Look at the Obvious all in one we just used this and it seems to work well
(spelling may be off a little)
Jerry
On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 5:12 PM, Nick Vida nickv...@ymail.com wrote:
Hello wrenches,
I am looking for a recommendation for a cellular modem for a monitoring
system. Ideally it would
Any time we do a ground array, at the array location we combine the strings
and have a disconnect and it has come in handy to
On Oct 6, 2014 10:41 AM, Mark Westbrock westbr...@positiveenergysolar.com
wrote:
If you don't want to combine strings at the array, then I would use a
Square D HU361 for
As i read the thread you say TL which TL SMA, AE ect. They have defferent
dc input designs
On Oct 6, 2014 12:21 PM, jay peltz j...@asis.com wrote:
I do believe the outback and midnite combiners have a lock hole to prevent
exactly your concern.
unauthorized access.
jay
peltz power
On Oct
I have done some work in central America where there was only a genny down
the road that supplied power and it would only run if someone put fuel in
it, is this your issue also.
Jerry
On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 7:37 AM, Conrad Geyser conr...@cape.com wrote:
Esteemed wrenchies,
I'm
Our inspectors are all in one plumbing, electrical ect. not seperate like
some areas are so they look, there are to be no modules above any vents
including plumbing. Our solution is to move the vents (plumbing) and work
around all others. Cutting vent stacks below the 12 can get you in trouble
You may want to look at Panel Claw and Sunlink we have used both for up
to 1/2 meg systems and they work well within reason
Jerry
On Sep 19, 2014 7:51 AM, William Miller will...@millersolar.com wrote:
Wrenches:
I am looking for a ballasted racking system that will fit these criteria:
1.
Sun modo makes a low profile flashing with a bisket that is screwed down to
the deck in up to five locations, it is approved and engineered for sips. I
have seen unistrut rip the short side off of modules and rip lags loose yes
and cause leaks.
On Sep 15, 2014 10:21 AM, Lars Ortegren
No it will not work right
On Sep 12, 2014 2:56 AM, frenergy frene...@psln.com wrote:
Wrenches,
I just replaced a failed XW. is the XW BTS compatible with an
FM60? Thanks in advance,
Bill
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I have had a 30 k with 12 aurora magnatec inverters and every time I get a
failure ( Magnatec with short the DC together) and you can feel the modules
are hotter then ones under normal operation, have not compared to VOC
Jerry
On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Mark Frye ma...@berkeleysolar.com
Thats the only solution i know of witha 48 vdc machine
On Sep 4, 2014 10:47 AM, Chris Daum ch...@oasismontana.com wrote:
Hello Wrenches:
I have an inquiry from a fellow with a 48V wind generator (it puts out
between 48 and 60VDC). It's an old Cyclone, originally made in Canada.
He's
Beware sometimes helping someone get by with a repair can backfire on the
guy just trying to help ya i know it will never happen to you but
On Sep 1, 2014 10:59 AM, Martin Herzfeld findso...@herzfeld.org wrote:
I concur with Dan. Unless a controlled environment, a patch job on a
module with a
Outback has a plate that is used for the dc brakers it works well for
multable SI's and there you put all the fuse protections (class T) or
equivilent. I am designing a system with 9 SI's and there we got a cluster
box.
On Aug 25, 2014 7:44 AM, Darren Anderson dar...@self.org wrote:
Hi All
Fan kits through Sharp are no longer available and it is tough to find ones
that work
On Aug 22, 2014 4:49 PM, William Miller will...@millersolar.com wrote:
Friends:
I have a new client with some very old inverters. I know nothing about
the Sharp inverters. This person is on a fixed income
I have used the Sunpower 327 modules with Radian inverters and Charge
controllers it does get connected backwards and it works fine, I have a
mobile system that is also SunPowered with Outback FX inverters. Outback
has a white paper on this type of application. Regarding the modules well
good
I have a brand new old stock replacement beacon 5 k unit if interested lets
talk off line
Jerry
On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 2:10 PM, penobscotso...@midmaine.com wrote:
Hello fellow wrenches,
I have an opportunity to inherit a poorly installed system which the
client has had problems with for
does your customer have any issues or is this a first inspection type call
just to see
Jerry
On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Mac Lewis maclew...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello wrenches,
I just went on a service call for a new client. He had a bank of 4 year
old Interstate L16HCL batteries, 2
4-5am on some
days. I think this may have been a programming error, I lowered the start
voltages on the AGS.
