[RE-wrenches] IRS Audit

. If you have to replace the roofing material before installing, that roofing material is not considered "qualified." Conduit in a trench to a ground mount is qualified. Landscaping work to clean up after the trench is not. Hilton Dier Missisquoi River Hydro LLC Renewable Ene

[RE-wrenches] Intermittent

conditions. What’s the most obvious thing that could be going on? Some kind of micro crack and thermal expansion? Thanks, Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member

[RE-wrenches] The Stupid Outlet

. -- Hilton Dier III Missisquoi River Hydro Renewable Energy Design ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

[RE-wrenches] gravity storage of excess PV generation

. But on that note, it’s cheaper to buy and opportunistically fill a 1,000 gallon plastic storage tank than to buy the batteries needed to fill that storage tank on demand. Store the final product if you can. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC

[RE-wrenches] LG Chem RESU warranty

there might be a shortage of both batteries and attention. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] Onboard PV Charging Kit for Electric Vehicle

ick looking rig. Good luck. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserve

[RE-wrenches] SMA alternative?

for an alternative? I know it’s unfashionable, but I’m not a fan of micro inverters. Thanks, Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address

[RE-wrenches] Today’s mindbender

nuclear weapon. Best of luck, H Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change

[RE-wrenches] Water pumping 24/7 addendum

Forgot to add: I’m talking about the belt drive piston pumps out there so you can install a low voltage DC motor if you want. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member

[RE-wrenches] Water Pumping 24/7

, which is not out of line for a piston pump. Fill a big poly tank and pressurize it with a small DC diaphragm pump if necessary. Simple, efficient, cheap. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood

[RE-wrenches] Well siphon?

You have 300’ of head on one side of the crest and 700’ on the other. That’s 129 psi on one side and 301 psi on the other. Turn either of those pressures into suction and water would boil at room temperatures. Aside from pipe strength, any siphon would be limited by that. Hilton Dier III

[RE-wrenches] Transmitting 15kW 3600ft Off Grid.

I didn’t really register the distance on the first look. These days, 3,600 feet of 3” PVC conduit is going to knock you back ~$18,000 to start, plus trenching and cable on top of that. I agree with prior comments that it would be cheaper to put in a new system. Hilton Dier III Renewable

[RE-wrenches] Transmitting 15kW 3600ft Off Grid.

scattered around would make any difference.” Good luck. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Exploding RSD

failing. Let’s mandate that.” Hilton Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change

[RE-wrenches] 32v battery options

the VFX 3232, but it would modernize the system. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] What would you do/say?

that comes from grim experience. The “can you cob this back together for $200?” job is a non starter. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] MLSD module level shutdown

and ice dams. Why can’t there be a module with the equivalent of Teck 90 cable on it? Maybe I’m just being naive. Hilton Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE

[RE-wrenches] Metal roof

I'm with Jerry Shafer on this one. S-5 clamps with rails work well without punching holes in the metal roof. If the roof is fastened well to beefy steel C channel it should be fine. The S-5 clamps themselves are stronger than the roofing. -- Hilton Dier III Missisquoi River Hydro Renewable

[RE-wrenches] Ampacity ratings for different conductors

. Cobra “x-flex” cable is MTW THW fine strand, NEC compliant, and easy to bend in small spaces. Hilton Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - Experience?

time on these? Many Thanks, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Missisquoi River Hydro Renewable Energy Design ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://list

[RE-wrenches] Charging a Bolt with an SW

and the 12 is really 15 or a bit more. I have seen 15 amp plugs and outlets with the hot prong melting plastic around it. The plug on the OEM EVSE is 20A rated but make sure your outlet is as well. -- Hilton Dier III Missisquoi River Hydro Renewable Ene

[RE-wrenches] Rail-less racking

of safety, rails spread out the load over multiple mounting points, so no one point takes an extreme load and the failure of any one point isn’t immediately fatal. Rails, yes. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List

[RE-wrenches] Direct solar options for stock tank de icing

and mechanical solutions on this list, but whatever you do, don’t waste your money trying to heat an open surface water tank. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] Schott ASE modules

I have a client with an array of Schott ASE DG-50 modules. I think they are the derated 200 watt units. A couple of them are showing some thermal cracking. If anyone knows a source for these please contact me off list. Many thanks. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro

