[RE-wrenches] Recommendations for a good diesel generator

2011-07-28 Thread mac Lewis
Hello Wrenches, Does anyone have any recommendations for a decent 10 kWish diesel generator for an off-grid application? Customer is insistent about using diesel. Ideally, this generator would have a two-wire start. Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates

Re: [RE-wrenches] Electric boiler usage?

2011-08-27 Thread mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] unique battery bank design question

2011-09-01 Thread mac Lewis
and 48V bus. I am a bit concerned about unequal loading of the batteries. Has anyone dealt with something like this that would like to share some insight? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home

Re: [RE-wrenches] unique battery bank design question

2011-09-01 Thread mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] Amp hr meters

2011-10-10 Thread mac Lewis
to be calibrated to older batteries to account for the increase in internal losses? If so, how? Thanks in advance. I really appreciate tapping into this amazing knowledge base. -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Amp hr meters

2011-10-11 Thread mac Lewis
Continuing Education Providers http://www.buckville.com/ i...@buckville.com 970.672.4342 (voicemail) 970.373.1311 (fax) mac Lewis wrote: Hello wrenches, I am a greenie and am curious to know more about amp hr meters. I've gone on quite a few service calls on existing systems in the area

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem

2011-10-11 Thread mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Three-phase off-grid

2011-10-23 Thread mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] 10 yr old Kohler gen

2011-10-31 Thread mac Lewis
fuel level, oil level, and radiator level. All were good. He doesn't hear any changes in rpm that indicate overspeed or underspeed. Any ideas? Also, on these units is there a way to get more detailed fault info? Thanks! Mac Lewis -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates

[RE-wrenches] Strange voltage readings, power quality

2011-11-13 Thread mac Lewis
this week. Does anyone have any other theories to explain this type of behavior? Anyone seen this before? Should I look for anything else? Thanks Mac Lewis -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power

Re: [RE-wrenches] GT inverter

2011-11-20 Thread mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] GT inverter

2011-11-21 Thread mac Lewis
wrote: HI mac, I like this choice also. But what is on the market for a TL fused disco? jay On Nov 20, 2011, at 1:59 PM, mac Lewis wrote: I would see if the Aurora 6000 would be a good fit. I believe it will string but it may clip depending on tilt, orientation and anticipated temps

[RE-wrenches] Liability

2011-11-23 Thread mac Lewis
at all. What would you do? Is there liability here? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re

[RE-wrenches] (no subject)

2011-12-07 Thread mac Lewis
Hi wrenches, Does anyone have an SWI stacking cable that they'd like to get rid of? Please contact me off list. Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWI Stacking cable

2011-12-07 Thread mac Lewis
wrenches, Does anyone have an SWI stacking cable that they'd like to get rid of? Please contact me off list. Thanks -- Mac Lewis *Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] Pump control

2011-12-14 Thread mac Lewis
, but that may not be as reliable as it should be. Thanks in advance. Mac Lewis -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http

[RE-wrenches] Burning up brushes

2012-01-17 Thread mac Lewis
is out for a few weeks so I'd like to help them out if I can. Thanks in advance. -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http

Re: [RE-wrenches] meter pan?

2012-01-24 Thread mac Lewis
redundancy, because the inverter side will shut down, once the line side is deenergized. Mac Lewis On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 7:14 AM, Allen Frishman amfr...@aeonsolar.comwrote: Wrencher's, I am having a good debate with a fellow solar installer regarding an NEC requirement to isolate a meter between two

[RE-wrenches] Filler module

2012-02-14 Thread mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, I am looking for a Kyocera 60 cell module that can be blemished to fill out an array. The modules that will work are in the range 225W-245W. If you have one, please contact me off list. maclew...@gmail.com Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates

[RE-wrenches] Absolyte recovery

2012-02-16 Thread mac Lewis
Wrenches, We have inherited a Telecomm system in which the batteries have had a very hard life. -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Absolyte recovery

2012-02-17 Thread mac Lewis
Works NABCEP Certified PV Installer Phone: 530-582-4503 Fax: 530-582-4603 www.solarwindworks.com ch...@solarwindworks.com Proven Energy Solutions ** ** *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *mac Lewis *Sent

Re: [RE-wrenches] Absolyte recovery

2012-02-17 Thread mac Lewis
...@solarwindworks.com Proven Energy Solutions *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *mac Lewis *Sent:* Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:43 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Absolyte recovery

[RE-wrenches] Overcurrent error SW4024

2012-03-29 Thread mac Lewis
time, but about every other time. He also did an experiment where he turned off the well pump, and gets the overcurrent error just energizing the transformer. Does this indicate the transformer is failing? What are other explanations for this behavior? Thanks for any advice -- Mac Lewis

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace Change out

2012-04-15 Thread mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Array spacing for optimum performance

