Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion tool batteries

I use Delwalt only because they still make a couple power/battery tools in the USA. And it’s the only reason I buy them. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2022, at 12:16 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: > > I live in far northern MN (it was -32F this morning) my shop is well > insulate

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion tool batteries

I live in far northern MN (it was -32F this morning) my shop is well insulated but I only heat when I working in there (wood heat). It was 22F in the shop this morning. My batteries give the “cold temp” light when I try charge them even when as warm as 20F. So I need to bring my batteries in at

[RE-wrenches] FLEXmax 100

Hi. We have a 24V bi-modal outback system that run the residential wiring labs for the electrical program I teach. Long story short, the FM60 we are currently using had an operator error and we need to get a new charge controller. Can the FM100 Work “seamlessly” with an older outback systems?

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

Many moons ago I asked this same list the same question and got about the same answer. I tried to help one customer, got sued for not “listening” to them when they told me what to do, even though we fixed the issue. Spent money on attorneys, missed days of work. That was it for me ever

Re: [RE-wrenches] Modifying a plumbing vent

My state requires a licensed plumber to move a vent stack. I saw a vent last winter that got cut short for the array to go over it and it had froze up from condensation and caused the odor for the vent to back up into the house. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2020, at 4:48 AM, Darryl

Re: [RE-wrenches] Label Durability

orth American Board of Certified Energy > Practitioners (NABCEP) Continuing Education (CE) Training Provider > >> On Sat, Jun 27, 2020, 4:18 PM Ray wrote: >> Sharpie fades pretty fast in the sun (1 year?). Paint pen would do >> better, but can be messy. >> >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Label Durability

I bring up the sharpie because as an electrician that’s what we did, sharpie on boxes. Now that I work on solar and try to explain to folks that are older than me about durability and solar and they tend to just blow me off and sharpie away. It would be great to show them with this photo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Label Durability

Did you use a sharpie on the box? I wonder how a sharpie or PICA marker would hold up for 10 years. It’s an awesome test though. I love it. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2020, at 12:59 PM, Corey Shalanski wrote: > >  > About ten years ago we set up a test wall of sorts at our

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

I bought some from Iron Edison a few years ago. They were going to be mounted on the front radius of a fish house but the people sold the fish house due to a job move so I never installed them. Can’t tell ya much else about them. Here is the link.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

I bought a couple from Iron Edison a year or so ago. Can’t recall the brand however. Not sure if they still carry them. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 22, 2019, at 7:01 AM, > wrote: > > Might look at Hanergy, they have them as well. Believe there is a reseller is > south florida. >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting on rock

I see installs like this all over lake of the woods in Canada. Maybe a Canadian installer can lead you in the right direction. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2018, at 8:27 AM, Aaron Mandelkorn wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have a customer that requires a mounting option I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid shutdown for pole mounts

Re-reading this rapid shutdown convo. Does 10' from the array mean from the modules or the mount? What if the array is on a pole, the pole is 15' tall and the inverter is mounted at the base of the pole? Since the array (modules) is 15' from the inverter is rapid shutdown required? Again,

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Wiring methods

August, Timely question. I am working with a TenK solar array right now and the wire management from TenK is poor. From the combiner to the inverter they have #2 CU in free air. It looks ugly. The inverter won't allow for one raceway with both conductors plus ground. If each could be installed

[RE-wrenches] Battery reading materials

Hello, I have a client that just bought an off-grid home and is interested in learning more about batteries. He is a very smart guy and a retired mine electrician. Being older, he's not interested in sitting at a computer and reading, he wants something he can take into the fish house this

[RE-wrenches] Adding Charge Controller(s)

Hello, Looked at a system today that consisted of the following: 15 - Kyocera 158W modules 3 - Kyocera 185W modules 1 - Outback MX60 8 - New Trojan L16RE (48V system) 1 - Xantrex SW Plus 6 months ago he swapped out his old charge controller to the new MX60 and purchased the new

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding Charge Controller(s)

, you'll find one that will do the job for you I'm sure. Depending on the area, you might look at a midnight 150v, or 200v or 250v controller, as you can then run all in series. jay peltz power On Oct 24, 2013, at 1:13 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: Hello, Looked at a system today

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sealing roof vent

I've always just plugged the old hole completely with plywood of the same thickness and shingled over it with a matching shingle. Only when it's under the array and I'm re-routing the vent. That has always seemed like the most professional way of doing it in my opinion. Maybe that's not the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Breaker Space Knockouts

