Re: [RE-wrenches] IRA Domestic Content Bonus Credit

2024-05-03 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
more are close. Peter Giroux American Solar From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of AE Solar via RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 12:53 PM To: RE-wrenches Cc: AE Solar Subject: [RE-wrenches] IRA Domestic Content Bonus Credit Wrenches, I'm wondering if any of you have thoughts

Re: [RE-wrenches] speaking of batteries

2024-04-23 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
replacements and the batteries have to come out of closed loop and work on Voltages only. Thay have no solution. My apologies for the Rant. Thx Peter Giroux American Solar -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of jay via RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:03 PM To: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ironridge ballasted BX on the ground

2024-04-09 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
https://www.powerfieldenergy.com/powerrack-1200/ thx Peter Giroux American Solar Norcross ga From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 4:15 PM To: re-wrenches Cc: Nick A Lucchese Subject: [RE-wrenches] Ironridge ballasted BX on the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

2024-03-22 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Kris You may want to look at a company called Powerfields. Ballasted ground mount, 25 degree angle, simple to put together. Can use dirt, gravel or crush and run for ballast. Peter Giroux ASAE From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, March

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insurance for solar design and inspections

2024-03-10 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
another companies problems where I let the customer know the challenges and a time or two turned down the business due to the system being such a mess or I am not “certified “to service that gear ( Generac ) Peter Giroux ASAE From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] Older Sunny Islands charging newer Lithium's

2024-03-01 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
these transitions and how did you do it, not sure the SMA programing for LIPO's works the way Lithium's need. Any and all help and ideas appreciated. Thx Peter Giroux American Solar & Alternative Energy Solutions inc ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alli

Re: [RE-wrenches] $300 + transmission fee!

2024-02-23 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
g a toilet while using a hairdryer at the same time? Peter Giroux ASAE -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, February 23, 2024 10:57 AM To: RE-wrenches Cc: drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] $300 + tr

[RE-wrenches] Fortress

2024-02-14 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
appreciated. Thx peter Giroux American Solar Norcross Ga ___ List sponsored 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:

Re: [RE-wrenches] No payment for Sunpower warranty service vendor credits?

2024-02-13 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
to be patient sometimes. Thx Peter Giroux American Solar Norcross Ga From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Darryl Thayer via RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 6:37 PM To: RE-wrenches Cc: Darryl Thayer Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] No payment for Sunpower warranty service vendor

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiPO 48V, 60ah Battery

2024-01-12 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
the weight. I'm going to give it a try. Jason Szumlanski Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group NABCEP Certified Solar Professional (PVIP) Florida State Certified Solar Contractor CVC56956 On Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 9:43 AM Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches mailto:re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiPO 48V, 60ah Battery

2024-01-12 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
at 8:58 AM Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > wrote: Jason You might want to look at the EG4 battery. They are a bit higher on the AH but good batteries and reasonably priced Peter Giroux American Solar From: RE-wrenches mailto:re-wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiPO 48V, 60ah Battery

2024-01-12 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Jason You might want to look at the EG4 battery. They are a bit higher on the AH but good batteries and reasonably priced Peter Giroux American Solar From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 8:29 AM To: RE-wrenches Cc: Jason

Re: [RE-wrenches] APsmart and charge controllers

2023-10-26 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Brad We have used these products often, but in Hybrid applications Really need to use their device to activate them. Can be powered by the back up loads panel or main in an off grid panel, just need to have a disconnect in line. The key is all the negative wires have to go through their

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark phantom loads

2023-10-25 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Don We recently went through a few issues with a 15. Call me to discuss. Thx Peter Giroux American Solar 678 525 0468 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of don energysolarnow.com via RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 5:17 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Cc: don

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning PV mods

2023-10-23 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
havoc on panels, just bakes on and coats the glass. Just simple cleaning and production #’s jump right back up. Peter Giroux ASAE From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 11:29 AM To: RE-wrenches Cc: Dave Angelini Offgrid

Re: [RE-wrenches] GT w/ BB

2023-09-18 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Michael Great questions. We have had great success with the Sol-Arks, starting with the 8’s. Have completed several with twin 15’s and the systems have been great. There was a software/ firmware issues when they first came out. Having spent years installing AC coupled systems (

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius USA available 2023 & 2024 ?

