Re: [RE-wrenches] TPM Search

non-compete after PLP bought DP, then started SR with 30 years’ production experience. And he was always willing to modify a design for a specific client or project. Allan Sindelar Fully retired, finallyNABCEP & Journeyman licenses expiredOn Mar 8, 2024, at 3:50 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lorentz pumps

Rushi!(I still have it. It’s in storage now, as I don’t want to risk losing it. Stays on my nightstand, only one-handed operation I know… )On Jan 23, 2024, at 6:47 AM, Roy Butler via RE-wrenches wrote: Hi Jay, I get all my Lorentz replacement equipment from

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conergy solar module issues

Chris, as an issue of concern for many on this list, don’t ask for replies to issues of this type off list, but rather here. In fashion typical of the solar coaster, Conergy was a Major Supplier for a few years before predictably imploding. Quite a few of us have installed systems with Conergy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Home grid stacked battery heating

://www.members.re-wrenches.org -- Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com RETIRED   ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alli

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum problem

of the selling points of the early PAE series was that it could charge from a 120V source. I have no idea if this is still true, but it’s worth verifying (along with the AC input connection and any specific charge input settings) before you make that 6-hour trip. Allan Sindelar-retired-On Oct 31, 2023, at 8:11

Re: [RE-wrenches] Old Solar Modules

be late 80s, as before that they were 32-35w. The Solarex is likely a VLX53 from the mid-late 90s. The VLX had a thin frame. Hope that helps. Other old timers can correct me if I’m wrong with any of this. Allan Sindelar Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2022, at 4:29 PM, Amos Post via RE-wrenc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum Inverters

m Midnite. >> Allan >> >>> On 7/20/2022 4:34 PM, Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches wrote: >>> The Samlex EVO4248SP is a potential substitute. The only system panel is >>> the MidNite E-panel. This is a 4.2 kW split phase inverter. >>> Brad &g

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cable Ties

Michael, I have had no known failures with Hellerman-Tyton’s line, which is quite extensive. Allan > On Mar 13, 2022, at 4:12 PM, Michael Morningstar > wrote: > >  > Wrenches, > Who makes the best cable ties, and which part number for under PV wire > management? I keep going back to past

Re: [RE-wrenches] SW4024 remote shut down switch

How remote? I have just picked up a consignment Sw4024 remote with cable. Interested? I don’t think that there’s a remote switch option other than this. Allan > On Nov 12, 2021, at 12:17 PM, Dana Orzel wrote: > >  > Oh Wise Older Ones! > > I have a client that wants to be able to turn off

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator recommendation request

the upgrade is done I expect relatively little >>> generator runtime. The customer would prefer LP fuel and 2-wire start (for >>> remote control). Pretty much any well-regarded model in the 8-14 kW @240 >>> VAC rating range could work. >>> >>> Thank

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24-12v converter

I have used several Meanwells and all have worked without fail. Watts in used Meanwells in the step-down converters for their trackers years ago and I never saw one of them fail either. IMHO, no thanks to adding another battery and panel; this approach is simpler and is maintenance free

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small scale Maximisers/Optimisers.....

Glenn, I don’t believe that UL listing is optional. I don’t believe it’s even available, nor even desirable, for a small component such as this. For an item that’s made in small quantities to serve a niche market, and low voltage DC at that, I can’t imagine what advantage UL listing would

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Howie, Your advice is misleading. You can’t add a ‘Grid Tie Interface’ to just any SW. it has to have the 4.10 firmware, and I think it also had an additional communication port and cable. The more common SWs had 4.01 firmware chipset, which was Trace’s best but wasn’t compatible with the GTI.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 > VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21 > >>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:03 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: >>> >>  >> Rick: >> 1) consider renting or buying an engine h

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

back. Allan Sindelar, Sindelar Solar > On Jul 23, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Rick Brown > wrote: > > Wrenches, > > Dilemma #1: > > I’ve had to replace 4 sets of Solar One batteries (see pic). Each set weighs > in excess of 1000lbs. How have you all transported these? T