I just did this for my fish house. I drilled holes first to eat up most of the spot I wanted to remove and then used a jig saw. I filed the area after I was done. I looks good. I put a very thin bead of grey caulk around the edge to hide the spot that I colored outside the line. Sent from my

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

Marco, You said that after your j-box you will transition to THHN/THWN. Wouldn't you still need to use PVWire or some type of jacketed cable all the way to the inverter? Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Sep 23, 2013, at 4:09 PM, Brian Mehalic br...@solarenergy.org wrote: The 2014 NEC

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flat Roof PV Attachments with Tapered Insulation

We've always had ours made by a local shop to fit the roof. I can't say I've ever looked for an off to shelf solution. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Sep 11, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Garrison Riegel garri...@solarserviceinc.com wrote: Schletter makes their 2” diameter aluminum stanchions in a

[RE-wrenches] Search mode

Hello, A friend of mine in the woods just put in a new xantrax inverter and is having a search mode problem. They can't get 25W search mode to work and are stuck with using the 50W setting. So they've had to put a few incandescents in to make this setting work. His calls to tech support have

Re: [RE-wrenches] Search mode

, 2013, at 3:38 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: Hello, A friend of mine in the woods just put in a new xantrax inverter and is having a search mode problem. They can't get 25W search mode to work and are stuck with using the 50W setting. So they've had to put a few incandescents in to make

Re: [RE-wrenches] Search mode

Publications LLC NABCEP / IREC accredited Continuing Education Providers 970.672.4342 On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 5:59 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Unfortunately I was talking to them at a function and they didn't know. They are going to send me that info this evening. Jesse

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA WebBox - Bluetooth vs RS485

I have two installed so far, 0 issues. One is 5 feet from the inverter one is around 50 feet away. Lots to like! Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Aug 30, 2013, at 6:41 PM, SwingJunkie swingjun...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, We put one in early this year about 70' from the inverter. No issues so

[RE-wrenches] Tax credit question.

Hello, I've been searching the archives and haven't been able to find the answer to my question so I figured I'd ask here. Would an off-grid system installed on a hunting shack qualify for the federal ITC? We don't have any statewide rebates in MN, so this would be their only incentive.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tax credit question.

On Jul 27, 2013, at 6:49 AM, Jesse Dahl wrote: Hello, I've been searching the archives and haven't been able to find the answer to my question so I figured I'd ask here. Would an off-grid system installed on a hunting shack qualify for the federal ITC? We don't have any statewide

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tax credit question.

Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder and Chief Technology Officer Positive Energy, Inc., a Certified B CorporationTM 3209 Richards Lane Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 505 424-1112 office 780-2738 cell www.positiveenergysolar.com On 7/27/2013 11:51 AM, Jesse Dahl wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tax credit question.

So, has anyone had a customer install a ITC eligible system on a second residence and claim the credit? Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Jul 27, 2013, at 4:36 PM, Bob-O Schultze bo...@electronconnection.com wrote: Here is IRS Form 5695. You can hand them a copy and they can make the

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Secure Power Supply

I know the MREA in WI has one installed on site, but not sure who installed it. Do they have a representative on the list? Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Jul 22, 2013, at 6:18 PM, wire...@gmail.com wrote: If we have another long outage here in CT and we seem to have one every year now, I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery bank during peak times

- From: Jesse Dahl To: RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 8:50 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Battery bank during peak times Hello, I was contacted by a local co-op about installing a PV system at their office. At first they wanted a straight grid-tied system, and after

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery bank during peak times

., Livermore, CA 94551 mime-attachment.jpg *** Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com To: RE-wrenches RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Date: 06/24/2013 08:51 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Battery bank during peak times Sent

[RE-wrenches] Battery bank during peak times

Hello, I was contacted by a local co-op about installing a PV system at their office. At first they wanted a straight grid-tied system, and after they received the bid they changed their minds and now want a battery based system price. What they want now is a system that will allow them to draw

[RE-wrenches] DC LEDs

Hello, I have a few hunting shacks coming up on the board so I've been searching for DC LEDs to use. I Want to give the customers options for the tasks needed and have spent hours searching online for products. Any recommendations? I hate to purchase and be disappointed. Websites? On that

[RE-wrenches] Adjusting a ground mount.

