerry Shafer
Wrenches I would open it up during a sunny day low humidity with it running and dry it out, close it up and check again . I had 8 non SMA inverters get water in them but it was 1/2 qt of water in mine. SMA inverters are sealed so if itw moist inside it cant get out and this will resolve it. Jerry

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunnyboy TL with Batteries

2015-11-11 Thread Bradley Bassett
I've quoted a few systems with an IOTA charger and small inverter. I have not had any feedback yet. I figure the separate battery charger and inverter won't make the loads flicker so much when the sun comes and goes. I'm not sure if the SPS comes back automatically when it's been overloaded

Re: [RE-wrenches] What is this racking system?

2015-11-11 Thread Drake
It does look like a good system. I appreciate all of the information and confirmation of this system type, as we may need some replacement parts for the reinstall. Thanks, Drake At 10:43 AM 11/10/2015, you wrote: Certainly Sunmoto flashings. Rails look like it too but I have only used

[RE-wrenches] Sunnyboy TL with Batteries

2015-11-11 Thread Ray Walters
Hi All; It just occurred to me that the new secure power supply model Sunny Boy TL inverters might be able to charge a battery based inverter through its regular AC input, and avoid some of the control issues inherent to regular AC coupled systems. This would allow the secure power output to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunnyboy TL with Batteries

2015-11-11 Thread Benn Kilburn
Hi Ray, Keep in mind that the secure power supply (SPS) is limited to 1500W output, in full sun. Recently I was testing a SPS system on a fairly overcast day and was able to power a simple radio but not able to turn on a 500W work lamp. Also, the AC breaker supplying the inverter with the SPS

[RE-wrenches] Sunnyboy 7700 TL

2015-11-11 Thread Jay
> Hi all I've got a newly installed 7700 TL that the display gets foggy after rain. Inverter is mounted outside, under an eve. Seal inside appears in good shape, screws are tight. Anybody have this problem before/ and fixes? Thanks Jay Peltz power.