Re: [RE-wrenches] Energy Storage and Working Spaces for Other Equipment

Well with the BPE 16kWh cabinet is not an issue then when its u der a Outback radian there is just enough room for a note pad. When we did the industrial batteries l will say that would be awkward hence they were never under the inverter mainly for the safety and gassing, blue planets dont gas.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Raceway Partitions or Barrier in Gutters

Hi Mac, We use wireway "gutters" all the time. Our supplier mostly sends us Hoffman brand wireways and they also sell a barrier kit: Here is an example of a barrier and a 4"x4"x24" wireway, you'd need to spec out the dimensions you need for your project:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Raceway Partitions or Barrier in Gutters

Wire Loom/Split loom Blake Gleason, PE Director of Innovation & Technical Excellence Sun Light & Power On Mon, Feb 1, 2021, 2:37 PM Mac Lewis wrote: > Hello wrenches, > > What are folks using for raceway partitions to comply with 690.31(B) when > running AC/DC and batteries conductors through

Re: [RE-wrenches] Raceway Partitions or Barrier in Gutters

Not a day for me. I do not care if it is UL listed or not. The Schneider PDP is UL also. Not high reliability in my opinion! Especially at 600vdc as there is not disco that will fit in the load center or PDP that I would trust. We all have our requirements and they can easily exceed UL !

Re: [RE-wrenches] Raceway Partitions or Barrier in Gutters

On both Outback and Midnites's AC/DC Load centers, they just have separate areas, but there is no partition, or anything like that. They are UL listed.  I don't do GT, so I don't really deal with this issue outside of the E panel, but if it were me, I'd just zip tie the PV wires together, put

Re: [RE-wrenches] Raceway Partitions or Barrier in Gutters

I land 600vdc PV into the Mppt/Mppt's only. I never mix 600vdc with anything except SPD/disco ever! Just not that hard and for offgrid, standard practice for reliability. Same with 150vdc, I never get it into the PDP and disco it up stream form mppt. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where

Re: [RE-wrenches] Raceway Partitions or Barrier in Gutters

Mac, Wrenches: I hope y’all can keep a secret: I admit I have been getting away without partitioning due to ignorance on the part of the local inspectors. I do try to follow the letter of the code, but I have not seen the safety hazard presented by not partitioning. Does anyone know why this

Re: [RE-wrenches] fortress power question

My experience and advice from Tech Support at Fortress was NOT to network the eVault 18.5 with only 2 batteries. We just installed two eVault18.5 with one Sol-Ark12K. The communication doesn't work properly with only two batteries. The tech advised to run both batteries independently as Masters,

[RE-wrenches] Raceway Partitions or Barrier in Gutters

Hello wrenches, What are folks using for raceway partitions to comply with 690.31(B) when running AC/DC and batteries conductors through a common gutter? Is there a product or just something made by the installer? These multiport inverters make it difficult not to use a gutter and have a clean

Re: [RE-wrenches] fortress power question

I think this was mentioned by others, but Fortress confirmed to me today that closed loop only works with one or two evault batteries with Sol-Ark. More than that and communications breaks down. They're working on a fix, but they told me that there are no guarantees. They could not give me a date.

Re: [RE-wrenches] What to do with failed Outback boards

That is incredible news Tump and Roy! Thanks so much for that. I would have been bummed if I had gotten rid of them. Enjoy your day, Nick > On Feb 1, 2021, at 6:02 AM, Tump wrote: > > Kris Stone 425 233 0731 >> On Feb 1, 2021, at 8:08 AM, Roy Butler > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] fortress power question

Hi Jay, Yes, when installed in a closed loop configuration, the Sol Ark uses the SOC% provided by the BMS...which can be used to control the AGS. On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 1:58 PM Jay wrote: > Thx Chris. > > Does the sol ark use the % info from the batteries for ags operation? > > Jay > > On Feb

Re: [RE-wrenches] fortress power question

Thx Chris. Does the sol ark use the % info from the batteries for ags operation? Jay > On Feb 1, 2021, at 10:10 AM, Chris Sparadeo wrote: > >  > Jay, > > I have installed the eFlex paired with Sol Ark and it was very straight > forward. You need to make a modified RJ45 cable, but other

