[RE-wrenches] Neutral sizing

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Raised up ground mounts

Iron ridge has a 3” option > On Sep 20, 2018, at 2:15 PM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > > > I wish! 180mph, Exposure Category D - about as bad as it gets in the US. I > don't think pole mount will work around here. We need a really beefy > structure. It's probably going to have to be

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Volume Solar Pumping

Mac Look at the grundfos RSI It’ll go up to 37kw for standard 3 phase pumps. At 37kw it’s 480 3 phase output and 1000vdc input if I remember correctly Jay > On Sep 20, 2018, at 10:04 AM, Mac Lewis wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > This is a larger volume pumping applicat

Re: [RE-wrenches] Step-up/Step-down Transformer question

Thx Brian. I guess I was thinking that 50kw + was probably A darn big house and probably be outbuildings that the inverters would be installed on. Yea bringing 1000vdc to a house is a bit much but then we said that with 600v too. Jay Peltz power > On Sep 18, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Br

Re: [RE-wrenches] Step-up/Step-down Transformer question

Does anyone make a 1000vdc single phase inverter? Would reduce wire costs dramatically Jay Peltz power. > On Sep 18, 2018, at 11:36 AM, Lorenzo Ortiz wrote: > > Thanks for all the input guys. After looking at the 3 phase with transformer > options with some transformer m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

HI Harry, The battery is charged from the AC side correct? And is the charging algorithm inside the ABU. If so why couldn’t you use a generator to charge the battery? jay peltz power > On Sep 13, 2018, at 7:10 AM, Harry Mahon > wrote: > > Marco – > > The Sunny Boy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

HI Drake, Can you upload that http again? The link doesn’t work. thx jay > On Sep 15, 2018, at 7:39 AM, Drake > wrote: > > Is this what you are referring to? > http://en.byd.com/energy/download/high-voltage/B-Box%20High%20Voltage%20Specification.p > > > At

Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

HI Will, I found this unit from Japan. Hioki CM4372 jay peltz power > On Sep 13, 2018, at 5:28 AM, Will White wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > I've started doing some work on 1,000 VDC systems so I need to upgrade my > meters. What I'd really like is a clamp-on amp m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L16RE-2V set-points

default! Jay Peltz power. > On Sep 11, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: > > Hello wrenches, > > I inspected a system that another company had installed. It had single > string of 12 x Trojan L16RE-2V batteries about 2 years old. They had > experienced a battery

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback OPzV

HI Steve, I’d look at the Rolls Gel S2-2160. 2437 ah at C/20 3700 cycles to 50% I don’t know what the cost comparison is between the OB, Rolls and GS SLR batteries, jay peltz power > On Sep 11, 2018, at 12:44 PM, Steve Romo > wrote: > > Good afternoon everyone, &

[RE-wrenches] New house LED lighting/switches

segment of the industry and its really hard to keep up, or at lease me anyway. I very much understand this is a very personal subject, and I know there will be lots of opinions out there! thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

under warranty Jay Peltz Power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Arc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

fridge, no defrost? Happy shopping jay peltz power > On Sep 8, 2018, at 10:25 PM, Tom at wagonmaker wrote: > > Almost 25 years ago, when we built our off grid home, we looked at the > limited options then available one of which was the Sunfrost. After looking > into thing

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trackers

Hi Chris, In regards to wattsun, which controller are they using? The website doesn’t give any details. The last one I did used a quite complicated one and it didn’t have easy to use external manual controls. Thx Jay Peltz power. > On Sep 6, 2018, at 1:13 PM, Chris Schaefer wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] mod waveform LED dimmer

of that but they are expensive and could be a big rabbit hole. thanks jay > On Sep 5, 2018, at 4:44 PM, Ray wrote: > > Sorry I can't help with specific models, but my guess is that most dimmers > will work. They will probably buzz annoyingly due to the mod sine, and > probably die a rel

