Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace Meter TM500 questions

2020-05-11 Thread jay
HI Howie, That would have been the PS inverter, not the SW that had the RC8 remote control. But I agree with you on the reliability of the TM500. I’ve taken out many that have failed or worse have been random in % readings. I’ve replaced them with Trimetrics. So I don’t recommend the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace Meter TM500 questions

2020-05-10 Thread Howie Michaelson
Hey Allan, I don't know about the wiring of the on/off switch - I'm not sure it is simple logic. I do believe it worked for the trace SW, not sure about the DR. I wouldn't recommend using the TM500 - I ran into a significant problem with it when used with an SW and a C40 back some 17 years ago,

[RE-wrenches] Trace Meter TM500 questions

2020-05-10 Thread Sindelar Solar
Esteemed Wrenches, graybeard (used here as a gender-neutral term) contingent: I am putting together a low-cost off grid upgrade package for my nearest neighbor out here, who has lived with a most basic system with little upgrade since the 80s. She needs a sinewave inverter to run a modern