Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 HP well pump soft start at 120 VAC

[jerrysgarage01]

WrenchesI think its in the inverter or battery but somewhere before it leaves 
the inverter flickering lights indicates the inverter is seeing the issue up 
close, a 4 k inverter is 33 amps AC but Over 166 from the 24 volt batteries if 
the load if half that with lights and inverter is strugling need to look at the 
battery voltage including cable drop. I have seen this quite a few times over 
the years.Jerry


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 Original message 
From: Darryl Thayer  
Date: 2/9/18  5:25 PM  (GMT-10:00) 
To: RE-wrenches  
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 HP well pump soft start at 120 VAC 

Dana my 1/2 HP 240 volt pump draws about < 2 amps, which is maybe 3.3 amps if 
it is 120 volts.  I wonder if the high volt drop is leaving your pump in locked 
rotor for a long time, in which case a soft start will not help.  Perhaps a 
buck-boost transformer  (about 150 watts) boosting 16% would get the pump 
started faster?  Do the wire size and length for calculating volt drop.  then 
use a 3.3 amp soft start.       
On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 6:24 PM,   wrote:
Hi Dana,

   We have been using Grundfos SQ-O 1/2 hp, 5 GPM (or they have a 10 GPM

model) soft start pumps for years, with great outcomes. We have sold 60

or so over the years with no returns.



Daryl







> Hey all you solar wise guys,









>

>

>

> I am looking for a recommendation based on your experience, not just data

> sheets for a 120 volt-9.8 amp-1/2HP well pump soft starter. Every time the

> well pump starts the SW4024 groans and the lights flicker.

>

>

>

> There are a lot of units that claim to soft start a ½ HP, but the reality

> is

> that they claim ½ HP but are limited to 3.3 amp+/- output. I asked how

> this

> is and was met with the usual, “gee gosh I am not sure.” I have one in

> hand

> now from ABB that is guilty of this claim.

>

>

>

> Some units claim to meet the spec but then you must limit the wire length

> to

> 30 meters. The well is 150’ from the house & 120 ft deep so a 270’ wire

> run

> with what the well guy threw in 18 years ago. VFW cable [multi strand

> cable]

> is a partial answer but not down in the well.

>

> Somewhere down the road the inverter & the well pump will get replaced but

> for now it is working. The newer 3PH wild AC drives are amazing on a

> Radian

> Inverter. You cannot even tell the well is pumping till it has been for a

> while and the fans kick on.

>

>

>

> Suggestions & directions that have proven reliable for you?

>

> Thanks.

>

>

>

>

>

> 

>

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

[Darryl Thayer]

The last job I used a mini excavator with auger drive head and put in
ground screws worked great only trouble was getting plumb,

On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 11:13 AM, Chris Mason 
wrote:

> They require you contact a certified installer. That's not happening here.
>
> On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 1:04 PM, Larry Brown 
> wrote:
>
>> We have been using Techno Metal Posts Helical Piers with much success for
>> many years
>> Larry
>>
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>> Sun Mountain
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>>
>>
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>>
>> On Feb 9, 2018, at 11:48 AM, Chris Schaefer 
>> wrote:
>>
>> While I've been using the Zilla platform with an auger attachment for a
>> mini excavator with good luck. With that said I'm looking at Nuance Energy
>> and their Osprey mount which requires a hammer drill. Anyone tried this yet?
>>
>> Christopher
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 11:35 AM, Jerry Shafer 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Chris
>>> Azk around for a fence contractor, they generally have what you need
>>> Jerry
>>>
>>> On Feb 9, 2018 5:05 AM, "Chris Mason" 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I'm taking on construction of a ground mount system of about 30KW. My
 previous experience has entailed using a utility truck mounted auger for
 the holes but that's expensive. The soil type here is fairly soft, not
 rock.  There's no contractor available with a skid steer mounted auger. I
 need at least four inch holes, three foot deep. Siz inch would be better.
 What are the options? Any novel ideas?
 We have a service truck with a 2 ton hydraulic crane, anything I can
 mount to that? I don't mind fabricating brackets and mounts, welding parts
 to it.

