[RE-wrenches] Enphase 210s

Are the Enphase 210s only compatible with the Sanyo mods? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings:

[RE-wrenches] kW/MW v. kWh/MWh

I'm reading a piece on energy storage in the latest issue of Distributed Energy mag. The writer, Lyn Corum, repeatedly refers to the capacity of storage mediums (thermal, compressed air, flywheel, battery) in kW and MW terms. Heck, even my friends at Beacon Power refer to their flywheel

[RE-wrenches] Walt Ratterman

I heard that fellow Wrench Walt Ratterman is MIA in Haiti. Anyone have any news? marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings:

[RE-wrenches] Rennsteig Crimper

. On another subject, have any of you used the Schletter-brand mounting hardware? Any comments? Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934-7462 facsimile http

[RE-wrenches] calculating DC voltage line loss

Can anyone pass on a good website address that provides the means to calculate DC line loss over distance? The ones that I've come across don't allow for entering in whatever you want as far as specified DC voltage. Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco

[RE-wrenches] DC lightning arrestors

Is the best one can do as far as high DC array voltage the Delta LA602? Didn't they used to have a high voltage version of the LA302DC? Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC lightning arrestors

that the high voltage unit is the 602, there are units available from other manufacturers but they are a boat load of money and still require prayer. Bob On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 6:31 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf ma...@pvthawaii.com wrote: Is the best one can do as far as high DC array voltage the Delta LA602

[RE-wrenches] Volcanos and reduced solar production

Pat, Kicked your butts as far as lower output? If so, by how much on a percentage basis? On the Big Island of Hawaii, we've had a very active volcano doing its thing since 1983. With the normal trade winds, the vog (volcanic smoke + fog) gets blown south past the volcano, around the

[RE-wrenches] Volcanos, reduced solar production and kWh performance warranties

This thread brings up a very timely issue that I’m dealing with right now with PV Power Purchase Providers. As an integrator providing turnkey PV systems of X kW, I’m being asked to contractually agree to a minimum performance warranty for said PV systems. I am EXTREMELY uncomfortable to any

[RE-wrenches] looking for Enphase

As in Enphase 190s, S11 version, with the MC3 connectors. As in about 100 of 'em. Anyone have any suggested sources? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options

[RE-wrenches] suggested scary language

For a high voltage DC junction box? As in touch these wires and die or something similar? Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934-7462 facsimile http

[RE-wrenches] Solmetric Suneye 210

Anyone have a line on a well-priced Solmetric Suneye 210? The cheapest I've found so far comes to a bit under $1,900. Thanks. marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934-7462 facsimile

[RE-wrenches] Enphase performance

My biz partner has an Enphase system with BP Solar mods. He believes that the web-based monitoring system may be reporting on the high side as far as kWH performance over time. That is, he suspects that what he's seeing may not be accurate. Anyone out there have a similar experience?

[RE-wrenches] FW: Enphase performance

Marco, I have a revenue grade kWh meter on my 3 Enphase 175 system that is owned by the utility (production based incentive in WA state) and the Enphase monitoring reads about 6% over the revenue meter. This has been over a one year period. I've been very pleased with the performance using

[RE-wrenches] Enphase performance

I just don't understand why going over 20 percent of module nameplate to nameplate inverter rating makes any sense. I regularly see 120-130 percent of nameplate amperage coming off of the array on our office due to edge of cloud. So I have to disagree with Dana in this instance. I see

[RE-wrenches] current carrying conductor

Thanks for sending that link, William. OK.let's try it from a different perspective. When you're running, say, three three-phase hot conductors from point A to point B with a neutral conductor, should that neutral be considered current carrying from the perspective of more than three

Re: [RE-wrenches] current carrying conductor

How about some clear definitions-for-dummies of 1) linear loads and 2) non-linear loads? marco Marco: Will non-linear loads be expected? If so, the neutral is considered to be a current carrying conductor and needs to be counted. If no non-linear loads, then the neutral is not counted.