2012-04-16 Thread mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Dongle for XW

2012-05-16 Thread mac Lewis
Hi Nathan, I believe that dongle is a Schneider part, and not a generic computer part because it talks to the Xanbus network. We recently got one direct from Schneider for a reasonable price. Good luck! Mac Lewis On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 11:42 AM, Nathan Stumpff nat...@arcticsun-llc.comwrote

[RE-wrenches] Kohler 10RY rewire to 120

2012-05-22 Thread mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, Does anyone have any good instructions or advice on how to rewire an older Kohler 10RY generator to 120VAC from 120/240? I have heard it is simple, but haven't gotten anything specific yet. Thanks! -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates

Re: [RE-wrenches] Number of Controllers

2012-05-24 Thread mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] SW master slave

2012-05-25 Thread mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, I recently series stacked two SW 4024s. Everything seems to work fine. I want to follow the recommendation that the slave device is the generator controlling inverter. How do I tell which is the master and which is the slave? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé

Re: [RE-wrenches] C100 controller repair

2012-06-06 Thread mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] solar aerator

2012-06-09 Thread mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, Does anyone have any experience with a good solar aeration product, for aerating a large pond? Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE

[RE-wrenches] Inverter bypass

2012-06-10 Thread mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, I am interested in input about an inverter bypass assembly for a dual Sunny Island 5048-US system with a 30 kW generator. SMA does not offer anything for this, but I think its an important part of the design. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo

Re: [RE-wrenches] solar aerator

2012-06-12 Thread mac Lewis
: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *mac Lewis *Sent:* Saturday, June 09, 2012 5:24 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] solar aerator ** ** Hello wrenches, ** ** Does anyone have any experience with a good solar aeration product, for aerating a large

[RE-wrenches] tile roof solutions

2012-07-05 Thread mac Lewis
Hello re-wrenches, I am looking for advice on mounting PV on an S tile roof. Does anyone have a product recommendation for this? Is there any easy way to do this? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Needed: Outback setpoints that won't ruin AGM's

2012-07-08 Thread mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] sunny boy voltage range in off grid mode

2012-08-15 Thread mac Lewis
Hi wrenches, Does anyone know the Sunny boy 8000-US AC voltage window when programmed in off-grid mode? Can't seem to find it. Thanks in advance. -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine

[RE-wrenches] Heart Interface Inverter

2012-08-17 Thread mac Lewis
) when the Heart would latch into the Onan. Other that that with my simple tools I could see no real difference between these generators, other that the 108VAC of the gas generator. Any ideas, or known compatibility issues with this equipment? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada

[RE-wrenches] DC relay

2012-08-26 Thread mac Lewis
Hi Wrenches, Does anyone have a recommendation for robust relay that has a 12VDC coil rated 200mA and contact rating of 20A at 48VDC? Thanks in advance. -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius replacement

2012-08-28 Thread mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] Insulation tester

2012-09-26 Thread mac Lewis
Wrenches, I am looking for a good reliable insulation tester at a good price. Does anyone have a model they like? Is there any reason to get one that can do above 1 kV for residential and small commercial PV systems? Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates

Re: [RE-wrenches] parallel OCPD

2012-09-26 Thread mac Lewis
, tripping the breaker in that run, then causing a tripping of the breaker in the other run. ** ** Jeff Irish ** ** *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *mac Lewis *Sent:* Tuesday, September 25, 2012 9:16 PM

[RE-wrenches] 120% rule applying to conductors

2012-09-27 Thread mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, I am looking for advice on how the 120% rule applies to feeders for a subpanel. I have this scenario: 150A bus rating on subpanel with main breaker of 100A. The conductors feeding this subpanel are 100A rated conductors. Can I backfeed with a 40A breaker? Thanks -- Mac

[RE-wrenches] large battery bank recommendation

2012-09-29 Thread mac Lewis
like to keep the strings at 2 maximum. Thanks in advance. -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Heart Interface Inverter

2012-10-11 Thread mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] weak voltage

2012-10-14 Thread mac Lewis
programmed per SolarOnes advice as: Boost Voltage= 2.46 V/cell Full Charge Voltage = 2.46V/cell Equalize Voltage = 2.54V/cell Thanks in advance for any ideas that you may have. -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List

[RE-wrenches] 500A bussing

2012-10-15 Thread mac Lewis
Hi Wrenches, I am looking for a 500A DC rated DC bussing, one with a built in shunt and one without. I'll need at least 4 terminals/bussbar that will bolt on or land 4 ott cable. Does anyone know where I can find something like this? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada

Re: [RE-wrenches] weak voltage

2012-10-15 Thread mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] weak voltage

2012-10-15 Thread mac Lewis
How much voltage drop indicates a problem? On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 8:13 AM, Chris Mason cometenergysyst...@gmail.comwrote: You should see a voltage drop across the connections if they are faulty. On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 8:54 AM, mac Lewis maclew...@gmail.com wrote: Hmmm, This had factory