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Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 HP well pump soft start at 120 VAC

[Darryl Thayer]

Dana my 1/2 HP 240 volt pump draws about < 2 amps, which is maybe 3.3 amps
if it is 120 volts.  I wonder if the high volt drop is leaving your pump in
locked rotor for a long time, in which case a soft start will not help.
Perhaps a buck-boost transformer  (about 150 watts) boosting 16% would get
the pump started faster?  Do the wire size and length for calculating volt
drop.  then use a 3.3 amp soft start.

On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 6:24 PM,  wrote:

> Hi Dana,
>We have been using Grundfos SQ-O 1/2 hp, 5 GPM (or they have a 10 GPM
> model) soft start pumps for years, with great outcomes. We have sold 60
> or so over the years with no returns.
>
> Daryl
>
>
>
> > Hey all you solar wise guys,
>
>
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> > I am looking for a recommendation based on your experience, not just data
> > sheets for a 120 volt-9.8 amp-1/2HP well pump soft starter. Every time
> the
> > well pump starts the SW4024 groans and the lights flicker.
> >
> >
> >
> > There are a lot of units that claim to soft start a ½ HP, but the reality
> > is
> > that they claim ½ HP but are limited to 3.3 amp+/- output. I asked how
> > this
> > is and was met with the usual, “gee gosh I am not sure.” I have one in
> > hand
> > now from ABB that is guilty of this claim.
> >
> >
> >
> > Some units claim to meet the spec but then you must limit the wire length
> > to
> > 30 meters. The well is 150’ from the house & 120 ft deep so a 270’ wire
> > run
> > with what the well guy threw in 18 years ago. VFW cable [multi strand
> > cable]
> > is a partial answer but not down in the well.
> >
> > Somewhere down the road the inverter & the well pump will get replaced
> but
> > for now it is working. The newer 3PH wild AC drives are amazing on a
> > Radian
> > Inverter. You cannot even tell the well is pumping till it has been for a
> > while and the fans kick on.
> >
> >
> >
> > Suggestions & directions that have proven reliable for you?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> 
> >
> > Dana Orzel  Great Solar Works, Inc.
> >
> > C - 208.721.7003   d...@solarwork.com
> >
> > Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374
> >
> > NABCEP # 051112-136   www.solarwork.biz
> > 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Older iCel System Lithium Ion Batteries

[Darryl Thayer]

Gary I have been told that below a certain voltage the LI-ion cells suffer
a permanent death.  I believe these batteries are small cells in
parallel.strings  and then series connected strings. to make the
voltage.can you use a lab power supply to start the charge?  I purchased
one for about 60 to 90 $ that allows me to adjust the voltage and limit the
current until the battery gets up to voltage IF it ever does..

On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 7:16 PM, Gary Rochlin  wrote:

> Does anyone have any information or specifications for an older circa
> 2010-2012 iCel System Lithium Ion Battery.  We are doing a repair on an
> older 48V Lithium Ion system consisting of 3-6 ICel batteries wired in
> parallel and 1 Xantrex 6848 and 2 Xantrex Conext MPPT 60 150 Solar Charge
> controllers.  Via a surge from SCE system shut down and sat before we were
> called in.  Batteries are sitting at 6.67V and the charge controller will
> not turn on unless the batteries are at 40V since at the time they were
> made for lead acid batteries.  I’m looking at finding the way to charge the
> iCel  batteries or goose the charge controller into thinking 40V are coming
> from the batteries.  I think I’m making sense here.
>
>
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[RE-wrenches] Older iCel System Lithium Ion Batteries

[Gary Rochlin]

