Re: [RE-wrenches] AC V DC RE: electrolysis

2024-06-20 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Dual battery bank switch for 48 VDC system

2024-06-15 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
ne doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update part

Re: [RE-wrenches] replacement needed for 12 vdc, 20w El-Sid circulator

2024-05-26 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Thanks, I just found them online.Seems like the best alternative. On Sun, May 26, 2024 at 1:06 PM Dan Fink via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Kirk; I found this place for a very remote client last year with an > ancient, failed El-Sid on a solar therm

[RE-wrenches] replacement needed for 12 vdc, 20w El-Sid circulator

2024-05-26 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Hello, Any recommendations for replacement? A customer's El Sid on an old Sdhw system just failed after 20 years of service. It is powered directly from a PV module. Thanks in advance. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 33st

Re: [RE-wrenches] Optics

2024-05-18 Thread Kirk Bailey via RE-wrenches
The rumor I've heard is EG4 purchased them. Kirk Bailey www.abundantsolar.com On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Lou Russo via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > All my sites are currently down. > > Not related but I tried to call tech support yesterday during b

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fortress Avalon

2024-05-15 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
amp service using their CTs. I would have much more confidence in Fortress generally speaking if they would finally come out with some of these upgrades they’ve been promising for a while. *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 33st Anniversary

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV/Charge Controller Troubleshoot Help

2024-04-23 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate3s error vs. event log

2024-04-02 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
t; re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Hello Kirk, > > Does the client rely on the fully charged indicator anyway? Perhaps defeat > some of the settings that will satisfy the targets of the Flexnet? Maybe > set the “charged voltage” to something a few volts higher tha

[RE-wrenches] Mate3s error vs. event log

2024-04-01 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
s, so I am asking here first. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 33st Anniversary 1991-2024!!* dba Vermont Solar Engineering 802.559.1225 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plaques

2024-03-31 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
I agree. That website is way overpriced on their interlocks. I’ve looked at the one you made from your photos and it looks good. I guess I’ll have to ask you to make me one someday if I am ever in need *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15K AC Output

2024-03-27 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
www.interlockkit.com - they stock and custom make interlock bypasses including multiple breakers. Square D also makes a 400 A panel which excepts either bolt on or snap on QO breakers. *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 33st

Re: [RE-wrenches] EG4 Equipment

2024-02-16 Thread Kirk Bailey via RE-wrenches
to know how the AES compares. The absence of a BMS is a lead acid advantage for some remote applications. Thanks, Kirk Bailey www.abundantsolar.com On Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote: > > Howie, I think you should also look again at the Discove

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fortress

2024-02-15 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
reported it was the cloudiest January since 1951. *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 33st Anniversary 1991-2024!!* dba Vermont Solar Engineering 802.559.1225 On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 1:11 PM Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists

Re: [RE-wrenches] State of Charge Meter for Sol-Ark

2024-02-05 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
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[RE-wrenches] wireless remote generator start

2024-01-16 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
ideas? Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 33st Anniversary 1991-2024!!* dba Vermont Solar Engineering 802.559.1225 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here

Re: [RE-wrenches] OpticsRE

2023-12-18 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Hydraulic KO tool

2023-12-11 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
e two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fortress remote monitoring

2023-12-06 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Fortress remote monitoring

2023-11-30 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
ifi signal. Fortress is working on a fix, but the physical LAN connection does work. On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 11:28 AM Dave Tedeyan wrote: > Kirk, > > I know that with the Guardian Battery monitor the app is working, but they > are doing a major overhaul on the website. My login info does not

[RE-wrenches] Fortress remote monitoring

2023-11-30 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
are nice, but don't allow for any data download, unless I'm totally missing something. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 33st Anniversary 1991-2024!!* dba Vermont Solar Engineering 802.559.1225

[RE-wrenches] assistance in Montgomery Co. MD area

2023-11-20 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Hello, I'm looking for residential permitting and install help in the Montgomery Co., specifically Silver Spring, MD area. If you are anyone you may know might be recommended, please contact me off-list. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC

