Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback inverter-generator question

2017-12-17 Thread Sindelar Solar
Ron, I agree with Jerry here, and will add a bit more. I'll venture that neither generator is being seriously hurt, but neither is what's happening good for them. This is a case where more specific info is needed to diagnose the problem remotely. VFX or VFXR? Which specific Honda generator?

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC-coupled battery back-up

2017-12-17 Thread Dan Fink
Hi Marco; more below. Dan Fink Professor of Solar Energy Technology, Ecotech Institute IREC Certified Instructor™ for: ~ PV Installation Professional ~ Small Wind Installer Executive Director, Buckville Energy NABCEP Registered Continuing Education Providers™ 970.672.4342 On Sun, Dec 17, 2017

[RE-wrenches] AC-coupled battery back-up

2017-12-17 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Aloha all, Here in the State of Aloha we’re leading the way as far as being the first PV peeps to add AC-coupled storage to existing grid-tie NEM systems with the benefit to the homeowner being having back-up power if/when the grid goes down. During a grid outage the AC-coupled battery storage

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback inverter generator question

2017-12-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
One of the nice things about the Honda 6500i that I keep for a customer spare is that it can safely run 120 at near full output. It can do 240 as well and was replaced by the honda 7000i. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback inverter generator question

2017-12-17 Thread Chris Worcester
Dial down the max AC input, to something like 16 A at 120 volts or less depending on elevation. Then you can use this small gen set. The gen dropping out of synch means a tune up at least is in its future, or like you say, worse. Chris Worcester Solar Wind Works NABCEP Certified PV Installer