[RE-wrenches] Solmetric Suneye 210

Has anyone had any experience with the fairly new Solmetric Suneye 210 shading analysis tool? Feedback and observations? Or how about with their earlier version the Suneye 110? Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad

[RE-wrenches] MC 4 connectors

Anyone have a good line on MC 4 locking connectors? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC 4 connectors

Have you ever tried to get a return phone call from Multi-Contact in Petaluma? Rots of ruck.. Is Wieland a manufacturer of knock-off MC connectors? marco Marco: Multicontact or Wieland. William Miller At 10:43 AM 5/18/2010, you wrote: Content-Type: multipart/alternative;

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC 4 connectors

PO Box 657 Petaluma, CA 94953 Cell: 707-321-2937 Office: 707-789-9537 Fax: 707-769-9037 _ From: Marco Mangelsdorf ma...@pvthawaii.com To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 11:13:02 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] MC 4 connectors Have you ever

[RE-wrenches] desperately seeking MC4 connectors

Anyone have any line on some MC4s or have some, even a paltry quantity, that they're willing to part with? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings:

[RE-wrenches] calculating DC voltage drop

When calculating the voltage drop from a PV array to the inverter, what's the most common accepted practice? To use the Isc X 1.25 or 1.56 as the multiplier? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address:

[RE-wrenches] #10 THWN-2

Finding that wire in these here parts is pretty much impossible. Can any of my CA. brethren/sistren provide me any leads on wholesalers in either northern or southern CA. that carry #10 THWN-2 wire? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home

[RE-wrenches] #10 THWN-2

I've been looking hard to see what manufacturers produce this kinda elusive #10 THHN/THWN-2 wire. United Copper Industries (Texas) does. I have a handy spec sheet from them that I can email anyone who's interested. marco ___ List sponsored by Home

[RE-wrenches] 3-phase kWh meters

Anyone know where to go for reconditioned 3-phase kWh meters (other than Austin International)? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings:

[RE-wrenches] Aluminum conduit LBs

Anyone know where I could go to find out the max conductor sizes that threaded Al. LBs can handle? I learned the hard way that a conduit of X inches that can handle conductors of a certain size does not necessarily mean that a LB of the same diameter can handle the same size conductors.

[RE-wrenches] Aluminum conduit LBs

at an upcoming installation where I would like to use 1-1/4 EMT, but will need 1-1/2 conduit bodies to be ok with wire fill. -Hans _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco Mangelsdorf Sent: Thursday

[RE-wrenches] phase rotation wiring

There are two situations one can find when working on three-phase AC systems: a clockwise or counterclock phase rotation. Is it correct to assume that a CW rotation would be color-coded (for 120/208V) from left to right black-red-blue while CCW rotation would be, say, red-black-blue? Or

[RE-wrenches] modules and inverter poll

What is your no. 1 preferred PV module manufacturer and why? I'm not looking for a dissertation, but a sentence or two. And while I'm at it, how about inverter manufacturer as well? I'll tabulate all the answers for those interested. Thanks, marco

[RE-wrenches] The Demise of Reason, SunPower and WEEBs

One point of clarification regarding SunPower Corp. and WEEBs having just had communication with them today on this subject. SunPower has yet to officially approve/sign off on the use of WEEBs with their metal-framed modules. They have been exploring the issue but have yet to give their seal of

[RE-wrenches] fewer wires, mo bettah?

Check this out. Four series strings of mods on a same plane roof feeding a larger Sunny Boy or Fronius inverter. Four #10 conductors for the ungrounded, fused (at the inverter) conductors. And for the grounded conductor, a single, common, larger conductor from those four strings. So

[RE-wrenches] deadly fall off of roof

A 30-year-old PV installer fell to his death back in April at job site in CA. He backed off of a roof accidentally and was not wearing any fall protection. I have the official report of the accident, but the multi-state full-service solar provider that has approximately 650 employees was not

[RE-wrenches] Pulse charge controller

I'm looking for an old (as in late 1990s vintage) PM-60 48V charge controller, the kind that Pulse/Connect Energy used in their PC 250 load center. Please to contact me off-list if you might have one in good working order lying around somewhere. Thanks, marco