2023-08-26 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Mick Shame on the Greentech folks. Fronius is alive, well, has great inverters and their customer support is good. While most of our systems have been battery based for the last several year, when we need to do grid tied, Fronius is the go to product. Thx Peter Giroux American Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flashing Identification

2023-08-07 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Jason Why they are funky weird looking black flashings. May I save the picture for my scrap book on bad installs? My apologies for poking fun but WOW, my guys will think I made it up. Thx Peter Giroux From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches Sent: Monday

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation

2023-07-13 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Jay You may want to look at the EG4's. Have been using them for several years and they have been great. They just brought out a comms hub that could help you. Their racks are great as well. $$ is good, especially compared to Fortress and the other. Take a look Thx Peter Giroux American

Re: [RE-wrenches] Parallel Homegrid Stack'd Busbar

2023-06-29 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Morning all You may also want to look at the Victron products. They have a 1000 amp version called the Lynx distributor. Peter Giroux ASAE From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 10:47 AM To: RE-wrenches Cc: Bradley Bassett

Re: [RE-wrenches] Attaching PV with VELCRO

2023-04-11 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Corey Thin film like Unisolar but with Velcro?? Hard to see it making wind requirements or lasting. Thx for the smile peter From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Corey Shalanski via RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 5:40 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Cc: Corey Shalanski

Re: [RE-wrenches] Brand X equipment?

2023-01-28 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
but not to be compared ( at least today ) to a Sol-Ark. Have you had any issues with the Sol-Ark 15? We have two different sites where they were not connecting to the grid, only battery and solar. After 3 + weeks of going back and forth they finally admitted a firm ware problem. Thx Peter Giroux

Re: [RE-wrenches] Radian and Fortress incident

2022-12-27 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
was due to their lack of an exterior cabinet compared to the Eflex’s IP65 rating. Hope you can provide more details once you have time to fully investigate. Highly likely I will be responsible for both of these products on future projects. Nick On Dec 26, 2022, at 6:40 AM, Peter Giroux

Re: [RE-wrenches] Utility transformer limitations

2022-12-26 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Hi again wrenches. Have a customer looking for a LG Resu 10 “B” battery in good working order. Wants to add it to his current Resu 10 for additional storage. Thx Peter Giroux ASAE From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, December 26, 2022 9:40 AM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Utility transformer limitations

2022-12-26 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
worked well. Did a BMS board replacement earlier this year. Any and all help appreciated. Thank you Peter Giroux ASAE From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Christopher Warfel via RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, December 26, 2022 8:17 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Cc: Christopher Warfel

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika T701 & X3001 GT Inverter

2022-12-06 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
o:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 4:18 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Cc: pgir...@mindspring.com Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika T701 & X3001 GT Inverter Amanda Got a call from a family in North Ga who had a Genera

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika T701 & X3001 GT Inverter

2022-12-06 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Generac does not seem to be able to help them either and the Family has asked that I come up and work on the system. Does anyone have a # for someone at Generac that will step up?? Thx Peter Giroux ASAE -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Amanda Potter via RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolArk and Tigo compatibility

2022-11-18 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
more $$ for wire and the small 30 amp disconnect. Thx Peter Giroux ASAE From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Lloyd Hoffstatter via RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 10:47 AM To: cwar...@entech-engineering.com; RE-wrenches ; Bradley Bassett Cc: Lloyd Hoffstatter Subject: Re: [RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dark Starting Simpliphi PHI3.5 batteries

2022-07-28 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches
Howie 48 volt lithium battery charger. Signature solar sells one. Peter Giroux American Solar From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 9:59 PM To: RE-wrenches Cc: Howie Michaelson Subject: [RE-wrenches] Dark Starting

Re: [RE-wrenches] Equipment ideas for very large residential PV and battery backup

2019-01-08 Thread Peter Giroux
too high on an AC Coupled application. No matter who you use there will be a few challenges but hey, if it was easy everyone would think they could do it. Sounds like a fun, challenging project, enjoy. Peter Giroux ASAE - Original Message - From: August Goers To: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupling with Dual Radians

2018-12-28 Thread Peter Giroux
Jeremy With a mate 3 and a hub. Wire the out- puts into their own breaker in a service panel then out to the critical loads panel - Original Message - From: Jeremy Rodriguez To: RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, December 28, 2018 12:30 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupling with

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lg chem

2018-12-14 Thread Peter Giroux
Kirk Some authorized distributors are getting them this week. peter - Original Message - From: "Kirk Herander" To: Sent: Friday, December 14, 2018 9:43 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Lg chem Does anyone know when LG chem batteries for Storedge inverters are going to be available?

Re: [RE-wrenches] Any thoughts on this approach to adding battery backup to an existing grid tie system will be appreciated.

