Re: [RE-wrenches] Stiebel Eltron SHW Collector condensation issue

Hi David - Doesn't sound fun. We experienced a similar problem with a 10-collector system with Schuco Slim-Vs about 3 years ago. The collectors had lots of condensation build up in them, especially during the rainy season. Schuco stepped up and gave us new 2nd generation collectors under

Re: [RE-wrenches] smart meters/bidirectional

Hi All - We run into smart meters before we install PV here in CA all the time. The smart meter hardware is typically bidirectional in that the arrow on the display will indicate which direction power is flowing. I say typically because there seems to be several meter brands that the utility is

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballpark Cost/Watt

Hi Wrenches - Most of you already know this, but California solar data, including installed costs, is public information found here: http://www.californiasolarstatistics.org/current_data_files/ Searching for data on other ~ 1MW systems will help you hone in on at least a ballpark figure

Re: [RE-wrenches] Paint for Rubber Flashings

Roofers often use this type of aluminum paint here in the Bay Area - http://www.gardner-gibson.com/linedetails.aspx?id=57 I think a good quality outdoor latex paint works fine too. Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny boy 1800

bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 O: 415.641.4000 M: 415.559.1525 aug...@luminalt.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems

Marco - I'd like to see the pdf as well if you don't mind. Thanks, August aug...@luminalt.com *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Marco Mangelsdorf *Sent:* Thursday, March 31, 2011 7:31 PM *To:* 'RE-wrenches'

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems (now email etiquette question)

Michael - This has come up before. I'm probably missing something simple but the problem for me is that Wrenches emails do not contain the senders original address in a way that I've been able to find it. Any suggestions about where I can find the senders email? Best, August -Original

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rail concerns (was: Top of POST mount)

You definitely have a point from a basic engineering point of view that bolts through the module bottom holes is technically the most robust option. However, the main racking companies have been selling top down clamps for a very long time and the two big ones, Unirac and Pro Solar, haven't

[RE-wrenches] FW: Fire Access lane for ground mount

Hi Wrenches - See feedback below from fire Captain Matt Paiss of San Jose. Matt, thanks for your input. Best, August -Original Message- From: Matthew Paiss [mailto:mpa...@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 11:07 PM To: aug...@luminalt.com Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire Access

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire Access lane for ground mount

This isn't just a matter of leaving a gap wide enough for a big fire truck to drive on the grass or is the terrain not suitable to drive on? -August *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Bill Brooks *Sent:* Thursday,

[RE-wrenches] Generators?

and see what products and manufacturers are popular out there. Thanks, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 m: 415.559.1525 o: 415.641.4000 aug...@luminalt.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power

Re: [RE-wrenches] grounding the Enphase inverter

common in the industry to run bare 10AWG between the modules and racks. Does this still seem acceptable to you? Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 m: 415.559.1525 o: 415.641.4000 aug...@luminalt.com -Original Message- From

Re: [RE-wrenches] Seam clamps with or w/o rails

Drake - We've done lots of systems both ways - using rails such as Unirac solarmount or ProSolar is definately more forgiving compared to mounting directly on the seams. The adjustability of the Unirac L-foot is particularly nice. If you mount directly to the seams you need to mount in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Seam clamps with or w/o rails

And I guess I should mention that the relatively new Unirac SolarMount-I might be a good fit too. We just got our first set but haven't installed it yet - my first impression is that it looks quick and simple but won't have the same flexibility in adjustment compared to the Solarmount L-foot.

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC Plus

Drake - Yea, you can always cancel the subscription if it isn't to your liking. A number of us use it around the office here and some are dead set on the hard copy while others like the searchable online version... Good luck. -August *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:

[RE-wrenches] (no subject)

Hi Off Grid Wrenches, Does anyone have any feedback on what brands and or models of small 12v charge controllers they like? I'm looking at setting up a small emergency power shed with a couple of PV modules and deep cycle batteries and perhaps a Morningstar or Xantrex small charge controller.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Charge controllers, WAS (no subject)

Fafco Solar *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *August Goers *Sent:* Thursday, February 17, 2011 3:00 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] (no subject) Hi Off Grid Wrenches, Does anyone have any