Does anyone have any information or specifications for an older circa
2010-2012 iCel System Lithium Ion Battery.  We are doing a repair on an
older 48V Lithium Ion system consisting of 3-6 ICel batteries wired in
parallel and 1 Xantrex 6848 and 2 Xantrex Conext MPPT 60 150 Solar Charge
controllers.  Via a surge from SCE system shut down and sat before we were
called in.  Batteries are sitting at 6.67V and the charge controller will
not turn on unless the batteries are at 40V since at the time they were made
for lead acid batteries.  I'm looking at finding the way to charge the iCel
batteries or goose the charge controller into thinking 40V are coming from
the batteries.  I think I'm making sense here.  

 

Blue Sky Energy 

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Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 HP well pump soft start at 120 VAC

[penobscotsolar]

Hi Dana,
   We have been using Grundfos SQ-O 1/2 hp, 5 GPM (or they have a 10 GPM
model) soft start pumps for years, with great outcomes. We have sold 60
or so over the years with no returns.

Daryl



> Hey all you solar wise guys,




>
>
>
> I am looking for a recommendation based on your experience, not just data
> sheets for a 120 volt-9.8 amp-1/2HP well pump soft starter. Every time the
> well pump starts the SW4024 groans and the lights flicker.
>
>
>
> There are a lot of units that claim to soft start a ½ HP, but the reality
> is
> that they claim ½ HP but are limited to 3.3 amp+/- output. I asked how
> this
> is and was met with the usual, “gee gosh I am not sure.” I have one in
> hand
> now from ABB that is guilty of this claim.
>
>
>
> Some units claim to meet the spec but then you must limit the wire length
> to
> 30 meters. The well is 150’ from the house & 120 ft deep so a 270’ wire
> run
> with what the well guy threw in 18 years ago. VFW cable [multi strand
> cable]
> is a partial answer but not down in the well.
>
> Somewhere down the road the inverter & the well pump will get replaced but
> for now it is working. The newer 3PH wild AC drives are amazing on a
> Radian
> Inverter. You cannot even tell the well is pumping till it has been for a
> while and the fans kick on.
>
>
>
> Suggestions & directions that have proven reliable for you?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
>
>
> 
>
> Dana Orzel  Great Solar Works, Inc.
>
> C - 208.721.7003   d...@solarwork.com
>
> Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374
>
> NABCEP # 051112-136   www.solarwork.biz
> 
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[RE-wrenches] 1/2 HP well pump soft start at 120 VAC

[Dana]

Hey all you solar wise guys,

 

I am looking for a recommendation based on your experience, not just data
sheets for a 120 volt-9.8 amp-1/2HP well pump soft starter. Every time the
well pump starts the SW4024 groans and the lights flicker.

 

There are a lot of units that claim to soft start a ½ HP, but the reality is
that they claim ½ HP but are limited to 3.3 amp+/- output. I asked how this
is and was met with the usual, “gee gosh I am not sure.” I have one in hand
now from ABB that is guilty of this claim.

 

Some units claim to meet the spec but then you must limit the wire length to
30 meters. The well is 150’ from the house & 120 ft deep so a 270’ wire run
with what the well guy threw in 18 years ago. VFW cable [multi strand cable]
is a partial answer but not down in the well.

Somewhere down the road the inverter & the well pump will get replaced but
for now it is working. The newer 3PH wild AC drives are amazing on a Radian
Inverter. You cannot even tell the well is pumping till it has been for a
while and the fans kick on.

 

Suggestions & directions that have proven reliable for you?

Thanks.

 

 



Dana Orzel  Great Solar Works, Inc. 

C - 208.721.7003   d...@solarwork.com

Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374

NABCEP # 051112-136   www.solarwork.biz
 

"Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988"  

P Please consider the environment before printing this email.

 

 

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

[Chris Mason]

They require you contact a certified installer. That's not happening here.

