Re: [RE-wrenches] Another pump quesiton

2020-09-16 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I just dialed Ivan pumps (EL Sid) and it is disconnected. Not good! Anybody know for sure? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:13:18 -0700

Re: [RE-wrenches] Another pump quesiton

2020-09-16 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
the number ivan labs 561-747-5354 Talk with Dan Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:55:31 -0600, Ray wrote: I've always suspe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Another pump quesiton

2020-09-15 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
dioxide or nitrogen oxides--produced from power plants and automobiles--the rain becomes much more acidic. Typical acid rain has a PH value of 4.0. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika Support by chance?

2020-09-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
. Lot's of happy customers :) They love winter in the southeast. The mean season for now in the southeast, just like here in the Sierra with 700 feet of smoke visibility Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika Support by chance?

2020-09-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
e 100 degree weather and it does use more. In smoke like this, the split pressurizes the home and aids in keeping smoke outside also. That is a very nice thing. Some of the folks in the area just got PG ">Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members

Re: [RE-wrenches] Micro-hydro with L-ion

2020-09-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Adding to Jay, you really need to charge lithium based on Soc. Just not reliable in wind and water because of the damage potential to use voltage. Another way to say it, it is just too easy to use Soc. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.n

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika Support by chance?

2020-09-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
of solar, and virtual tracking for the afternoon thunderstorms in the south also. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:54:39 -0400, Jason S

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika Support by chance?

2020-09-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
quot;>Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:01:24 -0700, August Goers wrote: In CA the market for ESS is primarily grid tied support features dri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback or SMA or other?

2020-09-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I am confused by the 2 different Sol Ark systems. The large one looks like it has a DC disco/breaker and a solar disco. The smaller solark looks like it has a DC breaker only. Any guidance on what else is needed to make these useable please? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go

Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback or SMA or other?

2020-09-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
them good luck and take back most of my concerns. Hope they can make it! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:44:36 -0400, Jason Szumlanski wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback or SMA or other?

2020-09-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Due diligence on Sol Arc. I would look at them harder if I were you! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 9 Sep 2020 15:32:51 +, Kienan Maxfield wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] Modifying a plumbing vent

2020-08-31 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
So the panel has to be removed for a plumber to run a snake to fix a plumbing issue? Yes thanks for bringing this up! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Mon,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stackable Battery-Based systems complying to IEEE 1547-2018 standard

2020-08-27 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Is IEEE 1547.1-2020 related to the issue in Hawaii (HEICO) too much solar and cloud events that cause the transients? RULE 21 in California kind of thing? Or, it it different please? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridso

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stackable Battery-Based systems complying to IEEE 1547-2018 standard

2020-08-26 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
and 2 slaves would be overkill. Extremely easy to configure and AES is closed loop into xanbus. Just set time and date. Radian would be nice also but it is still open loop and all the set-points have to go in along with other config. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines d

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dr Pepper on Metal Roofs

2020-08-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
We use Dr. Pepper, a few drops of dawn dish soap, apple cider vinegar in a small bowl to keep flies and bugs from entering the electronics. Fly tape is good also. The only thing we put on a metal roof is rain :) Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] lithium battery question

2020-08-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I have never seen this or have seen it in warranty or installer training. Why do you ask Mr. Jay :) Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:54:22 -0

Re: [RE-wrenches] Puzzle: Dryer does not work during FXR battery charging

2020-08-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
erter/chargers except for RV use. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:54:11 -0700, Steve Higgins wrote: Wrenches, When the inverter charger

Re: [RE-wrenches] Working with SBS 6.0 and LG Chem batteries

2020-08-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 16 Aug 2020 17:06:49 -0500, scot.a...@solarcentex.com wrote: I would like to share my experience. It does not in any

Re: [RE-wrenches] Puzzle: Dryer does not work during FXR battery charging

2020-08-15 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Ouch ! 2812 inverter. As a pro, you need to get them away from 12V IMHO. A home with appliances needs 24v and 4kw, both minimum. As Kent said, for now you can't do both gen charging and drying clothes. Why do you need a genset this time of year? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "w

Re: [RE-wrenches] shunt trip breaker with outdoor disconnect offgrid

2020-08-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
LG only sell the high voltage (400dc) in North America. The LG 48vdc was a failure. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:41:57 -0600, Ray w