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC Plus

We subscribed to NECplus about a month ago. At the time they were giving a free hard copy of the code book along with the subscription which is a great deal. I would definitely recommend signing up if they are still offering that deal. It's always nice being able to flip through a real book but

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP marketing

-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco

Re: [RE-wrenches] Odd Inverter Behavior

to get a rough check on that is to disconnect the panels and temporarily haywire an extra panel in series from another string. I suspect the array might have to be rewired for 2 x 12. *From:* August Goers aug...@luminalt.com *Sent:* Thursday, February 03, 2011 5:01 PM *To:* RE-wrenches re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC coupled, grid-tied Sunny Island - contactor bypass

simpler than my plan. -Kelly Kelly Keilwitz, P.E. Whidbey Sun Wind Renewable Energy Systems ke...@whidbeysunwind.com 360-678-7131 On Jan 14, 2011, at 7:23 AM, August Goers wrote: Hi Kelly - Sounds like a fun project. We've got a few 10+ kW grid tied Sunny Island projects and although

[RE-wrenches] 2011 NEC and impact in the field

reasonably priced label sources available. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that it's always been hard to find cost effective labels which can hold up through the elements. The grounding section also looks substantially updated. As always, fun new things coming our way. Best, August August Goers

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2011 NEC and impact in the field

-Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of August Goers Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:35 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] 2011 NEC and impact in the field Hi All - My shiny new copy of the 2011 NEC

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xslent?

Hi All - Thanks for the helpful info! We did a little more research on our end and I guess Apparent is the new brand name for the Xslent product. What baffles me is the chart where they show that they're producing power before and after sunrise and sunset:

[RE-wrenches] Xslent?

Hi All - Have any of you heard of the Xslent XPX-A1000 microinverter? http://www.xetenergy.com/#Tab-2_link-1 We're going up against them on a 10 kW system and I'm trying to figure out if their claims about producing reactive power mean anything to us in the real world. They are saying that

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tranformless inverter

and negative lines on the DC side. In SMA's case I'm guessing that their new transformerless inverters with integrated DC disconnects and fuses may already take of all the requirements? Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tranformless inverter

the contacts clean FYI – thought I’d share. -Glenn Burt *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *August Goers *Sent:* Friday, December 10, 2010 3:50 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] low batteries with a sunny island

charger is all you can come up with readily...use that...since you're only trying to bootstrap the system. Happy Thanksgiving, Mick Abraham, Proprietor www.abrahamsolar.com Voice: 970-731-4675 On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 7:54 PM, August Goers aug...@luminalt.com wrote: Hi All Battery Friendly

Re: [RE-wrenches] low batteries with a sunny island

-wrenches.org -- August Goers VP, Engineering Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 O: 415.641.4000 M: 415.559.1525 aug...@luminalt.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] low batteries with a sunny island

on. SMA tech support is recommending that we charge the batteries and then turn the system back on. Any ideas about the best way to charge a 48 V battery bank? Thanks for your advice, -August -- August Goers VP, Engineering Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 O

[RE-wrenches] small offgrid pv kit

Hi Wrenches, I have a DIY client who is looking for a small $10 to $15k complete off grid battery backup kit he can install himself. Email me off list if you have any sources or thoughts. Thanks! -August ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine

Re: [RE-wrenches] small offgrid pv kit

foresee way too much technical support, code violations, etc for me to want to get involved. Best, August PS: I used to install off grid systems in the late 90s in your neck of the woods (Atascadero, SLO County CA) too. August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue

Re: [RE-wrenches] Code reference needed

Allan - I believe you are referring to NEC 110.26(A)(3) Height of Working Space. They talk about the 6 plane in that section. -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 m: 415.559.1525 o: 415.641.4000 aug...@luminalt.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] lifting shingles

on comp shingles but I imagine that you could use a little extra M-1 to glue them down to assure that the self-leveling one part sealant doesn't leak out between the shingle layers. -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Delta LAs

Joel - I'm interested in seeing the archived discussion but I don't have your email address to email you off list. Thanks, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 m: 415.559.1525 o: 415.641.4000 aug...@luminalt.com *From:* re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Delta LAs

-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- August Goers VP, Engineering Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 O: 415.641.4000 M: 415.559.1525 aug...@luminalt.com ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Enphase inverters

