I feel the same way about the Outback Radian GSLC box, once it's fully
wired there's no room whatsoever, and sometimes you have to remove
breakers and layers of wiring to re-access things for debug. Don't know how
it meets code and ETL approval for wire space.
On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 11:20 AM
I have been dealing with a legacy Enphase system ever since the
installation about 11-12 years ago. And I stopped using Enphase after the
massive failure rate of these first gen M190 inverters. Almost all of them
have been replaced at least once, the good news is I only have about -15-
of the
ox. I
> believe it is a firmware/software mismatch issue. If you call Enphase, ask
> them to make sure the Envoy software is compatible with the conversion kit
> microinverter and update all software. This should resolve the issue.
>
> Jason Szumlanski
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 15, 2022
gt;
> William Miller
>
>
>
> Miller Solar
>
> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
>
> 805-438-5600
>
> www.millersolar.com
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> CA Lic. 773985
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>
>
> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Beha
t;> William Miller
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>>
>>
>> Miller Solar
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>> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
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>> 805-438-5600
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>> www.millersolar.com
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>> *From:* RE-wrenches [m
Looking for one of these as a replacement. Please contact me off list if
you can help. Thanks.
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*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
*Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!*
*www.vermont.solar*
Jerry,
Who is the maker of the Blue Planet/Outback SOC box interface you mention?
On Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 9:30 AM Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Mac, wrenches
> SMA and fortress can only open loop and with a fixed temp sender its fine.
> Now on the
aybe others out there know of a good way to do it!
>
> August
> Luminalt
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 10:08 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps be
All,
Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps between modules in a carport
array for weather-tightness. I've used the Sunmodo gaskets before, but
curious about other reliable options. Thanks.
--
*Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *
*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
*Celebrating our
Can anyone explain why changing to Support mode on the generator input
boosts battery charging amps?
The Radian manual explanation for Support mode gives no clue about this
"fix". It only states that Support mode will allow batteries to provide
extra power to loads if demand exceeds max. gen
I agree totally with your drawings.
On Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 4:17 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Friends:
>
>
>
> I am starting to get the impression that there is a diversion on the
> understanding of the definition of AC coupling within the
All,
Has anyone ever mounted MLEs (optimizers, microinverters, RSDs) on the
perimeter of the array or elsewhere instead of underneath the PV module?
I never was a fan of climbing up on a pitched roof and removing modules to
replace the electronics. And with a recent knee replacement, I won't be
A customer of mine has both hot and cold water plumbed to his outdoor hose
spigots, similar to an indoor sink, so he can clean anything outside with a
warm to hot mix if necessary. Obviously better cleaning than cold alone.
On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 9:45 AM White, Will via RE-wrenches <
I have a customer who replaced the XL controller with a Midnite Solar
controller, using the dump load function. SO IMO you don't need to find the
original necessarily.
Not up on Midnite controllers, so can't give you specifics now, but can
find out the details.
On Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 4:47 PM
All,
I have an off-grid customer adding more PV to their 20 yr old array. It
would be s convenient to find a dual channel controller to keep each
array separate, instead of sourcing separate new controllers for each
array. . The original controller is not mppt. Arrays are 2kw(old
Astropowers
for the 5kw new. 100 amp,
> midnite or OB or Schneider
>
> My 2 cents
> Jay
>
> On Jun 1, 2022, at 3:31 PM, Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>
> All,
> I have an off-grid customer adding more PV to their 20 yr old arr
Looking to charge a 48 V battery bank from a 24 V old PV array. I guess I
could use a DC to DC converter, but wondering is there any charge
controller out there versatile enough to do it for me?--
*Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *
*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
*Celebrating our 31st
-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> If you have a pv combiner box, you may be able to restring from there and
> use a 48 vdc charger
> Jerry
>
> On Thu, May 12, 2022, 9:47 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
Has anyone heard of if these defective RESU units might ever be replaced by
LG? They don't reply to me anymore. I have -3- RMAs and have been waiting
months, as I know others have.
And what might Solaredge's strategy be for an LG substitute with the
Storedge 7600 inverter? I know they are
le.
> The secondary units won’t be available until September. Crazy, I know. My
> own personal secondary unit is bogged down in this.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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>
> *From:* RE-wrenches *On
> Behalf Of *Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 21, 2022 1:38 PM
Cybo is quite interesting. Makes me want to change my refusal to install
solar DHW anymore.
On Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 12:16 PM petertor--- via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> This is great information folks. It looks like Cybo has most of the load
> scenarios covered.
>
>
I'd be curious if they have any type of online monitoring, at least for the
grie-tie versions.
On Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 4:28 PM Darryl Thayer via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Hi Peter, My Cybro experience was from maybe 10 years ago; at that time,
> they did not have
Ok, time to break wrenches radio silence over the last week.
My question concerns the Radian battery terminal connections. I don't need
nor want to use the expensive GSLC box in a 23-y.o. off-grid upgrade to a
Radian. That means the battery-to-inverter connections will be exposed,
unless I find
s
> Jerry
>
> On Sat, May 7, 2022, 1:44 PM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> Ok, time to break wrenches radio silence over the last week.
>>
>> My question concerns the Radian battery terminal connections. I don'
inverters at
> all. I did ac coupling with Trace and SMA 20 plus years ago and SMA said
> then it was not possible. How the world has changed. fun times!
>
> On Sat, Jul 30, 2022, 9:31 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> A
All,
Anyone out there successfully AC-coupled inverters in an off-grid system?
Advantages vs. pitfalls?
In my case I'm thinking of its practicality with a Solaredge inverter
AC-coupled to an OB Radian inverter. OB firmware makes this pretty easy
now. So effectively the Radian is always operating
But Blue Planet does not have a native SOC / voltage monitor. Egauge and
Namaka, which I both have on several BI systems, do not correlate.
Supposedly they are coming out with a native monitor soon.
On Fri, Sep 2, 2022 at 5:51 PM Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
Get out of there dude, my brother lives in Tampa I told him to do the same
thing.
On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 7:30 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I should probably write this in 48 hours after Hurricane Ian passes by
> here. But I'll give you a
Hello Howie -
Unrelated to tax code,
You had a question on Jerry's response referencing battery storage
limitations.
NFPA 855 (referenced in the 2021 NFPA 1 Fire safety rules), does put rules
/ limits on residential storage kwh size and layouts, amongst other things.
An 80kwh storage limit is
SolarBOS can possibly make one custom for you, it will be listed, and it
will not be cheap. I was going to order a 2000A w/ multiple OCPDs on both
inputs and outputs from them, but then Midnite came out with a 2000A
combiner, and I don't need it listed for my application.
On Sat, Sep 10, 2022 at
Hey David,
Good to hear from you.
There is a local alternator shop in Essex Jct (VT of course) that has
rewound an old 12vdc Harris for a customer of mine several times. I don't
know the name, but hopefully they still exist and you can find them via a
search. Can't help you on the wheel. Good
I wish you the best in your efforts of repair and replacement. Did you
evacuate or end up toughing it out through the hurricane?
On Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 9:57 PM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Widespread devastation, but only a handful of reported
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>> On Oct 11, 2022, at 11:26 AM, Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
>> re-wrenches@lists.r
Hi,
I’m looking for suggestions on a remote control 60 amp contactor. It can
either be true wireless or send a signal down an AC power line to open /
close contact at the other end.
I’m trying to figure out a non-wired way to turn an AC coupled inverter off
when the generator is running, as
>From an Outback application note:
"Precautions Using a Generator When AC Coupling
Most residential generators, and even some commercial grade generators, are
not designed to
synchronize with another AC source. They may experience catastrophic
failure if the other AC source is
a “stiffer” source
Search for a thread on this forum for use of reptile aquarium pads to warm
BI battery cabinets. Posted within the last several months.
On Fri, Sep 30, 2022 at 5:11 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I’m looking at agricultural seedling mats.
> They are super
I’ve never installed simplify batteries. Do they make their own state of
charge monitor?
The trimetric has a perimeter called charge efficiency % You can tweak that
to get it to match the any benchmark more closely.
Also the trimetric should be reset to full on a regular basis, When you
have
The Skybox,
I only have one installed, AC-coupled with a Solaredge 5kw inverter, it's
been working fine for 9 mos, fingers crossed. But obviously I'm not using
many of its touted features. Probably I'm dodging a bullet for that reason.
On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 12:52 PM Nick A Lucchese via
As we know, the FED tax credit will increase for 10 years (if it passes the
House and signed into law) to 30%. But is it retro to calendar year 2022,
or start in 2023? I have some customers making decisions based on this
timing. Thanks.
I found one interpretation suggesting it will be effective
Happy New year All,
I'm sure most have heard of this technology, using excess PV-powered motors
to raise large weights to the top of a tower, then slowly lowering them to
release energy, the motors now rotating as generators.
I've only read articles of a few of these under construction on a
You may have neutral and ground connected at more than 1 location, meaning
at the genset and in house panel, which means the ground is carrying
current back to the generator in parallel with the neutral.
I remember with some Honda portables we had to float the neutral at the
genset or the
So the SE 3800 x 2 are AC coupled to Tesla power walls? I thought PWs had
built-in ac coupling.