[RE-wrenches] Tranformless inverter

Bill B. wrote the following: Ungrounding the array requires additional fusing and disconnects, but the most significant difference is that the module wiring and all external cable must be PV Wire/Cable. Therefore only modules with PV Wire/Cable can be used in these systems. You must confirm

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tranformless inverter

to double-insulated tools in the U.S. that do not require a ground wire. Bill. From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco Mangelsdorf Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 11:09 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: [RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex/Schneider GT inverters

Anyone else having a hard time getting a hold of warranty replacements from Schneider for the Xantrex GT series inverters? What are they doing as far as warranty replacements? Waiting for bad ones to come in so that they can fix them and send them out again? I've got a customer who has

[RE-wrenches] insolation v. actual output

Could someone please provide me with that generally accepted equation when it comes to estimating AC output from a PV array versus the STC rating? That is, I'm looking for that equation which estimates the losses due to mod mismatch, soiling, wire losses, etc., etc. I've got someone who

Re: [RE-wrenches] insolation v. actual output

On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 6:17 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf ma...@pvthawaii.com wrote: Could someone please provide me with that generally accepted equation when it comes to estimating AC output from a PV array versus the STC rating? That is, I'm looking for that equation which estimates the losses due

[RE-wrenches] SolarWorld 245

SolarWorld is pushing hard its 245-watt module with the claim that it has won the Photon mag module competition in 2008 and 2009 (compared to several other manufacturers). I can send the spec sheet to anyone who wants it. It states on the front page: SolarWorld only delivers modules that

[RE-wrenches] Enphase 210s

Anyone know who might have an available box or two of Enphase 210s @240V, please contact me off-list. (I don't care about the connector type.) Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address:

[RE-wrenches] AC voltage in North America

I just don't understand it. Lots of people-from reporters to homeowners-consistently refer to the AC voltage in their homes as 110/220. Where does this come from? If North American utilities were putting out power at that voltage range, they would be in serious trouble. Anyone able

[RE-wrenches] warranty liabilities

In places like California, and other states as well I'm sure, a PV integrator needs to provide a bumper-to-bumper system warranty of what? 10 years. I'd like to know if many, or any, of you all put aside any money to cover your future warranty liabilities. (I don't.) My belief is that we

[RE-wrenches] SW 4024

I'm looking for a used, and still working properly, Trace/Xantrex SW 4024 with 120V/60 hZ output. Please contact me off-list if you have a lead or two for me. Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address:

[RE-wrenches] Enphase matching

Does anyone know if there's any reason why one couldn't do a single string using, say, six Enphase 190s with six Enphase 210s? The max in series for the 190 is 15 while it's 13 for the 210. I would think it would be OK to mix 'em. Thanks, marco

[RE-wrenches] feed-in imbalance

Now that SMA has come up with their new 8, 9 and 10 kW transformerless line of single-phase 120/208V inverters, it brings up the question once again about how practical and wise it is to have one or two of these inverters feed into a three-phase service. That is, is such an unbalanced feed much,

[RE-wrenches] PV wire/double insulated

I'm starting to use the SMA SB transformerless 8-10 kW inverters. It appears that the new SMA 6-circuit combiner box is being included whenever I order one of these buggers (at least from my distributor). Does the double insulated PV wire have to be used all the way back to the inverter?

[RE-wrenches] double insulated PV wire

Could anyone please pass on the name of a manufacturer or two which produces this wire? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings:

[RE-wrenches] Pulse 250 power center

I'm looking for a Pulse 250 power center complete with PWM 60A charge controller, DC and AC switches. Anyone have one in good condition collecting dust in their garage or warehouse? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine

[RE-wrenches] Sanyo mods

Would anyone be willing to tell me what they're paying for Sanyo mods these days? If so, please send me an email off-list. Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options

[RE-wrenches] OutBack v. Xantrex (SqD)

I don't do much off-grid no mo' and would appreciate some advice. I've got a client who's going to be purchasing a power panel with either an OutBack 3648 or Square D/Xantrex 4548. Also included would be the AC and DC switchgear integrated into the panel as well as either the OutBack or