-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- August Goers VP, Engineering Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 O: 415.641.4000 M: 415.559.1525 aug...@luminalt.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Delta LAs

in a area without much lightning, however I install one in most systems for the simple reason of insurance. If there is lightning damage, the insurance company can't use that as a way to not pay any claims. ie cheap insurance. jay peltz power On Sep 14, 2010, at 8:39 AM, August Goers wrote

[RE-wrenches] Inverter Harmonic Distortion

Hi Wrenches, Is anyone familiar with inverter Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) specs? I see that SMA, Fronius, etc have THD listed on their spec sheets but I'm looking for a spec that details requirements for grid tied inverters. Thanks in advance. Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes?

, to take the inevitable ' stuff ' that gets piled on top of boxes in garages,etc. If you need acid resistance, coat the inside with an epoxy paint, like garage floor paint. But for GTWB, it's mostly AGM's. Ken Schaal CommonWealth Solar - Original Message - *From:* August Goers aug

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes?

mostly AGM's. Ken Schaal CommonWealth Solar - Original Message - *From:* August Goers aug...@luminalt.com *To:* RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org *Sent:* Wednesday, July 14, 2010 2:37 PM *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes? Hi Wrenches - We're seeing more

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes?

- *From:* August Goers aug...@luminalt.com *To:* RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org *Sent:* Friday, July 16, 2010 8:16 AM *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes? Joel - I think this is the tool box you mentioned: http://www.toolboxes4less.com/titan-packer-storage-chest-31.html

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best practices for mounting on cedar shake roof?

We've used the big 18 x 18 Quickmounts with good results. http://www.quickmountpv.com/products/shake-mount.html -August *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Aladdin Solar *Sent:* Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:01

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes?

boxes? We've been using L16 AGM batteries but we might be going to a different size and shape. Any recommendations on favorite batteries is also appreciated. I hope you're all enjoying solar high season! Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San

[RE-wrenches] SHW Mixing Valves Vs. Anti-Scald

clear from the info above that we need to use valves that meet the ASSE 1017 standard but maybe I'm over thinking it? Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 m: 415.559.1525 o: 415.641.4000 aug...@luminalt.com

[RE-wrenches] SHW Mixing Valves Vs. Anti-Scald

above that we need to use valves that meet the ASSE 1017 standard but maybe I'm over thinking it? Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 1320 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110 m: 415.559.1525 o: 415.641.4000 aug...@luminalt.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] solar hot water penetration flashing

We're using coolie caps for our installations at this point and of course they are a very robust solution. We typically make them in house. That said, Chemlink makes a product called DuraSil which is supposidly good up to 400F and compatible with copper:

Re: [RE-wrenches] bare tinned solid copper

Phil, The inspector wants to see #2 tinned copper for equipment ground in exposed areas? Or is he referring to the grounding electrode conductor? This kind of stuff gets mixed up all the time in my neck of the woods... -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M

Re: [RE-wrenches] 600VDC Safety Switch question

Allan - What is the application? Are you trying to switch a large PV array before the inverter but after the strings have been fused and combined? -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.comhttp://www.luminalt.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Supply Side Tap Overcurrent Protection

Nick – It would be great if a load exception could be made but I’ve never heard of it. Do you have any references to the code? -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 aug...@luminalt.com From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarEdge

Holt, I haven't used these yet but I've been following DC MPPT products for a while just to see where things are going. They appear to offer similar benefits as the microinverter products such as reduced shading and orientation concerns and individual module level remote monitoring. Here are

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module Warranty

Joel - Yea, that's about what I figured... Thanks for your input. -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 aug...@luminalt.com From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP website ideas

and Thermal installer. -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.comhttp://www.luminalt.com/ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf

[RE-wrenches] Module Warranty

welcome! Thanks, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 aug...@luminalt.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http

[RE-wrenches] anti islanding?