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generac tech support phone number

2012-10-16 Thread mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] EGC vs GEC, separately derived system

2012-11-28 Thread mac Lewis
to the breaker panel as an EGC or a GEC? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV String Over-voltage

2012-11-29 Thread mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

2012-12-12 Thread Mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

2012-12-13 Thread Mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace Parts - colorado

2013-01-09 Thread Mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] RF interference XW

2013-03-15 Thread Mac Lewis
am curious if any other wrenches have seen this issue, and if so, how did you fix it? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change

Re: [RE-wrenches] diesel vs. solar

2013-03-25 Thread Mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] Flat Tile Roofs

2013-04-01 Thread Mac Lewis
mounting? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback wave form

2013-04-17 Thread Mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Apollo (was TR Inverter Problems)

2013-05-01 Thread Mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Lorentz Pumps

2013-05-18 Thread Mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] Running conductors between adjacent structures

2013-05-21 Thread Mac Lewis
fix it by putting the inverter on the same building as the PV (changing the DC run to an AC run)? Thanks in advance for your insights -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE

[RE-wrenches] 24V charging with 60 cell modules

2013-06-04 Thread Mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, Is there a good method to charge 24V battery bank with single 60 cell modules? Ideally, I'd like to charge a 24 V bank with a Kyocera 245GX-LFB. However, at NOTC the Vmp is 26.8V. Any good way to do this? Thanks in advance. -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada

Re: [RE-wrenches] Oil Heating / Solar Thermal

2013-06-07 Thread Mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] Stacking Trace 4024

2013-06-07 Thread Mac Lewis
within any SW 4024. In other words, can I stack any 4024 made, with any other 4024? Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fw: BP Modules

2013-06-10 Thread Mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Damage

2013-06-10 Thread Mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] Whisper Turbine Parts

2013-06-20 Thread Mac Lewis
Hello Wrenches, Does anyone know of a way to get Whisper 100 parts? Specifically, I need a full brush assembly. Please contact me off list if you have any of these. Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Whisper Turbine Parts

2013-06-21 Thread Mac Lewis
I'll let you know if I find any brushes. As of now, no luck. On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 8:05 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote: im looking for a spare set of brushes (i assume you mean slip ring assembly) too. todd On Thursday, June 20, 2013 5:47pm, Mac Lewis maclew...@gmail.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback AC coupling Sunpower?

2013-07-31 Thread Mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback AC coupling Sunpower?

2013-07-31 Thread Mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] Grounding question

2013-08-01 Thread Mac Lewis
to the lightning loop, we may be disabling the gfdi circuit. What are recommendations wrenches have in this case? Should I use the lightning loop somehow? Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List

[RE-wrenches] (no subject)

2013-08-03 Thread Mac Lewis
batteries. What charger setpoints would you recommend for this battery bank? Does anyone have a good tech contact at Deka? Anyone have any results to report about this type of battery in a solar application? Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates

Re: [RE-wrenches] (no subject)

2013-08-03 Thread Mac Lewis
On 8/3/2013 5:31 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: Hello wrenches, I am looking for guidance with charging setpoints for a battery that I don't have experience with. This system was put in by another solar company and this battery bank failed after 1.5 years. He bought these batteries without

Re: [RE-wrenches] SW4024 RY8

2013-08-04 Thread Mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Assist

2013-08-17 Thread Mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] Aims Power inverers

2013-09-03 Thread Mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, Does anyone have insight or experience with AIMS power inverters? Are they reliable? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] programmable relay board

2013-09-11 Thread Mac Lewis
to work well. I am looking for a suitable replacement programmable relay board that would offer similar or better functionality as Relays 9 10 on the SW. Any suggestions for robust programmable relay boards with good documentation? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFX inverter vertical

2013-09-16 Thread Mac Lewis
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Re: [RE-wrenches] XW 600 VDC Controller?

2013-09-22 Thread Mac Lewis
We have had one in the field for about 8 months and it is working flawlessly. I don't have a good way to measure its efficiency under various conditions so I can't report on this. I am impressed thus far. Integrates well w other xw products. On Sep 22, 2013 6:04 PM, Greg Egan

[RE-wrenches] parallel stacking SW

2013-10-02 Thread Mac Lewis
? I know that is possible to series stack and to parallel stack this inverter, but can you do both at the same time? If so, does anyone have a pin out to a parallel stacking cable? Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates

Re: [RE-wrenches] parallel stacking SW

2013-10-02 Thread Mac Lewis
Fe**, **New Mexico** **87507 *505 424-1112 office 780-2738 cell* *www.positiveenergysolar.com* http://www.positiveenergysolar.com/ ** On 10/2/2013 9:01 AM, Mac Lewis wrote: Hi wrenches, I have some folks that I'm meeting in a couple of days that have 4 Trace SW 5048