Re: [RE-wrenches] shunt trip breaker with outdoor disconnect offgrid

2020-08-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Outback and Schneider have EPO for outdoor location. Emergency power off. What type of inverter? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:08:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback shipping issues

2020-08-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I was on their forum a few days back and they warned of network housekeeping. I think they also were planning to move to Phoenix but that may be pre C19. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net te

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ampacity Ratings for Different Conductors

2020-08-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I use 2/0 mainly because the 4 kw SW and Outback 24v inverters usually have a 175A or a greater breaker where I go 4/0. This allows the user to have some flexibility down the line. 24v bat cable loss is a higher issue also with pump surges. The pre-made cables from AEE ">Dave Angelini

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ampacity Ratings for Different Conductors

2020-08-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I would and do use a 2/0 battery cable for a 4KW inverter. Anchor is an excellent marine cable, but not a #2. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Tue, 11 Au

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best Battery

2020-08-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:09:00 -0700, William Miller wrote: Friends: I am hoping y'all can tell me I am doing something wrong with m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best Battery

2020-08-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
ed at. The AES/Schneider is almost what you want as far as plug and play. Just enter time and date on SCP. No computer needed and SOC is shown on SCP, or out to insight like my previous insight screen. Almost 5 o'clock somewhere:) Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerli

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best Battery

2020-08-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
st on this subject. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:40:22 -0600, Ray wrote: It relates specifically to Simpliphi, but all brands of Li+

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best Battery

2020-08-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
seconds. Zero probes here for me with Discover AES and Fortress with Schneider electronics. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 9 Aug 2020 18:47:50 -0

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best Battery

2020-08-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
My favorite are Discover AES and Fortress Power. They both communicate open loop with Schaner Electric. The best battery I have installed as of this date. Always like Surette and US battery for FLA. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.n

[RE-wrenches] Apollo Software

2020-08-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
done VIA PC link, I have the USB to ASNET adapter but do not have the software... So I am looking for someone who has a copy of the USB drivers and the Apollo Inverter manager Software. He will pay to get a copy of these. Thanks, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

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

2020-08-02 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
LCB's on amazon also. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 2 Aug 2020 14:21:44 -0700, Jay wrote: Hi John Sunpumps makes a really good one.Here is a eb

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

2020-08-02 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Probably an RV water pump? And an LCB should work. Who makes a good LCB for this Jay? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 2 Aug 2020 07:34:34 -0700, Jay

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop Conduit

2020-07-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Anyone have something similar that is non combustible, and that one can open and inspect/make changes? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 26 Jul 2020

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid French fried

2020-07-29 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
they are welcome to stay. Make them breakfast, whatever it takes. The owner has to want this ! He was lucky this time! Good Luck ! The worst month is here for wildfire! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgr

Re: [RE-wrenches] lithium battery cost

2020-07-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
) AES is being compared with a 400 ah flooded (20kwh ">Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:55:47 -0700, Jerry Shafer wrote: Wrenches I wo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - AC Coupling

2020-07-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:24:48 -0400, r...@solartechvt.com wrote: Considering the lack of public info available for the Powerwa

[RE-wrenches] Fwd: RE: Tracker manual needed

2020-07-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
re knows? Thanks to everyone for trying to help out. When you are alone and stuck the Wrenches is a tremendous resource. William -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [3]] On Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar Sent: Tuesday, July 21

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tracker manual needed

2020-07-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Not enough resolution to id. Best guess is pre AZ125 which is long gone. Ask Jeff at Wattsun! --Dave Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:46:57 -0700,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - Experience?

2020-07-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
A screenshot may help make this easier. The back-up gateway is the key here. I would look on youtube for some more recent schemes to get this to work for you Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgrids

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - Experience?

2020-07-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
from an xw load test is what killed the 48v model, over a year of testing. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 Links: -- [1] http://members.sti.net/o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - Experience?

2020-07-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
powerwall system. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 19 Jul 2020 13:45:11 -0700, Jay wrote: Does any know anything about the inverter in the power wall? I ne

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - Experience?