Hi Wrenches, Does anyone know where I can go to read about general information on how grid tied inver anti islanding works? I'd like to be able to describe this in better detail to our tech-savvy clients. Thanks, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M

Re: [RE-wrenches] Splice Caps

Chris - We use these Panduit C-taps: http://pdf.directindustry.com/pdf/panduit/panduit-catalog/12722-23882-_455.html They work great and the compression tool is relatively inexpensive but there is question about whether they're listed for use with solid wire. -August August Goers Luminalt

Re: [RE-wrenches] Splice Caps

Mountain Solar August Goers wrote: Chris - We use these Panduit C-taps: http://pdf.directindustry.com/pdf/panduit/panduit-catalog/12722-23882-_455.html They work great and the compression tool is relatively inexpensive but there is question about whether they're listed for use with solid wire

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stainless steel, self-tapping grounding screws

down at the Solar Power conference! Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.comhttp://www.luminalt.com/ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

Dan - Thanks for sharing this information - I found it an interesting read. It's always good to review the different factors which may effect module output and longevity. Only time will really tell. In quick review, it sounds to me like encapsulation materials and methods, soldering quality,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire Management--was RE: Rooftop wiring

Wiley would probably have some good insight on this issue. Things are changing – we’ll fix this issue sooner or later. -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop wiring methods between multiple subarrays

but through experience I haven't found any problems with it. Does any one have any reference to code material specifically allowing or not allowing this? -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop wiring methods between multiple subarrays

Hi Ray - What coastal region or regions are you familiar with? I'm really only familiar with the San Francisco Bay Area but thoroughly painted EMT seems to hold up through the long haul even just a few blocks from the ocean. If it isn't painted the straps and fittings start rusting in less

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop wiring methods between multiple subarrays

William - I agree with you about a no-shortcuts and full workmanship plan of attack. That is how we will all stay in business and continue to make local scale PV a success. However, when we dissect the details of running between multiple array sections I still don't see a good solution. I'm

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop wiring methods between multiple subarrays

250.92(B)(2)). As William point out, EMT is robust and reliable. I still think that there must be more efficient way to go between arrays. Maybe that's why commercial low profile racking systems are often fully integrated systems with built in wire raceways. -August August Goers Luminalt

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC positive and negative in same conduit, other inspection issues

Dave, Do you have any photos? -August From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dave Click [davecl...@fsec.ucf.edu] Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 2:41 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject:

[RE-wrenches] Dealing with snow

Hi Wrenches, I'm working on a PV installation best practices training agenda and I'm trying to gather some info on dealing with snow. I don't have experience with snow because I've always worked in the California coastal area. Here are some questions which I'm hoping some of you might be

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fall protection anchors for comp shingle roofs

Hi Andrew, Good topic! We typically use a ridge anchor like this: http://www.guardianfall.com/product.php?id=16 On existing comp roofs one option is to gently peel the top shingle off and then fasten the anchor down. After work is complete you can remove the anchor (often times with

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fall protection anchors for comp shingle roofs

Andrew - This might be what you're looking for since it's designed to be permanently mounted: http://www.guardianfall.com/product.php?id=61 -August _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of August

Re: [RE-wrenches] myers hubs

) and 314.15(A). Anyone agree or disagree with me? -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com http://www.luminalt.com/ aug...@luminalt.com _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] myers hubs

-metallic enclosure. -August August Goers VP, Engineering Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com http://www.luminalt.com/ aug...@luminalt.com _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] myers hubs

-August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com http://www.luminalt.com/ aug...@luminalt.com _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] myers hubs

://tnblnx3.tnb.com/emAlbum/albums/tc_us/tc_1_rigidoverspec.pdf -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com http://www.luminalt.com/ aug...@luminalt.com _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Craftsman 82062 DC/AC Amp Clamp

is functioning perfectly so I stick with the fluke. -August  August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 4000 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 Office: 415.564.7652 Mobile: 415.559.1525 aug...@luminalt.com www.luminalt.com - Original Message From: Max Balchowsky m...@seesolar.com To: RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Recall?

Marv, Thanks for giving a definitive answer. -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com http://www.luminalt.com/ aug...@luminalt.com _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] Enphase Recall?