Hello, I was contacted by a homeowner to come look at a system installed by others and come up with a way to make the tilt angle of their ground mount easier to adjust. It uses DPW adjustable ground mount for the racking and Is broken up into 3 sections of 8 modules in portrait. It uses 18

Re: [RE-wrenches] Defective modules

The point of the PPA is interesting. We have a local investment group that is using this type of plan on local installs. After 5 years the system becomes the property of the business/school/city. For the first 5 years it is owned by the investor group overseeing the project. Typically, who

Re: [RE-wrenches] modules

Silicon Energy's cells are made in Taiwan last I talked to them. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 8:04 PM, Brian Teitelbaum bteitelb...@aeesolar.com wrote: Suniva has some limited module production capacity in Georgia, so not all of their modules are assembled in Taiwan. You

Re: [RE-wrenches] pump questions

I was reading up on the SQF pump and do remember seeing something about efficiency at higher voltages. Can't remember if it got better or worse. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 6:44 PM, Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com wrote: Todd, The SQF runs on 30V or more,

Re: [RE-wrenches] FM80

to fully trouble-shoot. I think it's a matter of reconfiguring the XW charging setpoints. I haven't had any direct issues with the FM80 with this STC over power set up. Eric SunHarvest (530)98-3738 - Original Message - From: Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com To: Wrenches RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] FM80

Hello, I'm working on bid for a system using the FM80 controller. The specs for the controller say the maximum STC wattage for a 24V system is 2500W. The array I want to use has a STC wattage 2550. I called outback to ask if this was close enough today and didn't get a reply (holiday

Re: [RE-wrenches] SE or SW

the better choice. Kent Osterberg Blue Mountain Solar, Inc. www.bluemountainsolar.com On 5/14/2013 8:23 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: Allan, That is pretty much my thinking. They have 0 interest in stepping foot roof and the SE give more tilt and easy ground access to clear the array during

[RE-wrenches] SE or SW

Hello, I was asked to look at a site today for a homeowner looking for a grid-tie with battery-back up. They are Doomsday Preppers for lack of a better term and want certain loads if and when the grid goes down for good. Aside from parts selection, they have two roof lines, one facing SE one

Re: [RE-wrenches] SE or SW

into PVWatts and see what it says, since it is based on weather history (isn't it?) Good luck. benn Sent from a 'smart' phone, with touch screen keys. Please excuse shortcuts and typos. On 2013-05-14, at 4:34 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I was asked to look at a site

Re: [RE-wrenches] SE or SW

Electrician Founder and Chief Technology Officer Positive Energy, Inc. 3209 Richards Lane (note new address) Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 505 424-1112 www.positiveenergysolar.com On 5/14/2013 4:34 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: Hello, I was asked to look at a site today for a homeowner looking

[RE-wrenches] Off-peak requirements.

Hello, What types of problems/issues are people seeing when installing grid-tied or grid-tied with battery backup systems when doing so on homes with off-peak services? Most homes in my area have off-peak heat and water heaters and depending on the system it can involve rewiring if the home

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging voltages

NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional Renewable Energy Systems www.oregonsolarworks.com 541-218-0201 m 541-592-3958 o On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 7:34 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I'm interested in charging voltages for AGM batteries. After my visit to the site

[RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes

Hello, I visited a site on Friday to do some trouble-shooting on a system and noticed the battery box was homemade by the installer of the system. Made from lumber. Seems to me like there may be some safety and liability issues with a homemade/lumber battery box. Maybe I'm getting gun shy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dual Channel Inverters

I installed 2 10kW 208V powerone inverters this summer and both failed. The first one failed right out of the box and the second made it a few months. We were hired just to install the system by a local firm that designed and sold the system and have had a bear of a time getting paid from

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire Gutters

690.4(B)(1-4)covers the requirements. AC and DC can be together with some requirements for identification. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2013, at 5:34 PM, Chris Mason cometenergysyst...@gmail.com wrote: NEC allows AC and DC in the same raceway as long as they are of the same

Re: [RE-wrenches] torque screwdrivers

I have a Klein I bought a few years ago. I can't recall the range, but you can most likely look it up. Otherwise I can post the ranges when I get back to my shop. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 22, 2013, at 3:11 PM, Ray Walters r...@solarray.com wrote: We've used them before, just

Re: [RE-wrenches] ground mount options?

