switching this to open loop and
hopefully the problem will go away, but I would expect EG4 batteries to
play nice with EG4 inverters.
There is no question that EG4 is making inroads with their batteries being
MUCH lower cost than other brands. We're going to have to deal with it I
guess.
Jason
ey
upgrade their generator for faster battery recharges.
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On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 1:
I can fix without too much
risk.
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On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 2:19 PM Dave Angelini Off
oad
should be pretty minimal.
I could use a separate 12V battery, but I would like to eliminate that cost
and complexity if possible.
And yeah, I am not considering this a money making opportunity. It's really
just a challenge to ward off boredom from the daily grind.
Jason Szumlanski
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they have overload protection, but what is the reset procedure?
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Fortunately, the owner is pretty handy and is willing to live with any
negative consequences. That said, I want to offer him something as simple
and bulletproof as possible. I am walking into this with eyes wide open,
for sure.
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and not sure how to
size it.
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batteries without PCS or 8 batteries with PCS.
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On Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 7:57 AM Mac Lewis
>
> William
>
>
>
> Miller Solar
>
> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
>
> 805-438-5600
>
> www.millersolar.com
>
> CA Lic. 773985
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Jason Szumlanski [mailto:ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesd
ining, the interlocked
>> bypass and output breakers all fit into one load center.
>>
>>
>>
>> I hope the time we spent on this discussion helps someone out there.
>> That’s why we do it.
>>
>>
>>
>> Wm
>>
>>
>>
>> M
the load conductors for
the sum of the full generator/grid input (on the grid input lugs) plus 62.5A, or
200A, whichever is less, even in a parallel system in case one unit ceases to
function or is removed for service.
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gt;
> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
>
> 805-438-5600
>
> www.millersolar.com
>
> CA Lic. 773985
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
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continuous. So you might be able to get away with 62.5 * 4 * 1.25
> = 313A rated conductors.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 5:28 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> I am going to have a quad-stack of So
5K handles grid/generator
assist/supplement. It does not seem to be documented clearly.
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st effective to reuse. It's often seized, cross threaded, dirty etc.
>
> There will be a lot of these coming up...
>
> Good luck
>
> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024, 7:29 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> Each state a
to the level of
requiring updating electrical wiring to current codes with respect to rapid
shutdown or otherwise. We always made sure labels were legible and did any
minor electrical cleanup, but I would not even provide a detailed
electrical plan with our applications.
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.
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On Fri, Mar 15, 2024, 6:26 PM david quattro wrote:
> Jason, Very helpful. Thank you
> I wonder why, after years of calling tech support, nobody at Enphase told
> me the S is a replacement for the R. it took a compatriot
> installer/integr
issues, so they just pop in a cellular modem. I have seen a number of
national installers do that. It is not good practice. Ethernet is best and
WiFi works well usually.
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ia a
WiFi extender. These cheap consumer devices tend to fail. Sometimes
unplug/replug works.
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risk, but there are
no guarantees. Consider the assets you are protecting and take reasonable
measures. You simply can't insure against every calamity.
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I have installed many hundreds of Enphase CTs on live service conductors.
As long as the secondary is connected first, no problem. Same with
disconnecting them.
Jason
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> Dear Wrenches,
>
>
o increase to make margins workable at a lower
installation volume for the companies that are able to survive. This is all
speculative, but I do have a degree with a major in Finance and a minor in
economics, so I'm not completely speaking out of school.
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o deal with. Meanwhile, they are losing
sales when they make a battery that puts them at 42.9kWh for a 3-pack.
Strange...
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all center
somewhere. There are no diagnostics to do! With good DC input and no
response from the panel, what else is there? The runaround is mindblowing.
I have no expectation of getting paid by SunPower for this work (assuming
it is under warranty), so it's on the poor homeowner to foot the bil
unknown given the industry's infancy. Homeowners often make decisions based
on name recognition and backing of these big companies. And then they find
out that wasn't the best decision. All we can do as the middlemen is hold
the manufacturers' feet to the fire.
