Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire damage

2018-05-04 Thread Rick Brown
I would talk to a module manufacturer’s technical rep. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 271006276

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fullriver Battery meltdown

2018-05-10 Thread Rick Brown
I’m inclined to agree with Maverick. Mixing old and new batteries is not recommended. Differing internal resistance coupled with potentially extreme temps can lead to thermal runaway. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Serv

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low output

2018-06-26 Thread Rick Brown
Bill, Thanks for updating us on this issue. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 VA Alterna

[RE-wrenches] SolarWorld SW 175

2018-05-03 Thread Rick Brown
Looking for a replacement for a single SW175. Anyone have a source for a new or used one? I’ve looked through the usual channels. Thanks! rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarWorld SW 175

2018-05-03 Thread Rick Brown
Looks like GenPro Energy Solutions will be offering something comparable in June. If someone has a resource for used SW175s I’d still be interested. Thanks, rick brown > On May 3, 2018, at 3:44 PM, Rick Brown <r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com> > wrote: > > Looking

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aqueon disposal

2018-07-26 Thread Rick Brown
Quite resourceful, Brad. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 VA Alternative Energy Systems Insta

Re: [RE-wrenches] Factory Over bent Wiring

2018-10-16 Thread Rick Brown
Depending on code cycle, NEC 300.34 refers to conductors over 600V. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician

Re: [RE-wrenches] Phone/ sun position apps

2018-09-03 Thread Rick Brown
Jay, I’ve been using the Sunseeker app in conjunction with the Solar Pathfinder. The former is useful for when the Pathfinder isn’t handy. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark Inverter?

2019-04-17 Thread Rick Brown
They can also be installed w/o batteries. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 VA Alternative En

Re: [RE-wrenches] rapid shutdown units for obscure inverter

2019-05-29 Thread Rick Brown
Jerry, Check out Midnight Solar’s Rapid Shutdown Shut Off Box (SOB). http://www.midnightsolar.com/ rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 270514

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solaredge inverter noise

2019-08-02 Thread Rick Brown
Has your client verified that it’s the inverter, i.e. have they turned off the inverter? Could also be the utility meter. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA C

Re: [RE-wrenches] To Bond or Not to Bond the Neutral to Ground

2019-07-23 Thread Rick Brown
Al, See 250.2: “Bonding Jumper, Supply-Side. A conductor installed on the supply side of a service or within a service equipment enclosure(s), or for a separately derived system, that ensures the required electrical conductivity between metal.” rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC

Re: [RE-wrenches] Top of Pole Mount recommendations

2019-12-11 Thread Rick Brown
Check out MTSolar. https://www.mtsolar.us/ rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 VA Alterna

Re: [RE-wrenches] GTBB inverters without batteries

2020-10-05 Thread Rick Brown
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace SW 4048

2020-08-01 Thread Rick Brown
ermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEner

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

2020-07-23 Thread Rick Brown
All great ideas! You all came through. Thanks! rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 VA Alterna

[RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

2020-07-23 Thread Rick Brown
with the Trace line. Thanks, rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 VA Alternative Energy Systems Insta

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

2020-07-23 Thread Rick Brown
They’re sitting directly on a slab but then transitions to dirt and then outside. Not the ideal situation. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

2020-07-23 Thread Rick Brown
That’s it! Grid Usage Timer. I failed to set that. Thanks! rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 271006276

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

2020-07-23 Thread Rick Brown
Allen, Did you use the battery terminals to pull the cells? I don’t see any other way to grab the cells. Great idea on the engine hoist! rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

2020-07-23 Thread Rick Brown
Jay I’m in agreement, however, after the customer just spent $16k for new batteries, he’s not too keen on spending more to replace the inverter if it’s functioning. Good idea on the rollers! rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Serv

Re: [RE-wrenches] TS4R-F Feedback

2020-07-18 Thread Rick Brown
that helps. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer NA