Re: [RE-wrenches] [EXT] PID and iLumen

2023-03-15 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
ain, my understanding > is that they are planning on releasing a PID solution (it might be the > iLumen PIDbox). I don't know about timing or other details at this point. > > Best, August > Luminalt > > On Fri, Mar 10, 2023 at 5:23 PM Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV and EMP

2023-03-09 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
ense 4526* > > *NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional* > --- > > > > On 2023-03-08 11:49, Glenn Burt via RE-wrenches wrote: > > I would review Sol Arks website as they say they are immune. Probably have > something to back that up published there. > > -Glen

[RE-wrenches] PV and EMP

2023-03-08 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
Aloha all, Have any of you come across any articles or white papers on how PV systems (including energy storage) fare under conditions of electromagnetic pulses and solar flares? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member

[RE-wrenches] solar panel warranty exclusion for salt water spray

2023-02-23 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
Aloha all, Does anyone know of a module manufacturer who does NOT have a warranty exclusion when it comes to placing modules in the vicinity of the ocean and salt water spray? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues

Re: [RE-wrenches] solar lease questions

2022-12-17 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
Hey Jay, I've been doing PV on the Big Island since 2000. 15 kW STC DC on 7.6 kW AC is ridiculous and not atypical typical of Sunrun's crank-out-the-design-by-some-computer-program approach. When said program calculates a 120 percent offset, does that factor in power output clipping? I think

[RE-wrenches] old-style SunPower mods and surface polarization

2022-09-16 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
Aloha amigos y amigas, Those of you who have been SunPower dealers over the years know that the early style SPR mods required a positive grounding in order to operate properly as far as produce max power. As in, without being positively grounded, a surface polarization occurs which has a

Re: [RE-wrenches] SUNPOWER Costumer Service

2022-09-12 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
Over the past year there's been a dramatic changing of the guard at SunPower. Pretty much all the top people have left, from the CEO on down. And they've made interesting choices, including to completely exit the DC mods business selling only their AC Equinox products. The SunPower of old is no

[RE-wrenches] PID buggers

2022-09-06 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
Aloha all, For those of us solar peeps who have installed positive grounded SunPower mods years ago that require grounding in order to perform properly, I/we have been impatiently waiting for SunPower or *someone* to offer a device (see attached) to allow for the pairing of positively ground

[RE-wrenches] Qualifying equipment

2022-08-21 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
So why wouldn’t any particular PV module qualify as “solar electric property”? marco On Sunday, August 21, 2022, George McClellan via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Kris; Yes, this is a popular request for the manufacturers at tax time. > It is part of IRS code 25D.

[RE-wrenches] Power One/ABB micros

2022-06-29 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for either Power One or ABB (which purchased Power One) 300HV (300-watt high voltage) micro inverters. Please contact me off-list if you have any or can provide any leads. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupled Tesla system

2022-04-28 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
Max rating of the Gateway2 is 200A. Regarding a generator input, you're correct, there's no means that I'm aware of to integrate a backup generator with the Tesla equipment that would interact with the solar and storage. marco On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 5:45 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches <

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ8

2022-04-14 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
lectrician #986315 > > ------ > *From:* RE-wrenches on behalf > of Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches > *Sent:* Thursday, April 14, 2022 8:25 AM > *To:* RE-wrenches > *Cc:* Marco Mangelsdorf > *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ8 > > *EXTERNAL EMA

[RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ8

2022-04-14 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf via RE-wrenches
Aloha all, Was looking over the new IQ8 line-up. And couldn't find a model that's compatible with 96-cell mods (and the associated higher Vmp). Is there an IQ8 model that's a good match for 96-celled mods? Or is that model exclusive to the deal Enphase has with SunPower to provide micros for

[RE-wrenches] SMA inverters and Tigo TS4A-O operation

2022-03-18 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
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Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA SBxx-US-41 inverters and Tigo TS4A-O operation

2022-03-17 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Does that go for not using Tigo with the SMA Core inverter as well? marco On Thursday, March 17, 2022, Glenn Burt wrote: > I attended some SMA training last week and we were clearly and > emphatically told that they do not recomment any Tigo products be used with > their inverters. > > -Glenn

[RE-wrenches] Lithium battery placement

2022-03-12 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Just out of curiosity, does Blue Planet allow for the placement of their Blue Ion battery in residential living spaces? marco On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Sindelar Solar wrote: > I would start by choosing my lithium technology carefully. I have only > installed Blue Ion LiFP batteries, and