2020-07-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
does 2 years later. There is no warranty after what we did. I hope some of the folks on here will give a more recent response of a "stock" powerwall with an offgrid installation. A genset and DC solar in the mix. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't&quo

Re: [RE-wrenches] protecting wire below 8' w/awning array

2020-07-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I would give a small amount of additional time to convince the inspector. After that I would build the fence he wants. I would also build it to be easily dismantled/removed. Good Luck! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridso

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Storage AC-coupled with SB6.0 won't recharge LG Resu batteries during backup ops

2020-07-16 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
current date and configuration is done. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 16 Jul 2020 07:16:39 -0500, scot.a...@solarcentex.com wrote: @ Jerry Shafer: I

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Storage AC-coupled with SB6.0 won't recharge LG Resu batteries during backup ops

2020-07-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:50:04 -0500, scot.a...@solarcentex.com wrote: We have a design with Sunny Storage 6.0 inverter, SB 6.0 PV in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Label Durability

2020-06-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
If there was something available like a sharpie with acrylic latex I would use it more. Just easier to put it in the JB and know it will last. As far as code, I just do what the inspector wants. Luckily I do not see them much Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] Label Durability

2020-06-28 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Sharpie in the JB is fine. Outside, not so fine... Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:11:52 -0500, Jesse Dahl wrote: > I bring up the sha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Label Durability

2020-06-27 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I do not think the sharpie will last more than 5 years or so. I have one here that will fade to unreadable in direct sunlight. Down on the Baja, a Silver colored tarp will make it one summer. The great equalizer El Sol. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] Floatovoltaics

2020-06-15 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi Corey, Yep I have seen them up in Napa on a small lake. It seems very risky in the Caribbean. The only thing I want on a roof is gutters for rainwater. You can tell I am biased. Maybe someone else has better info. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] Floatovoltaics

2020-06-14 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I know both Schneider mppt's can be negative, positive, or ungrounded. Others must do this also. Is that what you are asking? They work as expected as far as I have seen. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/

Re: [RE-wrenches] White wire for DC- after ground fault breaker

2020-06-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I take it he will not allow you to tape the wiring with white tape and put a warning sign on the JB? You have to do what he wants but I feel your pain. Good Luck! I would think a good electrician would measure first:) Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum Frequency Shift

2020-06-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
nough for me, and certainly not my clients. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:08:28 -0700, Mark Frye wrote: Thanks Jay, I talked ag

Re: [RE-wrenches] LI Batteries

2020-06-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
, inform the client and get a personal liability waiver for your company. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:16:10 -0400, pgir...@mindspring.com w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ and Schneider XW AC Coupling Performance

2020-06-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
it is charged. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:56:25 -0400, Matt Sherald wrote: Friends, About seven years back I connected a dozen M215 Enph

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging a Bolt with an SW

2020-06-08 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
The good LFP batteries all tell you max charge/discharge rate and that in their specifications. Cascading of batteries usually widens these rates. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [

Re: [RE-wrenches] Storedge LG Chem Resu Surge Fail

2020-06-08 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
ter a surge? I guess it would be hard to reverse the load panels to test? Will think about this later some more. Good Luck! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Mon,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback question

2020-06-07 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
the problem. Nice and cool! Gonna play "highway to hell" and wack the weeds. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Sat, 6 Jun 2020 18:35:30 -0700, Jay wrote:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

2020-06-01 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Run the system without the branch that tripped. Sorry if I missed that you have done this. I appreciate you reminding me why I keep all of the electronics inside. I get tempted Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e

Re: [RE-wrenches] Goal of charge regulation FLA vs LiFePo

2020-05-29 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Sophisticated High Current BMS Field Serviceable BMS IP 55 Rated IEC 62133 Safety UL 1973 Safety Certified UN 38.3 Transport Certified Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Fri, 29 Ma

[RE-wrenches] emergency repair down in Baj

2020-05-29 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
is getting some overtime use now. Thx! FRIDAY ! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 Links: -- [1] http://members.sti.net/offgr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Split Phase Load Rating

2020-05-26 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Which model magnum can do this please? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Mon, 25 May 2020 19:26:07 -0600, Sindelar Solar wrote: I believe that Magnu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Split Phase Load Rating

2020-05-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
as never balanced at all. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Mon, 25 May 2020 14:08:03 -0700, Mark Frye wrote: > Folks, > > Back again into the way back machine

Re: [RE-wrenches] How much Li battery?

