Re: [RE-wrenches] merging PV data from different dashboards

2019-05-26 Thread Eric Youngren
Check out AMMP https://www.ammp.io/ They claim to be able to remotely monitor performance data from web connected devices from multiple vendors and multiple project sites and allow it to be viewed through a unified portfolio management dashboard. Their target market is rural mini-grid

Re: [RE-wrenches] wireless relays for load shedding?

2018-05-23 Thread Eric Youngren
0 volts or so, which would indicate that the generator is > not running. > > > > I would also like to put the infrared heaters on a similar control > system so that we are not dependent on people remembering to switch off the > he

[RE-wrenches] wireless relays for load shedding?

2018-05-23 Thread Eric Youngren
. Has any of you done this kind of thing? Any suggestions on equipment or best practices? THANKS! Eric Youngren ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

[RE-wrenches] GSM modem to connect MATE3 to the internet?

2017-11-17 Thread Eric Youngren
? I've searched around on the internet but I can't find any good information. Eric Youngren Rainshadow Solar Island Energy Systems Orcas Island, WA capillary.systems ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] poly pipe welding/fusing machines

2015-11-23 Thread Eric Youngren
Hi Jay, I picked up a used McElroy 2LC butt welding set-up on Ebay for $600 a few years ago and I love it. It has jaw insert adapters for different size pipe and can work with 1/2" up to 2". Mine is an older version of this brand new one on Ebay now:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar cooker plans request

2015-03-12 Thread Eric Youngren
Hi Alan, Aprovecho Research Center http://aprovecho.org in Cottage Grove Oregon has a great little free publication for downloading called Capturing Heat http://www.aprovecho.org/lab/index.php?option=com_rubberdocview=docid=115format=raw That book has step by step illustrated instructions for

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cable crimper question

2015-02-06 Thread Eric Youngren
Hi Allan, All the solar contractors I've worked with in Africa use these Chinese hydraulic crimpers. Yes the dies are metric and the ones I have used did not have AWG equivalents marked on them, but I've always been able to find the right die size to make good crimps on both heavy wall and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Higher LVR to force full re-charge in small OGPV systems

2013-12-31 Thread Eric Youngren
-2738 cell www.positiveenergysolar.com On 12/30/2013 5:00 PM, Eric Youngren wrote: Hi Wrenches, We are bidding on a project to provide several hundred small (75Wpv, 120AH battery) 12V DC off-grid solar home systems for rural villages in West Africa. The project planners have requested

[RE-wrenches] Higher LVR to force full re-charge in small OGPV systems

2013-12-30 Thread Eric Youngren
Hi Wrenches, We are bidding on a project to provide several hundred small (75Wpv, 120AH battery) 12V DC off-grid solar home systems for rural villages in West Africa. The project planners have requested that the systems be designed and built to provide 7 years of battery life. That seems crazy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Remote monitoring for off-grid system

2013-12-05 Thread Eric Youngren
Check out the Wattmon http://wattmon.com for simple off-grid remote system monitoring. We have been impressed with the simplicity of it and the quality of the data it produces. Of all the systems I have tried, this one is my favorite so far. We are integrating it into our pre-wired off-grid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reliable Cheap Modsine Inverter

2013-03-13 Thread Eric Youngren
listing make a difference in your markets?Small scale off-grid systems are often (usually?) not inspected, so maybe listing is not a requirement... I'd love any advice or feedback you guys might have. Thanks. Best energy, Eric Youngren Solar Nexus International

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-07 Thread Eric Youngren
I agree that its impossible to maintain 3 points of contact on a ladder while sliding a module up above you. I've done it many times but I agree that its probably not kosher according to OSHA. This reminds me of a product idea I had with a friend who does canvas sewing for boat covers and such.

Re: [RE-wrenches] graphic software for mac

2012-10-22 Thread Eric Youngren
I like OmniGraffle http://www.omnigroup.com/products/omnigraffle/features/ Pro for 2D schematics and layout drawings on a Mac. and SketchUp is great for 3D drawings and renderings Eric Youngren On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 3:15 PM, Jonathan Hill solar...@gmail.com wrote: Inkscape doesn't appear

[RE-wrenches] Array direct farm machinery?

2012-07-19 Thread Eric Youngren
to the table. Any ideas? Thanks! Eric Youngren Solar Nexus International www.solarnexusinternational.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re

[RE-wrenches] pictures of off grid system failures?

2010-03-24 Thread Eric Youngren
in AFTER the homeowner's buddy helped him cobble together a bunch of parts and everything worked great, untilAny pictures or ideas or leads on where to find such a gallery online would be great. Thanks! Best Energy, Eric -- Eric Youngren Island Energy Systems, LLC dba Solar Nexus