[RE-wrenches] Lithium battery fires

2022-03-12 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
As I far as I know in the grid-tie residential storage market, Tesla Powerwalls have dominated, especially in the two largest markets of California and Hawaii. (Full disclosure: I'm a Tesla Certified Installer.) To my knowledge, I've never seen an example of one torching. In fact, Tesla, to their

[RE-wrenches] LG Chem batteries

2022-02-23 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, With LG exiting the solar PV space I'm wondering if their LG Chem affiliate is getting out of the residential battery storage space (their RESU line) as well. Anyone know anything about this? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge

2022-02-23 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha, I’m in search of SolarEdge Optimizers. If any of you have any leads on a source, please contact me off list. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address:

Re: [RE-wrenches] ] Tesla Anywhere

2022-02-15 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I’m going to pipe up here regarding Tesla. I’ve been in the solar field since 1978, am a supervising electrician as well as the RME with the electrical contracting license. My company has been a Tesla certified installer since 2018 here in Hawaii and I’ve had Powerwalls on

[RE-wrenches] the edge of solar and storage and SolarEdge storage

2022-01-17 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha from Hilo, Have any of you taken the dive with SolarEdge and their storage products? I remember seeing their impressive display with their new storage at the last pre-pandemic solar confab in Salt Lake City in September 2019 and haven't seen much since, Mahalo, marco

Re: [RE-wrenches] Imax disturbance Error

2022-01-09 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hey Mac, It’s been my experience over the years that the Imax failure is fatal. marco On Sunday, January 9, 2022, Mac Lewis wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > I've got a customer that has an issue with their ~10 yr old SB8000US > connected to a quad stack of Sunny Island system that's off-grid. > >

[RE-wrenches] Looking for a solar tech in Bend, Oregon

2021-11-14 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I’m looking for a Wrench in Bend, OR. Please contact me offline if you know anyone. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for multiple 100 kW inverters

2021-10-13 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
600VDC. On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, Jay wrote: > Hi Marco > > What is your panel max voltage > 600 or 1000? > > Jay > Peltz power > > > > > On Oct 13, 2021, at 4:31 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > > > > Aloha Wrenches, > > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for multiple 100 kW inverters

2021-10-13 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
> On Oct 13, 2021, at 3:31 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > > > > Aloha Wrenches, > > > > I'm looking for as many as six 100 kW @ 480VAC inverters to replace as > many Xantrex GT100s. > > > > Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also (now please don't la

[RE-wrenches] Looking for multiple 100 kW inverters

2021-10-13 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha Wrenches, I'm looking for as many as six 100 kW @ 480VAC inverters to replace as many Xantrex GT100s. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also (now please don't laugh), does anyone know of any electro wizard or wizardess who's repairing GT boards? Mahalo, marco

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sun power 327 modules

2021-09-17 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hey Jay, I’d suggest the SPR 345, if you can find three of ‘em, as a reasonable substitute. marco On Friday, September 17, 2021, Jay wrote: > Hi all > > I have a customer wanting to add 3 x 327 sunpower modules to his existing > array of 327 sunpower modules. > > 2 questions. > > Does anyone

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall off-grid

2021-09-02 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha, To my fellow Tesla Certified Installers.have you had any experience designing and installing PV plus Powerwall(s) with a back-up generator in a 100 percent off-grid application? Powerwalls are grid forming absent a grid and allow for the PV to provide power to loads and charge the

[RE-wrenches] custom DC disconnect sought

2021-08-06 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha Wrenches and aloha happy Friday. I'm on the hunt for a U.L./ETL-affiliated shop that does custom disconnects. In this case a 12-circuit switching both poles in a NEMA3 or 4 non-metallic enclosure. Any suggestions (other than SolarBOS whom I've already left a message for) where to go

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwalls

2021-07-20 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
's dealer network and essentially tell > the world that they are only selling Powerwalls direct with purchase of PV > from Tesla? I thought Powerwall was essentially dead to smaller independent > dealers. > > Jason > > > On Tue, Jul 20, 2021, 8:13 PM Marco Mangelsdorf >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwalls

2021-07-20 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
e, but still frustrating. > > Best, > Blake > > On Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 1:47 PM Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > >> Aloha all, >> >> For those of you, like me, who are Tesla Certified Installers, I’m >> curious as to 1) how well you feel you’re being adequately

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwalls

2021-07-20 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, For those of you, like me, who are Tesla Certified Installers, I’m curious as to 1) how well you feel you’re being adequately supplied with Powerwalls and 2) whether any of you have installed their new “back up switch”? Thanks, marco ___