On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 1:04 PM, Larry Brown  wrote:

> We have been using Techno Metal Posts Helical Piers with much success for
> many years
> Larry
>
> Larry Brown
> Sun Mountain
> 845-657-8096 <(845)%20657-8096>
> sunmount...@netstep.net
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Feb 9, 2018, at 11:48 AM, Chris Schaefer 
> wrote:
>
> While I've been using the Zilla platform with an auger attachment for a
> mini excavator with good luck. With that said I'm looking at Nuance Energy
> and their Osprey mount which requires a hammer drill. Anyone tried this yet?
>
> Christopher
>
> On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 11:35 AM, Jerry Shafer 
> wrote:
>
>> Chris
>> Azk around for a fence contractor, they generally have what you need
>> Jerry
>>
>> On Feb 9, 2018 5:05 AM, "Chris Mason" 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm taking on construction of a ground mount system of about 30KW. My
>>> previous experience has entailed using a utility truck mounted auger for
>>> the holes but that's expensive. The soil type here is fairly soft, not
>>> rock.  There's no contractor available with a skid steer mounted auger. I
>>> need at least four inch holes, three foot deep. Siz inch would be better.
>>> What are the options? Any novel ideas?
>>> We have a service truck with a 2 ton hydraulic crane, anything I can
>>> mount to that? I don't mind fabricating brackets and mounts, welding parts
>>> to it.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Chris Mason
>>> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
>>> Solar Design Engineer
>>> Generac Generators Industrial technician
>>>
>>> www.cometsolar.com 
>>> 264.235.5670 <(264)%20235-5670>
>>> 869.662.5670 <(869)%20662-5670>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

[Nick Soleil]

I’d use a two-man gas auger.

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On Feb 9, 2018, at 7:05 AM, Chris Mason 
> wrote:

I'm taking on construction of a ground mount system of about 30KW. My previous 
experience has entailed using a utility truck mounted auger for the holes but 
that's expensive. The soil type here is fairly soft, not rock.  There's no 
contractor available with a skid steer mounted auger. I need at least four inch 
holes, three foot deep. Siz inch would be better.
What are the options? Any novel ideas?
We have a service truck with a 2 ton hydraulic crane, anything I can mount to 
that? I don't mind fabricating brackets and mounts, welding parts to it.

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

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We have been using Techno Metal Posts Helical Piers with much success for many 
years
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> On Feb 9, 2018, at 11:48 AM, Chris Schaefer  wrote:
> 
> While I've been using the Zilla platform with an auger attachment for a mini 
> excavator with good luck. With that said I'm looking at Nuance Energy and 
> their Osprey mount which requires a hammer drill. Anyone tried this yet?
> 
> Christopher
> 
>> On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 11:35 AM, Jerry Shafer  
>> wrote:
>> Chris
>> Azk around for a fence contractor, they generally have what you need
>> Jerry
>> 
>>> On Feb 9, 2018 5:05 AM, "Chris Mason"  wrote:
>>> I'm taking on construction of a ground mount system of about 30KW. My 
>>> previous experience has entailed using a utility truck mounted auger for 
>>> the holes but that's expensive. The soil type here is fairly soft, not 
>>> rock.  There's no contractor available with a skid steer mounted auger. I 
>>> need at least four inch holes, three foot deep. Siz inch would be better.
>>> What are the options? Any novel ideas?
>>> We have a service truck with a 2 ton hydraulic crane, anything I can mount 
>>> to that? I don't mind fabricating brackets and mounts, welding parts to it.
>>> 
>>> -- 
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>>> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

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While I've been using the Zilla platform with an auger attachment for a
mini excavator with good luck. With that said I'm looking at Nuance Energy
and their Osprey mount which requires a hammer drill. Anyone tried this yet?