And is it correct there is no AC sell back to the grid in HI? Then
batteries are a must.
Sorry if these are dumb questions. We are recovering from a heavy wet snow
here.
On Sat, Dec 17, 2022 at 6:35
I'm thinking of Fortress to replace older Lead acid batts for a customer
right now. My LI - LFP experience is with Blue Planet - Blue Ion both high
and low voltage. Yes they are expensive. And IMO they easily overlooked a
simple, integrated display with just the basics for off-grid customers.
When AC coupling using 2 or more OB radian inverters, it is only the master
inverter(at least that's where ac-coupling status shows as "yes") which can
be set to, and perform "ac-coupling", correct? The Mate3s option to enable
AC-coupling does not specify individual ports(inverters) to select and
A dc-rated shunt trip breaker @ 250A (Blue Planet / OB Radian cabinet
breaker) would do the trick if they exist. The trip device could be mounted
outside.
On Fri, Jan 27, 2023 at 3:55 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Glenn:
>
>
>
> As I wrote, a DC
Jason, I just successfully hooked up a a remote 915mhz RF circuit to
accomplish GTI disconnect in a AC coupled system when the backup generator
starts.
I think this is the discussion you are referring to. I’m on the road right
now but will post details including the source of the send/receive
Hi Jason,
https://www.iohvaccontrols.com/category/wireless-solutions.html
I used the IO-WRP model, with a range of about 1/4 mi. to remotely
disconnect a GTI whenever the backup genny starts. The next model down,
without antenna, has a range of about 100 ft.
The IO-WRP was better suited to my
All,
Have any of you waiting for repair / replacement of these battery packs had
any success in the last year?
I have -3- deemed defective units. One was sent back, over a year ago,
still no word from LG on replacement status.
The other -2- have been awaiting return boxes for over 6 - 9 months.
Hello,
Anyone out there have suggestions for an online education on this subject?
A primo customer of mine wants to incorporate hydro somehow into a large
PV + LFP system.
I've looked at Heatspring offerings but really want something of nuts and
bolts design & installation style. Thanks.
--
Yes there is a definite need for 1000vdc Combiner. it does not exist
without as you say custom work by BOS or others.
This was mentioned in past threads but I ended up building my own for a 1
mwh high voltage LFP system. All ul Components and fusing, but inspection
was not required.
Contact me
All,
I'm just starting a 500kwh LFP battery system that requires a max. distance
of 40' from each battery cabinet to the DC combiner.
I am considering using a cable tray instead of an enclosed wireway for
this. The battery cable used is ALL-Flex CT multi-rated MTW / THHW, and
will be greater than
Hello All,
I am sizing my first Fortress system, 18.5kwh LFPs w/ their new ENVY
inverter. Or would a Sol-Ark be a better fit? I understand both inverters
are somewhat similar.
Any opinions from the real-world of installs would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
--
*Kirk Herander /
it must be an LG RESU battery, right?
On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM Jay wrote:
>
> Hi Kirk
>
> Thanks.
>
> Their system is from around 2017. Battery/inverter have worked fine.
>
> Is there a way to go from offgrid like it is now to grid tie battery
> backup?
>
> And what parts are needed?
Hi Jay,
The energy hub is incompatible with older Storedge inverters. And the newer
SE battery pack is also incompatible with the Storedge.
On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 8:22 AM Jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Hi all
>
> For all you SE experts.
>
> I got contacted
All,
I am in the middle of commissioning a 480kwh BP LFP battery bank, connected
to -10- OB Radian 8kw inverter/chargers.
For the DC combiner I am using midnite 2000 amp combiner boxes, modified to
mount class T fuses on the positive bus, for both battery inputs and
inverter outputs.
For
t Solar Power Systems
>
>
>
>
> On Jun 29, 2023, at 8:19 AM, Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
> All,
>
> I am in the middle of commissioning a 480kwh BP LFP battery bank,
> connected to -10- OB Radian 8kw inverter/c
tion.
> Fun times solar
> NABCEP PV Inspector
>
> On Thu, Jun 29, 2023, 8:19 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> I am in the middle of commissioning a 480kwh BP LFP battery bank,
>> connected t
oes the vibration subside. Are the
>>> battery cables spun together "corkscrew like" l have seen this correct DC
>>> noise. I have an 8 on 8 just like your 10 and l have no noise at all, mine
>>> come in from each side of the battery combiner, how is your ins
david quattro via RE-wrenches wrote:
>
> Ferrite cores can be used for the battery cables to pass through to reduce
> common mode current
>
> On Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 3:59 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> I h
ripple activity though." *He has some ideas to
>> make aluminum work so we will try those.
