Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Load Shedding Contactor 100A, 2P

2021-01-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski
No, I would not use a Sol-Ark unless it was redundant, as in two paralleled for AC output. I agree with you. That's the other advantage of AC Coupling in a dual Sol-Ark configuration. If done right the "extra" AC coupled PV can be usable in the event of a single inverter failure (to an extent). Bu

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Load Shedding Contactor 100A, 2P

2021-01-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi Jason, The downside of an all-in one, that may be acceptable for grid, is in a failure an all-in-one becomes unusable unless there is a spare. Even with one it is often a bigger job to deal with. This was my feedback to Schneider when they were looking into this 5 years back. I know they mad

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Load Shedding Contactor 100A, 2P

2021-01-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski
It's already built - 6 years old - I didn't do it. The new property owner just purchased a very expensive battery bank and wants to protect it, understandably, because she had problems with her generator not starting as expected when not at the property. It was suggested by the original installer t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Subject: PV shade structure

2021-01-21 Thread Chris Mason
Thanks for the info, I'm interested in using it in the Caribbean. On Fri, Jan 15, 2021 at 7:28 PM Antony Tersol wrote: > We are just finishing a PV structure on a 2nd floor patio. It is not > purpose built for solar, but has engineering available. It uses > something called Alumiwood, which is

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Load Shedding Contactor 100A, 2P

2021-01-21 Thread Tump
IF this system has yet to be built I would STRONGLY suggest that AC coupling is NOT considered. IF it is them i would consider HV CC DC coupling. T > On Jan 21, 2021, at 3:15 PM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > > Hi Mac, > > Yes, I considered using a pilot relay - it makes sense to run it on 120V

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Load Shedding Contactor 100A, 2P

2021-01-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Hi Mac, Yes, I considered using a pilot relay - it makes sense to run it on 120V because relays are readily available. I had the exact same concern - more to fail. In this scenario, the inverter/battery room is remote from the house so there is only one load I can switch easily with a contactor,

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Load Shedding Contactor 100A, 2P

2021-01-21 Thread Mac Lewis
Hi Jason, The only reason to load shed, without using the internal preservation mode is if you have certain loads you'd like to keep on longer than other loads that you shed. The various preservation modes can be complex, especially if you are AC coupled, so you really have to think through your

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Load Shedding Contactor 100A, 2P

2021-01-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski
I just learned from the manufacturer that the mercury displacement relay's coil is rated for 43.2 to 52.80V. Obviously, the battery voltage can exceed 52.8 pretty significantly. Does the Sunny Island regulate the output voltage on this relay to 48V or is the actual battery voltage passed through on