[RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark install

We have done one Solark installation & I was shocked as to the lack of ground wire landing terminals & space. We added a 12126 metal box below to ease the # of entrances to two 11/4”. I jumpered a # 8 to a second ground bar to allow for additional landing locations. I called Solark to question

[RE-wrenches] Razors & Removing paint from solar modules

If your use a razor only use a fresh razor blades. The moment you feel burrs stop & replace the razor as the burrs will scratch the glass. Also keep the surface always wet with a soapy solution [surfactant] to keep the surface slick & this extends the short life of a razors edge. Use a razor

Re: [RE-wrenches] Removing paint from solar modules

Also Latex paint come off with Isopropyl Alcohol. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374 NABCEP # 051112-136

[RE-wrenches] Home grid stacked battery heating

I know we have had this run thru before & wanted to see if any new options for heating LI batteries. I have an 8 pack of Homegrid LI batteries that is off grid with Radian 8048a. Originally, they were not going to be there for the winter, now it is a possibility they may visit. Plenty of solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Radian Generator Charging

2200' EL should not influence the generator, seems the first 4500-5000' are covered like sealevel. How old is gen? Have you been into the settings menu as well as the Wizard? I have found settings in one and not the other that definitely effect the overall parameters. A call to OB might

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Diesel generator recommendation off-grid

Wildcat power ___ Dana Orzel c- 2087217003 e - d...@solarwork.com --- Begin Message --- Hello Wrenches, Can anyone recommend a reliable diesel generator that starts well in the 10-20kW range? Thanks! -- Mac Lewis "Yo solo sé

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Radian Generator Charging

This may be far fetched but I have encountered good voltage & low amperage = no amperage from solar arrays that baffled me on T/S on others systems & ultimately: We had voltage & low output amperage to no amperage. Turns out there was a junction box that had been forgotten about in the crawl

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane range options for off-grid?

Our 6 burner Viking only draws 15 watts off-grid, just saying :) one form of happiness is a great stove! ___ Dana Orzel c- 2087217003 e - d...@solarwork.com --- Begin Message --- There’s definitely a couple thousand price premium added

[RE-wrenches] Cleaning PV mods

Hey ally 'all, Ok bad solar installer! 7 years & I have never cleaned my modules & live on a dirt road. Yeah rain does a good job with the dust but there is a film mostly on the edges. What does everyone do for cleaning? My array is 16'+ tall on a hill side. I have a pressure washer &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning PV mods

i, Oct 20, 2023, 4:21 PM Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: Hi Dana,    See attached from REC. I would imagine these guidelines would apply to all modules. Cheers, Dave   On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 3:56 PM Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches <re-wren

[RE-wrenches] On Gens : 2007 Kohler: Wrenches, can you help with parts or smarts?

d harness modifications. Good luck On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 4:48 PM Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > wrote: https://www.partsfortechs.com/ These guys sold me an automatic volt regulator for my 20KW Onan for ¼ of the price that Onan wanted S

[RE-wrenches] 1/2HP ECM booster pump

Hey all you wise ones! I am looking for a recommendation on a 1/2HP ECM domestic water booster pump source if one exists. Currently the existing 3/4HP pump it is a 120 VAC but could be 230VAC. They don't need 3/4HP in this small cabin & not irrigating the vegetation. Thanks in advance

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius in the game?

Moving to Idaho I have inherited a valley full of Fronius & SMA The only failures have had to replace have been Fronius & I replaced with SMA. All were out of warranty according to Fronius. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003

Re: [RE-wrenches] wire management on Qcell AC module

Tape is not approved as a wire retaining device as far as I can find in the NEC :-] Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 9:40 AM To: RE-wrenches Cc: Jerry Shafer

Re: [RE-wrenches] GJ 250 circuit breaker DC 250

Jeremy - I have several let me know if I can help. Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Jeremy Rodriguez via RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 10:16 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Cc: Jeremy Rodriguez Subject:

[RE-wrenches] WATER COOLED - 1800 RPM - 13KW GENERATORS INQUIRY

.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:02 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Cc: Dana Orzel Subject: [RE-wrenches] WATER COOLED - 1800 RPM - 13KW GENERATORS INQUIRY Hey now all you off grid designer/installers, I just

[RE-wrenches] Rolling Coal

the return of the quality smaller Kohler/Onans. On Sat, Jul 2, 2022 at 9:11 AM Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > wrote: I heard back Friday from the generator manufacturers executive board meeting Friday morning there is their response: Hi

Re: [RE-wrenches] WATER COOLED - 1800 RPM - 13KW GENERATORS INQUIRY

uying a 3-5 per year. Is there any estimate of timeline when these might be available? Kevin From: RE-wrenches mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org> > On Behalf Of Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches Sent: June-30-22 11:02 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wren

[RE-wrenches] WATER COOLED - 1800 RPM - 13KW GENERATORS INQUIRY

Hey now all you off grid designer/installers, I just had a conversation with generator manufacturer (name withheld for the moment), about 8-13KW water cooled gensets with UL & LP gas powered. I explained that there is a long time hole in the market since Onan & Kohler dropped their gensets for

[RE-wrenches] Looking for Offgrid designer/Installer Miranda CA area

Hey All, I am Looking for an local experienced Offgrid designer/Installer Miranda CA area. This is about 1.5 hours south or Eureka, CA. If you are local & interested or have a recommendation, please contact me off list. Thanks Dana Orzel Great Solar

[RE-wrenches] The Questions of product reliability

Having been in the solar biz since 1988 I can, but will not make a list of products that have come & gone; products that have been Guinea pigged on all of us, promises that have been made & not kept, equipment that has caught fire & individuals that have made unrealistic promises to clients

[RE-wrenches] Looking to upgrade my presentation

Hey all you solar computer wizards out there! My forte is not & never has been sales presentation & my current sales are reflecting my beyond simple presentation. My proposal presentation is a basic email. E-mail Simple, to the point, time consuming, not glossy, & again very time consuming.

[RE-wrenches] EG4

My first question is: are you willing to get blamed for his selection of the equipment ? Beware being the first kid on the block with the shiny new toy. Just saying how many times have we all been guinea pigged? The equipment looks like it is rack mounted audio gear. Not a bad thing possibly.

[RE-wrenches] 10 & 15 KW LPG generators

Hey All! I just got off the phone with the gen Manu. Tump & I have been in conversation with & they are hopeful that a 10 & 15 KW gaseous LPG gen will be available by the end of the year. UL Listing will NOT be on this unit immediately & they are still in consideration of the expense VS the #

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large current battery combiners, UL Listing

You might possibly check with Northwest energy storage all of their hup solar one batteries come with solid copper bars lead plated I don’t know what the ampacities are but Rob might be able to assist you there Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Sep 10, 2022, at 7:17 PM,

Re: [RE-wrenches] WATER COOLED - 1800 RPM - 13KW GENERATORS INQUIRY

roject is going? I could definitely sell > several units a year of this config. Very needed. > > Thanks, > > Kevin Pegg > EA Energy Alternatives Ltd. > 37471 Hwy 16 E > Telkwa, BC V0J 2X2 > 250-846-9888 > Http://www.EnergyAlternatives.ca > > > From

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shipping costs

We have started using pirateship.com which travels on UPS but is basically half the price. You print out the UPS label & drop it off. I think you can arrange pickup too. Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of William Miller via

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shipping costs

Most of our hot shot deliveries have been running $2,400, Bay area - Central Idaho thru a broker for our thermal collectors. Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches Sent: Monday, October 10, 2022 3:14

Re: [RE-wrenches] heating pads for batteries

Reptile heater pads? Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Sep 30, 2022, at 1:35 PM, Chris Daum via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > Hello all you brilliant people: > > Does anyone have something new for lightly heating a battery bank in a cold > climate? Something reliable

Re: [RE-wrenches] 26% to 30% ITC for 2022?