[RE-wrenches] Enphase and oversizing

To those of you installing Enphases. Other than their 210 only working with Sanyo and SunPower modules, the vast majority of other mods only work with the Enphase 190. Question: what's the max size module that you're comfortable using with the Enphase 190? In there here parts I'm

[RE-wrenches] SunPower and SMA

Have any of you SunPower dealers used their modules with the fairly new SMA line of transformerless inverters (8, 9 and 10 kW @ 120/208 only)? I'm trying to get a compatibility answer directly from SunPower tech support, but am wondering if any of you have tried this combo. Thanks, marco

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunpower and SMA

I’ve used that line, Tom, with non-SunPower mods. Those three models definitely should NOT be used with SunPower modules due to the fact that there’s no grounded current-carrying DC conductor in the circuit. marco Have any of you SunPower dealers used their modules with the fairly

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solmetric SunEye upgrade?

Yes, very sensitive to nearby EMFs. And the bugger mistakes clouds for shading! marco Wrenches, I'm considering upgrading my old SunEye 100 to the model 210 this year. Even with the trade-in credit, the 210 costs more than the original SunEye did. I'm interested in hearing from those of

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex/Schneider recall

Is anyone getting reimbursed from Schneider for the replacement cost for the recalled GT series disaster line? We have yet to get response from them when we pose this question. And has anyone seen one of these buggers smoke or blow off the cover? Thanks, marco

[RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems

In the March issue of Photon magazine it's being reported that Sanyo's HiT modules may be suffering from MWs worth of failures. If you're unable to track down the article on-line, let me know and I can send you a PDF version. marco ___ List

[RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems

Esteemed colleagues, Regarding the Sanyo problems, I was mistaken. They're having problems with their HIP models. I'm seeking clarification from the author of the article who I know to see whether there have been any HIT problems as well. My apologies. marco

[RE-wrenches] John Wiles

I know that Michael Welch does not like when we Wrenches goes down the road of advocacy, but I wanted to put in a plug for John Wiles. The federal funding that has supported John's time and availability to the PV industry has been cut. I for one have relied on John as an invaluable resource

[RE-wrenches] John Wiles

The info originally posted to be able to contact John's boss and voice support for continued funding was incorrect. Below is the correct info. To those of you who feel inclined, please send an email to Andy Rosenthal. marco Andrew Rosenthal New Mexico State University 3705

[RE-wrenches] Fronius IG Plus

Does anyone know if Fronius is actually shipping their higher output IG Plus line? Do any distributors actually have some on their shelves? Thanks, marco Marco Mangelsdorf, Ph.D., President Electrical Contractor License C-26351 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934

[RE-wrenches] 300A panel

I know that it's an oddball size, but I'm looking for a 300A indoor, surface-mounted 120/240V distribution panel. Anyone know of an available model and manufacturer out there? Thanks, marco Marco Mangelsdorf, Ph.D., President Electrical Contractor License C-26351 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo

Re: [RE-wrenches] SS Tek Crews

Peter, Would a #12 2 self-driller with a carbon steel shank and stainless steel hex head with attached washer do? I use the T-5 Scots screws that I get from Dynamic Fasteners. I use them to attach ProSolar al. mounting rails directly through roof metal and into a 14g or 16g z-bar purlin. (I use

[RE-wrenches] fed tax credit

The renewed and expanded ITC..does that still maintain the 20-year max limit to be able to claim that tax credit? Thanks, marco cid:image001.jpg@01C6D004.C865A8F0 Marco Mangelsdorf, Ph.D., President Electrical Contractor License C-26351 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808

[RE-wrenches] Mounting system for array on a metal roof

In Hawaii, we have a lot of steel-framed buildings with z-bar steel purlins supporting the metal roof. My attachment means of choice is using T-5 screws (#12 x 24 threads per inch). These buggers are self-drillers with a carbon steel shank and drill point and stainless steel hex head cap with

[RE-wrenches] SunPower Corp

I'd appreciate getting in contact with all SunPower Corp. dealers on the List. Please email me off-list. Thanks, marco cid:image001.jpg@01C6D004.C865A8F0 Marco Mangelsdorf, Ph.D., President Electrical Contractor License C-26351 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969

[RE-wrenches] Beam me up, Sunny!