>>
>> Now, plastic could work. Just has to be real thick.Darn physics !
>>
>> Damping can help, like Kirk tried (more can be done here too). Keeping
>> the cables
>&g
Hi William,
Modules can be meggered individually in or in series strings (with a
caveat). I've done it many times and discovered internal module shorts
between positive and gnd,or neg and gnd.
I once took the customer's garden house up on the roof, and meggered a
string, while trickling water on
Yes, the site I mentioned is only for the fortress envy inverter.
I’ve had the same weather as you, being in northern Vermont, that is where
that system crashed that I mentioned in the previous email, definitely did
not reach a full state of charge in January.
The national weather service
Yep, I found this out when I installed my first Fortress Evault / Envy
inverter combo last month.
What was also a bit different at first is the fact there are -2- different
apps: the Guardian gateway app and the Envy inverter app. I bought the
guardian thinking it was the only way to see the
use the full URL, meaning www.opticsre.com, not just opticsre.com. It works
fine for me this way., just discovered this. Somehow related to their
recent upgrade.
On Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 6:17 PM Foxfire Energy via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Anyone know what’s going
Best thing is to buy a hydraulic set from Amazon or another online source.
I'm talking China-made, not the highest quality but cheap is what you're
looking for, especially if it's only being used once a year. I have a
similar set I've had for 6-7 years now and it's been fine.
On Mon, Dec 11, 2023
Hello,
I am looking for a wireless receiver/xmitter RF remote to start a two-wire
Kolher from the start relay (dry contact) of a Fortress inverter. Having
done this before with added external relays, I'd like to keep it simple
this time with all switching done using off-the-shelf RF units. Any
Hello,
I installed an Evault 18.5 with Envy 8kw inverter the other day. I'm
wondering if there is any way to actually monitor / download system data
from a desktop computer? Can't find anything in the Fortress docs (some of
which appear to be WIP for content) about this. The Fortress mobile apps
work on
> the website right now, and I am told that it will not be available until
> the new year. The website is:
> https://app.fortresspower.io/
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> On Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 11:25 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org&
I have done the cheap tablet route in the same application. Just install a
browser extension to auto refresh the So-ark app screen at an interval of
your choosing. All browsers have add-ons which do it.
On Mon, Feb 5, 2024 at 9:33 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
Hello,
I'm looking for residential permitting and install help in the Montgomery
Co., specifically Silver Spring, MD area. If you are anyone you may know
might be recommended, please contact me off-list. Thanks.
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*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
Same experience for me, Toast if reboot doesn't wake it up.
On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 3:33 PM Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I've had several MX and FM failures (at least 5) over the years, often
> with the output at zero. I don't know what actually
Does the Avalon system have the ability to monitor an AC 400 amp service?
I know the Envy does not. I ran into this in one of my installs, the envy
does not support paralleling CTs to monitor paralleled main feeds.
And besides, you can’t, at least several months ago even monitor a single
feed 400
Hellermann Tyton seems to be big into labels. They also sell a thermal
printer which is branded as theirs, but it can also be found at
www.creativesafetysupply.com, branded as a Labeltac 4.0, at half the price
of Hellerman. $699 at present vs. the $1,500 Hellerman. That's where I
bought mine about
n your
> absorption set point and/or take the timer all the way up to 240 minutes?
> It’s definitely frustrating that some clients are scared to press any
> buttons on the Mate, even that Events button can intimidate apparently!
>
> Nick
>
>
> On Apr 1, 2024, at 12:08 PM, Kirk Hera
Hello All,
I have a customer with a OB Radian GS8048A, grid tied, which logs a
"charged parms met" message regularly. When it does, the event log LED on
the 3s starts blinking. My customer thinks it's an error, and calls me. I
Wish I could somehow defeat this event, and any non-error, from
www.interlockkit.com - they stock and custom make interlock bypasses
including multiple breakers.
Square D also makes a 400 A panel which excepts either bolt on or snap on
QO breakers.
*Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *
*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
*Celebrating our 33st
I agree. That website is way overpriced on their interlocks. I’ve looked at
the one you made from your photos and it looks good. I guess I’ll have to
ask you to make me one someday if I am ever in need
*Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *
*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
*Celebrating
or PV and Small Wind Installation
> NABCEP Certified PV System Inspector
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>
>
>
>
> On Sun, May 26, 2024 at 10:38 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> H
Hello,
Any recommendations for replacement? A customer's El Sid on an old Sdhw
system just failed after 20 years of service. It is powered directly from a
PV module. Thanks in advance.
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*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
*Celebrating our 33st
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