On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 8:12 PM, Jerry Shafer jerrysgarag...@gmail.com
wrote:
does your customer have any issues or is this a first inspection type call
just to see
Jerry
On Tue
It would be good to put a volt meter at the input to the UPS confirm input
voltage is within range at the time there is an issue. If volts are high
there is a problem between that location and as far as the transformer. A
scope would help to see noise on the AC side but an old AM radio may do the
If you using a AC disconnect shut off power to it install a jumper on two
of the legs just testing once inverter is back on line pull the switch and
see what happens. Swap jumper location and tetest, once you tesy all legs
remove jumper wires.
On Aug 4, 2014 7:43 AM, Rebekah Hren
in the mate 3 guide there is a section on what you are asking
On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 2:06 AM, Kirk Herander k...@vtsolar.com wrote:
I want to set up a mate 3 for web monitoring. The Outback site is lacking
in clarity of this procedure. Can anyone fill me in on any special software
or
We have raised and lowered towers, we have always left the pole on site as
they are made for that pole length. When we service the machine we use a
JLG TO GO up rather then bring it down, one reason is cable length was most
likely cut once inplace so there is no extra who h is nice both going up
On Jul 23, 2014, at 4:21 PM, Chris Mason wrote:
Are the loads three phase or just the generator?
On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 6:05 PM, Jerry Shafer jerrysgarag...@gmail.com
wrote:
Outback for sure but I have not seen the sw line work on 3 ph nore the
SI's I will say OB work well. You may also
Outback for sure but I have not seen the sw line work on 3 ph nore the SI's
I will say OB work well. You may also want to consider a 3 ph battery
charger and a regular l120/240 battery system just a thought
On Jul 23, 2014 11:06 AM, Jay Peltz j...@asis.com wrote:
Hi all
I have a client who
Solar world is backed by a very large German company and is investigating
expanding the manufacturing foot print they have, have you been to the
factory, If not you need to go, in some cases you can take your customer
too. They sell low output cells that they will not use to other
manufactures.
I have Surrettes, Industrial Hawkers FLA with steel cases, NiFe, Li-on and
the traditional plastic case types. The Surrettes are a very easy to
maintain battery little water use and stays clean.The steel case seams to
need cleaning allot more, goes through more water but also have the a great
life
I have been to the factory, Jerry and was very impressed. That's why i
use them whenever possible.
On Jul 12, 2014 11:27 AM, Jerry Shafer jerrysgarag...@gmail.com wrote:
Solar world is backed by a very large German company and is investigating
expanding the manufacturing foot print
Hawker industrial batteries are 12 volt and up to 24 volt in 2 volt cells
in a steel case
Jerry
On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 8:51 AM, jay peltz j...@asis.com wrote:
Hi All,
I'm wondering what options people are using for steel cased individual 2v
industrial cells.
thanks
jay
Group
I might consider a third option SMA all the way, one additional island and
go with SMA on the output side of the now two islands, SMA seems to work
better with communication. I have a system someone else installed and there
they used an outback and did a DC coupled it works but it has issues
Wrenches
I have not seen either a OB, Trace or Magnum do a even far job of charge
control or voltage limiting for the batteries during AC coupling as this is
when the transformer is basicly going backwards, it can and does but even
outback says you need to do a AC discounting means or AC or DC
RE-Wrenches
We have been doing battery back up systems for years and some times the
utility goes sideways, we recently did a battery back up with 2 OutBack
Radians, 950 Ah Nickle iron batteries usable is estimated at 27.36 kW, here
the utility gave us a 20 amp 240 volt cap for back feeding so we
food grade silicone sealant, storage tanks use a rubber liners and that
material can be used as a gasket roofing suppliers will have this
Jerry
On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Drake drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org
wrote:
Hello Wrenches,
We are planning to install on a metal roof that
How are you protecting each inverter separately
On Jun 25, 2014 6:20 PM, Corey Shalanski cshalan...@joule-energy.com
wrote:
I am curious about best practices for combining the output of multiple
inverters:
- We are considering using an insulated tap Polaris/Burndy connector
in lieu of
Which inverters are you installing to replace the 2500U
Jerry
On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 3:39 PM, William Miller will...@millersolar.com
wrote:
Friends:
We are starting to replace dying SB2500s with new units. The AFCI is
giving us fits with disturbances. We are told we can not even use wire
we will never use wire nuts I have seen to many issues we will use
insulated cable connector blocks or if there is room splicer blocks, I have
been updating inverters with no problems if its a larger inverter more then
2 strings we use 1000 volt PV wire and the combiner box. the new inverters
There are self powered electronic 7 day timers and to be safe I would make
the connection at the float low volts low current and designed to stop the
pump
On Jun 22, 2014 3:37 PM, All Solar, Inc. allso...@scswifi.net wrote:
I am in need of a timer for an SQF Grundfos pump, PV direct.