Re: [RE-wrenches] E-Meter repair

Eguage is a great platform but a little pricey Jerry On Sun, Jan 31, 2021, 10:21 PM Sindelar Solar wrote: > Is there anyone out there who is capable of repairing an old Cruising > Equipment E-Meter? I have one 20-year customer whose E-Meter has failed in > one function and she has not been

Re: [RE-wrenches] fortress power question

Jay, I have installed the eFlex paired with Sol Ark and it was very straight forward. You need to make a modified RJ45 cable, but other than that, it’s pretty much plug and play. I believe that Fortress is still working on their WiFi monitoring for the eFlex...They say the eVault will be closed

Re: [RE-wrenches] E-Meter repair

I use to know how to fix them when I was a cruising sailor. Had one and spare on board Astraea. I googled and saw some results that might help. Below was my search. Good Luck cruising equipment company digital e-meter + Repair Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't"

Re: [RE-wrenches] fortress power question

Jay, I worked with them on the XW to close the loop. They did get it working with Eflex and it is easy to commission. However, they were not able to get the conext insight data out to the cloud totally implemented. Until they prove that to me, I will stay with Discover AES. The site at the bottom

[RE-wrenches] fortress power question

Some questions to those installing fortress power. 1. has anyone installed them in a closed loop comm and if so, which inverter 2. it doesn’t appear that there is any online or app for communication/monitoring? thx jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] Energy Storage and Working Spaces for Other Equipment

True, but batteries that require service have their own working space requirements. I am referring specifically to batteries that are not service. I would have no problem working safely on a panelboard above Powerwalls stacked 3 deep, but I recognize that it is a violation nonetheless. I like the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best LiPO Battery for Sol-Ark

I would reiterate you take a look at Fortress Evaults. We have many, and in multiple numbers, installed with SolArk and they are an elegant solution. Daryl > Hi Jason, > > Simpliphi AccESS taps out at a maximum of 22.8 kWh per unit. I really > appreciate the integrated bussing system on the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best LiPO Battery for Sol-Ark

Hi Jason, Simpliphi AccESS taps out at a maximum of 22.8 kWh per unit. I really appreciate the integrated bussing system on the AccESS (reminds me of what Sonnen and BluePlanet have done), but if you are looking for higher storage capacity, this is probably not the best solution. Although you

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall

Hi Jon, We've installed Powerwalls in combination with a good handful of different PV inverters including SMA Sunnyboys, SolarEdge, Fronius, Enphase, SunPower SolarBridge MIs, and ABB/PowerOne. They have all worked fine. Of course the true test is how well they AC-couple during a grid outage. We

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall

So it can be used with a Sunnyboy, correct? Have you ever installed one? Jon Hill Solar design engineer 530-559-3781 solar...@gmail.com > On Jan 31, 2021, at 4:11 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > >  > Tesla is ac coupled you need the tesla transfer switch and a sub panel, > everything into and

Re: [RE-wrenches] MLSD module level shutdown

Good day! With regards to Outback and MLSD we have used without a problem the Fire Raptor system. We have done 3 installations so far. It is very time consuming to say the least with wire management being the key culprit. We also use SolarEdge frequently and have found the Fire Raptor system to

Re: [RE-wrenches] What to do with failed Outback boards

Kris Stone 425 233 0731 > On Feb 1, 2021, at 8:08 AM, Roy Butler wrote: > > Hi Nick, > > I have my legacy OB boards repaired by Kris Stone in Washington State. > He was the FX repair tech at Outback for 5yrs before they farmed it out to > min wage temps in AZ. > > His prices are reasonable. >

Re: [RE-wrenches] What to do with failed Outback boards

Hi Nick, I have my legacy OB boards repaired by Kris Stone in Washington State. He was the FX repair tech at Outback for 5yrs before they farmed it out to min wage temps in AZ. His prices are reasonable. stkri...@yahoo.com Roy Butler Four Winds Renewable Energy, LLC 8902 Route 46, Arkport,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Energy Storage and Working Spaces for Other Equipment

Good evening Wrenchers, I too have observed this overlooked detail over the last couple decades and always tried to make sure this wasn’t overlooked in the initial design phase. Obviously we often aren’t given the ideal palette we want to build on especially with system upgrades or in newly