[RE-wrenches] Supporting heavy flooded batteries

bolts to put it all together. I've never had the opportunity to use it in a battery box but it seems like the right stuff. A number of industrial supply companies sell walkway decking in this kind of material. -- Hilton Dier III Missisquoi River Hydro Renewable Energy Design

[RE-wrenches] Vertical PVs for Comm site

be cautious about doing a job for someone penny pinching on an inverter. Not exactly the advice you were asking for, but it jumped out at me. Hilton Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood

[RE-wrenches] Infinia Stirling linear alternators

. Their tech might have been bought by this company (https://www.qnergy.com/) but I'm not sure. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Missisquoi River Hydro Renewable Energy Design ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Infinia Stirling linear alternators generators

to do O Unsolicited opinion: solar Stirling is a non-starter in a world of cheap PV. Stirling does have a place in small scale cogeneration. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List

[RE-wrenches] Batt Cap AGM

important client is the one you don’t take. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

[RE-wrenches] UL/CSA listed battery monitor?

, but they are really durable and stand up to over charge and full discharge. I’ve used them in EVs and you can boil the snot out of them. Like an EQ every time. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance

[RE-wrenches] UL/CSA listed battery monitor?

ones. I’m thinking they may have to rely on the mercy and understanding of the Canadian coast guard equivalent of an AHJ. If there are no listed monitors there should be an exemption. Ignorance of SOC is worse for safety than a non-listed battery monitor. But that would be logical, so... Hilton

[RE-wrenches] UL/CSA listed battery monitor?

. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks! Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Missisquoi River Hydro Renewable Energy Design ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

[RE-wrenches] Large off grid inverter

motor in question doesn’t start under load, you might consider a DC pony motor to bring it up to synchro RPM before closing the main contactors. Good luck! Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood

[RE-wrenches] Looking for insulated #6 bare standoff

Would #8 meet code? I thought that exposed ground wire had to be #6 minimum. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

[RE-wrenches] Mounting on rock

If it were me, I'd buy a case of Red Head A7 anchoring adhesive: https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0228790 Get an engineer to do the static load calculations and design the attachment disk and bolt pattern. Weld a big disk with holes around the edge and gussets to the bottom of your

[RE-wrenches] Powerwall and other Li

. Also, I know mentioning this is out of line per list etiquette, but could people refrain from including 20 preceding messages in their posts? I tend to read this on my phone and my scrolling finger is getting shorter. Thanks! Hilton Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro

[RE-wrenches] has anyone ever had this happen?

. Best of luck, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Missisquoi River Hydro Renewable Energy Design ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] Wire management with S5! Railless System

weather performance. 4) Module width is never an even multiple of roofing pan width. No rails means inevitably some modules will be “diving boards.” 5) Without rails, getting the modules to an even height is a giant PITA. Takes forever. I did it once and never again. Best Hilton Hilton Dier III

[RE-wrenches] DPW concrete base

" sonotube instead of a 32" one is minimal. Peace of mind is priceless. Hilton Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listse

[RE-wrenches] High end batteries

standards and good sense design, then that is your signal to politely bail out. Otherwise it's just going to be an ongoing failure for which you'll take the blame. Good luck Hilton Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Solar Gain, LLC Missisquoi River Hydro LLC

[RE-wrenches] Sunpower micros and mysterious outages

different electricians there to check the house wiring and it's all solid. Any ideas? Some kind of metal roof capacitance? Many thanks, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Missisquoi River Hydro Renewable Energy Design 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 Tel: 802-223-6652

[RE-wrenches] Direct burial PV wire?

I would recommend using Teck 90 cable for direct burial. It is armored and coated and rated for just about anything. You can get it in a variety of wire gauges and numbers of conductors. It makes trench installations fast and easy. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Solar Gain, LLC

[RE-wrenches] Solectria PVI 5200 mounting

tabs. I usually use SMA inverters, which have fixed nuts on the mounting frame and matching tabs on the inverter for stainless socket head screws. Has anyone dealt with this? I can't imagine just leaving the inverter hanging there. Many thanks, Hilton Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Solar

[RE-wrenches] Stolen modules, what to do?

what will? Obvious video cameras (real or fake) and a sign saying "You are being videotaped" is the best aside from that. -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Missisquoi River Hydro, LLC Solar Gain LLC ___ List sponsored by Redwood Allianc