2018-09-12 Thread Peter Giroux
has moved away from it as a primary solution. peter giroux ASAE Atlanta - Original Message - From: Ken Schaal To: RE-wrenches ; Ken Schaal Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 8:11 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Any thoughts on this approach to adding battery backup to an existing

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown Again?

2018-08-23 Thread Peter Giroux
Ray We understand that free standing ground mounts, pole barns / ( free standing buildings with no one staying or living in them ) equipment sheds etc are exempt from Rapid shut down. peter - Original Message - From: Ray To: RE-wrenches ; Rebecca Cantwell Sent: Thursday,

Re: [RE-wrenches] How to find Ground fault on ungrounded system.

2018-08-18 Thread Peter Giroux
Darryl Have had some issues with Primo's, first solution turned out to be a software upgrade as Fronius had set parameters pretty tight. Second turned out to be a very old AC compressor, when it kicked on it some how triggered the Primo and showed a fault. While I am not commenting on your

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large off grid

2018-07-23 Thread Peter Giroux
Aaron Can use up to 8 radians "stacked " through their hub. One mate should control all of them. The Radians are solid and deliver a very good value. thx peter - Original Message - From: Aaron Mandelkorn To: RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 7:28 PM Subject:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ac Coupling

2018-07-19 Thread Peter Giroux
Larry Outback Radians work great. peter - Original Message - From: "Larry Brown" To: "RE-wrenches" Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 10:07 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Ac Coupling Does anyone have a recommendation on a battery based inverter to AC Couple with a Solar Edge 11400A-US

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC-coupled storage

2018-05-23 Thread Peter Giroux
Marco We have been installing the LG Chem Resu product, married to the Solar edge Storedge inverters. Product is currently able to manage two batteries ( 20 kw ) but is limited in amperage capacity. Solaredge is slowly beefing up the application. peter - Original Message -

[RE-wrenches] Need some help please

2018-05-23 Thread Peter Giroux
list it? If these requests are not kosher, my apologies. If it is ok, thank you in advance for your help. Thx Peter Giroux ASAE "Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises" D

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting on rock

2018-04-12 Thread Peter Giroux
Aaron There are a few ballast roof mount companies that promote their racking for ballast ground mount options. You may want to explore some of those. Peter Giroux ASAE - Original Message - From: Aaron Mandelkorn To: RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 9:27 AM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small commercial or even smaller residential car ports

2018-02-05 Thread Peter Giroux
. Peter Giroux ASAE - Original Message - From: Daniel Tittmann To: RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, February 05, 2018 4:20 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Small commercial or even smaller residential car ports I am wondering if there is anyone out there that knows of a solar car port

Re: [RE-wrenches] has anyone ever had this happen?

2018-01-24 Thread Peter Giroux
Run Forest Run! - Original Message - From: Hilton Dier III To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 10:32 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] has anyone ever had this happen? Hi Jay, I'm with Daryl on this, except I'd say RUN AWAY, right now, no

Re: [RE-wrenches] has anyone ever had this happen?

2018-01-23 Thread Peter Giroux
Jay Thank you but no thank you might be the best answer. Mexico can be a tough place to do business and potentially dangerous depending on where the project might be. They will have a contract that is written FOR THEM, not for you. Seller beware. peter Giroux American Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lezeti Hybrid Mini-Split Solar Air Conditioner

2017-11-20 Thread Peter Giroux
Gary Yes we have. I believe the unit you showed is made by Hot Spot, I have provided a link below.. Simple easy system, customers love it. Few small quirks when installing. Folks at Hot spot are pretty good as well. http://www.hotspotenergy.com/solar-air-conditioner/ thx peter -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island grid tie battery back and backup stability issues with ABB

2017-09-18 Thread Peter Giroux
rked great. You may have a similar situation, not sure if the ABB folks will help with the hertz adjustment but you should give it a try before springing for a sunny boy. Peter Giroux ASAE - Original Message - From: August Goers To: RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, September 18, 20

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV to EV charging

2017-09-12 Thread Peter Giroux
Marco Probably being shown this week as SPI, Solar Edge has an inverter rolling out to do just that. peter - Original Message - From: Marco Mangelsdorf To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 4:17 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] PV to EV charging Aloha all.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island

2017-06-17 Thread Peter Giroux
August Have used both SMA and OutBack inverters for this application. One challenge with the smaller generators is getting a true 60 hertz, they fluctuate. The Sunny Boy can be programmed to operate at a lower hertz range if SMA will share the "secret code ". Recently did a Outback system