[RE-wrenches] mod waveform LED dimmer

HI All, I’m asking the group for a very obscure piece of information. I have someone with an very old Trace 2012 mod wave form inverter and wants to use their new LED bulbs with a dimmer Does anyone know of any LED/dimmer combos that will work? thanks in advance jay peltz power

[RE-wrenches] Phone/ sun position apps

Hi all, I’m wondering about which apps people are using for determining shading and sun position. Thx Jay Peltz Power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

Hi Dan For larger uses, buying 55 gallon drums is usually best if you can’t get bulk delivery. Where I live, they deliver kerosene though. Jay > ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Cha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

. My 2 cents Jay Peltz Power. > On Aug 24, 2018, at 2:56 PM, Daniel Young wrote: > > Drake, > > The best thing to minimize blower power draw will be two fold. > Get the smallest BTU furnace you are allowed to (with and ECM blower). Since > blowers are generally sized

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

will push and push and push and draw max amount of watts. Under normal load, it won’t of course. PV direct you’ll be watt limited, but with a battery, no limits up to max pump watt draw and you don’t want the converter to fail. jay peltz power > On Aug 21, 2018, at 11:17 AM, Gary Hig

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC and LFP batteries and TriMetric

A follow up question to all of this: Does anyone know what parameters a BMS is using to determine SOC for lithium? A project I installed uses the Orion BMS jr for lithium batteries. It uses a normal shunt, voltage and also measures internal cell resistance to determine SOC. Jay Peltz Power

[RE-wrenches] Non breakable RV modules

Hi All What are good options for a portable module for RV use. One that you can move around, (it’s going to fall over)and connect with a cable to an camper. The old unisolar ones were perfect. Any recommendations are appreciated Size? 50-100 watts, 12v nominal. Thx Jay

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC, FNDC, and LFP batteries

. I’ve got 4 meters that I compare and if they are full daily it’s about 1-2% difference between them. If it’s been 7-10 days since full, then they could be off by 10-15%+ off. Curious what others are seeing Jay Peltz power. > On Aug 18, 2018, at 9:40 AM, Jerry Shafer wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC, FNDC, and LFP batteries

Hi Lou, Can you tell us which LFP batteries? And what rates of discharge/charge? Thx Jay Peltz power. > On Aug 17, 2018, at 12:09 PM, Lou Russo wrote: > > Hello All, > > Does anybody have any insight in getting the SOC to report accurately on the > Outback FNDC wh

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback FM100

Hi Howie Yes you need a Mate 3 to program and view data for the FM100 Jay Peltz power. > On Aug 14, 2018, at 5:48 PM, Howie Michaelson > wrote: > > I am changing out an off-grid AC coupled SMA SB3000TL inverter tied to a dual > stack VFX3648 system with a Mate (origi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cell Cracks

I had a module engineer tell me these are often a static discharge issue which happens during the lamination process. It’s not effecting the cell surface but the encapsulate above it. It’s not cracking but it looks like it. Jay Peltz power. > On Aug 14, 2018, at 7:31 AM, Dave Tede

[RE-wrenches] Ace-clamps

be curious others take on that. This potential project ticks all the boxes for rail-less install. Low heat, no critters, no leaves, low pitch, few modules, micro inverter, standing metal seam. Thanks in advance Jay Peltz power. ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery temp sensors for older Trace/Xantrex inverters

HI Chris, Maybe someone else can confirm but I believe the OB and Midnite use the thermistors with the same values and are interchangeable. And both use same RJ-11 plug. jay peltz power > On Aug 4, 2018, at 2:04 PM, Chris Schaefer wrote: > > Good Day All, > > Run

Re: [RE-wrenches] M210 Enphase

Yea sure seems like a warranty issue to me. Let us know how enphase deals with it. Jay > On Jul 27, 2018, at 11:55 PM, Ron Young wrote: > > Hi Jay, there is a black tar like substance leaking out of the seams on two > inverters and from around the connection wire on a third. It