[RE-wrenches] commercial BESS possibilities

2021-06-30 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I need to get better educated and see what's currently out there as far as battery storage in the 120/208 and 277/480 variety in the 100 kWh to one MWh range. Any suggestions and recommendations would be appreciated. Mahalo, marco ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need some help

2021-06-06 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
? > > > > *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > "we go where powerlines don't" > http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ <http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/> > e-mail offgridso...@sti.net > text 209 813 0060* > > On Sun, 6 Jun 2021 06:38:40 -1000, Marco Mang

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need some help

2021-06-06 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Those dinosaur Trace PV series inverters REQUIRE that isolation transformer between it and the AC tie-in. As in, it cannot be removed. So a big question is whether the two inverters are in good working order, right? I’ve got inverters of that vintage still operating in the field. One of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFX3648

2021-05-27 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
A number listed on eBay. -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2021 12:23 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] VFX3648 Hello Wrenches, Does anyone know where

[RE-wrenches] LG Energy Solution Battery Recall

2021-05-10 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Whoa...amazing that almost 1/2 year after the recall that I'm now just hearing about this. How has LGC been as far as responsive and easy to work with on this recall? marco On Monday, May 10, 2021, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote: > Wrenches, > > I testted the RESU 10 48V here for Schneider

Re: [RE-wrenches] home energy monitors

2021-02-07 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
eGauge. On Sunday, February 7, 2021, jay wrote: > Hi All, > > I’m wondering what you recommend for whole house energy monitors with > solar option. > > There seem to be two basic types. > > Ones that use actual sensors on a number of the larger load circuits such > as Emporia Vue. Which can do

[RE-wrenches] Tesla new gt inverter

2021-01-23 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hey Jay, Pricing info has yet to be released. If you are a Tesla Energy dealer, you can ask your rep for a copy of the preliminary spec sheet. marco On Saturday, January 23, 2021, Jay wrote: > Any of the Tesla dealers have any info, costs, features about the new gt > inverter? > > Thx > Jay

[RE-wrenches] Positive grounded arrays

2020-10-14 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Argh...this is an ongoing, as in years' long, pain point with my long time SunPower friends. They've been looking into a device that would go between the old style non-Maxeon cell module strings and TL inverter that would effectively dissipate the polarization charge every night. And we've been

[RE-wrenches] Aquion

2020-08-05 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hi all, Does anyone know whether Aquion is still around and producing product with that unique saltwater electrolyte after being purchased for cheap cheap by Chinese investors three years ago? Thanks, marco Rebellion logo --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

[RE-wrenches] Trace SW 4048

2020-08-01 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I’ve got a pair of Trace, yes Trace, 4048s in a NEM system circa 2001. While I can’t find anything demonstrably wrong after hours of troubleshooting, these buggers just don’t seem to be producing PV power when they should. I’m looking for a greybeard out there who’s well steeped in

[RE-wrenches] SMA Rapid Shut Down

2020-05-14 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I'm in need of two of these, please. https://files.sma.de/dl/27991/RSDBOX-DUS172426W.pdf If someone out there has one or two, please contact me off-list. ma...@pvthawaii.com mahalo, marco --- This email has

[RE-wrenches] SolarWorld warranty coverage

2020-05-09 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hi all, Can someone please remind me what, if any, is the warranty coverage of SW mods and from whom? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

[RE-wrenches] SolarWorld

2019-12-19 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, Does anyone know who or what, if anyone, is covering the warranties of all those many thousands of SolarWorld mods installed far and wide? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

2019-09-18 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
The SunPower flex linethe best one is going to find. marco On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Dana wrote: > Hey there All – > > > > I have a new client that has an over the top [$100K+] 4X4 off road camper > that has glued down flex PV modules that have died, faded PCV front sheets > with

Re: [RE-wrenches] replacement Solarworld Sunmodule SW plus 250 poly clear frame

2019-09-14 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Is this company in Singapore providing warranty coverage for SW products made by the previous incarnation? On Friday, September 13, 2019, David Katz wrote: > SolarWorld is back in business > > > Sky is the limit... > The possibilities > We are endless > are endless... >One of the

[RE-wrenches] SMA phantom arc faults

2019-09-01 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, My company has really been struggling with the SMA US-40 line of inverters and incredibly disruptive to positive customer experiences bogus arc faults. We were told by our SMA friends that a firmware update/fix was forthcoming in mid-August and we’ve heard nor received nothing last