They want two sizes proposed to them so I was going to go with a 40kW and a 11kW-15kW. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:01 AM, jay peltz j...@asis.com wrote: How large an array are you needing? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Apr 17, 2013, at 9:23 PM, Jesse

Re: [RE-wrenches] Advanced PV Training Recommendations

The MREA (Midwest renewable energy association) offers classes, some on-line now. Really good Instructors. www.midwestrenew.org Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:03 PM, jay peltz j...@asis.com wrote: HI Eric, I'm going to advise you to look at SEI Solar energy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Wire Management

I use the clips that come from Enphase. They are quick to install, much faster than zip-ties. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2013, at 8:33 PM, penobscotso...@midmaine.com wrote: We use as clips specifically designed to hold Enphase trunk cable to SnapN Rack rails. We buy them from

Re: [RE-wrenches] Clipping

an apples to apples comparison to equate that production reading to the 225watt max output of the Enphase M215. On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 8:24 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, Marco's email about Power-1's micros reminded me to send this screen shot. This is from my system

Re: [RE-wrenches] Clipping

as a percentage of total installed price is making this quandry less important. Go BIG is becoming the safe bet when it's a minimal cost comparison. Jason Szumlanski Fafco Solar On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 5:23 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Understood. I guess the point/question was, a 250W

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal shingles

-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jesse Dahl Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 11:33 PM To: Wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Metal shingles Hello, I looked at a site today and the roofing was a brand of metal shingle. This was just a quick drive

[RE-wrenches] Metal shingles

Hello, I looked at a site today and the roofing was a brand of metal shingle. This was just a quick drive by and check out the site so I don't have access to the brand or method of attachment. It still got me thinking, what are people doing for attachments to roofing like this? 6/12 pitch,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reliable Cheap Modsine Inverter

I have to agree with the Morningstar. I've had countless people come to me for fish house and hunting shack projects that used truck stop inverters when they fail (and they do). Some take my recommendation, some don't. The ones that upgrade to the Morningstar love them. The others call again.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reliable Cheap Modsine Inverter

The point Dan makes about boxes and strain reliefs is a big second for me. I actually do many of this type of systems each year. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Dan Fink danbo...@gmail.com wrote: Bob; agreed! And to add to your 24v issue from my own Morningstar

Re: [RE-wrenches] high insolation value and inverter undersizing

A while back (3 years)I installed a system (bid spec) for a school that used 215W RECs and D380s on a dual axis tracker. With the ability to monitor the array, I see constant clipping. The modules will usually produce 199Ws regularly. A few days ago we had temps of -34F and clear skies. My

Re: [RE-wrenches] high insolation value and inverter undersizing

I see I forgot to mention that I have 210W modules on my home that were producing the 215W to 223W. William, Your question is a good one. I've wanted to study this, but haven't had a chance. I will look into it. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Jan 27, 2013, at 10:05 PM, William Miller

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bonding bushings?

-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jesse Dahl Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 8:45 AM To: Wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Bonding bushings? If you are using micro inverters and terminating them in an AC combiner panel, does the feed for the AC combiner panel (125A) need to have bonding bushings

[RE-wrenches] Bonding bushings?

If you are using micro inverters and terminating them in an AC combiner panel, does the feed for the AC combiner panel (125A) need to have bonding bushings for the ground wire? In other words is this ground wire a GEC/Equipment ground like might be used if running an inverter output to a

[RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

Hello, I am in the process of installing a Enphase system that requires center feeding the individual 15 modules circuits. I am wondering about wiring the J-Box. I need to cut all of the boxes into the center of the runs of Engauge cable and maintain the 6 of free conductor. To do this, I will

Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

Szumlanski Fafco Solar On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 8:18 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I am in the process of installing a Enphase system that requires center feeding the individual 15 modules circuits. I am wondering about wiring the J-Box. I need to cut all of the boxes

Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

that are AC rated. Search the archives for a recent discussion on that. Jason Szumlanski Fafco Solar On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 9:25 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: I mentioned this to the powers that be on the project (when I was hired, all the materials were already on site

Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

I find info about the AC soladeck in my distributors catalog, but I don't find any information about it on Soladeck's website. On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 7:18 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I am in the process of installing a Enphase system that requires center feeding

[RE-wrenches] Enphase box bracket?

Hello all, Does the Enphase box mounting bracket have compatibility problems with any top down mounting rail? (Solar mount, ironridge std) Jesse Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Transformer or not?