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Principal Solar
here is no SOC
> reading. I don’t install Sunny Island systems—they are SOC centered and
> suffer for it.
>
>
>
> William
>
>
>
> Miller Solar
>
> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
>
> 805-438-5600
>
> www.millersolar.com
>
> CA Lic. 77398
.
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).
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coefficient be greater, less, or
the same?
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DIN rail breakers on Amazon are a dead cheap
option and worth considering, too.
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Correction: That was unadjusted Voc. Temperature-adjusted Voc is 316V.
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On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 10:42 AM Jason Szumlanski <
I am installing an EG4 off-grid 3k inverter for the first time, and the
manual requires a DC circuit breaker on the PV input. It will be a small PV
array with adjusted max Voc around 280V @ Isc 10.6A.
I'm looking for a cost-effective DC breaker and enclosure for this purpose.
Jason Szumlanski
Coupled PV simultaneously. It just complicates
things, not the least of which is rapid shutdown and utility disconnect
requirements.
On grid it can output 15kW of the DC coupled PV to the grid/loads.
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I found a 4U wall mount rack on Amazon that looks like it will carry the
weight. I'm going to give it a try.
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On Fri, Jan 12, 2024
I definitely considered this, but the EG4 100aH batteries are rack mount. I
need to wall-mount a battery or put it on a small shelf.
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I'm looking for a single battery meeting these specs to pair with an EG4
inverter for off-grid use.
Anyone who knows someone who can ship me a single unit at a reasonable
price, please let me know (off-list, ok).
Thanks,
Jason Szumlanski
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in a detached structure.
Nonetheless, that is a pretty good pairing for a 22kW system in most
circumstances. It should drastically reduce the generator run time while
providing a sizable buffer for the available daytime solar energy.
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ot; if you AC couple a generator with
PV is whether it's even worth it.
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and permitting
requirements typical of USVI?
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ve to push their own brand of battery, I would assume.
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On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 10:54 AM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
re-wren
randed OMG. It comes in #14, #15, and even #21. They have published
pull-out values that are really high. If you use a base plate with 4
fasteners with a 3x safety factor, you still get enormous pull-out values.
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have replaced modules from time to time to "fix" this problem, which isn't
a performance issue but an aesthetic one.
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On S
monitored by the Sol-Ark. That's not ideal, but it's
nice to have that flexibility.
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On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 4:19 PM Kienan Maxfi
manufacturers might put that into a manual out
of an abundance of caution, but I have never seen any real testing.
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On Mon, Oct 23
cleanings a year would pale in comparison to what solar panels endure
naturally due to weather.
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On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 7:10 PM Jay via
I don't understand the thermal shock nonsense. It routinely starts
downpouring here when it's blazing hot out (sun showers) and the rain is
way cooler than ground water in summer. It makes no sense. If hose water
from the ground is going to hurt solar panels, you better not put them
where it
These work well for smaller conduit but when you get into 1-1/4" and
greater trade sizes, especially when you need to get a fitting into the
wall, I think you need to go to core bits. I don't think they make spiral
bits that big with SDS shanks, but I could be mistaken.
Jason Szumlanski
Prin
w
holes we need to make.
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ctors of the
corresponding microinverter
or adapter." Extending the DC leads of the PV module could easily be
construed as a violation. And these would be pretty low voltage circuits,
voltage drop could become an issue in terms of performance depending on
distance.
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/main and into a new panelboard on the load side of the Sol-Arks. So
that's another required load center.
And if money is truly no object, I would consider a manual transfer switch
to bypass the inverters for service. I'm afraid to look up what a 400A DPDT
switch costs.
Jason Szumlanski
Principal
inroads. We are getting requests from clients for their
brand specifically. That said, I agree that there is significant risk in
trying out a newcomer for an important project, but I'm running out of
options.
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gt; On Fri, Sep 15, 2023 at 4:56 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> I just replaced two Sunny Islands and one Sunny Boy that I did not
>> install with a single Sol-Ark 15k today. The generator installer (not me)
>> had
input as well. You would not want a grid delay if it were
a utility. Still, they should be able to build in that logic I would think.