Christopher

On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 11:35 AM, Jerry Shafer 
wrote:

> Chris
> Azk around for a fence contractor, they generally have what you need
> Jerry
>
> On Feb 9, 2018 5:05 AM, "Chris Mason" 
> wrote:
>
>> I'm taking on construction of a ground mount system of about 30KW. My
>> previous experience has entailed using a utility truck mounted auger for
>> the holes but that's expensive. The soil type here is fairly soft, not
>> rock.  There's no contractor available with a skid steer mounted auger. I
>> need at least four inch holes, three foot deep. Siz inch would be better.
>> What are the options? Any novel ideas?
>> We have a service truck with a 2 ton hydraulic crane, anything I can
>> mount to that? I don't mind fabricating brackets and mounts, welding parts
>> to it.
>>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

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Chris
Azk around for a fence contractor, they generally have what you need
Jerry

On Feb 9, 2018 5:05 AM, "Chris Mason"  wrote:

> I'm taking on construction of a ground mount system of about 30KW. My
> previous experience has entailed using a utility truck mounted auger for
> the holes but that's expensive. The soil type here is fairly soft, not
> rock.  There's no contractor available with a skid steer mounted auger. I
> need at least four inch holes, three foot deep. Siz inch would be better.
> What are the options? Any novel ideas?
> We have a service truck with a 2 ton hydraulic crane, anything I can mount
> to that? I don't mind fabricating brackets and mounts, welding parts to it.
>
> --
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

[Chris Mason]

I have a two man gas powered unit, not very confident of it.

On Feb 9, 2018 11:55, "James "Jibril" Gustafson" 
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> Hi Chris,
>
> In the past I have had success with renting a skid steer with auger, or a
> mini excavator with auger.  With a little practice you can become
> proficient with the machines, the hardest pasrt is getting a plumb hole.
> The mini excavator is nice, with a thin digger bucket you can also do your
> trenching.  Is fun to learn how to operate these machines.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Jibril
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 8:04 AM, Chris Mason 
> wrote:
>
>> I'm taking on construction of a ground mount system of about 30KW. My
>> previous experience has entailed using a utility truck mounted auger for
>> the holes but that's expensive. The soil type here is fairly soft, not
>> rock.  There's no contractor available with a skid steer mounted auger. I
>> need at least four inch holes, three foot deep. Siz inch would be better.
>> What are the options? Any novel ideas?
>> We have a service truck with a 2 ton hydraulic crane, anything I can
>> mount to that? I don't mind fabricating brackets and mounts, welding parts
>> to it.
>>
>> --
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>> Solar Design Engineer
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

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Hi Chris,

In the past I have had success with renting a skid steer with auger, or a
mini excavator with auger.  With a little practice you can become
proficient with the machines, the hardest pasrt is getting a plumb hole.
The mini excavator is nice, with a thin digger bucket you can also do your
trenching.  Is fun to learn how to operate these machines.

Good Luck,

Jibril


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wrote:

> I'm taking on construction of a ground mount system of about 30KW. My
> previous experience has entailed using a utility truck mounted auger for
> the holes but that's expensive. The soil type here is fairly soft, not
> rock.  There's no contractor available with a skid steer mounted auger. I
> need at least four inch holes, three foot deep. Siz inch would be better.
> What are the options? Any novel ideas?
> We have a service truck with a 2 ton hydraulic crane, anything I can mount
> to that? I don't mind fabricating brackets and mounts, welding parts to it.
>
> --
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[RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

[Chris Mason]

I'm taking on construction of a ground mount system of about 30KW. My
previous experience has entailed using a utility truck mounted auger for
the holes but that's expensive. The soil type here is fairly soft, not
rock.  There's no contractor available with a skid steer mounted auger. I
need at least four inch holes, three foot deep. Siz inch would be better.
What are the options? Any novel ideas?
We have a service truck with a 2 ton hydraulic crane, anything I can mount
to that? I don't mind fabricating brackets and mounts, welding parts to it.

-- 
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NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
Solar Design Engineer
Generac Generators Industrial technician

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