Re: [RE-wrenches] Will SolarEdge optimizers work with other string inverters?

The Solaredge "Key" and "Safety & Monitoring Interface" have cut sheets dated 2014 and 2016 - so take their feasibility with a grain of salt - indicate that at some point SE optimized systems could be paired to third party inverters. Based on a quick read it looks like this technology requires

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC modules - review?

tml=1677085494759000=AOvVaw2NN36GoM1sjnS4RdC8Svt-> SAM HARALDSON Operations Specialist (406) 551-6135 1515 N. Rouse Ave Bozeman, MT 59715 Locally owned and operated since 2012 [image: B Corporation] <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://onsiteenergyinc.com/bcorp=gmail-html=1677085

Re: [RE-wrenches] alte gone?

outside of the box then the issue may just get tabled. So long and thanks for all the fish, Sam Haraldson Montana #happyfriday #re-bitching ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plaques

with standard PV label stickers are all we need for the work we do. - Sam [image: OnSite Energy] <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://onsiteenergyinc.com/=gmail-html=1677085494759000=AOvVaw2NN36GoM1sjnS4RdC8Svt-> SAM HARALDSON Field Operations Director (406) 551-6135 1515 N. Rouse Ave Bozeman, MT

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA 22 series inverters, resetting AFCI fault

> > ...Can’t believe SMA thought this was a good way to do this. > > The confused silence on the other end of the phone when you're talking to a homeowner about resetting this error message themselves as you describe bashing the inverter with your knuckles directly on the screen about as hard as

Re: [RE-wrenches] Clamping CTs Around Live Conductors - White Paper References and/or Anecdotal Information Requested

A quick note of thanks to the wide variety of responses I received last week regarding my question about safely clamping CTs around live conductors. I genuinely appreciate the supportive responses. Sincerely, Sam > ___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] TPM Search

Adding in my vote for MT Solar. Quality product, quality customer service. I saw someone mention Wattsun as well but their product is trackers not simply pole mounts. They too have superb customer service but not for static racking. - Sam OnSite Energy, Inc. Bozeman, MT

[RE-wrenches] Clamping CTs Around Live Conductors - White Paper References and/or Anecdotal Information Requested

Ultimately we wish to minimize the need to perform power shut downs and interrupt client service when installing load monitoring CTs to a home but only wish to do so if it is part of a safe and non equipment-harming process. Sincerely, Sam Haraldson [image: OnSite Energy] <https://www.google.co

[RE-wrenches] Solarworld Warranty Claims Through Sunpower

more detail elsewhere and anyone on this list would like to have that info shared with them please let me know off-list. Sincerely, Sam [image: OnSite Energy] <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://onsiteenergyinc.com/=gmail-html=1677085494759000=AOvVaw2NN36GoM1sjnS4RdC8Svt-> SAM HARALDSON

Re: [RE-wrenches] Automatic load control

We have two Sol-Ark / Fortress deployments just finished/in progress and one uses seven Lumin panels for load shedding and the other has SPANs. In retrospect the Lumin project should have used SPAN since it was a new construction project and the Lumin is more of a retrofit product in my opinion.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fortress remote monitoring

Here is an official communication from Fortress that we received recently when inquiring about monitoring Fortress batteries as an Installer. Some of you may find the info relevant. -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 12:37 PM Subject: Re:[## 5635 ##] Remote

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal Truss Roofs

, and then we installed traditional L-feet and rails atop the strut. I have zero experience working with tile so I don't know what your best methodology is there but I can attest that the through-bolting has held up well at that site the past five years. Sincerely, Sam Haraldson [image: OnSite Energy

[RE-wrenches] Back Issues of SolarPro Magazine

if you're interested. Sincerely, Sam [image: OnSite Energy] <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://onsiteenergyinc.com/=gmail-html=1677085494759000=AOvVaw2NN36GoM1sjnS4RdC8Svt-> SAM HARALDSON Field Operations Director (406) 551-6135 1515 N. Rouse Ave Bozeman, MT 59715 Locally owned and op

Re: [RE-wrenches] Snapnrack end caps

> ...Kevin at S was wondering if this is a common occurrence. Is it > something we are doing, is it freezing and thawing or is it the design of > the caps. > Can confirm. We receive email from customers on the regular that these are popping off. I haven't attempted to draw a correlation between

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC coupling with Solar Edge, pre HD Wave

structure as highlighted in this document or not. https://knowledge-center.solaredge.com/sites/kc/files/viewing_grid_protection_values.pdf Cheers, Sam [image: OnSite Energy] <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://onsiteenergyinc.com/=gmail-html=1677085494759000=AOvVaw2NN36GoM1sjnS4RdC8Svt->

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metering

The following are brands I have used and trust. eGauge - https://www.egauge.net/ Emporia Vue - https://www.emporiaenergy.com/how-the-vue-energy-monitor-works Verify there is available space within the main service to install the current transformers for the mains. Also verify there is space and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex AC Fault 186.6v

ions troubleshooting this issue I of the opinion the equipment has reached the end of its life. Not bad considering it's been kicking away for 16 years of Montana summers and winters. Cheers, Sam [image: OnSite Energy] <https://onsiteenergyinc.com/> SAM HARALDSON Installation & Service

