Re: [RE-wrenches] [EXT] Buchanan Crimps in Outdoor Boxes

2021-08-16 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
not accepted that argument. To be clear, the Buchanan splice caps and insulators are only rated for dry locations. I’ve heard that NYSERDA has allowed them to be used with dielectric gel applied to the interior of a splice cap insulator, but have not been able to confirm. Best Regards, Isaac Opalinsky

Re: [RE-wrenches] [EXT] Re: Positive grounded inverters for SunPower modules

2021-03-19 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
– reconfigure the jumper and fuse position and then check the voltage and polarity of the array before you recommission. If you have any difficulty finding what you need, please feel free to contact me directly. Best Regards, Isaac Opalinsky | Director, Training & Field Enablement mobile 443-277-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunpower monitoring site

2020-11-11 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
enhancements such as remote command functions that had previously been only available to technical support or when on site doing commissioning. Contact me offline if you need instructions or help getting access. Best Regards, Isaac Opalinsky | Director, Training & Field Enablement mobile

Re: [RE-wrenches] [EXT] SunPower Monitoring Setup

2020-03-16 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
Jason, Please contact me offline, and we can help you out. Best Regards, Isaac Opalinsky | Senior Manager, Training & Field Enablement office 443-569-3476 | mobile 443-277-6286 | isaac.opalin...@sunpower.com<mailto:isaac.opalin...@sunpower.com> [sp_2014_logo_black_orange_CMYK-01]

[RE-wrenches] NRTL certification question

2016-08-26 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
. As a manufacturers’ declaration, it is not a third party certification. I’d stay away from products that are CE, and not UL, TUV, CSA, etc. Isaac Opalinsky | Technical Sales 77 Rio Robles, San Jose, CA 95134 | office 443-569-3476 | mobile 443-277-6286 | isaac.opalin...@sunpower.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] multiple points of grid connection and the opposite end of the bus rule

2014-10-29 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
basically be sized to the feeder ampacity. Other than that, I don’t see any other issues other than making sure you treat each interconnection as a separate “system”, which would include disconnect, labeling and directory requirements. Isaac Opalinsky | Technical Trainer | SunPower Corporation Desk

Re: [RE-wrenches] TL inverter with long DC Feeder

2014-10-07 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
: Isaac Opalinsky | Technical Trainer | SunPower Corporation Desk 443-569-3476 | Cell 443-277-6286 From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of William Miller Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 12:01 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] TL inverter

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverters Maximum Input Ratings

2014-08-26 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
of power clipping (say 1% total annual energy), are many customers likely to notice/care? 3. If they do notice, does the customer service aspect of having to defend a design decision outweigh the potential economic benefits of a smaller inverter? Isaac Opalinsky | Technical Trainer

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverters Maximum Input Ratings

2014-08-26 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
to clipping) with Enphase, would it be worth avoiding the supply side connection? What if I get 1472 kWh/kW? Where would you draw the line. Isaac Opalinsky | Technical Trainer | SunPower Corporation Desk 443-569-3476 | Cell 443-277-6286 From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunpower off grid?

2014-08-21 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
for 12, 24 or 48V systems without a relatively high voltage MPPT controller, I haven't encountered any complications with the higher voltage controllers or AC coupling, of course. Cheers, Isaac Opalinsky | Technical Trainer | SunPower Corporation Desk 443-569-3476 | Cell 443-277-6286 -Original

Re: [RE-wrenches] Combining Multiple Inverters

2014-06-26 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
, it would be good to see solutions that simplify installation, reduce points of maintenance, reduce cost and maintain or increase safety. Isaac Opalinsky | Technical Trainer | More Energy. For Life. Desk 443-277-6286 | Cell 443-277-6286 Original message From: Jason Szumlanski

Re: [RE-wrenches] Combining Multiple Inverters

2014-06-25 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
with a string inverter just as we do with microinverters. Has anyone tried this? Isaac Opalinsky | Technical Trainer | SunPower Corporation Desk 443-569-3476 | Cell 443-277-6286 From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Glenn Burt Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 10

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC 2014 690.12 Rapid Shutdown

2014-01-15 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
) and another to disconnect the conductors from the array (i.e., at the array)? Doesn’t seem very “rapid”, but 690.12 isn’t very specific. Isaac Opalinsky SunPower Corporation ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius Installer Support Sucks- but who else?

2013-10-16 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
How have you found the range of the Bluetooth? Have you had flexibility with the relative location of the inverter/monitoring components? Isaac Opalinsky | Technical Trainer | SunPower Corporation Desk 443-569-3476 | Cell 443-277-6286 ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] transformerless inverters and conductor colors

2013-09-27 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
?fn=4703.html. Isaac Opalinsky ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Panel hybrid PV/thermal

2012-10-29 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
I don't know anything about this company, but beware the phrase Certifications Pending followed by a low resolution image of a UL mark. Isaac Opalinsky Technical Trainer SunPowerCorporation ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Disconnect BOTH positive and negative conductors from array?!?

2012-09-15 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
ungrounded conductor). An inspector should appreciate the value of maintaining the functionality of the ground fault protection system. 690.13 makes this clear, by allowing the grounded conductor to be disconnected by service personnel. Isaac Opalinsky

Re: [RE-wrenches] Disconnect BOTH positive and negative conductors from array?!?

2012-09-15 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
Disconnecting a normally grounded conductor would defeat the purpose of ground fault protection and detection. If there is anything an inspector should respect, it is ground fault protection (and 690.13). Isaac Opalinsky ___ List sponsored by Home

[RE-wrenches] SunPower ACPV E18/225W Module with S-5-PV Clamps

2012-05-18 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
the receptacle. You may need to plan the module placement very carefully to avoid this issue. Please contact me off line at isaac.opalin...@sunpowercorp.com if you want to talk about your specific application and how to make it work. Regards, Isaac Opalinsky Technical Trainer SunPower Message: 2 Date

[RE-wrenches] Speaking of outdoor DC lighting...

2011-12-20 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
fuses, both for the battery and the light. Isaac Opalinsky On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 1:26 PM, re-wrenches-requ...@lists.re-wrenches.orgwrote: Send RE-wrenches mailing list submissions to re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 4, Issue 404

2011-12-16 Thread Isaac Opalinsky
are a simple solution but require a little more planning I'd love to see if the vents make a hot spot on the panels - maybe they'd help shed snow more quickly. Isaac Opalinsky Message: 1 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:31:10 -0500 From: Allen Frishman amfr...@aeonsolar.com To: re-wrenches