Would it
If you do decide to vent the battery box, The battery enclosure should be
air tight, in the event the wind is blowing higher air pressure could exist
outside and push any gases into the building. I understand that this is a
sealed battery buy they will fail and if it was me I would want then in a
Granger should stock them that's were I get them with a case
On Jun 20, 2014 8:53 AM, Chris Worcester ch...@solarwindworks.com wrote:
Those were the days.. The suction cups are made by CRL- Powr-Grip Vacuum
Cup, Catalog # W4950. Not sure this is still a viable part #. They made or
still make
Outback tell them its for export
On Jun 18, 2014 3:34 PM, Jason Szumlanski ja...@fafcosolar.com wrote:
Any known source of 230V 50Hz micros in the US?
Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar
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Maybe a outback with a autotransformer
On Jun 16, 2014 12:28 PM, Phil Lawes p...@insoltechsolar.com wrote:
Does anyone know of an inverter/charger 48 volt dc input-240 volt ac
output rated 1,500 watts true sine? The only small output inverters I can
find are by Studer or Stecca but so far with
I have systems up in snow country and we used to have issues with frames
but once they were glued no more issues, solarworld is glued and many
others also. The wire management we have done is small gutters that fits
the wire and j boxes altogether any good sheet metal shop can brake long
gutters
In reading the cut sheet it does not say that they are UL listed just that
they testing approved not Certified so if anyone is looking to use this
product as a grid tied they may want to make sure before hand.
Jerry
On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 12:09 PM, Phil Lawes p...@insoltechsolar.com
wrote:
David
The KC 120 had some issues with soldered connections on the module looks
like a cigarette burn from the back or maybe just a blister, it will be on
the shrt side of the module. Anyway it will drop the module in half most of
the time or try to work while it burns the poorly soldered
We have used Windex and a pressure washer, Windex seams to work well hope
its not etching primer that might be hard to get off but that's mainly
used on gutters and down spouts not wood
Jerry
On Jun 4, 2014 10:31 AM, Louis Woofenden lo...@woofenden.net wrote:
Hi Wrenches,
We have an existing
If it modules not diodes which will give you different issues, no voc
change but a combination with less power at 25c best to use a iv curve tool
like the solmetric product very cool and printable
On Jun 4, 2014 10:36 AM, Nathan Charles
nchar...@paradiseenergysolutions.com wrote:
So I read this
This must be a scam, hard to believe that someone would actually publish
something like this.
On May 24, 2014 4:21 PM, Drake drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org
wrote:
http://nationalreport.net/solar-panels-drain-suns-energy-experts-say/
“Put into laymen’s terms, the solar panels capture
Power one now owns ERC, FS and mane more
On May 8, 2014 10:12 AM, James Gustafson djibrilf...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Hard Working Wrenches,
I am working on a residential grid tied PV system design for a friend in
Massachusetts. He would like a DAS that reports automatically to the
Mass-CEC.
Did you contact Outback yet
On May 8, 2014 11:43 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf ma...@pvthawaii.com wrote:
Amigos y amigas,
Can someone please provide me a name and contact info for one or more
knowledgeable peeps at OutBack regarding their Radian hardware?
Thanks,
marco
Grundfus SQ solar pumps runs on ac dc pv gennys
On May 6, 2014 5:08 PM, All Solar, Inc. allso...@scswifi.net wrote:
Hi all,
Any recommendations for a low flow, high lift pump, PV direct pump.
1 GPM @ 600 ft of head. Maybe a conventional pump on a timer?
Jeremy Rodriguez,
President
All
Sorry, Programming or mis wire is where i would put my money.
On May 3, 2014 1:07 PM, will...@millersolar.com wrote:
Friends:
We commissioned a new SI6048 3 phase system yesterday. It will create
power but it won’t charge from the generator. This is a generator that was
working with a 3
, William Miller will...@millersolar.com wrote:
Jerry:
Your answer was pretty vague. What kind of mid-wire or programming error?