Re: [RE-wrenches] Split Phase Load Rating

can't find but I had to call OB to get some info on how much you could >>> out of balance a Radian inverter. It was like 60% ,could have been a bit >>> higher but wasn't 90-100% for sure. >>> Schneider xw is 75% >>> I don't know about magnum. >>> And y

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Power Split phase inverter/chargers

Jeff, according to Midnite’s website, their B-17 inverter can be up to 40 kW in 2 kW increments. Allan > On Feb 22, 2020, at 8:05 PM, Jeff Clearwater > wrote: > >  Ahh you're right all our 120/240 volt systems are less than 24 KW. I was > thinking of 230 V 50hz systems with multi-cluster

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Power Split phase inverter/chargers

 Jeff, according to Midnite’s website, their B-17 inverter can be up to 40 kW in 2 kW increments. Allan >> On Feb 22, 2020, at 8:05 PM, Jeff Clearwater >> wrote: >  Ahh you're right all our 120/240 volt systems are less than 24 KW. I was > thinking of 230 V 50hz systems with

Re: [RE-wrenches] combining 24v and 12v systems

Agreed: no 12v tap. I’ll add (with modest experience, as this doesn’t come up as an upgrade very often any more) that Mean Well, despite the odd name, proved itself pretty reliable in some early Wattsun tracker drives and some other DC-DC applications. Available online; see

Re: [RE-wrenches] HUP cell removal

a rig >>>>> out of unistrut with a small block and tackle. Come along can be hard to >>>>> use, and puts dangerous metal parts over the battery. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I've since gone to a winch syst

Re: [RE-wrenches] HUP cell removal

Bill, I just did that a month ago, and it went amazingly smoothly. Earlier, on a similar HUP replacement, I told the (absentee) client that I would rent an engine hoist to lift the cells out of the steel cases, and he advised me that it would cost him less labor and travel if I bought one of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

Drake, I must be old school - why use optimizers? Allan > On Oct 30, 2019, at 1:00 PM, drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > What is the best combination of charge controller and optimizer to use with > an off grid, battery based system? What combinations are

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24 volt LiFePO4 Battery options

to one day develop a 24v Blue Zion package, and the answer has each time been no. So I’d like to hear if there’s a 24V option of equal quality and BMS sophistication. Thanks! Allan Sindelar > On Sep 26, 2019, at 3:17 PM, Howie Michaelson > wrote: > > I get what you are

Re: [RE-wrenches] Damaged in shipping

Dave, Two more pieces... - keep notes and records of dates, times, activities and results for the entire process. - stay in regular communication with your clients, so that you’re working with them rather than for them. Allan Sindelar, Sindelar Solar > On Jul 2, 2019, at 1:26 PM, D

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue Planet Batteries

Howie, I have installed these in two existing systems (one 48 kwhr, one 16 kwhr), with a third in the pipeline. So far excellent performance and dealer support. Allan Sindelar > On Apr 4, 2019, at 8:59 AM, Howie Michaelson > wrote: > > Hi All, > Anyone have any experience/

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum Inverters - Digital Clocks Losing Time?

Rich, this is a known flaw in the Magnum AE and PAE series. I have one longtime client for whom I supplied a 4448AE around 2009 who later told me that had he known of this frequency issue he wouldn’t have selected Magnum. Allan Sindelar > On Apr 1, 2019, at 6:56 AM, Christopher War

Re: [RE-wrenches] 48 V Coil 50 A contacts

Have you checked out MDI mercury contractors? Available with a variety of dc cool voltages and 50A. Allan > On Dec 3, 2018, at 4:01 PM, drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: > > Does anyone know where I might find a relay / contactor with a 48V DC coil > and 50 A 120/240 Vac contacts.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trackers

dance of the modules". How can tracking be justified? Allan Sindelar Sindelar Solar 505 780-2738 > On Sep 6, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Bill Hennessy wrote: > > Chris-- > > We installed two 24-module AllEarth dual-axis trackers at the request of a > homeowner two years ago--&qu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large off grid

suited to specific uses - lighting, electronics, drive power. Shift (most) bulk uses of electricity to other forms of energy. I wouldn’t spend my unbilled hours designing a system to meet an arbitrary 200A service. Hope this helps, Allan Sindelar, Sindelar Solar > On Jul 23, 2018, at 4:35