Re: [RE-wrenches] Integrating Fortress E-vault maxes into an SI AC-coupled system

2023-11-12 Thread Kirk Bailey via RE-wrenches
umentation for what the closed loop communication consists of that would be really interesting! Cheers, Kirk Bailey k...@abundantsolar.com 541-231-8072 x1 On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 4:38 PM William Miller wrote: > Kirk: > > > > There are a lot of misconceptions about AC Coupling in the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Integrating Fortress E-vault maxes into an SI AC-coupled system

2023-11-12 Thread Kirk Bailey via RE-wrenches
Make that 222-10 for ChrgVtgFlo, not 220-10 Kirk On Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 3:05 PM Kirk Bailey wrote: > I went back and looked at my notes on my recent adventure with closed loop > SI to eFlex Fortress, and one thing I had noted at the time is that > Fortress recommends 2.2V, 2.26V,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Integrating Fortress E-vault maxes into an SI AC-coupled system

2023-11-12 Thread Kirk Bailey via RE-wrenches
setting it to 2.26V after some experimentation. I can imagine a scenario where the voltage gets *slightly* too high, activating the most trigger-happy of the battery's BMS's, and the resulting sudden partial loss in load then causes a transitory voltage surge from the SI, which then... Cheers, Kirk

Re: [RE-wrenches] in need of a Bergey XL.1 controller, 24vdc

2023-11-08 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
y the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.me

Re: [RE-wrenches] Home grid stacked battery heating

2023-11-05 Thread Kirk Bailey via RE-wrenches
W continuously, *each*. A stack of four generates a significant amount of heat from this alone! Cheers, Kirk Bailey k...@abundantsolar.com On Sun, Nov 5, 2023 at 12:28 PM Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Daryl, > Being in Vermont

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupling

2023-10-28 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
ange listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Radian Generator Charging: Support mode

2023-10-27 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
t; Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http:

[RE-wrenches] Off Grid, Cloudy Days, Solar Tilt Question

2023-10-25 Thread Kirk Bailey via RE-wrenches
m familiar with the general tradeoffs for off-grid in terms of array oversizing, generator usage, and load shedding: We have had past customers that have made it work for them, and others that couldn't and ultimately decided to get a grid connection! Cheers, Kirk Bailey k...@abundantsolar.com Kirk

[RE-wrenches] Off Grid, Cloudy Days, Solar Tilt Question

2023-10-25 Thread Kirk Bailey via RE-wrenches
e? Anyone tried this? Kirk Bailey k...@abundantsolar.com www.abundantsolar.com (1) Kelly, N.A., Gibson, T.L, 2011, Increasing the solar photovoltaic energy capture on sunny and cloudy days. Solar Energy 85, 111-125. ___ List sponsored by Redwood All

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning PV mods

2023-10-23 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
lease notify us by email by replying > to the sender and delete this message. > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > C

[RE-wrenches] Module level electronics mounting

2023-09-28 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
sunlight, snow, etc. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 32st Anniversary 1991-2023!!* dba Vermont Solar Engineering 802.863.1202 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island/Fortress E-vault

2023-09-16 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Jerry, Who is the maker of the Blue Planet/Outback SOC box interface you mention? On Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 9:30 AM Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Mac, wrenches > SMA and fortress can only open loop and with a fixed temp sender its fine. > Now on the

Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

2023-09-13 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
need to make the gap a little wider, 1/2" or more, to get that particular gasket to tap in easy and snug. I used Ironridge camo clamps at additional expense instead of the UFOs. On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 1:17 PM August Goers wrote: > Hi Kirk, > > This probably isn't the answer yo

[RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

2023-09-13 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
All, Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps between modules in a carport array for weather-tightness. I've used the Sunmodo gaskets before, but curious about other reliable options. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar edge question

2023-08-02 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
it must be an LG RESU battery, right? On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM Jay wrote: >  > Hi Kirk > > Thanks. > > Their system is from around 2017. Battery/inverter have worked fine. > > Is there a way to go from offgrid like it is now to grid tie battery > backup? &g

