Re: [RE-wrenches] Silly off grid

2018-07-24 Thread Mark Frye
Please let the list know when you get your first request for off-grid Bitcoin mining.  :-) On 7/24/2018 11:57 AM, Ray wrote: Oh boy, do I get a bunch of calls for folks wanting to take a 24/7 grow operation off grid.  Dana nailed it: Green house. Even with LED grow lights the numbers are

Re: [RE-wrenches] Silly off grid

2018-07-24 Thread Ray
Oh boy, do I get a bunch of calls for folks wanting to take a 24/7 grow operation off grid.  Dana nailed it: Green house.  Even with LED grow lights the numbers are just insane.  Every time I get a call like this now, I immediately ask for a design fee. They usually are not to be heard from

[RE-wrenches] Silly off grid

2018-07-24 Thread Dana
Q1 – What are they wanting to power? Q2 – Have they completed an Energy Load Evaluation? If not, run. Q3 – Is this a rational & appropriate client? Q4 – How much time do you have to baby sit this client? Q5 – Have they ever stayed or lived in an offgrid house? Q6 – What are their expectations

Re: [RE-wrenches] 5 battery strings

2018-07-24 Thread RE Ellison
Number 4 wire is definitely a problem if it’s anywhere near normal battery voltage And if the batteries have essentially never been used you gotta wonder if they’re going to be any good anyway? Or did I miss something ? Bob Ellison > On Jul 24, 2018, at 9:40 AM, Dave Tedeyan wrote: > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] 5 battery strings

2018-07-24 Thread Dave Tedeyan
Thank you all for the ideas and suggestions. This person in particular had #4 wire for the battery connections, so they are all getting replaced with anyway. So it seems like rewiring to a busbar with fuses will be the way to go. And although not ideal to have so many strings, this will be more