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex AC Fault 186.6v

with the client. If what I encounter is something I think the group will find interesting (such as Barton's "end of the line scenario") then I'll write up a follow-up message to everyone. If it's just an old inverter that finally broke I'll consider sparing you all the story Sam Haraldson In

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex AC Fault 186.6v

e had good luck with a particular brand to use for swaps please share that intel as well. I don't know how big the array is so all I'm looking for is brands and not models. Most appreciated, Sam Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.onsiteenergyinc.com/> | o. (

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunpower Performance Warranty Claim

*> Was surprised by one manufacturer who advised us to read that bypass diodes were not an warranty defect * *> even though the module was making half power.* Forgive me if I'm daft but someone please tell me WHAT IS a module defect if a failed diode ISN'T?!? Unacceptable. Sam Har

Re: [RE-wrenches] IQ8 "line noise" issues?

aneous parts. I have a small collection of them for sites where I don't need to use the choke on an ethernet cable inside the inverter. Cheers, Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.onsiteenergyinc.com/> | o. (406) 551-6135 <https://www.facebook.com/onsitee

[RE-wrenches] Megger Recommendations

going to find string-level detail? Any recommendations Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.onsiteenergyinc.com/> m. (406) 249-6841 | o. (406) 551-6135 <https://www.facebook.com/onsiteenergysolar/> <https://www.instagram.com/onsiteenergyinc/>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Direct to decking racking attachments

in that (albeit somewhat short) period of time. Another option might be looking into Ironridge XR1000 rails which have much higher spans than the normal 48" (up to 12' depending on snow loading). https://www.ironridge.com/component/xr-rails/ Sincerely, Sam Haraldson Installation & Servic

Re: [RE-wrenches] Different question about wires between arrays

urs a day so nuisance interactions are not a safety concern otherwise this may have been sub-optimal. Sincerely, Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.onsiteenergyinc.com/> | o. (406) 551-6135 <https://www.facebook.com/onsiteenergysolar/> <htt

Re: [RE-wrenches] Protection on the back side of modules

Dana, There was some good discussion on this topic recently. Search the archives for: " [RE-wrenches] protecting wire below 8' w/awning array" Cheers, Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.onsiteenergyinc.com/> | o. (406) 551-6135 <https://www.faceboo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Monitoring on Remote Sites

suggestions so far regarding building wireless bridges or using a directional (yagi) antenna to beam a wireless but depending on distance and line of sight these options may not be possible. I have successfully installed both of these options but the devil is in the details as to whether it will work. Sam

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sma wifi set up videos

passwords are already set and your friend doesn't know what they are they'll have to call the SMA Service Line and request the PUK to use as the password. They'll need to have the Connection Unit serial number handy. Cheers, Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.onsiteenergy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Premanufactured Pergola for PV

Jeremy, I don't know if they package and ship these or if they only install directly to their client base but Suncommon has what they call their "Solar Canopy" product. https://suncommon.com/solar-canopy/ Cheers, Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.on

Re: [RE-wrenches] Snap-n-rack bonding certification

determined by their superstrate, encapsulant, substrate materials, and size of module.* Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.onsiteenergyinc.com/> | o. (406) 551-6135 <https://www.facebook.com/onsiteenergysolar/> <https://www.instagram.com/onsiteene

[RE-wrenches] ISO: Outback ProHarvest 208V AC Connection Cable (e.g. trunk cable). Any length. Qty two

Dear Wrenches, I am in need of quantity two Outback ProHarvest 208V AC trunk cables. Preferably in the shorter 5' length but will take whatever length you might have available. Happy to pay a fair price plus shipping via Paypal, Venmo, credit card, or check. Sincerely, Sam Haraldson

Re: [RE-wrenches] fronius country set up

hange grid voltage settings 5. Press enter to confirm Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.onsiteenergyinc.com/> <https://www.facebook.com/onsiteenergysolar/> <https://www.instagram.com/onsiteenergyinc/> <https://twitter.com/onsiteenergyinc> &l

Re: [RE-wrenches] home energy monitors

I've seen in any commercially available product using Grafana. https://iotawatt.com/ Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.onsiteenergyinc.com/> m. (406) 249-6841 | o. (406) 551-6135 <https://www.facebook.com/onsiteenergysolar/> <https://www.instagram.

Re: [RE-wrenches] cast-in-place ballasted ground mounts

Kirk, We were having trouble finding a small scale cast-in-place option like you so last Fall we opted for this: https://www.apalternatives.com/products/geo Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Manager <http://www.onsiteenergyinc.com/> <https://www.facebook.com/onsiteenergys

Re: [RE-wrenches] Name that Racking

ear 242-02052 Bonding Mid Clamp, 1.95" - 2.23", Black 242-02057 Bonding Mid Clamp, 1.95" - 2.23", Clear 242-02056 There is also a universal end-clamp. Universal End Clamp, Clear 242-0221 Sincerely Sam Haraldson Installation & Service Ma

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC 2020 not available as a portable PDF?