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar edge question

2023-08-02 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.mem

Re: [RE-wrenches] High current dc combiner vibration

2023-07-01 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
ave a vibration issue when > classT fuses are connected to CBI breakers. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 1, 2023, at 11:32 AM, b...@midnitesolar.com wrote: > >  > Hi Kirk. Did you receive the email that Robin sent to you ? > > You can measure things like, with your

Re: [RE-wrenches] High current dc combiner vibration

2023-07-01 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
I'm going to first obtain access to an oscilloscope to characterize and screenshot this phenomena, both before and after any mitigation I do. On Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 12:46 PM bob--- via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > > > We are talking to Kir

Re: [RE-wrenches] High current dc combiner vibration

2023-06-30 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
of using some heat resistant rubber tape/mastic to wrap the cables as they pass through those connectors at least for dampening. On Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 12:46 PM bob--- via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > > > We are talking to Kirk offline about this but

Re: [RE-wrenches] High current dc combiner vibration

2023-06-30 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
hafer via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Kirk > As the batteries come up to charge does the vibration subside. Are the > battery cables spun together "corkscrew like" l have seen this correct DC > noise. I have an 8 on 8 just like your 10 and l

Re: [RE-wrenches] High current dc combiner vibration

2023-06-29 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
t Solar Power Systems > > > > > On Jun 29, 2023, at 8:19 AM, Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > > All, > > I am in the middle of commissioning a 480kwh BP LFP battery bank, > connected to -10- OB Radian 8kw inverter/c

[RE-wrenches] High current dc combiner vibration

2023-06-29 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
the vibration by adding a few things, but I’m surprised that this is happening. All connections in the combiner are tightened properly. Ideas? -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 32st Anniversary 1991-2023!!* dba Vermont Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] AFCI tripping on SB 4000US-12

2023-06-19 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/piperma

[RE-wrenches] Fortress LFPs & ENVY 12kw inverter

2023-06-01 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Hello All, I am sizing my first Fortress system, 18.5kwh LFPs w/ their new ENVY inverter. Or would a Sol-Ark be a better fit? I understand both inverters are somewhat similar. Any opinions from the real-world of installs would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh

[RE-wrenches] hydrogen and storage education

2023-03-04 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
anks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 32st Anniversary 1991-2023!!* dba Vermont Solar Engineering 802.863.1202 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http:

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000Vdc Combiner Block, Fusing

2023-03-01 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: >

[RE-wrenches] cable trays and battery cable

2023-02-05 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
or equal to 1/0, per NEC 392. I haven't read up a lot yet on it but I assume cable tray allows single conductor ampacity to be sized as in free air per 310.17, with perhaps some caveats. Have any of you used cable tray in a similar fashion? Pointers? Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh

Re: [RE-wrenches] Remote battery disconnects

2023-01-28 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
l member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When on

[RE-wrenches] gravity storage of excess PV generation

2023-01-04 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
on a utility scale. I wonder if this has been tried on a smaller scale anywhere. Thoughts? Resources? Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 32st Anniversary 1991-2023!!* *www.vermont.solar* <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.

Re: [RE-wrenches] solar lease questions

2022-12-17 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
l/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > > -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Sola

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum MS4024 grief

2022-12-16 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
sn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant b

[RE-wrenches] AC coupling multiple OB Radian inverters

2022-12-01 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
e is no option to do it in the Mate3s. When I mentioned that, he said the Mate had to be unplugged from the hub and into the slave inverter directly to do it. But I don't think that's correct. And besides, if the ac-coupling setting only enables a frequency shift, that's all we need to knock the GTI

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark/Fortress charging issue

2022-11-17 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
d 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: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] LG Chem RESU warranty

2022-11-14 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
. My many requests for status have gone without reply from LG - I have been using the latest contact info to my knowledge. Any thoughts / experiences on this nightmare subject? FYI - none of my failed units were on their recall lists!!! -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wireless relays