[RE-wrenches] 1000V underground wire

it out and drop it in the trench. You'll be done before the backhoe operator finishes his cigarette. The cost per foot isn't that much over wire and conduit and the time and hassle savings are huge. As you can tell, I'm a convert. Hilton Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Solar Gain, LLC

[RE-wrenches] Battery Enclosures

small battery banks. If necessary you could combine two of them with conduit for a larger bank. They are acid proof and neat looking. They are a bit pricey, but consider the hassle and cost of getting together materials, assembly, lining, painting, etc. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design

[RE-wrenches] Clients and mates

had done, and opened the battery box. Y'know those old wood-block prints of angry samurai warriors with squinted/bulging eyes? I must have looked kind of like that. I'll say it again: The most important client is the one you turn away. -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar

[RE-wrenches] line shading

line shading? I know that we can check the solstice sun angles against the wire height and top and bottom heights of the array. But if the array ends up inside that angle range, how far away does it have to be for that shadow to interfere into a non-issue? Thanks, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III

[RE-wrenches] Acid containment

US Plastic (usplastic.com) carries polyethylene tanks used in industry for acids. You can get them in various sizes - 24 x 36 x 20 deep and larger. They will custom heat weld whatever you want. Kind of pricey (~$300) but heavy duty. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner

[RE-wrenches] Panels with 20.1% efficiency rating

into the low forties. What we really need now is not more efficient modules but cheaper mounting hardware. Ground mounting is getting as expensive as modules. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Solar Gain, LLC Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored

[RE-wrenches] Wood gas

to bring the rpms up to rated motor speed, then connect, then push the rpms higher to push current. Hydro controls would work without much modification. You need it to disconnect under a variety of fault conditions - that's sensors and software. Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Solar Gain, LLC

[RE-wrenches] Off grid heat pumps

-- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] To stack or not to stack? Off-grid 240V

Apollo units, stacked Magnums, and stacked Outbacks. I know from experience that the Outbacks require some hundreds of dollars of extra fittings and electronics to make a proper stacked installation. How about Magnum? Any comments on reliability? Many Thanks, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable

[RE-wrenches] Teck 90

the end of the armor cleanly and as directed and then disassemble the connector and put it on piece by piece. Takes a couple of minutes. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602

[RE-wrenches] question about pole mount interconnection

minutes. No conduit bending. The end connectors are kind of pricey, but the time saved is huge. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List

[RE-wrenches] SHW - parallel tanks

in a rainy summer you'll never get a call. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 Tel: 802-223-6652 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] PV Assist - customer management

. At the very least it will put them on notice that the reality of the situation is not ideal. Good luck. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home Power

[RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

discrete components they could source. Talk them down off the ledge. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] Inverter for UPS

-wired inverter/charger I can find. Preferably sine wave. Not one of those auto parts store models. Any ideas? Thanks, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored

[RE-wrenches] Tri Star MPPT

, and then get starved again. Perfect storm. Tell her that she needs a new set of matched batteries. If she balks, politely tell her you can't help her, and let someone with less judgement deal with it. Good luck, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback fx service work

to smoke anything. Good luck. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address

[RE-wrenches] Orphan Dankoff pump - controller?

that turns 24/48 VDC into some kind of 3-phase power. It also has a pressure switch input and a low water input. Thanks. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored

[RE-wrenches] Defective modules

? And the big question: How do we deal with this? I can imagine the fossil fuel and nuclear industries promoting this story with enthusiasm. Thanks, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602

[RE-wrenches] Defective modules

% in the first three years. No mention of absolute failures. Allan Sindelair's and Jim Duncan's points about vertically integrated companies are good. Better chance of survival and better control over inputs. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill

[RE-wrenches] PV-direct electric water heating

I believe my PV-water-heating friend has an Outback in diversion mode, so the charge profile is stepped, as Conrad noted. He has a 4 kW PV system and a frugal household, so in the summer it takes care of about a third of his DHW needs. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design

[RE-wrenches] PV-direct electric water heating

or during a windy spell) the element comes on. That way, instead of just a PWM shutoff and wasted energy, he gets some benefit. I wouldn't deliberately install PV just for hot water, but in an off grid situation where the excess would go to waste, it makes sense. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III