Although the 2020 version is advertised as being available in a pdf format there is an asterisk at the end of the page stating, "*One-year online access to *NEC 2020 Digital* is non-refundable. An Internet connection is required. (Digital, 2020)". In other words there does not appear to be an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Easy Foot substitute

> Any other company that would work on a non-rafter roof? > I recommend the Zilla Double Stud XL Flashing Assembly https://zillarac.com/Zilla/ID/156/categoryId/5/Double-Stud-XL-Flashing-Assembly - Sam ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Corrugated Metal - Odd Seam Profile

Thank you, Andrew, Jason, William, and Ray. I have reached out in one way or another for more info on all of these suggestions and hope to have a solution next week. I'm happy to share my findings for archival purposes here on Wrenches. Cheers, Sam -- *Sam Haraldson*, Installation Manager

[RE-wrenches] Corrugated Metal - Odd Seam Profile

th of the "valley" is 1/4". A drawing is attached explaining this further. -- *Sam Haraldson*, Installation Manager <https://onsiteenergyinc.com/about-us#haraldson> OnSite Energy, Inc. NABCEP PV Pro #PV-042217-016714 ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Kiosk

We have a couple Sunny Portal kiosks out in the world. It's quite easy to set up, but the downside to it is how lackluster the information displayed looks on a screen. Especially considering how nice these kiosks look when using a Solaredge or Fronius inverter. Here are examples of what each

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA WLAN?

> > Either but 5 is preferable. > I would like to politely disagree with this statement and offer my two cents. The 5ghz frequency is superior for high bandwidth activities within short range which in my opinion is not the case with inverter comms. The 2.4 ghz provides a superior connection at

Re: [RE-wrenches] Vertical PVs for Comm site

of the country but I see that snow tends to pretty easily slough off arrays that are at and above the 35 deg angle. Even the wettest Sierra stuff sure doesn't seem like it could stick to glass at a 90 degree angle. I suspect you could get away with 60 deg, have better production, and stil

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need direct-to-decking mounting foot recommendation

> - I am researching if we could integrate the EZ-foot with the Snap-N-Rack, > William, For metal roof scenarios where rafter finding isn't an option we use EZ Feet and then attach SnapNrack rails to them. It's a very good solution just be sure to note how much of the vertical portion of the EZ

Re: [RE-wrenches] Raised up ground mounts

Take a look at SnapNrack Series 200 ground mounts. They are based around locally sourced galvanized pipe (typically comes in 21' lengths) and they can be designed in various heights off the ground. Sam Haraldson OnSite Energy, Inc. > > __

Re: [RE-wrenches] Clearance clarification please

Chris, What AHJ are you designing this for? We're only required to follow this IFC section in certain cities. Keep in mind there is a 2018 IFC as well as older versions. The 2018 is more favorable to us as designers and installers as it's not simply a 36" setback but in some cases can be as

Re: [RE-wrenches] B3 Bypass breaker

s finally going to be in production. I have researched it no further than that however. - Sam -- Sam Haraldson, Installation Manager Office: 406.551.6135 s...@onsiteenergyinc.com onsiteenergyinc.com ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Addre

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

Daniel, We have worked with Orion Carport Systems in the past on a 25kW system. http://orioncarports.com/carport-systems/leto/ Cheers, Sam On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 2:20 PM, Daniel Tittmann wrote: > I am wondering if there is anyone out there that knows of a solar car

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1,000V combiners

straightforward. You state you're looking for a "fused disco combiner" however so perhaps you need something more robust than the touch-safe disconnect aspect? If so this product is obviously not for you, but I thought I'd suggest it in case it's useful. Take care, Sam -- Sam

[RE-wrenches] Installation and Service Call Packing Lists

systems which I'm sure could stand to be updated but I don't have an off grid list and am particularly interested in seeing other lists to use as templates. Thanks, Sam -- Sam Haraldson, Installation Manager Office: 406.551.6135 s...@onsiteenergyinc.com onsiteenergyinc.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Boy Storage - backup unit

rtner-on-battery-inverter-storage-solution -- Sam Haraldson, Installation Manager Office: 406.551.6135 Cell: 406.249.6841 s...@onsiteenergyinc.com onsiteenergyinc.com ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wren

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

Marco, I don't know if this will work for your particular application, but in a recent install we simply used MC4 connectors in place of a Polaris lug for a 1000v rated system. Cheers, Sam Haraldson s...@onsiteenergyinc.com (406) 249-6841 On Sep 11, 2017 17:56, "Marco Mangelsdorf

Re: [RE-wrenches] No more Enphase

a relatively solid history, and at only 5.75 kW might be a worthy alternate to some microinverter systems. Sam Haraldson s...@onsiteenergyinc.com >>> Fellow Wrenches: >>> >>> To make a long story short, we are done with Enphase. They've >>> refused to re