[RE-wrenches] 15k Guardian

2013-10-04 Thread Mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] Remote Phone Dialer

2013-10-20 Thread Mac Lewis
Hi wrenches, Does anyone have a suggestion for a remote cellular phone dialer that can be triggered with a relay and leaves an emergency message? Thanks -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power

[RE-wrenches] Elliot Power Systems MPSG-12

2013-10-22 Thread Mac Lewis
in what looked like a two wire start configuration. There are two 20+ pin terminal blocks with no documentation. Any info would help. Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates * ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine

[RE-wrenches] roof sheathing attachment

2013-11-19 Thread Mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, I have an application that I am considering finding a mounting system that attaches to the roof deck only. Does anyone have experience with this type of mounting solution? Does anyone have a favorite product for roof sheathing attachment to a metal roof? Thanks -- Mac

Re: [RE-wrenches] Remote monitoring for off-grid system

2013-12-05 Thread Mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] garage door opener interference with enphase

2014-01-18 Thread Mac Lewis
to help I am starting to wonder if the interference is radiative as opposed to traveling through the power lines. Has anyone had any issues like this? Were you able to find a solution? I'm not sure how to deal with EM interference, any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance -- Mac

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batteryless Backup

2014-02-06 Thread Mac Lewis
Hi Jeremy, look at the smaller tl series inverters from sma. It gives you a 15a outlet as backup. Its called secure power supply. On Feb 6, 2014 9:38 PM, All Solar, Inc. allso...@scswifi.net wrote: Wrenches I did a quick search with no luck on, I believe an SMA product that provides minimal

Re: [RE-wrenches] Spacing between ground mounted sub-arrays at 48.5 degrees N latitude

2014-02-16 Thread Mac Lewis
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[RE-wrenches] Portable Propane Generator

2014-02-21 Thread Mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, I am looking for suggestions for a client for a portable propane generator. It would need to be 120/240 60Hz and be in the 6-10kW category. Thanks -- Mac Lewis *Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates* ___ List sponsored by Home

Re: [RE-wrenches] Extra Low Voltage

2014-03-07 Thread Mac Lewis
-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- Mac Lewis *Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates* ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Extra Low Voltage

2014-03-07 Thread Mac Lewis
shameful homeowners that have tried wiring stuff up that they bought off of the internet and couldn't get technical support to do code-compliant installation. We always charge a lot for this type of work. Thanks Thanks On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 6:09 AM, Mac Lewis maclew...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Hugh

[RE-wrenches] Flourescent lamps

2014-03-07 Thread Mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, Has anyone used a Magnum PAE 4448 with T8 bulbs. I am putting together a quote that has a significant flourecent lighting load. I haven't heard that this is an issue but I thought I'd check the list. Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis *Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates

[RE-wrenches] Huge battery bank recommendation

2014-03-11 Thread Mac Lewis
Hi wrenches, I am consulting on a job that requires an 8000 Ahr battery bank. This is quite a bit beyond my normal battery bank realm. What would you recommend for this? Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis *Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates

Re: [RE-wrenches] Huge battery bank recommendation

2014-03-11 Thread Mac Lewis
, Mar 11, 2014 at 9:24 AM, Mac Lewis maclew...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wrenches, I am consulting on a job that requires an 8000 Ahr battery bank. This is quite a bit beyond my normal battery bank realm. What would you recommend for this? Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis

Re: [RE-wrenches] Huge battery bank recommendation

2014-03-11 Thread Mac Lewis
On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 6:24 AM, Mac Lewis maclew...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wrenches, I am consulting on a job that requires an 8000 Ahr battery bank. This is quite a bit beyond my normal battery bank realm. What would you recommend for this? Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis * Yo solo sé

Re: [RE-wrenches] Huge battery bank recommendation

2014-03-12 Thread Mac Lewis
Solar On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 9:24 AM, Mac Lewis maclew...@gmail.com wrote: Hi wrenches, I am consulting on a job that requires an 8000 Ahr battery bank. This is quite a bit beyond my normal battery bank realm. What would you recommend for this? Thanks in advance -- Mac

Re: [RE-wrenches] Autocad

2014-03-12 Thread Mac Lewis
-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- Mac Lewis *Yo solo sé que no sé nada. -Sócrates* inline: image001.jpg___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine

Re: [RE-wrenches] Uni-Solar, Kaneka...now Panasonic?

2014-03-14 Thread Mac Lewis
him that Mac Lewis referred you to him. On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems la...@starlightsolar.com wrote: Wrenches, What high performance PV modules are being sold in the US? I can't find Panasonic modules anymore. I have written to them twice

Re: [RE-wrenches] 208 3 phase Off Grid Inverter

2014-03-25 Thread Mac Lewis
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