Does anyone have any used, working SMA Sunny Beams that they'd be willing to sell or know of any anywhere? Thanks, marco Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934-7462 facsimile http://www.provisiontechnologies.com www.provision

[RE-wrenches] Fronius IG Plus

Any of you have experience with the new Fronius IG Plus inverters in the 8 kW to 12 kW range? Good, bad, beautiful, ugly? Thanks, marco Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934-7462 facsimile www.provision-solar.com

[RE-wrenches] sales to-date

Compared to the first five months of last year, how would any of you who care to respond compare your year-to-date sales in 2009? Thanks, marco Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934-7462 facsimile www.provision-solar.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] sales to-date

Travis, Given the high cost for electricity here in Hawaii and both the federal and state tax credits available here, we've had a pretty solid 2009 so far and been at about the same revenue level as last year. We're a very small market out here compared to other states. And we're starting to

[RE-wrenches] Chinese solar cells and modules and pricing

I'm seeing ~ $2.60/watt from a major Chinese manufacturer for a modest volume purchase. What are you all seeing as far as $/watt? marco Joel, Since late last year we've been stocking the Yingli 175w single-crystal modules. They seem dependable, haven't heard of any problems with them. Earlier

[RE-wrenches] Solar Installers Education

I second a lot of what Peter says. And believe that it ain't gonna get nuttin' but worse over time as grid-tie PV becomes more mainstream. I think it's pretty much inevitable that a serious fire or two or serious injury or death or two due to incompetence and a poorly installed system is gonna

[RE-wrenches] fed grant

In order to get the 30 percent federal grant rather than the 30 percent ITC, is there any requirement that the equipment used be American made? Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281

[RE-wrenches] module pricing

with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934-7462 facsimile http://www.provisiontechnologies.com www.provision-solar.com image003.jpg___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List

[RE-wrenches] Pulse combiner box

I'm looking for some of those old-style fuseholders for the Pulse brand combiner box. I could use a half dozen of them. Anyone have any out there that they would be willing to sell? Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2_final Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

Canadian Solar modules are most definitely made in China. I guess they couldn't get away with branding American Solar and probably didn't want Mexican Solar. Heck, everyone likes Canadians. The Strong frame is not very rigid and flexes too much like most Chinese modules. - Original

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC modules

And REC Solar had HUGE recall earlier this year to the tune of tens of millions of . marco No, IMHO. A polycrystalline module is never going to be top shelf. First Quality would be Sunpower, Solarworld, Sanyo, Check the new CEC module ratings. Apparently most modules were

[RE-wrenches] Enphase track record

Can anyone think of a more brutal environment for a piece of electronic equipment than under a solar module which day in and day out experiences the elements and temperatures of 130+ plus F? Despite any so-called accelerated life-cycle testing and estimated mean time to failure probabilities,

[RE-wrenches] peformance matters

The common metric for many consumers when considering a PV system purchase is the $/watt cost of the installed system. This misleading metric allows low-priced bottom feeders (those licensed and unlicensed contractors working out of their garage or storage spaces) to clobber those of us who pay

Re: [RE-wrenches] performance matters

Hence the need to be able to present objective, 3rd party-collected performance data demonstrably showing the superior performance of one brand over another. marco Marco: Good point, but how does a consumer quantify the expected long term harvest and reliability of a solar electric

[RE-wrenches] Fronius IG Plus line

poles like the SMA Sunny Boys. I'd appreciate any education on this. Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934-7462 facsimile http://www.provisiontechnologies.com www.provision

[RE-wrenches] Andalay and Lowes

Mr. Cinnamon's company, Akeena Solar, has accumulated over $48 million in losses from 2006 through Q3 2009, according to public documents since they're a publicly-traded company (http://ir.akeena.com/annuals.cfm). He now apparently believes that he can turn a profit by commodifying PV through

[RE-wrenches] Enphase 215

Anyone know what the max rated output of the his new bugger will be? For the Enphase M190 it's 199 watts and 219 watts for the M210 according to our inphase Enphase friends. I'm wondering if the new M215 will also have some higher than nameplate max continuous rating. Thanks, marco

[RE-wrenches] Enphase 215-2

Anyone make sense out of this from the M215 spec sheet? This model would seem to be able to accommodate a wider range of 200 series mods out there as far as input DC voltage, which is good. And yet how will the 215 perform with those modules which have a MPPT voltage from 37-45 since

[RE-wrenches] big combiner box

I'm looking for a 30-circuit combiner in a NEMA4 non-metallic enclosure. Any suggestions? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings:

[RE-wrenches] Tigo to go?

