Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Core 1 Inverter

Good to know, Darryl! Thanks for posting, Kelly > On Nov 6, 2017, at 3:18 PM, Darryl Thayer wrote: > > Hi i was at a SMA lecture and they said the boards are replaceable, so > hopefully a perdon never has to replace the complete unit > > On Nov 6, 2017 10:08 AM,

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Core 1 Inverter

Hi i was at a SMA lecture and they said the boards are replaceable, so hopefully a perdon never has to replace the complete unit On Nov 6, 2017 10:08 AM, "Kelly Larson" wrote: > …especially replacement! The inverter weighs in at 185 lbs, so > replacement likely will

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outdoor rated insulation covering for Solar Water Heating Systems

Hi Chris, Your question certainly generated a number of responses. While the field applied covering I mentioned certainly peeled off and had the consistency of latex paint, I did _not_ perform an analysis. There is outdoor latex paint which should have UV inhibitors, so perhaps it really was

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outdoor rated insulation covering for Solar Water Heating Systems

There is not much worse than sea level on a boat. In those cases we keep everything out of the sun. The few exposed parts need a sacrificial covering that is easily replaceable. My mountain solar gear up around 10,000 in the national park has fibrous cement cover over the exposed pvc black taped

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tariff

Guys and gals. Though I'm nor a lawyer well-versed in trade law and actions, there is the possibility of RETROACTIVE tariffs being applied. In Washington trade parlance this is referred to as finding "critical circumstances," which allows the government to throw out a retroactive dragnet on

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tariff Challenges and Warranty Assurance

It is more than the tariff. I think it is reality! --Dave http://buffalonews.com/2017/11/06/robinson-at-teslas-solar-panel-factory-a-new-reality-sets-in/ Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tariff

We normally keep about 6-8 brands/types of PV solar modules in stock. I tried to purchase from AEE last week but they have a policy that required us to buy other grid tie BOS components in order to purchase modules. They mentioned the “tariff shortage” Our work is all battery based systems so I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tariff Challenges and Warranty Assurance

Have to remember that the module prices may go up but the BOS equipment and labor will stay roughly the same. So the increase is only on part of the project cost. The tax credit is on the whole project. Of course being a SW fan, I just hope SolarWorld can keep up with demand. On Mon, Nov 6,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outdoor rated insulation covering for Solar Water Heating Systems

I have certainly had better luck in Minnesota. Maybe 10 years. It starts to look not like new but still serviceable. I know PVC has trouble in the sun as doe conduit, it gets brittle. I think the jack cannot be removed after a year or two due to brittleness. On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 9:56 AM,

[RE-wrenches] Tariff Challenges and Warranty Assurance

The reports or news I have heard is THAT PRICES will go up for residential and small commercial projects by at least 10 cents minimum per watt and maybe even higher wiping out the 30% credit , but not much for large utilities projects . Paula Mints in her videos predicting analysts is almost

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outdoor rated insulation covering for Solar Water Heating Systems

I am curious as to elevation & reginal effect on the PVC jacketing. At 5000'+ EL in the Rocky Mtns & south west, it has lasted about 2-3 years and then it starts warping and bending no matter if it is glued, taped or screwed. It is done for. I have tried white, brown, & black PVC jacketing in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flashing for flat roofs

Check out Quickmount's QBase-Chem-Link standoffs. We've used them on flat rolled comp roofs and they seem to work pretty well. Just make sure you order the right sized diameter. On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 6:25 AM, AE Solar wrote: > Wrenchers, > We have a residential

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Core 1 Inverter

…especially replacement! The inverter weighs in at 185 lbs, so replacement likely will require the use of a crane on multi-story flat roofs. I am in complete agreement with you that putting inverters on the roof is not ideal. Not only is servicing and replacement an issue, but there is no

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tariff

Not me! The buyer pays for that stuff:) > Is anyone stocking up on modules before the 15th when the first tariff > gets signed? > -- > Sent from Gmail Mobile > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address:

[RE-wrenches] Flashing for flat roofs

Wrenchers, We have a residential system that will sit on a small roof section that has minimal pitch (5 degrees) and has been roofed with rollout asphalt roofing. Anyone have good products they recommend for flashing attachment points? Was going to have it re-done with EPDM. Thanks for any

[RE-wrenches] Tariff

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