PV mag .02 on solar tax credit https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/07/28/solar-investment-tax-credit-to-be-extended-10-years-at-30/ Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com > On Aug 12, 2022, at 4:54 AM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > I have a trusted source here in

[RE-wrenches] 10 & 15KW LPG generators 1800 RPM & Water cooled

Hey All, The process of requesting 10KW & 15KW LP gas generators is yielding fruit. Units could be available as soon as early November to the end of this year. The more orders the sooner they will push for earlier availability. These initial units ARE NOT UL Listed. Wildcat is going to work

[RE-wrenches] Todays Mindbender

Hey All, I have gone around the barn several times with the electrician & the owner on this & come up with several ideas but none have managed to hit the mark. Ok for those of you in the low country there are people that can afford to, & do melt snow in driveways/walkways with electric

[RE-wrenches] BACKUP system revival

Hey All a Cheery Season to you all! I inherited a backup system that had "failed". It was unwired, & poorly labeled. 1200 AHR AGM Battery - 1 Radian 8KW inverter - 200 amp Generac transfer switch - No solar - Feeding a 200 amp house panel. First I explained the there were too many

[RE-wrenches] Sola-ark cold morning

Hey Now All Wise ones! An of gird client emailed yesterday that his Solark had been accepting only 350 watts of a 4KW input from the array. The modules are Q-cell 325 watt 2 strings of 7 modules. Sunrise, full sun, no clouds so no edge of cloud effect, negative temps @ - 6˚F, he waited all

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sola-ark cold morning

large water barrels in greenhouses to release latent energy to prevent freezing. Please let us know what you find out. Thanks! On Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 6:22 AM Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > wrote: Hey Now All Wise ones! An of gir

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sola-ark cold morning

line to watch remotely, has it done that again, next day? Fun times programming On Sun, Dec 4, 2022, 5:22 AM Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > wrote: Hey Now All Wise ones! An of gird client emailed yesterday that his Solark had been accepting only

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage lithiums

Another issue is what charge controller are you using? I know for me with Outback products I’ve had to switch from an FM 80 to the OB - FM 100 in order to have a more accurate high-voltage cut out voltage. The FM 100 has a much more accurate micro processor in it then the FM 60 or 80 per Brad

[RE-wrenches] US Dept of energy tax guidelines

https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/Federal-Solar-Tax-Credits -for-Businesses-11-22.pdf Hey All - I just found this hope it's helpful to someone! It turned around my

Re: [RE-wrenches] Truss finder

OK, so we need to look outside the box on this rafter finder!what other industries have need of tools that look at wood or metal on the other side of various materials?Watched a movie the other night and this guy was finding rebar in concrete 2 to 3 inches thick or was that just Hollywood?Dana

[RE-wrenches] HomeGrid Battery Experience

I installed a 400AHR set of Home Grid on an existing grid OB Radian system replacing AGM batteries. I had to replace the FM 80 CC for an Fm 100 as the FM 80s were to sloppy on their finish voltage [the microprocessors are too slow]. I received 2 damaged [warped] Top sections with the BMS

[RE-wrenches] Pro Power saving device

Hey all you mighty Wise Folks! I have an off grid client that sent me a adv. for this device. propowersaver.com Does anyone know what this does? Does It work? How does it work? -- Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C - 208.721.7003 d...@solarwork.com Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV #

Re: [RE-wrenches] evacuated solar tubes

Yes, it’s called zinc oxide just like sunblock but it’s pure zinc oxideDana OrzelC: 208.721.7003E- d...@solarwork.comOn Jul 5, 2023, at 7:34 AM, Chris Schaefer via RE-wrenches wrote:G'day All,I managed to get myself pulled into an evacuated solar hot water system installed by others. The client

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tech Support Issues with Sensata

MMPs – Many Missing Parts? Dana Orzel - E - d...@solarwork.com - C - 208.721.7003 From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Rich Nicol via RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 1:28 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Cc: r...@solartechvt.com Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Tech Support Issues with Sensata

[RE-wrenches] Looking for Outback installer dealer troubleshooter Ft. Collins CO area