2022-11-08 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
ts.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > > -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wireless relays

2022-11-07 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
> > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrench

Re: [RE-wrenches] "Qualified solar electric property"? RE: battery storage limitations

2022-10-29 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are t

[RE-wrenches] AC coupling with backup generator in circuit

2022-10-14 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
a 20kw Kohler generator and 16kw of OB Radians. The system is grid-tied. I'm beginning to wonder if a disconnect means of the GTI is actually required in all cases as Outback infers. But without solid recommendation to the contrary, I will set it up anyway. *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for remote controlled contactors

2022-10-12 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
*Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc.* >> * • Solar Commander Remote Power* >> >> * • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection *maver...@mavericksolar.com >> 512-460-9825 >> >> >> On Oct 11, 2022, at 11:26 AM, Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches < >> re-wrenches@lists.r

[RE-wrenches] Looking for remote controlled contactors

2022-10-11 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
, as advised by outback and others. All suggestions welcome thank you. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!* *www.vermont.solar* <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.com=02%7C01

Re: [RE-wrenches] Early Hurricane Ian Report

2022-10-01 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
t; List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > > -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!* *w

Re: [RE-wrenches] heating pads for batteries

2022-09-30 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
> > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase

2022-09-26 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
ches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rebuild/Replacement for Harris Hydro

2022-09-15 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > > -- *Kirk

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large current battery combiners, UL Listing

2022-09-10 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
es.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Monitor for Li

2022-09-02 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Monitor for Li

2022-09-02 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or upda

Re: [RE-wrenches] GT inverter for SWWP turbine

2022-08-15 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
ettings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/

[RE-wrenches] 26% to 30% ITC for 2022?

2022-08-12 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
in 2022 but need some tangible proof. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!* *www.vermont.solar* <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.com=02%7C01

Re: [RE-wrenches] off-grid AC coupling feasibility

2022-07-30 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
inverters at > all. I did ac coupling with Trace and SMA 20 plus years ago and SMA said > then it was not possible. How the world has changed. fun times! > > On Sat, Jul 30, 2022, 9:31 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> A

[RE-wrenches] off-grid AC coupling feasibility

2022-07-30 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
charge controllers for the new array. Cost-wise there's not much of a difference between several high-quality charge controllers and a smaller SE inverter w/optimisers. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022

Re: [RE-wrenches] LG chem RESU battery replacements

2022-06-22 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
le. > The secondary units won’t be available until September. Crazy, I know. My > own personal secondary unit is bogged down in this. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches *On > Behalf Of *Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 21, 2022 1:38 PM

[RE-wrenches] LG chem RESU battery replacements

2022-06-21 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
they are replacing Storedge with the Energyhub model. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!* *www.vermont.solar* <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.com=02%7C01

Re: [RE-wrenches] dual channel charge controllers?

2022-06-02 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
. New inverter is an OB Radian 4048. On Thu, Jun 2, 2022 at 12:06 PM Jay via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Hi Kirk > > You didn’t give a lot of info but I don’t think there is a product that > meets your requirements. > > I’m guessing its

[RE-wrenches] dual channel charge controllers?

2022-06-01 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
on roof) and 5kw( bifacials on ground), respectively. Mixing and matching old and new will not work and is bad practice anyway. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!* *www.vermont.solar* <https://na

Re: [RE-wrenches] Step up charge controllers?

2022-05-12 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > If you have a pv combiner box, you may be able to restring from there and > use a 48 vdc charger > Jerry > > On Thu, May 12, 2022, 9:47 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

[RE-wrenches] Step up charge controllers?