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this installation given that it's kind of high profile and a
fantastic marketing opportunity.
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On Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 5:17 PM Daniel Young wrote
in their column of the comparison chart.
I'm not opposed to a 48V DC battery system with a Sol-Ark 15k or something
like that, but I think my options for wall-mount, outdoor, and beautiful
are going to be limited.
I don't need any generator integration.
Jason Szumlanski
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. Maybe that speaks to reliability or
maybe people just realize they are stuck going directly to Tesla for
service, particularly on batteries.
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is that Fronius was on a
downward spiral with the IG and even IG Plus, and they never recovered.
Despite some of the niceties of their Primo line, installers that got
burned never regained confidence. I would not be surprised if they go down.
They probably should have rebranded at a minimum.
Jason
Are there any options out there similar to the Enphase System Controller
MID that directly couple the AC outputs of a PV inverter and generator to
simultaneously power loads? And can any do it with or without batteries
involved?
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not directly related
to the inverter output rating, but is 85% of the system DC rating (which is
pretty dumb).
Fun, fun, fun... Fortunately, we don't run into too many 100A services
around here.
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d installs? My apologies for poking fun but WOW, my
> guys will think I made it up.
>
>
>
> Thx
>
> Peter Giroux
>
>
>
> *From:* RE-wrenches *On
> Behalf Of *Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches
> *Sent:* Monday, August 7, 2023 5:36 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenc
have to give them 6" to the gutter I will have to go back to the
drawing board.
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On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 10:59 AM Michael Mornin
equirements. My technical problem is only
the NEC 240.24(A) height limit.
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On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 6:41 PM Lou Russo via RE-wrenche
-in nipples if I have enough room.
If there are any practical reasons that this will not work well, please let
me know.
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think that would be a stretch to cite that as a code
violation or a safety issue.
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On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 4:32 PM Rebecca Lundberg
I was searching the forums for information on Peimar modules and this is
all that came up. Does anyone have any experience with recently produced
PERC modules from them? They are being offered through my distribution
network at an attractive price, but I am a bit skeptical.
Jason Szumlanski
ica? That's when the
lightbulb would eventually go off.
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installed. Thanks, all.
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> Morning all
>
>
>
> You may also want to look at the Victron products. They have a 1000 amp
>
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Thanks, William. I was thinking that exact same JBX12124 junction box.
However, I think for my configuration I can fit everything in a single
junction box with two Blue Sea Powerbar 1000 busbars. That might be a
compact and cost effective solution.
Really appreciate the pics!
Jason Szumlanski
understanding that the ampacity allowance is additive. The 600 MCM 4-port
connectors might have the required ampacity. Maybe I'm dreaming and a
Polaris-type connector isn't an easy way out.
Alternatively, I was thinking of a Blue Sea 1000A busbar mounted in a
trough or junction box.
Jason Szumlanski
Thanks, Mac. However, I am also paralleling two Sol-Ark 15k. Since each
battery only accepts a single cable lug I believe, I need to make a splice
somewhere.
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Hi all,
I'm doing my first installation with two 24 kWh Homegrid stacks. They will
feed two Sol-Ark 15k. I'm seeking recommendations on busbars for connecting
this up in the most elegant way possible.
Pictures speak 1,000 words, so if you have any I would appreciate it
(off-list is fine).
Jason
purchasing a 24Vac remote 900 Mhz relay to shed air
conditioning, but ultimately I never installed it because it was too
complicated and introduced an unacceptable point of failure (potential
service issue). We need some reliable, simple load shedding products that
are brand agnostic.
Jason Szumlanski
gths to fit multiple
rows when it's a close call.
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On Wed, Jun 7, 2023 at 3:02 PM rick--- via RE-wrenches <
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.
Fortunately, I haven't run into any bonding inspection issues for over 10
years here.