Hey All, Looking for Outback installer dealer troubleshooter Ft. Collins CO area. I did a burly work trailer install for a friend from Ft. Collins Co a few years back (I am in Idaho 14 hours away) & he is having issues with an Outback inverter shutdown. Is there anyone in the Front range/ Ft

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hawaiian Tie in

ower to the solar and the load. On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 10:11 AM Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches wrote: Oh Wise folks! Attached is a wire schematic please review. & feel free to possibly use for yourself in the future. I am in a bind with an interconnection where I have an apa

[RE-wrenches] Outback GLC Bypass slider plate

Oh wise guys, I am looking for (1) Outback GSLC bypass slider plate to allow 2 generators to separately feed an OB GSLC. I will be using a 30 amp 2 pole breaker VS the 60 amp that come in the IO kit from outback. Please contact me off list -- Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar direct water pumping

Check out Sunrotor they know their stuff it’s been a while but they have dialed me in the pasthttps://www.sunrotor.com/Dana OrzelC: 208.721.7003E- d...@solarwork.comOn May 8, 2023, at 7:15 AM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches wrote: Just with all other solar equipment, you

Re: [RE-wrenches] Retail price lists

Every time in the past that I have “priced out” a project, the client has shopped it out including purchasing some equipment & then expecting me to still do the install. It is not worth the headache. Relax and let these people go. I did one 2 years ago (can you say Amnesia?) and it turned into

Re: [RE-wrenches] 48 V DC temp sensing relay

White-Rodgers-1609-101-Refrigeration-Temperature-Control- I have used this many times in various applications some close on temp rise other model closes on temp drop. Quite reliable! ___ Dana Orzel c- 2087217003 e - d...@solarwork.com --- Begin 

[RE-wrenches] An Aspen Builder asked me an opinion

An old friend who works for an Aspen Builder asked me my opinion: * $40M home. * 11,000sqft. * 22KW PV system covers the available roofing. * Large generator for backup. * Dedicated critical load panel. Question was: Would you install a Brightvault or Sonan system? & Why one

[RE-wrenches] USDA Rural Development fund

Hey all! A happy, Safe & Prosperous New Year to You All! I have a brewery that is wanting to do a grid tie system - 2 meters; 1 is split phase & 1 is 3 phase & the initial request was about USDA Rural Development funding. I have no experience with this. Any suggestions? Has anyone applied for

[RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

I have had engineering done for 90 MPH/ 3 Sec microburst wind years ago for a similar wetland type of situation. We were using 6" concrete slabs poured in parallel to accommodate front & rear legs of the ground mount. 1 slab per front 7 rear set each. The magic # was 18#of concrete per sqft of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insurance for solar design and inspections

With General coverage I have been told if there is a issue with an installation & we did not install issues would be covered but if we install it they do not insure our work.. If we sub it out it was/is covered. ___ Dana Orzel c- 2087217003

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plaques

Good question I’m curious on this also, I have to say the ones that I’ve had made are not inexpensive Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Mar 30, 2024, at 12:58 PM, Lou Russo via RE-wrenches wrote:  Aloha Wrenches, Anyone out there making their own engraved plaques and

[RE-wrenches] AEE closing down operations

I am going to miss AEE! first Brad retires and now shutdown. 36 years buying from AEE. Lots of friendships over the years; Brad Bassett, Glenn Hall, Leslie Cannon, Eric Carpenter & folks I cannot recall names of at the moment from further back. Man, the times they are a changing. I guess the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid array far, far from the batteries

I am out of country at the moment, but I think Morningstar has a 600 V controller that’s pretty good sized I can’t give you much spec on it, but you could do the DC run at up to 600 V Dana Orzel C: 208.721.7003 E- d...@solarwork.com On Apr 10, 2024, at 6:57 PM, Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120 Vac and 12Vdc mixed distribution system

& from what I was told this week split you only get 1/2 the power per leg? Please clarify if different _ Dana OrzelGREAT SOLAR WORKS! C - 208.721.7003 E - d...@solarwork.com W - www.