2020-05-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
P 55 Rated * IEC 62133 Safety * UL 1973 Safety Certified * UN 38.3 Transport Certified Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 24 May 2020 21:

Re: [RE-wrenches] How much Li battery?

2020-05-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi Jerry, When I looked at Blue Planet I had to pay the sales tax as none the normal distributors would carry Blue Planet. Has that changed please? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.n

Re: [RE-wrenches] How much Li battery?

2020-05-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
XW and Radians. The LG failed in dead short and the bms was good still. Big Ouch! Glad I was home Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 24 May 2020 15:31:5

Re: [RE-wrenches] How much Li battery?

2020-05-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
system. They can do the same thing later and just have two LFP banks/inverters. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 24 May 2020 07:15:53 -0700, Jay wrote: One

Re: [RE-wrenches] How much Li battery?

2020-05-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
depended on. I have not seen anyone saying that. A good question Jay Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sun, 24 May 2020 07:15:53 -0700, Jay wrote: One question I have

Re: [RE-wrenches] Finally, we recycle

2020-05-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi Bill, Do you think they will be dealing with lithium batteries? I will call if you don't know. You don't want to know about what is going on with them in the central Sierra. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridso

Re: [RE-wrenches] cast-in-place ballasted ground mounts

2020-05-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Especially Iron Ridge if you can use their new "CAMO" clamp for modules. No torque, heck no wrench at all ! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Mon, 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback FM100

2020-05-15 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
replacing grid tie inverter AFD's that failsafe in the no solar mode. Definitely do not want another way to lose power offgrid. There are plenty already:) Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback FM100

2020-05-15 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
. In that case you might as well wire and over current protect to what Outback requires. DAVE ANGELINI OFFGRID SOLAR "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 14 May 2020 22:48:36 -0700, Willia

Re: [RE-wrenches] Site Groundskeeping

2020-05-14 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
They also have a websites and are on Facebook. Good Luck! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 13 May 2020 23:07:18 -0400, Ray wrote: > Goats are definitely off

Re: [RE-wrenches] Skybox

2020-05-07 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
both for Cal Fire guy's. They knew what they did not want from experience. I just helped them get there. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 6 May 2020

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown Compliance

2020-04-29 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
he RS signing so fire folks do not get misled. I am testing the Schneider RS here on one array, but XW is out of the loop. Just logging. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback EQ not holding voltage

2020-04-28 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
the inverter charger on genset (only no fm80's) is even weirder. Eliminate the network. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:00:21 -0700,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

2020-04-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
this! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:18:26 -0400, Jason Szumlanski wrote:Interesting. I am going to look into that. We are manually st

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

2020-04-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
't really want to buy four more XWs - that's a pretty expensive solution.Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 4:26 PM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote: I use the CSW 4048. It has a 50 amp charger. A good spare for clients. Get 2 of them. Repurpo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

2020-04-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I use the CSW 4048. It has a 50 amp charger. A good spare for clients. Get 2 of them. Repurpose an old Radian or XW well over 100A. XW+ is 140adc. DAVE ANGELINI OFFGRID SOLAR "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex MPPT 80 600 Not Showing Up in SCP

2020-04-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
There is just as much shielding inside Schneider, Outback or most any electronics that are designed for networking. It is Engineered in. Canbus, modbus, ">DAVE ANGELINI OFFGRID SOLAR "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex MPPT 80 600 Not Showing Up in SCP

2020-04-16 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
to factory defaults. go into advanced settings mode with just the SCP and mppt. Hopefully mppt is on the list. If you have different symptoms, post later. Will try and check before happy hour Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offg

Re: [RE-wrenches] advice on cellular modem brands

2020-04-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
The Conext gateway is wifi and the whole conext power system is Wifi accessible. I guess the question really is to me, when will Outback do this? I use both and do like having both wired ethernet and wifi. Just more redundancy offgrid. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines

Re: [RE-wrenches] advice on cellular modem brands

2020-04-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
erent. It is nice to see them all in one place on the web also. The distance to the site and owner savvy often drives all of this.. Hope this helps. Are you an Aussie in New York? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/