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On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 8:28 PM Dave Angelini
line item are permit costs
and engineering fees for non-standard projects.
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On Wed, May 17, 2023 at 6:56 PM Jerry Shafer via RE-wre
There's always the Cellular connection option (if available there).
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On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 9:01 AM Jay via RE-wrenches <
without much labor cost and an acceptable material cost for the added peace
of mind.
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On Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 9:45 PM Ray Walters via RE
that come into play.
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dotal information helps and sets some fears aside. Please
reach out to me off-list if you want any specifics or details about our
experience with catastrophic wind events.
Sincerely,
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with a metal
flange.
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>
tics would be a nightmare.
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On Thu, Feb 23, 2023, 2:07 PM Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches <
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> Its actually the alumium flange that is typically tapped into the
> microinverter plastic housing that I'm after (the
Correction, I just found out what I need are actually PVI-7600TL
On Wed, Feb 22, 2023, 11:40 AM Jason Szumlanski <
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> If anyone knows where I might be able to find a couple of replacements for
> this inverter, please let me know.
>
&g
If anyone knows where I might be able to find a couple of replacements for
this inverter, please let me know.
I have a couple that were underwater from Hurricane Ian. I'm debating what
to do. Any other thoughts for an easy replacement would be appreciated if
these are no longer available.
Jason
hing is for certain -
> batteries and energy storage (in all their forms) are here to stay!
>
> August
>
> On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 5:27 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> Just a quick comment about flipping breakers randomly. T
Just a quick comment about flipping breakers randomly. This also applies to
AC-coupled systems. There should be zero risk of flipping breakers in
random order. These devices are there to prevent overcurrent and disconnect
circuits safely under load. If there is a specific order in which breakers
disconnects are all but impossible to get
here. Even 200A main breaker enclosures are very hard to find. Hurricane
Ian didn't help that with thousands of people who had their service
equipment under water... It has been a challenge.
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ore likely to have a slow march toward AC coupling as
codes make it harder and harder to comply with the DC issues.
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On Wed, Feb 1, 2023
(707) 321-2937 // cell
>
> *Powering What’s Next*™* | *The Enphase Energy Management System
> <https://enphase.com/en-us/products-and-services/envoy>
>
> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer #03262011-300
>
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> ---
with ITK capability and a
better warranty.
On that note, I'm going to be replacing quite a few very soon due to
submersion issues from Hurricane Ian. I'm not even thinking of offering the
Envoy-R option. Everyone has to upgrade.
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monitoring altogether.
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reason to use IQ7 over IQ8 in some scenarios.
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warranties are mostly marketing nonsense, unfortunately, IMO.
Jason Szumlanski
Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group
NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (PVIP)
Florida State Certified Solar Contractor CVC56956
On Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 1:50 PM Scot Arey via RE-wrenches <
the 24 volt control circuit at the remote location in
the house.
Normally I would just hardwire this, but it is not an option in this case.
Does anyone know of an elegant and cost effective way to accomplish this?
Jason Szumlanski
Florida Solar Design Group
monitored in these cases)
Any thoughts?
Jason Szumlanski
Florida Solar Design Group
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nverter disconnected. Which means the contactor at the
> PV inverter should be energized "closed" (so PV AC connected normally open)
> under normal operation (genny off, PV on).
>
> Wired as such, It can be done with off the shelf components, and remotely
> by adding some con
on
remotely only when the generator is not running.
Jason Szumlanski
Florida Solar Design Group
On Tue, Oct 11, 2022, 2:45 PM Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I’ll usually use a 60 amp contactor with 240Vac coil.
>
> The generator
On Sat, Oct 1, 2022, 4:47 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I wish you the best in your efforts of repair and replacement. Did you
> evacuate or end up toughing it out through the hurricane?
>
> On Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 9:57 PM Jason
replacement where the PV system is
unscathed. 5 years after Hurricane Irma and results are similar, maybe even
more successful. That doesn't comfort the affected. Sad stories everywhere.
More to come. Triage mode now.
Jason Szumlanski
Florida Solar Design Group
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