Re: [RE-wrenches] outback skybox

2018-11-23 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi JJay, I sold 2 of them for install in January. It does not have a mate3s but it could be similar? I did not see module level in the manual. --Dave On Fri, 23 Nov 2018 15:30:53 -0800, jay wrote: > HI All, > > Anyone install a Skybox yet? > > And if you have comments? > > My questions are:

[RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown, was Re: [RE-outback skybox)

2018-11-23 Thread Ray
For Rapid Shutdown, I started using Midnite's BOS system, it can be set up on a string level or module level (2019) with enough receivers.  While it doesn't work with most charge controllers right now, it does work with the Magnum PT100 oddly enough.  We haven't had any glitches, the RS worked

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback skybox

2018-11-23 Thread Kienan Maxfield
Jay, I haven't used it but the surge load capacities are really pathetic. It also doesn't support stacking so if you need more backup power, then at least for now, you're out of luck. (I don't know if they have plans to add stacking support or not.) I would say that it is really only for

[RE-wrenches] outback skybox

2018-11-23 Thread jay
HI All, Anyone install a Skybox yet? And if you have comments? My questions are: Does it have module level shut down capabilities? Does it need or can it use the mate 3s or does it use some other device? thx jay peltz power ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insolation calc anyone ;)

2018-11-23 Thread Ray
Is it possible that there was a lightning strike nearby, and the light flash created the high max power readings?    I'm calculating almost 1400 w/ m2, (3075/2205 x 1000 w/M2) which is high, but not insanely high.  They used to use flash testing to rate modules, so a fairly instantaneous flash

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batt Cap AGM...equalizing AGM

2018-11-23 Thread Dan Fink
Thanks for the AGM equalization info, all. My horror stories have all been with VRLAs. I will start trying the short EQ in the future after seeing the explanations.not enough time to start releasing moisture. Best; Dan Fink Professor of Solar Energy Technology, Ecotech Institute IREC

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batt Cap AGM...equalizing AGM

2018-11-23 Thread Starlight Solar Power Systems
Dan, Jay,… I’m a huge fan of equalizing AGM batteries often. Some mfg. forbid it; some recommend it for corrective procedure for lost capacity. From 16 years of simple observation and thousands of battery systems installed, customers that equalize AGM’s are getting much longer battery life