Re: [RE-wrenches] adjustable back legs for mounts

Try Jeff Randall at RC Fab in Albuquerque. j...@solarrackworks.com, ‭(505) 288-5552‬. Allan > On Oct 24, 2017, at 4:48 PM, jay wrote: > > Hi All, > > I’m having trouble finding adjustable slide style back legs for a client who > wants to adjust his low profile array. >

Re: [RE-wrenches] OFF-LINE REPLY - Re: Sanyo HIT210N dimensions

You might also consider Solar Rackworks. Run in Albuquerque by Jeff Randall, formerly the engineer at DP Well built, clean design, easy to work with. Allan Sindelar, Sindelar Solar > On Aug 23, 2017, at 10:48 AM, Jeremy Rodriguez <allsolarjer...@msn.com> wrote: > > Me too !

Re: [RE-wrenches] Replacement for the Shurflo 9325 pump....

and is distributed by Solar Power and Pump, http://www.solarpowerandpump.com. The rest of the info is OK. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Jour

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext SW 4024 with bad firmware

efforts to turn the wreckage that they paid Xantrex way too much for into a decent product line with good support. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New

Re: [RE-wrenches] Retrofit variable speed drive to old well pump?

, but did this by allowing a much greater voltage drop - down to around 80 VAC, if I recall, on a 120 VAC inverter. You may be dealing with a structural issue, for which upgrading the pump may be the best solution. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: RE: Grid neutral

the consulting job for a system that would allow him to disconnect from it. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (R

[RE-wrenches] Fwd: RE: Grid neutral

a "utility neutral" is deliberately undersized. At first I pushed back (see below). Now I just wonder what Wrenches more knowledgeable than I am will say. Thank you, Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Pro

[RE-wrenches] Versatile remote monitoring component

and SNMP) to remotely monitor up to 4 voltages (up to 80V DC), 4 currents (up to 16A), 2 temperatures and control power to various equipment using 4 on-board relays. The system has built-in surge protection to prevent damage from electrical surges. Runs on 12-48V DC. Allan -- *Allan Sindelar* al

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ring Connectors

Will, 1/4" ring by whatever size wire you choose. Del City is a good source - www.delcity.net. #153145 is 1/4"/#10AWG; #254145 is same for #8 and #255145 for #6. Standard indent crimper for non-insulated terminals, not the automotive type. Mine is a Klein. Allan *Allan Si

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conduit in a slab

grade, I suspect primarily because of the intensity of our high-elevation sun, so by that logic you'd use a Sch. 80 90 sweep to exit the slab, then transition. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace T220

is most likely due to how much heat it can tolerate. Given this the 15A fusing seems quite appropriate and I wouldn't change it. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Profes

[RE-wrenches] Array/battery relationship (WAS Battery Watt hours FLA VS Iron Edison Batteries)

? Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc. *505 780-2738 cell* ** On 10/14/2016 3

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Recombiner

Jerry, I don't think that QOs or QOUs would work. I believe that all are rated only to 50V DC, unless that longtime dual rating has recently changed. As the Radian is only available in 48V, any DC conductors would exceed this. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto

Re: [RE-wrenches] Real info for voltage

think that the #10 wire is the source of the troubles. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Po

Re: [RE-wrenches] Issue with DR1512 and oven

Drake, As far as I know these were never made available outside of Trace/Xantrex. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Elect

Re: [RE-wrenches] Issue with DR1512 and oven

) with electric igniters and no glow bar. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc. *5

Re: [RE-wrenches] FW: RE: home trackers

website yet to come. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc. *505 780-2738 cell* **

Re: [RE-wrenches] Odd monitor readout Trace 4024

Long shot, Ron, but did you shut down the DC supply? That requires reprogramming the unit, but is a "harder" reboot. Allan > On Sep 15, 2016, at 5:11 PM, RM You wrote: > > Has anyone seen this kind of readout on a Trace 4024 inverter. Unit is > functioning but

[RE-wrenches] Tracker controller service?