William
Miller Solar
On May 4, 2014, at 7:08 PM, Jerry Shafer jerrysgarag...@gmail.com wrote:
Sorry, Programming or mis wire is where i would put my money.
On May 3
Spell check is thew worst.
On May 4, 2014 7:41 PM, Jerry Shafer jerrysgarag...@gmail.com wrote:
Charger set to on bit the max amps to 0 or volt setting to high. Isis you
use the inverter to turn on the genny or did you just start it up because
it may not connect if it did not request
We have used vented cabinets with doors opening to the front. everything is
inside have had them inplace for several years
On Apr 30, 2014 1:39 AM, Allen Frishman amfr...@aeonsolar.com wrote:
Benn,
micro inverters are an option although there is no shade issues on this
project so I would like
hydraulic or long handle bog difference in price
On Apr 30, 2014 8:32 AM, Solar dahlso...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello all,
I am looking for recommendations for a battery cable crimper. I'd love to
get one with the dies built in, but the ones I've looked at are only for
non-fine strand wire.
It happens more then you know
On Apr 28, 2014 3:34 PM, Rebecca Lundberg
rebecca.lundb...@powerfullygreen.com wrote:
I have come across a new (small) installer taking photos of solar projects
that others installed, and promoting them on their web site in their
gallery without getting
Did you call sma directly even though it is re branded they may be able to
help this is what sma told me directly
Fellow Wrenches , we are really having problems getting through to Sun
Power to return their SMA private labeled inverters for warranty or repairs
. Like two hours or more on deadly
Flashing only
On Apr 11, 2014 9:20 AM, Troy Harvey tahar...@heliocentric.org wrote:
1. I'm interest in a poll of installers who are using flashings vs
sealant. Now that the flashing market has evolved, what are you using
today? When did you switch to flashings (if you did). And why not, if you
We have made some carts changed them over to 48 volts and used 4, 80's
tilted up like an outlaw circle track car
On Apr 11, 2014 2:37 PM, Bob-O Schultze bo...@electronconnection.com
wrote:
Esteemed and just steamed Fellows,
I've rebuilt an old dead 36V golf cart and I'd like to put an array on
You might want to look at sunmodo they work well and will not leak check it
out. Some sealants have solvents that eat away shingles over time and can
create a bridle shingle that can crack. Roof warranty may be expected when
direct contact sealant is used on shingles should check with
can you give us more details, are you proposing pumping from a pond, a
well, storage tank what.
Jerry
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 7:19 AM, Chris Mason
cometenergysyst...@gmail.comwrote:
I have a couple of suggestions. A pump motor of that size is likely Class
H and requires a 7x starting current
I had this issue way back with pvl's unisolar and it was always written off
as hi pot leakage in the conductors and its good to see that it was put to
paper
On Mar 13, 2014 11:20 PM, b...@midnitesolar.com b...@midnitesolar.com
wrote:
Interesting app note. Interesting problem.
How far from
We have been using sunpower modules for the high out small space
applications even off grid works great, check warranties some brands only
had 20 year
Jerry
On Mar 14, 2014 8:52 AM, August Goers aug...@luminalt.com wrote:
Hi Larry,
LG is selling Neon panels which are pushing 300 W for a
Some state schools teach auto cad and of you are in the class learning the
application you can get a student version for free
Jerry
On Mar 12, 2014 4:09 PM, William Miller will...@millersolar.com wrote:
Friends:
The 3D CAD software I have been using is obsolete. I have decided to
upgrade
The Hawkers we use come in steel containers already with the battery inside
if this the same then you should be compliant. You can also have plastic
containers made we use TAP Plastics they can custom build you a box that
fits your location.
On Mar 10, 2014 1:31 PM, Tump t...@swnl.net wrote:
Wrenches
I have had two buildings involved in a fire after we were completed and
down the road neither fires had anything to do with our work at all. In one
fire there was a unit next door (common wall) that had an appliance over
heat that was left on while there was no one there and started the
If you disconnect the leads to the Benny from at the inverter do you still
have this condition. I had a battery charged supply (ac) in the same
conduit as the remote start and the transient voltage would be enough to
signal z start up. Your issue is a little different but it might still be
Has anyone had an issue with Midnite solar Charge controllers loosing
programming. I have had Out back FM 80 do this and it was an software issue
they fixed it. Now I have the same thing with midnite either that or the
customer is messing with it and this is also a good possibility but before
I go
display, don't forget to press ENTER
after setting parameters so that
the Classic remembers those settings if the DC goes off and back on again.