I can only answer for the cold weather portion. I live in northern MN, my hometown has a record cold temp of -60F (no wind chill). We see -40F every year. I usually stay away from outside mounting, although we have installed some Enphase and they have seen colder than their rating with no

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

Benn, If you were to look at the roof from the side, it would look like this: 2x6 tounge and grove (laid flat and exposed inside) foam board, 3/4 plywood, shingles. I guess I'm looking for a way to ensure my bit goes in at the right angle, perpendicular to the beams inside. William, Im not

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

The 2x6 are not the beams the beams are 3x10 laminated beams that hold the whole roof up, confusing I know. The beams are what I will eventually attach to. I like the idea, that would allow the drill to stay straight when I drill my pilot hole. Thanks! Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Dec

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small PV system/experiment for kids

This is for older kids, but may help. I did a project for a 7th - 10th grade science class. The school wanted one module and batteries, but I talked them out of any batteries, and they went with a small awning mount array and grid tied it with weather station, temp and irradiance meters along

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

. Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: (802) 223-7804 Cell: (802) 234-3167 www.realgoodssolar.com From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jesse Dahl Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 9:01 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jesse Dahl Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:54 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template Since this job was a spec job and the materials are already here, I need to use the quick mount, so. I took a quick mount, inserted a 1/2 EMT coupling

[RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

Hello, The roof I'm currently working on is not a typical roof. The construction is as follows: 2x6 tongue and groove exposed inside, with 4 inches of foam (blue board) and on top of that 3/4 plywood with asphalt shingles on top of that. I'd like to make a template to ensure that my pilot bit

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fix the Fluorescents: What about LED tubes for late 2012?

I did notice one thing when I converted my shop to LED. One of my 4' flour fixtures was a plug in type so I used my kill-a-watt and plugged the fixture in, with the ballasts and T8s and recorded a usage of 48W. After removing the ballast and installing the LEDs (21W each) the kill-a-watt read

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fix the Fluorescents: What about LED tubes for late 2012?

The brand of T8 LEDs I have in my shop is Neptune. When I purchased them them website had buy American compliant but they say made in China on them. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 6, 2012, at 11:21 AM, Chris Mason cometenergysyst...@gmail.com wrote: If you have never looked at LED panels, do find

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fix the Fluorescents: What about LED tubes for late 2012?

I have the T8 LEDs in my house and garage, I've had them running for a year or so, I'm not home to check the brand, but I really like them for the shop, especially come winter. I'm by no means a lighting retrofit guy, so maybe I just bought into a tech to soon, but they seem to work good for

Re: [RE-wrenches] roof rakes

I made mine from an old shovel handle and a chunk of wood wrapped in carpet. It was basically free and works for clearing my truck as well. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Dec 2, 2012, at 3:49 PM, Stephen Kane kanesteph...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Nicholas, I’ve always liked the Sno Knife

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tigo Tech Support Response

Darryl has a good point. I've intentionally shaded my array (9 modules in series) and have seen the VDC drop from 225vdc or so to around 170ish. Basic string sizing with these modules and this inverter say 8 is the minimum number of modules, but 8 would drop me out of MPPT during shade issues,

Re: [RE-wrenches] graphic software for mac

Inkscape is an open source software for print drawing. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2012, at 1:23 PM, Dave Click davecl...@fsec.ucf.edu wrote: DraftSight is a free AutoCAD clone (not just for Mac) that may be what you're looking for. On 2012/10/22 13:37, Jason Szumlanski wrote:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ten K Solar

I haven't had a chance to work with TenK, but I'd love to see some monitoring info from a system or two to verify their numbers. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2012, at 5:49 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote: ac dc are very different animals. todd On Monday,

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120V grid tie inverter recommendation

The only one I know of is the SMA 1800. SMAs 700 also has 120V output, but has a low array input current. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Oct 18, 2012, at 9:24 PM, Carl Adams swingjun...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Wrenches, We are looking at a job where we need to install a number of small 2K

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Charge control question

I was wondering about battery charging using Tigos. I have a few spare Tigos and modules for them lying around and was thinking of using them with a magnum to run my radon fan and chest freezer. Since the Tigos have MPPT built in, would the use of a MPPTing charge controller be unnecessary?