Re: [RE-wrenches] Racking for solar canopy

2017-05-29 Thread Peter Giroux
Adam We may be able to help you out. Please call me at 678 525 0468. thx Peter Giroux ASAE - Original Message - From: AE Solar To: RE-wrenches Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 2:28 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Racking for solar canopy Wrenches, We are doing some small solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar World Wind Damage

2017-01-10 Thread Peter Giroux
Ray We use a lot of SW, lost our first system this last year on a ballasted roof mount during a hurricane. Good Solar World contact below, if he is unable to help he should be able to point you in the right direction. Patience. Mark Magallanes Account Development Representative Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] sma -40 monitoring and tech support

2016-12-14 Thread Peter Giroux
Kirpal So glad to see you are not sugar coating it. New tech always means new challenges. There is always Fr-. - Original Message - From: Kirpal Khalsa To: RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 3:17 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] sma -40 monitoring and tech support

Re: [RE-wrenches] After market SMA TL inverter shade covers

2016-08-26 Thread Peter Giroux
for something and this custom made box was reasonably priced, looked great and solved the leaking issue. If you want pictures let me know. Peter Giroux American Solar Roswell Ga 678-525-0468 - Original Message - From: Solar Energy Solutions To: RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, August 26

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate3

2016-07-15 Thread Peter Giroux
Fellow Wrenchers Has anyone installed a solar array for a Marina where their customers buy power indirectly or directly from the Marina to keep their boats operational when docked. What challenges did you have if any from the local power companies by adding solar? thx peter Giroux ASAE

Re: [RE-wrenches] K1-Open Fault on SMA SB

2016-06-29 Thread Peter Giroux
# of times the relay just locks open. Enjoy. peter giroux American Solar - Original Message - From: Jason Szumlanski To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 12:37 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] K1-Open Fault on SMA SB I'm heading out on my first K1-Open fault code on a SMA

Re: [RE-wrenches] Steel Trusses

2016-06-06 Thread Peter Giroux
Chad I second August. We have had great success with self tapping screws. Put some butyl on the L-foot and set it in. thx peter - Original Message - From: August Goers To: RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Steel Trusses Hi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal Battery Box

2016-05-31 Thread Peter Giroux
Dave You can reach out to Franklin at Silent Indoor generator in Riviera beach Fl. Makes a simple but great rolling metal battery box with room for inverters, charge controllers and mates. peter - Original Message - From: Dave Tedeyan To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, May 31,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Glue-on type modules

2016-03-27 Thread Peter Giroux
Howie Sorry for the late reply. Mia Solar has them now. peter - Original Message - From: Howie Michaelson To: RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 3:08 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Glue-on type modules Hi all, It has been years since I used Uni-solar PVL modules

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plastic washers

2016-01-27 Thread Peter Giroux
Jay Please keep in mind that those plastic / synthetic washers have a high probability of deteriorating over the next several years creating a new set of issues. Peter American Solar - Original Message - From: Conrad Geyser To: RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, January 27,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mount arrays

2015-12-22 Thread Peter Giroux
Gary Take a look at the Powers ballasted ground mount. Can go up to 5 high in landscape. peter - Original Message - From: Gary Bassett To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 8:01 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mount arrays Does anyone have a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fed Tax Credit

2015-10-31 Thread Peter Giroux
Drake Do it all the time, sell it as an entire system, which it is. peter - Original Message - From: Drake To: RE-wrenches Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 1:28 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Fed Tax Credit I talked to my tax accountant. She had never had come across

Re: [RE-wrenches] Preppers - Fears sells perspective

2015-10-26 Thread Peter Giroux
Dana Wow, could not have said it better. Preppers are notoriously cheap, think they know it all and can power their homes / lives with a few panels and batteries. peter - Original Message - From: Dana To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 11:25 AM Subject:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Can anyone identify this mounting system and module

2015-10-23 Thread Peter Giroux
to cut off every panel. They absolutely denied their defective product and did little to help. Good luck with them. peter giroux ASAE - Original Message - From: Carl Adams To: RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 10:59 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Can anyone identify

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupled with Generator

2015-08-17 Thread Peter Giroux
into the critical loads panel. While power is up the system works just like a grid tied system with the battery portion and radian in standby. When the power goes down, not a flinch, everything in the critical loads panel is hot, with the battery system and the grid tied system. Very nice setup peter giroux

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dream system.

2015-08-01 Thread Peter Giroux
something new :) Peter Giroux American Solar Alternative Energy Solutions - Original Message - From: SunHarvest To: RE-wrenches Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Dream system. How 'bout a Tesla Powerwall? That way you can test it out