I would give Ryan call in tech support. extension 151.
boB
On 2/17/2014 8:06 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote:
Has anyone had an issue with Midnite
So Ian clear does the fault activate the relay or does the absence of the
fault activate the relay because its usually best to have a absent or no
fault hold the relay on and if anything fails as a the relay will rest this
can be done with motorized on or contactor high load switch, you should
I have had this issue with hanging LED's and it was in the inverter
programming, I only had 2 SI installed. I can't recall what the program
issue was but it was easy to see
Jerry
On Feb 12, 2014 8:14 AM, Exeltech exelt...@yahoo.com wrote:
Troy,
Elsewhere in this thread, boB (Midnite) suggested
,
The no-fault condition from the CPU is +12Vdc. A fault causes 0 volts.
These are the contactors I plan to use:
http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70062412
Larry
On Feb 13, 2014, at 12:38 PM, Jerry Shafer jerrysgarag...@gmail.com
wrote:
So Ian clear does the fault
I have done systems in Hawaii, here is one with a 30 k PV system and with a
250k Cummins back up genny. We have a contactor in the ATS that will open
if the genny is operating, this in turn sends a door open signal to the
Satcon shutting it down I don't want anything effecting the genset
operation
I look at batteries the same way as modules each string gets it own
protection, its good for trouble shootings and for safety. we use the
magnum Energy Class T fuse and holder, its cheap and works very well. If
you have ever seen a short of a battery bank you would always install fuses
right there
The radian works well gen sets
On Feb 6, 2014 7:15 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote:
hey wrenches,
im working on a design for an offgrid camp and am stumped at my least
favorite issue... generators. im running into the CARB (california air
quality board) requirements, which have removed
We use holes with concrete for a small array its less expensive
On Feb 4, 2014 3:37 PM, Kelly Larson solarwre...@asis.com wrote:
Thanks for your reply, Jerry. How do you attach them to the ground?
Concrete? Driven?
Blessings,
Kelly
On Feb 4, 2014, at 3:30 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote:
We
We got a duct-less ac unit comes either ac back up or total off grid, the
off grid uses a battery bank to work evenings either system needs at least
600 watts. We just did a dual radian battery back up and the dual heat
pumps would need both to start up if they stated at once and all of one to
Go look at sunmodo they also have some solutions tell them jerry from
affinity sent you, great price point. The are in Washington state check it
out
On Jan 23, 2014 1:37 PM, All Solar, Inc. allso...@scswifi.net wrote:
Can anyone comment on the S-5! CorruBracket?
Any other recommendations or
made my teeth hurt.
Larry
On Jan 18, 2014, at 7:21 PM, Jerry Shafer jerrysgarag...@gmail.com
wrote:
My mistake nothing better then FLA vented, I would stay away from
centurians I have had a lot of premee failures, rolls, interstate and the
big boys Hawker can last 20 years. Also nickel
For for grid tie system l I would only use AGM weather it be interstate or
rolls and amps per buck is better over time
Jerry
On Jan 18, 2014 3:16 PM, Chris Mason cometenergysyst...@gmail.com wrote:
We don't do a lot of off-grid systems so I am short on experience with
battery systems. I have a
Wrenches group
I have a Sharp Sunvista 3500 with a code D-20 (Thermal fuse) will not clear
any idea where the part is located and/or which board
Jerry
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I checked one of my mobile rigs with dual VFX3648 with a transformer and 36
kWhrs of total battery capacity it has 4 foot LED's and with the inverter
on ON not search it works great I keep going back to programming some time
back my program was messed with and it was on search mode we had audio
I have a Sharp SunVista 3500 which has a code D-20 I have sharp manuals but
I have not found any information on this code except that it is a thermal
fuse shut down does anybody know where this fuse is or if there is one or
which board it is on. I have not found any info on the sunvista and sharp
I have had this same thing happen with a off grid application using SMA
SI's it rooted back to programming one inverter was going to sleep and
under some loads the lights would flicker and they were over the dinning
room table and suspended from a 16 foot ceiling so it lit up the entire
room. I
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