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Charge control question 2

When I get home I will send you the link to my Tigo system on my home. I just installed it, but the few times I fired it up, I saw increased production. (230W from 210W modules.) I have the inverter monitored as well, so I'm thinking of running the tigos for a year and then run the system

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tigo Optimizers.

I have Tigos on my system at home. I have very little shading on my array but I wanted to test these out. I do see increased harvest from my array using the Tigos. If you contact me off list I will send you the link to my systems so you can check it out. They do seem to work as advertised. I

[RE-wrenches] Utility disconnect

I just finished a job on a home where the utility didn't require the utility disco. They contend that the service disconnect on the farmer panel meter base will work for them. I said cool and didn't put one in. The inspector said he couldn't sticker the project because the utility disco was

Re: [RE-wrenches] Utility disconnect

I think all will be fine, I spent 15 min or so explaining it to him and brought out my NEC to show him all the required disconnect provisions. He just kept saying I can't get my head around it, I've never seen a system without one. Sorry for the blue text. Jesse

Re: [RE-wrenches] counterfeit modules

I've seen a couple of those sharps up here. The guy bought em on-line with Enphase in a package deal. They had been up for 3 years and two of the modules had the lower portion of the frame come off in heavy snow. Seemed unlike a sharp module to me. He had bought more and wanted us to do the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solmetric PVA and Tigo

optimization. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2012, at 1:02 PM, boB b...@midnitesolar.com wrote: On 8/26/2012 7:54 AM, Jesse Dahl wrote: Hello, Has anyone has experience using the Solmetric PVA and optimizers? Is there any issues? Jesse You might ask Bill Brooks. He has

Re: [RE-wrenches] Motech Inverter Warranty

Did Silicon Energy get its inverter from Motech? I think they did. I have one installed and I would like that info if something comes up. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Aug 27, 2012, at 1:48 PM, Jason Szumlanski ja...@fafcosolar.com wrote: I finally found an email contact at Motech in Taiwan.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius replacement

I think some Solectria inverters have a low number (115vdc). The Solectrias I have worked with had a max DC voltage of 400vdc though. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Aug 27, 2012, at 4:13 PM, David Brearley david.brear...@solarprofessional.com wrote: Off the top of my head...Power-One? You

[RE-wrenches] Solmetric PVA and Tigo

Hello, Has anyone has experience using the Solmetric PVA and optimizers? Is there any issues? Jesse Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Disconnets

really don’t think there is a problem using the SQD if you can series up a couple of poles. ** ** -Glenn ** ** *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Jesse Dahl *Sent:* Friday, August 24, 2012 9:43 PM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Disconnets

factor, IMHO. Ray Walters On Aug 25, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: I've been using similar solar disconnects. Its nice to see UL. I looked at a local solar project today that the installer used GE 600VAC/250VDC disconnects on the DC side. Three strings with each being broken

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback with grid charging

you can do for a customer is document, in writing, what's wrong. And walk away if they aren't willing to fix it. Kent Osterberg Blue Mountain Solar, Inc. www.bluemountainsolar.com On 8/24/2012 6:36 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: Im with you on the wisdom of it. The problem with my area

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback with grid charging

- Reply message - From: Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com To: Wrenches RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Outback with grid charging Date: Thu, Aug 23, 2012 11:28 pm Hello, I got a call from a family today about a system they had installed recently

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback with grid charging

; ignore energy in one direction - behave like a detented meter; or record both incoming energy and outgoing energy separately - a two register meter. Kent Osterberg Blue Mountain Solar, Inc. www.bluemountainsolar.com On 8/24/2012 6:26 AM, Jesse Dahl wrote: The system only uses

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback with grid charging

occasionally. with no renewable input (except silly, yard-art wind gennys), basically they have an expensive whole-house ups. i wonder what the intention or original design was supposed to do? todd On Friday, August 24, 2012 9:14am, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com said: I do not want

[RE-wrenches] Disconnets

Hello, I've been having a long conversation with a local guy about disconnects that are usable in DC PV circuits. From what I have seen, GE, Eaton... they are usable up to the 250VDC it has listed on the labels, or more if poles are wired in series. The squared D 600Vac/dc is self tested to

[RE-wrenches] Outback with grid charging

Hello, I got a call from a family today about a system they had installed recently and they think they have a problem. They claim their electric bill has just about doubled since the system has been installed due to outback using the grid to power the loads instead of the battery bank. They

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