Re: [RE-wrenches] top of pole with no galvy

2018-06-07 Thread Jay
Hi Bruce You might check with Sunwize, or AMERESCO Jay > On Jun 7, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Bruce Erickson wrote: > > Hi All, > I have a super particular customer who needs a small top-of-pole rack, but > will not accept anything but aluminum or stainless (or bronze or titanium or > . . ). No

Re: [RE-wrenches] top of pole with no galvy

2018-06-07 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Array Technology has metal options for the AZ-250 and other trackers for coastal regions. I have not checked this lately though. What about DPW? --Dave > Hi All, > I have a super particular customer who needs a small top-of-pole rack, but > will not accept anything but aluminum or stainless (or

Re: [RE-wrenches] top of pole with no galvy

2018-06-07 Thread Ray
That's funny, Unirac were some of the weakest TOP mounts I ever used.  Better be sure and get stainless pipe for in the ground, because the pole right at the transition into the ground is the first thing that will rust. Another idea,  it might be easier to find all Aluminum racking in a

[RE-wrenches] top of pole with no galvy

2018-06-07 Thread Bruce Erickson
Hi All, I have a super particular customer who needs a small top-of-pole rack, but will not accept anything but aluminum or stainless (or bronze or titanium or . . ). No galvanized steel! Anyone have a lead on a rack manufacturer that has all aluminum pole tops, like Unirac used to make?

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small system lithium or equivalent battery technology

2018-06-07 Thread Starlight Solar Power Systems
http://www.lifebluebattery.com/rv-boat-lithium-ion-batteries/index.html Bluetooth communications with the EMS built in. On Jun 7, 2018, at 11:56 AM, cwarfel wrote: I am trying to redesign a couple hundred watt load off-grid system by first focusing on the battery technology. The Li

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ilsco Insulated Tap Connectors

2018-06-07 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Discover AES has some very nice Li-ion batteries that work directly with Schneider Electric and soon Outback. http://discoveraes.com/ Almost all of the LFP batteries are selling for about $1,000 per usable KWH. They are expensive but if you do the math, and pick a company that will be there,

[RE-wrenches] Small system lithium or equivalent battery technology

2018-06-07 Thread cwarfel
I am trying to redesign a couple hundred watt load off-grid system by first focusing on the battery technology.  The Li based battery "packages" I am aware of are essentially for a residence, which is too large for this application. Can you recommend a manufacturer of Li batteries that can be

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ilsco Insulated Tap Connectors

2018-06-07 Thread Gary Rochlin
Simpliphi batteries, lithium ferro, are safe but a little expensive. Sent on the run from my phone. Please excuse brevity and typos. > On Jun 7, 2018, at 6:05 AM, cwarfel wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, I am trying to redesign a couple hundred watt load off-grid > system by first focusing on the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ilsco Insulated Tap Connectors

2018-06-07 Thread Benn Kilburn
I'll x2 what Ray saysunless it specifies AC or DC then the voltage rating applies to either. Benn Kilburn SkyFire Energy 780-906-7807 > On Jun 2, 2018, at 11:10 AM, Ray wrote: > > I pulled up the Ilsco site. They are rated to 600 volts. That voltage is AC > and DC, unless it

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ilsco Insulated Tap Connectors

2018-06-07 Thread cwarfel
Hello Wrenches, I am trying to redesign a couple hundred watt load off-grid system by first focusing on the battery technology. The Li based battery "packages" I am aware of are essentially for a residence, which is too large for this application. Can you recommend a manufacturer of Li