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid tie w/o battery no sell back

2019-08-28 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
The SolarEdge HD Wave line with their accompanying electricity meter (which uses CTs to make sure that export does not take place upstream of the CTs) should work fine for what you suggest. marco On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, Jay wrote: > Hi Chris, > > So it doesn’t sound like what I’m after.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid tie w/o battery no sell back

2019-08-28 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Both SolarEdge and the Enphase IQ7 should be capable of doing zero export with or without storage. marco On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, Jay wrote: > are there any products out there that can do a grid tie w/o batteries but > no sell back to the > grid? > > Thx > Jay > >

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall

2019-08-24 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hey Jay, My company is a Tesla certified installer (C.I.). The homeowner may have two paths to getting one or more Powerwalls: * If they live in an area where Tesla has a brick and mortar physical presence, they can purchase a Powerwall or two or more and have it done by Tesla. * The homeowner

[RE-wrenches] Solarworld warranty

2019-08-21 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hello all, Is there any entity that is covering Solarworld warranties? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

[RE-wrenches] SunPower 72-cell

2019-08-21 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for a handful up to a pallet of 72-cell SunPower Corp. mods...215-watt to 250-watt. Please contact me off list if you have any. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge woes

2019-07-31 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha, Does anyone know any special tricks to get through to a live person at SolarEdge support? We've been dealing with nightmare waits of HOURS while my field crew wait, wait and wait and wait some more. Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase and Tesla Powerwall

2019-07-26 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
xport? > I should add a caveat - all of our IQ7 systems have been the SunPower > branded Equinox type, not Enphase. The main difference being that Enphase > would use their envoy box and SunPower uses the PV Supervisor 6. > > August > > > > > On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 10:53

[RE-wrenches] Enphase and Tesla Powerwall

2019-07-25 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
nd when that might happen. > I've been in PG territory in the Bay Area for about 15 years and can only > recall one or two short (less than one hour) power outages. > > > August > > > > > On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 7:58 AM Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > >> Aloha

[RE-wrenches] Enphase and Tesla Powerwall

2019-07-25 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha, I’m thinking about combining the Enphase IQ 7 micros with a Tesla Powerwall or two. Anyone out there try this? With bueno or not so bueno results? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large Off-Grid Residential System

2019-07-20 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Si senor. 7 kW surge. On Saturday, July 20, 2019, Jay wrote: > Hi Marco, > > Is the max surge 7kw, which is what is listed on line? > > Jay > Peltz Power > > On Jul 19, 2019, at 3:10 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > > Seven to eight Tesla Powe

[RE-wrenches] Large Off-Grid Residential System

2019-07-19 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Seven to eight Tesla Powerwalls will get you that assuming that the service entrance is no bigger than 200A. marco On Friday, July 19, 2019, Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > What are current popular options for battery based systems in the 100kWh > range?

[RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Storage

2019-05-30 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha amigas y amigos. Have any of you installed any of the new Sunny Storage inverters with the accompanying backup switch? Any feedback? Mahalo, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

[RE-wrenches] LG CHEM

2019-04-12 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I would be very interested in hearing feedback on the LG Chem RESU10H battery. As far as I know, it's only been compatible with either the SolarEdge StorEdge or SMA Sunny Storage inverters. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood

[RE-wrenches] Does SMA have a SGIP-compliant (i.e. Smart Storage) Product?

2019-04-04 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Welcome back, Peter, to the Brave New World of grid-tie plus storage plus SGIP plus bulk services plus plus plus. >From my perspective, Tesla and LGC/SolarEdge are the furthest along in this new journey beyond the dinosaur designs and strategies of the 1980s to the early 2000s. At least if you

Re: [RE-wrenches] comparing batteries

2019-01-26 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
wrote: > Marco > I do not see Blue planet Blue Ion Batteries which are UL listed and have a > 15 year warranty and are a proven track record with a operational BMS > Jerry > > On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 4:33 PM Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > >> Aloha all, >> >&

[RE-wrenches] comparing batteries

2019-01-25 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I thought many of you might find the attached table of interest. marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

[RE-wrenches] looking for a 145-175 watt module

2018-12-18 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha, I'm looking to source 300 145-175 watt modules @ nominally 12V. And they CANNOT come from China. They have to come from a TAA-compliant country. See the link below. Mahalo, marco https://gsa.federalschedules.com/resources/taa-designated-countries/