Re: [RE-wrenches] Single Axis trackers

2020-04-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Not surprising Zome is gone. They were a very expensive way, dollars per watt to fill up a 6 or 8 inch pole mount, I thought. Yes RIP Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 8

Re: [RE-wrenches] Known residential/commercial fires from LI batteries

2020-04-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
And another battery fire in Fairfield. I tried to find the type but they sound like type NMC lithium used in cars. Let me know if you find the type please. https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2019/06/08/fairfield-garage-fire-sends-5-first-responders-hospital/ Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "

Re: [RE-wrenches] Single Axis trackers

2020-04-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
] Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [3] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [4] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 9 Apr 2020 11:45:39 -0700, Andrew wrote: Has anyone had any experience with single axis trackers? I am looking to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover LFP and Sunny Island Integration

2020-04-08 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
oller or charger in the in inverter needs to be able to program a custom battery. Hope this helps. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:32:14

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insight2 Phone App service down?

2020-03-23 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Yes ! CI2 has been down since friday for 3 of us. Probably some pretty big things going on when you can't go to work. I heard the server needs to be re-booted. My droid table app works at the house but both apple and droid phones are down. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion Batteries

2020-03-23 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
their own inverter you get redundancy and more days of autonomy. It costs more and people need training but peace of mind is very good thing. Good for the user and good for the practitioner. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion Batteries

2020-03-23 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Another way to buy more time with simplyphi would be to minimize LBCO hysteresis voltage and LBCO delay time. This would shut down the inverter sooner. They appear to be set at the defaults and could go lower. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion Batteries

2020-03-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I see what you mean Ray. Sorry I misread your mail. There are not too many batteries out there that need LBCO above 48V. Which ones are you talking about please? DAVE ANGELINI OFFGRID SOLAR "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgrids

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion Batteries

2020-03-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
and Outback bat mons. I have used that. The good news is that LFP is pretty stable (over time) and would not have the error stacking up like LA does in Soc. What happened to your friend with needing Insight2 advice? He probably figured it out as it is not that hard Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion Batteries

2020-03-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:46:21 -0400, Ray wrote: We've been having good luck with SImpliphi, the pricing has recently gotten m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ground mount fire code clarifications

2020-03-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
southern Sierra. Brush does not count as grass. An array should survive a grass fire. Brush would be much more dangerous and must be kept clear as it is a much larger heat source than grass. I hope this is helpful. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion Batteries

2020-03-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi David, They all work but none of them can get Soc and a few other things out to Optics unless you add an external Outback Battery monitor. Outback has said they plan to have their own Lithium battery out in the Fall. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] Offgrid Generators?

2020-02-27 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
The Honda EU7000i also has it's own remote start kit that plugs into a socket on the genset. I think it has a 140 foot cable. About as easy to install as there is. Incredible life and reliability. We do not need a genset here but many of my clients use these. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Web portal Insight2 not making remote changes for some.

2020-02-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
not and that is what Trevor addressed in a troubleshooting tool. The Gateway can be remote programmed also and has had very few problems since beta testing. Even then it was solid. DAVE ANGELINI OFFGRID SOLAR "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridso

[RE-wrenches] Web portal Insight2 not making remote changes for some.

2020-02-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
ur "inside contact" has confirmed a fix is being worked on 😊 We should have something ready in a week or 2. Trevor. TREVOR MONK Technical Manager - Embedded Software Solar Business -- Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://membe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown for Ground Mounted Multimode (Battery) Inverters

2020-02-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
what he wanted and then make the change after inspection. Hope others do not have this issue. DAVE ANGELINI OFFGRID SOLAR "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:07:52 -0

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown for Ground Mounted Multimode (Battery) Inverters

2020-02-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
for the inspection and then use the box for the next one or sell it. After almost 30 years offgrid the last thing I want is something that can fault out the solar or worse when I am away. Networks can be the enemy at times. Less is more offgrid in my opinion. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "

Re: [RE-wrenches] largest 240v GT inverter

2020-02-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Definitely far easier with less strings and BOS for 1000 vdc. I have been begging for a 1000 vdc charge controller for offgrid! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060

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