Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for remote controlled contactors

I'm not a fan of this strategy because it is not failsafe. Contactors fail. When the coil fails to open the contactor, you will have the PV AC coupled with the generator If he normally closed contactor is used in this manner. I think the question needs to be the converse: How do you turn the PV

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for remote controlled contactors

I’ll usually use a 60 amp contactor with 240Vac coil. The generator powers the coil and opens the Normally Closed contacts disconnecting the grid tie inverter. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow

[RE-wrenches] Looking for remote controlled contactors

Hi, I’m looking for suggestions on a remote control 60 amp contactor. It can either be true wireless or send a signal down an AC power line to open / close contact at the other end. I’m trying to figure out a non-wired way to turn an AC coupled inverter off when the generator is running, as

Re: [RE-wrenches] HomeGrid batteries

That was a bit of a cavalier statement on my part. On paper the tech specs look good. The warranty (60% after ten years or 3650 cycles) and initial track record is what I think is mediocre. . I guess in comparison to Blue Planet most battery warranties look mediocre. Aloha, Lou Russo (808) 345

[RE-wrenches] Megger Recommendations

Wrenches, In order to step up our commissioning and testing game and to take proactive steps to spot isolation faults and test insulation resistance prior to our systems getting PTO it is time to invest in a Megger. I am looking for your recommendations for being able to test both AC (single and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shipping costs

Kirpal: Rail is actually more likely to be damaged. It’s hard to find pallets long enough and the ends get dinged by forks. I got insurance for $50 and ordered a couple extra. William On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 6:56 AM Kirpal via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > One

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shipping costs

One down side to arranging your own shipping is that you are also usually shifting the responsibility for any damage upon yourself to deal with in case you need to make a claim.. Whereas if your distributor ships it they are responsible for the claim process. Chunks of metal like many racking

Re: [RE-wrenches] HomeGrid batteries

I'm curious what you consider mediocre about the HomeGrid? Brad On Mon, Oct 10, 2022 at 7:07 PM Lou Russo via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Aloha All, > > I am considering doing a job with one of these (14kWH) with a Sol-Ark 12kW > for a client who is demanding them.