[RE-wrenches] Kyocera 145s

2018-12-12 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hi all, I'm looking for (300) Kyocera KD 145 SX mods. I don't even know if Kyocera makes 'em any more. Please let me know off-list. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schott solar panel warranty info

2018-11-10 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hey David, I have had recent contact with Schott peeps and can provide it to you when I'm back at my desk next week. marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of David Coale Sent: Friday, November 09, 2018 7:05 PM To:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Neutral sizing

2018-09-22 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
At the risk of sounding like a grandpa Wrench...I've never had or seen a neutral conductor be smaller than current carrying. marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jay Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 3:47 PM To:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

2018-09-18 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
he sole use of the > intended recipient. Any review, copying, or distribution of this email (or > any attachments thereto) by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not > the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and > permanently delete the original and any copie

[RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

2018-09-13 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
oltage systems are very limited for backup, > at least in winter storm scenarios. > > *Bruce Erickson* > Mendocino Solar Service > PO Box 1252 > Mendocino, CA 95460 > 707-937-1701 > 707-937-1741 fax > br...@mendocinosolar.com > > *Connecting Mendocino County to Solar S

[RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC

2018-09-12 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, At the risk of whacking at a hornet’s nest…lower voltage DC is s 80s and 90s especially when it comes to grid-tie applications with battery storage. The time of OutBack and Schneider and all the others doing 48VDC is drawing to close. Enough already. Thank you for your

[RE-wrenches] three-phase storage

2018-08-30 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for three-phase storage @ 277/480V. Yes, Tesla has its Powerpack. But availability is questionable. I'm open to suggestions, please. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

[RE-wrenches] Trina or Yingli 240

2018-08-24 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all from soggy Hilo. I'm looking for a couple 2013-2014 vintage 240-watt Trina or Yingli poly mods. Please let me know off-list if you know of any to be had. Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Non breakable RV modules

2018-08-21 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Look to the 110-watt flexible panel from SunPower. Comes with MC connectors @ nominal 12V. Contact me offline for a spec sheet. marco On Monday, August 20, 2018, Jay wrote: > Hi All > > What are good options for a portable module for RV use. > One that you can move around, (it’s going to

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex 30 kW inverter

2018-08-11 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
s in Hawaii along with other areas tripping out due to low > resistance to earth, it can be the backing leaking, also from the edge of > the module. SunPower Modules are still grounded just on the other side. > Jerry > > On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 3:15 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: >

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex 30 kW inverter

2018-08-10 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hi all, I'm in need of a vintage Xantrex 30 kW (PV 30208) inverter. Anyone happen to have one or know of someone who might? Can't use a TL because the array needs to be grounded. Mahalo, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase tech support

2018-06-13 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
My information re: Enphase tech support is that they can put you on hold for a very LONG time. marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Roy Butler Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 7:29 AM To:

[RE-wrenches] AC-coupled storage

2018-05-23 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha, Other than the Tesla Powerwall, does anyone know of any other AC-coupled residential storage products currently on the market? Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Boy Display Window

2018-05-11 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Toothpaste. On Friday, May 11, 2018, Wayne Irwin wrote: > We have installed quite a few SB's over the years and are seeing a growing > number of fogged over display lenses. > > We've tried headlight polish with limited success. > > Other than purchasing a new lid

[RE-wrenches] 3-phase with storage

2018-04-17 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all. I'm on the hunt for workable options for a PV plus storage design for a 3-phase 120/208 application. And there ain't much out there at present. Any suggestions would be appreciated. mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance

[RE-wrenches] insolation meter

2018-03-19 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, Any of you have any experience with this Chinese-made insolation meter? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Precision-Solar-Power-Meter-Light-Intensity-Measure ment-Radiation-Tester-SM206/201350413285?epid=2215824178

Re: [RE-wrenches] Experience with the Tesla Powerwall

2018-02-13 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
minalt Energy Corporation > > o: 415.641.4000 > > www.luminalt.com > > > > On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 8:30 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf <ma...@pvthawaii.com> > wrote: > >> Hey August. >> >> By utility I assume that you are talking about PG >> >> What's

[RE-wrenches] Experience with the Tesla Powerwall

2018-02-13 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
rs are able to catch > up with this type of design. > > Best, > > August > > *August Goers* > > Luminalt Energy Corporation > > o: 415.641.4000 > > www.luminalt.com > > > > On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 12:23 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf <ma...@pvthawaii.co

