Re: [RE-wrenches] Drop mode: who needs it?

Living off grid, I have found "drop" to be useful for time's (at night) when using small generator (6.5kw) to assist with the batteries but we want to run the microwave for a few minutes which can bog down the generator. Yes flipping the breaker will do the same thing. But breakers don't auto

[RE-wrenches] Battery Enclosures

I'd recommend going to usplastic.com and looking at their high density polyethylene rectangular tanks. I think the brand is Tamco. They come in a variety of sizes. They are sturdy 1/4" poly. You can get fitted lids. It's easy to hole saw them for conduit. I have used them a few times for small

[RE-wrenches] Battery enclosures

Hi all I have a customer who has an old outback PS1-be. ( long extinct) Battery enclosure that holds 4 group 27 12v batteries. Anybody know of anything similar? He wants to add but I can't find anything in a similar shape. I.e. Tall and narrow. Any suggestions? Thanks Jay Peltz power.

[RE-wrenches] grid tied systems with seperate generator back up

Esteemed colleagues- We are finding more and more clients with existing utility back up generators that are wanting grid inter tied solar systems. Many of these clients are not willing to go the extra mile to interface the solar system with the back up gen. I am wondering if any of you out

Re: [RE-wrenches] Drop mode: who needs it?

William, I know there was a point that they changed processors, when they did that it made the power assembly, control assembly, and the ac assembly incompatible. I agree with you that it would have been nice that they could have maintained this, but this change was quite some time ago, at

Re: [RE-wrenches] grid tied systems with seperate generator back up

Hi Daniel, Ive done this with 4- 5048 sunny islands. 2 per phase generac smart switch service entrance rated transfer switch. no critical load panel, output of islands feeds main panel, (100a) On grid loss, Transfer switch opens, Islands take over from batteries/solar. Aux relay in master sunny

Re: [RE-wrenches] Drop mode: who needs it?

Drop Mode is handy for Grid Tied Systems to cycle the batteries. Just engage drop mode, the system sees the grid but does not lock on and the system runs off renewables till the batteries need charging. As long as the system "sees" the grid, it will lock on before it crashes. TTFN dbDan

Re: [RE-wrenches] grid tied systems with seperate generator back up

Hi Chris, Can the GSMM be used with non Generac generators? Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Sun Catcher Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service VT Solar Electric Incentive Partner 802-272-0004 On Feb 5, 2016 3:17 PM, "Chris Mason" wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] grid tied systems with seperate generator back up

A general smart management module will sense the generator is running and disconnect the inverter. No wires required. On Feb 5, 2016 14:33, "Daniel Tittmann" wrote: > Esteemed colleagues- > > We are finding more and more clients with existing utility back up > generators

Re: [RE-wrenches] grid tied systems with seperate generator back up

Sorry, autocorrect. A Generac smart management module. On Feb 5, 2016 15:34, "Chris Mason" wrote: > A general smart management module will sense the generator is running and > disconnect the inverter. No wires required. > On Feb 5, 2016 14:33, "Daniel Tittmann"

Re: [RE-wrenches] grid tied systems with seperate generator back up

Supply side connection. -Original Message- From: "Daniel Tittmann" Sent: ‎2/‎5/‎2016 13:33 To: "RE-wrenches" Subject: [RE-wrenches] grid tied systems with seperate generator back up Esteemed colleagues- We are finding more and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shade analysis software for New Construction

Sketchip with Skelion plugin. On Feb 4, 2016 20:16, "Allen Frishman" wrote: > Hey Wrenchers, > Anyone know of a good software tool that provides estimated performance > data for a solar array on a New Construction building that has not yet been > built? Specifically