Re: [RE-wrenches] rail less standing seam attachments

2018-03-30 Thread William Miller
Jay: This concept was discussed in this forum recently, so if you have been away you might check the archives. Cons I remember included: awkward spacing of module support points, no wire management, confusing options for clip selection, likely poor module alignment and poor ventilation. There

Re: [RE-wrenches] rail less standing seam attachments

2018-03-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi Jay, It is a big mistake to do this if ground mounting is an option. I do not believe the engineering over time. Nuff said by me! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > HI All, > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ibew is working to exclude C-46 contractor’s from installing Batteries.

2018-03-30 Thread Martin Herzfeld
1. "... license gives one the ability to do anything, " but maybe not as well as a solar energy systems *specialty* contractor in California. :) 2. Experience requirements for both and all may be found here:

[RE-wrenches] rail less standing seam attachments

2018-03-30 Thread jay
HI All, I’ve got a client who is set on wanting to do rail less racking. I’m just working with him on overall design, hes doing the work. Its not a large system. 16 modules on two roof orientations, ( 4 on one, 12 on the other) with offset modules. Standing metal seam roof that is being

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ series inverters

2018-03-30 Thread AE Solar
one thing that's cool with the new IQ system is that you have the option to not only monitor your production, but also your consumption. in order to do this you will need to run a CT to the lineside of your MSP, so even if you use a dedicated load center for Enphase equip, be prepared to run wire

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ series inverters

2018-03-30 Thread Wayne Irwin
We always install a separate sub-panel for all Enphase circuits with the Envoy tied in the sub panel bas well. Communication is never an issue with this method. I have to say that Enphase may have (dare I say it) the most reliable monitoring available. One trick we've learned is, if possible,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ series inverters

2018-03-30 Thread William Miller
Wayne: Have you had any difficulties with communications reliability? Do you install a separate load center for Enphase Equipment? Are there any tips or tricks one might not be aware of? Thank you for any information you can share. Sincerely, William Miller [image: Gradient

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ series inverters

2018-03-30 Thread Wayne Irwin
We've been using them for about a year now. So far no failures which is quite remarkable considering the fairly large number that we've installed. We're keeping our fingers crossed! Wayne Irwin, President License #CVC56695 State Licensed Solar Contractor Pure Energy Solar International Inc.

[RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ series inverters

2018-03-30 Thread Drake
Hello Wrenches, Does anyone have a track record on the Enphase IQ inverter? Thanks, Drake Drake Chamberlin Athens Electric LLC OH License 44810 CO License 3773 NABCEP Certified Solar PV 740-448-7328 http://athens-electric.com/