-- *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc. *505 780-273

Re: [RE-wrenches] [Following up on] Low array voltage stumper on legacy system

% and 61% of original nameplate current rating. All have decidedly low Vmp, which at STC would be around 68V. Thank you, Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Profession

Re: [RE-wrenches] NRTL certification question

We have determined that the specific TUV label on these modules isn't valid in the US. Buyer beware! $.60/watt! Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico

[RE-wrenches] NRTL certification question

. No UL, ETL, CSA certification, just the ones above plus ISO. Where can one find a list of NRTLs? Thank you, Allan -- *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low array voltage stumper on legacy system

for a year or so to determine consumption. This legacy system would pretty much just be backup, as with hardware that old a new array as well as batteries is hard to justify. Thank you to all. More to come later if we learn anything worth sharing. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low array voltage stumper on legacy system

, Did you check the Voc of each string? Is it possible that there could one or more shorted bypass diodes in the modules? Just a thought. Steve Bell Morningstar tech support On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 8:04 AM, Allan Sindelar <al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com&g

[RE-wrenches] Low array voltage stumper on legacy system

. As usual, thank you for the collective and individual wisdom shared here. Allan -- *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician F

Re: [RE-wrenches] Legacy SW175

n profile. The Topoint 190s they currently offer may come close to a fit match. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid

couldn't handle the surge. I would not expect any high-frequency-switcher inverter like the Samlex to handle an older toploader. A better modern washer makes more sense than an oversized transformer-based inverter for that one load. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV output but no power

Just got this thread. Mac and Larry are correct. As an old timer, this one example of great customer support (specifically understanding that installing dealers are their true customers) has given me cause to respect Kyocera and sell and approve them to my customer base. Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Building strings of modules with variable voltages?

Whoops, meant for another; posted here by mistake. Allan > On Jun 22, 2016, at 11:56 PM, Dan Fink <danbo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Sorry, I don't understand the reference. > >> On Jun 22, 2016 11:24 PM, "Allan Sindelar" <al...@sindelarsolar.com> wrote:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Building strings of modules with variable voltages?

Ok, does that mean I should dial, oh, two of the ten digits of your number? ;^} > On Jun 22, 2016, at 11:17 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > > Dan; rough-and-tumble world indeed here off the grid! My understanding is > that Voc will still be additive, minus degradation over the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shurflo pump

, using unjacketed (yellow) multiconductor cable is a guaranteed way to get water into the motor. Hope this helps. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shurflo pump

directly with voltage. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc. *505 780-273

Re: [RE-wrenches] Compressor motor/SW+5548

ning to separate 120V load centers. Still working, although she's no longer the owner. Original battery bank, still (Surrette 1104 AH(?) KS-series, two strings)... Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com <mailto:al...@sindelarsolar.com> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] Thermal Camera for PV Troubleshooting?

Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive Energy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update?

Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired)

[RE-wrenches] Inverter/AC pump compatibility question

upgrade. Thank you, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] small inverters

on or off, further reducing the idle. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified

Re: [RE-wrenches] float switch for grundfos submersible

Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Me

[RE-wrenches] Specific AC Coupling question

. Has anyone AC coupled these two units? Did it work? Any unexpected problems? Did you add a voltage-controlled contactor? What should I advise my client? Thank you, Allan -- Allan Sindelar

[RE-wrenches] 600V charge controller questions

- Any other solutions? Thanks, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Techn

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plastic washers

. I checked in my toolbag - I'm holding a tube of Loctite Quickstix Silver Grade Anti-Seize, product #37230. Probably got it through Fastenal. Allan Allan Sindelar al

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Box Construction

into place with little effort. You might find that vinyl pond liner works well in a plywood box. We found it at a Home Depot. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePO4; WAS Availability of Powerwall Batteries

