Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Then you can use the same Egyptian roller technique with 2x4”/6”/8” etc wood. Put the wood on the ground, then use the rollers on the wood. Does assume the ground is relatively flat, I’d hate to see one of those batteries zooming down a hill. A pry bar will get the battery lifted so you can

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

All great ideas! You all came through. Thanks! rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 VA Alternative

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Yes. That’s exactly what’s specified by NWES, and is a benefit of the nonconducting nylon strap. Allan > On Jul 23, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rick Brown > wrote: > > Allen, > > Did you use the battery terminals to pull the cells? I don’t see any other > way to grab the cells. > > Great idea on

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Howie, Your advice is misleading. You can’t add a ‘Grid Tie Interface’ to just any SW. it has to have the 4.10 firmware, and I think it also had an additional communication port and cable. The more common SWs had 4.01 firmware chipset, which was Trace’s best but wasn’t compatible with the GTI.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Agreed Allan. After checking back to the original query in the thread, I remembered that this was an existing system already previously backfeeding, so no changes necessary. And thanks for the reminder that it was the Xantrex labeled inverters that required the GTI. Howie *Howie Michaelson**Sun

Re: [RE-wrenches] [addressing #1 Dilemmas

Vacuum the concrete floor, Use a set of pry bars to lift the edge of the case or a pic (flat edge) can be inserted under the edge of the case and you can step on the pointed end of the pick to assist in getting it up enough to insert a 1/2” pipe. Conduit works well too, I have different sizes

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

If your in an area where you are inspected (our even if not) I believe you are officially required to use a GTI box to sell back. As I remember it, it really does next to nothing - it was just Trace's way to get UL listing for selling back, since the SW failed a UL test at one point. It may be

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Howie: I learned a while ago what the GTI actually does: Without it the Trace inverter “leaks” power onto the grid. I had a set of 5548s and turned off the sell for about a year but the utility reported that the still sold a minor amount of energy to the grid. Who would have thought that

[RE-wrenches] DC direct pond aeration replacement

Hey All! I have a client with an old 1/16hp-12 volt GAST dc direct aeration pump/compressor. GAST no longer makes this 12 volt unit. Any suggestions for a reliable replacement? GAST does make higher voltage models I have heard but this would require replacing everything: the linear current

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

We also, have found this to be the case. Now I feel like I'm in a bad marriage with them. We consistantly wait longer than we are told for replacement product, constantly hearing the same repetitious verbiage from them "just wait a little longer, we'll be able to control your coffee maker with

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

Hi Scot and others I’ve heard these horror stories about SE What is the best replacement for SE at this point? Thanks Jay > On Jul 23, 2020, at 5:57 AM, scot.a...@solarcentex.com wrote: > >  > Time has finally come to move on from SolarEdge. > > Now replacing the THIRD inverter for

[RE-wrenches] Third-party PV energy monitoring?

Esteemed Wrenches; I have a strange situation and I'm wondering if any of you have run into it before. The PV system is ~10 years old, and was recently removed and reinstalled for a new roof. The original installer went out of business, and there are NO electrical plans or installer notes. I'm

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tracker manual needed

William, Thank you for the larger pictures.The mount is a DIY unit converted from a polar axis mount that was originally made for a C band satellite antenna. The elevation adjustment mounting hole can be clearly seen. A pole cap has been fabricated and welded to the axis bar making it non

[RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Wrenches, Dilemma #1: I’ve had to replace 4 sets of Solar One batteries (see pic). Each set weighs in excess of 1000lbs. How have you all transported these? The originals were placed into service prior to the room’s walls and roof going up. Dilemma #2: The above system is comprised of a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Chain hoist and muscle for the move. It's not easy. It can be hard to get them out of the steel case. Slow and careful... I haven't done this a lot, but the few times it was a dicey proposition. Jason Szumlanski On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 5:47 PM Rick Brown < r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

I have also seen automotive engine hoists reversed and with ballast, used to grunt very heavy batteries. From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Jason Szumlanski Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2020 6:22 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas Chain hoist and muscle for the move.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Hi Rick First off dump the 5548’s, they are old and inefficient, especially for selling to the grid. I just swapped 2 20 yr old 4024s for 2 magnums. It was a Original power panel so the 4024 PAE’s fit well and was a 240v generator and system. As to the batteries, I prefer 2v cells, for

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

We’ve moved the whole thing using a pallet jack. Low center of gravity, nothing is hanging, no disassembly. But it assumes that the cases were placed on blocks originally so you can get the jack under them. Also helps if it's on a slab or a very sturdy wooden floor. We get them outside and hire

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

They’re sitting directly on a slab but then transitions to dirt and then outside. Not the ideal situation. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic#

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Your missing the small writing on the black display bezel on the inverter….. “Hal 9000", “sorry Rick I can’t allow you to do that”. Your batteries, Have you removed or would like to know how to remove individual cells or are you trying to move the whole tray? If you want to call my cell # Ill

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

Not to sounds like a Fanboy, but Enphase in a small commercial setting is a real option. Owners love the monitoring aspect, the serviceability, the warranty, etc. There is a good safety argument to be made. Replacing micros on a flat roof is usually a cakewalk if necessary. Dealing with

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Rick: 1) consider renting or buying an engine hoist to pull out the individual cells, and lowering each onto a hand truck for transport to your truck. I have done this several times - it’s actually not that difficult with a crew of two or three. Northwest Energy Storage (www.solarone com, I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

That’s it! Grid Usage Timer. I failed to set that. Thanks! rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 VA

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Allen, Did you use the battery terminals to pull the cells? I don’t see any other way to grab the cells. Great idea on the engine hoist! rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Jay I’m in agreement, however, after the customer just spent $16k for new batteries, he’s not too keen on spending more to replace the inverter if it’s functioning. Good idea on the rollers! rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services

[RE-wrenches] DC HV battery combiner source

Hey folks, I am looking to source a DC battery combiner for a 1Mwh Blue Planet (Ion) system. That's -16- 64kwh cabinets. I am aware of SolarBOS and Innovative Solar Inc.. Any other OEMs someone could point me to? Thanks.___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

I too have had the big battery issue, I took them apart, pulled each battery out and moved it that was. What is your sell voltage set too, is it going past the voltage? Is it even reaching that voltage. On Thu, Jul 23, 2020, 2:47 PM Rick Brown < r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com> wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

I gave up on Enphase a long time ago for the same reasons many of you are dumping on SE now. High replacement rate etc. Any of you in this biz longer than ten years knows how horrible the first several generations of Enphase was. So should I trust Enphase over SE now? Will you trust SE years

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

interested to know if folks are having issues with specific models or it's all across the board? if it's all across the board, i (like jay) would be interested to know what people are moving on towards. especially for smaller commercial 3phase projects. adam On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 11:57 AM MiJo

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC direct pond aeration replacement

Check out these folks: https://www.keetonaquatics.com/home Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of m...@hurshtown.com Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2020 2:07 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] DC direct pond aeration replacement I too need

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

I have over 100 SE inverters in the field over the last 7 years and the failure rate is minimal. And NO 181/183 errors. I am just lucky??? I could trash SE on other subjects, but that's not the subject of this thread. On 7/22/2020 8:32:39 PM, Brett Bartmasser wrote: We had the exact same

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC direct pond aeration replacement

I too need a source for 12V compressors to be used for pond aeration.I also would greatly appreciate any leads on a source.Thanks,Mark DowningHurshtown Alt. Power Original Message Subject: [RE-wrenches] DC direct pond aeration replacement From: "Dana Orzel"