[RE-wrenches] Battery boxes

and remarkably strong. They look tidy and are easy to drill into for conduit fittings, hinges, latches, etc. I've used them a few times for small 4 x 12V battery banks, but you could link two of them for 8 x 6V. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback fx series inverters

as opposed to a copper box. (Actually, widely spaced battery cables can be a source of RFI, so I wasn't totally spoofing her.) Good luck, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602

[RE-wrenches] Teck 90 cable

, wrenches! Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings: http

[RE-wrenches] Inverter Ramp times

mitigation for PV as an application, as well as ramp mitigation for wind. http://www.beaconpower.com/solutions/other-flywheel-applications.asp Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602

[RE-wrenches] Remote SW control

A friend of mine has an old Xantrex SW 4024 installed in a less-than-accessible location. He's looking for one of their remote control and monitoring panels. If you have one of these kicking around, or know of one, please contact me off line. Many thanks, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable

Re: [RE-wrenches] RF interference XW

The only time I ever dealt with this it was bad grounding in the house wiring. Same deal, AM radio interference. I can't remember whether it was a soft ground or a ground loop, but that's where I'd look. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery EQ question, Xantrex XW system (Dan Fink)

me before you do stuff? Let's go through this again... -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] Module holders

both under one module, then shift them over when the first module is clamped from one side. You could cut them out of 3/4 ply for a particular job. I like these because they are adjustable. Hope this helps reduce rooftop profanity for someone. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy

[RE-wrenches] Awkward Mid-clamps jigs for installing or, removing modules?

one module at a time as long as the rail is s -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 Tel: 802-223-6652 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Heat Tape

the process. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Transformer or not?

region installers about the merits of the -40C option? Thanks, Hilton Dier Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Solar Gain, LLC Missisquoi River Hydro LLC ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] EMT in attic - vs FMC vs armored cable

end fittings? Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http

[RE-wrenches] Off-grid 1nverter replacement for 3 HP

thanks. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 Tel: 802-223-6652 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http

[RE-wrenches] Short Circuit cell damage

that once for sheer amusement I stripped a few inches on the leads of a roughly 100V string, put on my sunglasses and struck an arc. It jumped a good inch and ate up half an inch of #8. Hilton Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Solar Gain, LLC Missisquoi River Hydro LLC

[RE-wrenches] Direct PV-EV charging: possible?

packs. Given the efficiencies of modern high voltage utility tied inverters, your client isn't really losing a lot. He'd probably lose as much through a DC charge controller. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602

[RE-wrenches] Metering a whole house Outback system

120VAC outputs and the stacked Outbacks are putting out 240VAC on two legs. Aside from dropping $600 on an e-Gauge, is there any way to get around this? Many thanks, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602

[RE-wrenches] S-5! Question

of safety is not all that huge. The cost, as a percentage, is not that huge either. And you'll sleep better. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home

Re: [RE-wrenches] Very unbalanced DC wiring

as the cable is rated for the conditions. Hilton Dier On 5/17/2012 1:37 PM, re-wrenches-requ...@lists.re-wrenches.org wrote: Wrenches, I am doing a job for a customer installing a ground mounted array about 250' from his existing battery bank. Array is: - Vmp: 87.9 V - Imp

[RE-wrenches] Solar flares

of electricity. Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 Tel: 802-223-6652 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings

[RE-wrenches] Boxes and bags

is that the hinges are broken and the partitions have deteriorated to uselessness. I need a new case. This one wasn't ideal, so I'm looking for suggestions. Thanks, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602

[RE-wrenches] Autotransformer caution

a second (or so) after it gets actuator power before energizing. In that case you'd want to adjust the pressure switch to come on a few PSI higher than usual so the customer doesn't experience a momentary loss in pressure. Best, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar

[RE-wrenches] Multiple angle conundrum

? Many thanks, Hilton -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC 453 East Hill Rd. Middlesex, VT 05602 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Unusual Module

high-current Solarex module. -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC renewabledesign.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupled

in the trenches making it all happen. Larry -- Hilton Dier III Renewable Energy Design Partner, Solar Gain LLC ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] Apparent Power's reasonably smart inverter

://www.apparent.com/downloads/TheMathematicsOfDynamicPowerManagementOnTheGrid.pdf Remember that with utilities it's always a fight until they realize the benefits. Best, Hilton Dier Ray, The idea that the utility in an island is seeing an advantage to having PV on the grid is a huge concept for me