[RE-wrenches] experience with the Tesla Powerwall

2018-02-10 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
*Aloha Wrenches,* *I thought I'd share my own experiences with the Powerwall as my company is now launching a program to add PW to existing NEM systems since the vast majority of them do not have storage which means that if the grid goes down, so does their PV system. (With the exception of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] RV solar with SunPower

2018-01-20 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
A number of years ago SunPower switched to using a new cell that does NOT require positive grounding. So there should be no problem in using that 327 as described. Marco On Saturday, January 20, 2018, Mac Lewis wrote: > Hi Wrenches, > > I have a buddy that would like to

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall and frequency shifting

2018-01-09 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I thought I’d share my experiences with the Tesla Powerwall on my own NEM system here on the Big Island of Hawaii. I added the PW to my existing NEM system (3.84 kW DC with Power-One micro inverters) about a month ago. I did so to have back-up power to my whole house in case

[RE-wrenches] AC-coupled battery back-up

2017-12-17 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, Here in the State of Aloha we’re leading the way as far as being the first PV peeps to add AC-coupled storage to existing grid-tie NEM systems with the benefit to the homeowner being having back-up power if/when the grid goes down. During a grid outage the AC-coupled battery storage

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tariff

2017-11-06 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Guys and gals. Though I'm nor a lawyer well-versed in trade law and actions, there is the possibility of RETROACTIVE tariffs being applied. In Washington trade parlance this is referred to as finding "critical circumstances," which allows the government to throw out a retroactive dragnet on

[RE-wrenches] PV Powered 35

2017-10-31 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I've got a misbehaving 35 kW PV Powered inverter. Does anyone know of anywhere to go for technical support and/or replacement parts? Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

[RE-wrenches] REC 275s

2017-10-05 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for ~ (150) REC 275 all-black (frame and backing) mods. If anyone knows of any available somewhere, please let me know off-line. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

[RE-wrenches] 1,000 volt-rated connectors

2017-09-11 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha. Does anyone know of any 1,000 volt-rated insulated connectors? I checked the Polaris line but they're only rated to 600V. Mahalo, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934

[RE-wrenches] PV to EV charging

2017-09-11 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all. Does anyone know of a readily available product that would allow one to charge an EV directly from a PV array (with an inverter) with or without battery storage that would NOT be connected to the grid. Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

Re: [RE-wrenches] anything like Generac Smart Management Module for a solar critical backup panel

2017-08-29 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Has to be a RESU10H to work with the S.E. StorEdge. The LG is a RESU 10 or 10H? Dave Howard AreyDave > Hello again, wrenches. > > > > I know many of us have run into the quandary and that is prioritizing > loads > in a critical load panel. > > > > About to put in some LG RESU units with the

[RE-wrenches] Enphase S280s

2017-08-23 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Namaste all. I'm looking for (72) (six complete boxes) of Enphase S280s. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

Re: [RE-wrenches] SimpliPhi Power PHI3.4 Smart -Tech Batteries

2017-08-04 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Tesla has been shipping the AC PWs to its dealers and we have been installing them. marco On Friday, August 4, 2017, wrote: > Funny, Tom, I was just looking at these as well and wondering if they > would work with SolarEdge StorEdge solutions. The Tesla Powerwall

Re: [RE-wrenches] No more Enphase

2017-07-14 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Any experience yet with the RESU10H, Dave? marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 11:34 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] No more Enphase I see LG

Re: [RE-wrenches] Net Metering

2017-03-07 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha Drake. Yes, our PUC in its ultimate wisdom, ended our 14-year very successful (80,000+ customers) NEM program back in October 2015. That said, a lot of us are still installing NEM systems since the Hawaiian Electric companies have been (in my opinion) bending over backward to allow

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000vdc rated multi meter/clamp on

2017-02-20 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
I live the Klein CL 2000. On Monday, February 20, 2017, August Goers wrote: > We have a couple of Fluke 381 meters. I recommend them although battery > life > has been a problem. Now we always keep spare batteries in the case. > > I like having the iFlex option for

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV ratings

2017-02-20 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Photon magazine used to do such a survey. But I think that they have disappeared. On Sunday, February 19, 2017, William Dorsett wrote: > Home Power used to do one that I thought was quite useful, but don't know > that the most recent is within the last two years. > >

[RE-wrenches] Advanced Energy MM 5 inverter

2016-11-14 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Hola Wrenches, I'm in search of a spec sheet and manual for a 2002 vintage Advanced Energy Multi-Mode 5 kW inverter. Looked on-line to no avail. Please send to me off-line if you have these docs. Mahalo, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf

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