2022-05-12 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Looking to charge a 48 V battery bank from a 24 V old PV array. I guess I could use a DC to DC converter, but wondering is there any charge controller out there versatile enough to do it for me?-- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st

Re: [RE-wrenches] OB Radian question

2022-05-07 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
s > Jerry > > On Sat, May 7, 2022, 1:44 PM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> Ok, time to break wrenches radio silence over the last week. >> >> My question concerns the Radian battery terminal connections. I don'

[RE-wrenches] OB Radian question

2022-05-07 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
another way to enclose them. Do those OB snap-on terminal covers used with the FX series work with the Radian? Any other ideas? Thanks. Over and out. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!* *www.vermont.solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Is There an "Off-grid" (i.e. constant voltage) Version of Microinverters?

2022-04-17 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Is There an "Off-grid" (i.e. constant voltage) Version of Microinverters?

2022-04-17 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Legacy micro replacement

2022-04-15 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Thanks that is exactly my request to Enphase, that they verify software compatibility. On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 12:48 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Kirk, > > We have seen many of the conversion kits not work out of the b

[RE-wrenches] Enphase Legacy micro replacement

2022-04-15 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
rt enough internally to balance the phases through some sort of switching? The M215s and IQ7 series are 208 single phase, and the trunk cable is wired in a repeating connector-to-connector: Line A-B, A-C, B-C single phase arrangement for balancing. All thoughts welcome, thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / *

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark install

2022-04-14 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Sorry, just noticed the photo, great idea! On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 12:58 PM Kirk Herander wrote: > Thanks, I'd love to see some photos if you have them online somewhere. I > was impressed by your multi-breaker bypass interlock. Too bad no OEM can > think it through like that. > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark install

2022-04-14 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Thanks, I'd love to see some photos if you have them online somewhere. I was impressed by your multi-breaker bypass interlock. Too bad no OEM can think it through like that. On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 12:51 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark install

2022-04-14 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
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[RE-wrenches] Sharp ND-208U1 module

2022-04-13 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
Looking for one of these as a replacement. Please contact me off list if you can help. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!* *www.vermont.solar* <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2nd VFX3648 added to double charger rate

2022-03-20 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] 2nd VFX3648 added to double charger rate

2022-03-20 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] alternatives to Outback GSLC xxxx box?

2022-03-01 Thread Kirk Herander
Thanks for the photos, they look good, gives me some ideas. On Tue, Mar 1, 2022 at 12:31 PM William Miller wrote: > Kirk: > > We purchase only the empty GSLC cabinets. They do include the breaker > brackets and bus bars. I have received the cabinets missing hardware so > chec

Re: [RE-wrenches] alternatives to Outback GSLC xxxx box?

2022-03-01 Thread Kirk Herander
Thanks all. I just found it is included as mentioned in the GSLC installation manual. Just not mentioned in the spec sheet about the assembly. On Tue, Mar 1, 2022 at 10:54 AM Kirpal wrote: > Kirk. Good morning. The 175A breaker assembly is included in the bare > GSLC box for the r

Re: [RE-wrenches] alternatives to Outback GSLC xxxx box?

2022-03-01 Thread Kirk Herander
or FW1000 you can use > those shunts for the solar to the FNDC. > > Brad B > AEE Solar > > On Tue, Mar 1, 2022 at 6:23 AM Kirk Herander wrote: > >> All, >> >> I am doing a multiple stacked Radian GS8048 system. And all I need in my >> design is two OB 17

[RE-wrenches] alternatives to Outback GSLC xxxx box?

2022-03-01 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] LG Chem batteries

2022-02-25 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery in non cycling use

2022-02-23 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate3s hangups

2022-02-16 Thread Kirk Herander
rizon cell modem( ie. jetpack) and I used the SIM card in a 3rd party modem, that works fine. On Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 3:07 PM Dan Fink wrote: > Kirk -- Is it connected to OpticsRE, and do you get "Gateway Offline" > status when this happens? I've had weird offline intervals in th

[RE-wrenches] Mate3s hangups

2022-02-16 Thread Kirk Herander
??? -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!* *www.vermont.solar* <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.com=02%7C01%7C%7C9f0330d75a244870112408d685311841%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435a

Re: [RE-wrenches] ] Tesla Anywhere

2022-02-15 Thread Kirk Herander
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