Re: [RE-wrenches] Schletter

2015-12-21 Thread jerrysgarage01
We have used Schletter, it was spected on a project and i was not that impressed, took to long to get what we needed and when it was all done it works but l like what we have better. I have no reason to stock another product line.Jerry Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schletter

2015-12-21 Thread Benn Kilburn
Chris, I've used these a few times. I would say they were successful. What sort of questions do you have? *Benn Kilburn * CSA Certified Solar Photovoltaic Systems Electrician, SkyFire Energy Inc 6706 – 82 Ave NW | Edmonton, AB | T6B 0E7 P: 780-474-8992 | F: 888-405-5843 | www.skyfireenergy.com [

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Refractometer reading has me stumped

2015-12-21 Thread Chris Worcester
Happy Winter Solstice! Speaking of this, here in Truckee at 6000’ we are seeing snow outside the window, batteries are dipping low, threatening to start the gen set. Even if you’re getting a solid 3 hours of sun a day on that 3.9 kW array say at 80% efficiency, let’s use 48 VDC nominal, that is

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000V DC Ground wire?

2015-12-21 Thread Daniel Young
I use standard THWN-2 green of the appropriate size. Ground wire does not have to have the 1,000Vrating, as the copper inside is at 0 Vdc to ground (at least we hope it is J). Remember that EGC's can actually be bare copper (NEC 250.119), think of the ground wire in ROMEX, or the bare copper you se

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Refractometer reading has me stumped

2015-12-21 Thread Starlight Solar Power Systems
Trust your tools. As you know, low SG means the acid is in the form of lead sulfate. Were these dry charged Surrettes? What environment and how long did the batteries set from the date of manufacturer to the date of commissioning the system? Even 120 day old batteries can begin to show problems

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Refractometer reading has me stumped

2015-12-21 Thread Jay
Hi Allan, Thanks for the complete data situation, amazing as always. As usual lots of basic problems that are so avoidable. I remember someone, on this list mentioned that refractometers are damaged by getting too cold and that they won't read correctly I can't find that info however. As th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Refractometer reading has me stumped

2015-12-21 Thread Dana
1.000 SG is water & 1.100 SG is like mild vinegar. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc - NABCEP # 051112-136 E - d...@solarwork.com - Web - solarwork.com O - 970.626.5253 C - 208.721.7003 "Responsible Technolog

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Refractometer reading has me stumped

2015-12-21 Thread Dan Fink
Allan; Wow, that's a nightmare. All I can suggest for now is to X out some obvious things and CYA. Sounds like you are CY someone else's A now. I get these sort of calls too. Usually it's a townie PV installer who knows nothing about off grid and programmed some equipment wrong. ~ measurement error

[RE-wrenches] 1000V DC Ground wire?

2015-12-21 Thread Allen Frishman
Wrenchers, What are you using for green ground wire from the array to the inverters for your 1000V DC systems? I searched the archives but could not find any info.I appreciate your help!!! Al Frishman AeonSolar (917) 699-6641 - cell (888) 460-2867 www.aeonsolar.com _

[RE-wrenches] Fwd: Refractometer reading has me stumped

2015-12-21 Thread Allan Sindelar
Wrenches, For years I have carried and used a refractometer to accurately measure SG of FLA batteries. I currently have a decent one, a nearly new Bosch Robinair 75240 that has always performed as intended. A couple of days ago I was hired by another local company t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Remote monitor of an Outback system location

2015-12-21 Thread Lones Tuss
Hello, Dana. OpticRe does allow you to set up email alerts, including low battery voltage detected on inverter. However, if the internet service onsite is not reliable, it will interrupt communications between the MATE3 and OpticsRE. Lones Tuss Applications Engineer OutBack Power Technologies

[RE-wrenches] Remote monitor of an Outback system location

2015-12-21 Thread Dana
Wrenching wizards, I have a part time occupied client’s house at 10,000’ elevation that does not have: cell service, barely texting capability, & a radio based Century link semi reliable analog phone (as long as the wind is not blowing the radio antenna around). She does have Hughes-net or equi