Larry, Thank you for correcting my post. As I have not signed an NDA I didn't know this. The only term I recall hearing was "manufacture". Allan Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePO4; WAS Availability of Powerwall Batteries

with my friend with the new set. I believe that he has set up as a regional dealer. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld

Remember that anyone can view this list, so don't post prices in your response. Allan   On 1/20/2016 5:59 PM, AE Solar wrote: What's your definition of cheap...and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery corrosion issue

Kristopher, You might start with a smaller pilot hole and an easy-out or other screw extractor. I have never seen this, so consider it just a suggestion. Allan Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette L-16 battereis

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[RE-wrenches] Fwd: Refractometer reading has me stumped

measured them? WTF is going on here? Thank you, as always, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette L-16 battereis

and it will become more clear. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette L-16 battereis

. Otherwise industrial cells are the most cost-effective and long-lasting choice among FLAs, especially when replacement labor (and sometimes freight) are factored in. Allan   Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module recommendation for a specific off grid situation

Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J

[RE-wrenches] Module recommendation for a specific off grid situation

be low for the common modules, especially those with lower 240W rating or below. Again, any thoughts, please? And any suggestions of particular modules? Thanks, Allan -- Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mixing battery sizes in the same bank

a work just fine. Your thoughts? Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified

Re: [RE-wrenches] Centex

Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive

Re: [RE-wrenches] Classic 150 100 amp output breaker tripping?????

g here? Thanks, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery recommendation WAS: Rolls batteries

. Thanks to all who contributed to this thread. This will be my last post on the thread unless a further issue comes up. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery recommendation WAS: Rolls batteries

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Current limiting fuse at battery bank

and more failure points? Unlike you, so far I haven't lost any sleep over this. Max, you say ALWAYS good practice, but I don't get it. What am I missing? Thanks, Allan Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] off-grid water pump

Kirk, This is on my iPhone and I'm barely literate on it compared to my kids, so it'll likely mess up... Use 3/4" SDR-9 black 140 psi black poly pipe with sleeved compression connectors. This has been used for years for hand installation of submersibles, down to 250-350'. I would guess that

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery recommendation WAS: Rolls batteries

Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician

Re: [RE-wrenches] Current limiting fuse at battery bank

Tom, Agree with Ray here. But more than that, if you consider a class T fuse good practice, include it. But do no more than offer it when you work on others' systems. The homeowner usually won't see the value in the same way that you do, it won't affect the system 's performance unless there's

Re: [RE-wrenches] Racking for Steep Roofs

. This legitimately gets around the manufacturers' certification issue on an individual case basis. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV

[RE-wrenches] Follow Up to the 5 6V batteries in a 24V string

, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Tracker - Best available?

and fewer maintenance headaches. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales

Re: [RE-wrenches] Five L16s in a 24V string?

Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop DC disconnects

  Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired

Re: [RE-wrenches] panel failure

Ron, The lack of response may indeed be your answer. I didn't reply because it hasn't happened on my watch and I have no idea what would cause what you describe. Allan > On Sep 15, 2015, at 8:30 PM, RM You wrote: > > Just wondering if any esteemed wrenches have an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery bank calculator

David, Windy's system sizing spreadsheet was first developed in the 1990s or so, when PV was expensive and lead (and copper) were relatively cheap. In those days, "one panel per battery" was a standard rule of thumb -but panels were seldom more than 55 watts, so 110 watts (6 1/2 A) was about

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery bank calculator

(Sent accidentally before ready) That offer to send the sizing spreadsheet was meant for anyone on the list, not just Dave. Allan > On Sep 15, 2015, at 6:04 PM, "Dave" wrote: > > The AEE catalog battery sizing template works well as it allows you to dial > back

Re: [RE-wrenches] Digital Hydrometer

Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder (Retired), Positive

Re: [RE-wrenches] Digital Hydrometer

/Robinair-75240-Coolant-and-Battery-Refractometer-/131591979786?hash=item1ea37e430aitem=131591979786vxp=mtr This has come up before on this list. Allan Allan Sindelar al

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