Hi Wrenches, I was at an inspection yesterday and the inspector asked me if we were installing Enphase inverters. I told him that we have not to date - we're waiting for a couple of years of solid performance history. Anyway, he mentioned that he had heard that a batch of already installed

Re: [RE-wrenches] Chinese solar cells and modules and pricing

for about five years and learned among other things that Chinese produced product reliability can vary drastically. We would purchase say maybe 5000 units from a manufacturer with perfect results and then purchase 5000 more a year later with 50% failure rate. Just my 2 cents. -August August

Re: [RE-wrenches] Heat dump or Stagnate?

degrade the glycol inhibitors. Tom Lane, thoughts? Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com aug...@luminalt.com -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun

Re: [RE-wrenches] Heat dump or Stagnate?

/0901b80380040bd2.pdf?filepath =heattrans/pdfs/noreg/180-01315.pdffromPage=GetDoc I guess I better get back to work... Anyone else have experience with degrading systems? Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo Bi-facial

Holt - I don't have data (yet) on systems we've installed but the Sanyo brochure has a rough chart on the second page which might be worth looking at if you haven't already: http://us.sanyo.com/dynamic/product/Downloads/HITDoublebrochure2008-30935473 .pdf Good luck! -August August

Re: [RE-wrenches] larger off-grid system inverter preference

to make sure everything stays healthy. Overall, I'd recommend the system although it is expensive. By using two 5048s you'll be able to produce 240 v power without an autoformer which is nice. Good luck. -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 4000 Irving Street San Francisco, CA

Re: [RE-wrenches] Beat your local AHJ's over the head if you have to...

Matt - Cool - I wasn't aware of this. Thanks for sending it out. Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com aug...@luminalt.com -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stimulus Package Solar Thermal

David - This good news is what I was forwarded from CALSEIA: -August *** CALSEIA Members, Below are the provisions affecting the solar industry from the executive summary of HR 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. There's much to do to analyze the details of each of the provisions,

Re: [RE-wrenches] anchoring racks to concrete roof

Jay - If it is a flat roof it seems like a ballasted system might be the way to go. What is the beam/truss configuration? -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation From: jay peltz j...@asis.com To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent

Re: [RE-wrenches] Oversizing Solar Hot Water Storage?

lacking Carl's control scheme? -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 4000 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 Office: 415.564.7652 Mobile: 415.559.1525 aug...@luminalt.com www.luminalt.com From: Carl Adams swingjun...@gmail.com To: RE

[RE-wrenches] Oversizing Solar Hot Water Storage?

. I can imagine that a grossly oversized storage tank could just simply never get very warm or that the standby losses would be excessively large but I'm looking for some more specific data and information. Any info or opinions would help. Thanks, August August Goers Luminalt

[RE-wrenches] Galvanic compatibility of commonly used solar materials

issues arising between steel and aluminum racking parts? I'm looking forward to seeing what types of field experiences you have seen. Best, August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com aug...@luminalt.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Feedback on Sunny Web Box and Sunny Portal

. Another plus is that there aren't any yearly service charges. Good luck! -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com http://www.luminalt.com/ aug...@luminalt.com _ From: re-wrenches-boun

Re: [RE-wrenches] load side taps and NEC 240.21

. There are few folks out there who are able handle these large commercial grade interconnections and I think it is well worth discussing. Good luck! -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 4000 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 Office: 415.564.7652 Mobile: 415.559.1525 [EMAIL

Re: [RE-wrenches] (no subject)

trust zip ties over the long haul. Let us know what you think of the Thomas Betts product if you end up using it. -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 4000 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 Office: 415.564.7652 Mobile: 415.559.1525 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.luminalt.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flat Panels

with flat panels. I just don't have any experience to prove that one way or another. It is a good point that location could make a big difference. Best, August August Goers VP, Engineering Luminalt Energy Corporation O: 415.564.7652 M: 415.559.1525 F: 650.244.9167 www.luminalt.com [EMAIL

[RE-wrenches] Actual losses from dissimilar orientations on single inverter

and they indicated that the losses were probably closer to the 3% range, maybe even more. Maybe things have changed by now, it would be great if some manufacturer reps would chime in. Does anyone have any data or solid info on this issue? Looking forward to hearing the latest. Best, August August

Re: [RE-wrenches] ahem... supply side taps

Ilsco Kupler taps are common and come in a variety of sizes. http://ebusiness.ilsco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId =10001langId=-1catalogId=1categoryId=151 -August Luminalt Energy Corporation -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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