What's the feedback on these Tigo buggers? I'm not talking about sites where shading is an issue, but a nice big commercial roof with no shading. Specifically, I'm talking about a 400-module system feeding into a single PV Powered 100 kW inverter. Anyone have an opinion whether spending

[RE-wrenches] Tigo to go?

-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Marco Mangelsdorf Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 7:59 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: [RE-wrenches] Tigo to go? What's the feedback on these Tigo buggers? I'm not talking about sites where shading is an issue, but a nice big commercial roof

[RE-wrenches] commercial system monitoring

I'm looking for a bare-bones, cheap (hah!) web-based monitoring system for three-phase systems using either Satcon or PV Powered inverters. I'm having a hard time finding any package (it doesn't have to be bloomin' revenue-grade) under $3,000. Anyone know of anything reputable and lower

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballpark Cost/Watt

Yes, you're in the ballpark. marco Hello Wrenches, My employer has the inside track on a 1MW install on .5/12 standing seam metal roofs (two separate roofs). This is by far larger than anything we've designed so I am looking for a ballpark cost/watt. I'm at around $4/watt. I realize

[RE-wrenches] Pulse PC 500

Anyone have the manual or spec sheet in an electronic format that they could send me, please? Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934-7462 facsimile http

[RE-wrenches] SMA design tools

I'm s bummed out that SMA has removed their handy and easy to use string sizing tool from their website and replaced it with a cumbersome monster of a design program. (Yes, at my age I do struggle with having to learn yet another bloomin' program.) Does anyone know if there's some magic

[RE-wrenches] shatterproof PV

? Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934-7462 facsimile http://www.provisiontechnologies.com www.provision-solar.com image001.jpgimage002

[RE-wrenches] Uni-Solar

OK, I guess that it had to happen someday. I call Uni-Solar in Michigan for some basic product info only to be told that their sales dept. does not take any phone calls, that any inquiries have to be done on-line. Being in the customer service myself, like pretty much all of us, it is beyond

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase 215

According to my discussions with Enphase on this subject, the M215 can actually put out 225 watts continuous. Marv? Please confirm. marco The inverter should be current-limited on its output. The other Enphases have a higher output power than rated (199 @ 190, 219 @ 210, if memory serves

[RE-wrenches] roof types

A bit off of the solar subject. Any recommendations for a new roof that would be an acceptable means for collecting drinking water? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] quite the conundrum

In 2008, about 200 Net Energy Metered systems went in on this Big Island of Hawaii, where I live. About 400 in 2009 and over 800 in 2010. The same increase in adoption rates took place across the Aloha State. I think that the next two years or so will bring a stop to this kind of growth most

[RE-wrenches] ARCO Solar and Carrizo Plain

Us old-timers remember the dismemberment of the then big ARCO Solar grid-tie project down in So. CAL. In the 1980s and the parting out of that project in dribs and drabs for years. I was wondering recently with all these ever so big and getting bigger grid-tie projects sprouting like mushrooms

[RE-wrenches] under performing Enphase inverters

For the first time, several weeks ago, after 40-50 Enphase installs, we've come across at least two M210s that we putting out consistently lower outputs than their immediate neighbors. We replaced the two mods first, which made no difference. Then, in consultation with Enphase, replaced the

[RE-wrenches] SMA micro

Anyone been able to lay their hands on a preliminary spec sheet for the new SMA micro inverter? Also, anyone install the SolarBridge Pantheon micro yet? Feedback? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address:

[RE-wrenches] Sharp triangles

Does Sharp still make those quasi-triangular mods? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org

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