Re: [RE-wrenches] M210 Enphase

HI Ron, Leaking what? jay peltz power > On Jul 27, 2018, at 6:46 PM, RM You wrote: > > Anyone have a source of M210 Enphase inverters? I have a customer who has 3 > out of 12 that are leaking and as he is getting his roof re-done would like > to replace those before

[RE-wrenches] Outback ags mate3s

input reconnect delay time” However in setting this feature to 6 minutes the inverter reconnects after a few seconds like normal. Any suggestions as to fix or programming tips? Thanks Jay Peltz power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List

Re: [RE-wrenches] UL/CSA listed battery monitor?

Putting a battery that generates massive amounts of hydrogen into a boat seems like a really bad idea to me. Jay Peltz Power > On Jul 10, 2018, at 2:34 PM, Hilton Dier wrote: > > Thanks for all the responses. The people on this list are gold standard. I’ll > look into

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase question

Hi Jerry, Can the new EMU work with the older units? Jay Peltz power. > On Jul 6, 2018, at 11:59 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > Wrenches, Ron > Thats a good thing with enphase, mix and don't need to match, you will need > inverters that connect in line or just seperate them wit

[RE-wrenches] Outback warranty

it. I’m asking if anyone has another avenue, or advice on how to proceed? OB charges a lot for the upgrading since Alpha took over, which makes it not worth doing. Thanks Jay Peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wood pellet stove for off grid

Hi david, As someone who has a pellet stove, I wouldn’t buy another. I’d go with a kerosene heater, direct vent. Cheaper to operate, bulk fuel, cleaner, no mx, and probably uses less electrical energy and more efficient I think. ( no glow bar to start the burn cycle). Jay Peltz Power

[RE-wrenches] steel cased industrial batteries

there has some current info, recommendations, best price etc. thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] top of pole with no galvy

Hi Bruce You might check with Sunwize, or AMERESCO Jay > On Jun 7, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Bruce Erickson wrote: > > Hi All, > I have a super particular customer who needs a small top-of-pole rack, but > will not accept anything but aluminum or stainless (or bro

[RE-wrenches] Xfmr's job?

the manual) Also I know that the Magnum allows you to charge with just 120v and I think the XW is the same, OB you have to have 240v. Cheers jay > On May 30, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > wrote: > > The 8kw radian still has to have balance! You can't expect it to

[RE-wrenches] Pika energy equipment

HI All, Any of you installing the Pika equipment? Thoughts and is there retail pricing that can be shared? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fullriver Battery meltdown

Lead melts at 621. Plastics melt depending on the type between 212f and 491f ( for the most common ones) http://education.seattlepi.com/hot-water-melt-plastic-3626.html But melting and being able to be deformed is very different. jay peltz power > On May 10, 2018, at 2:48 PM, Ch

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire damage

. They are going to be dinged up, and scratched, they can’t be used for any system that’ll qualify for tax credits/rebates. I’d say $.05 per watt, and maybe they should be paid to take them off the roof. jay peltz power > On May 4, 2018, at 10:07 AM, Kristopher Schmid <sol...@legacysolar.com&

[RE-wrenches] Large Off Grid Inverter?

good not to use. jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Arc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Chevy Bolt

Hi Darryl It has to do with the zero point crossing. With pure sine wave, it crosses almost vertical angle so no time spent there. Mod square wave usually has a flat crossing, totally screws certain things up. Jay Peltz power. > On Apr 24, 2018, at 8:39 AM, Darryl Thayer <da

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator search

Hi all. This unit will be in a warm climate so no problems there. Are you all saying the build in AC/shore power charger is extremely inefficient? Jay > On Apr 9, 2018, at 1:46 PM, Michael Morningstar <mjmornings...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Yes, the Cummins technicia

[RE-wrenches] generator search

can get it to work with 2 wire AGS. Onan also has one as well. Are there any other make/models that people would recommend or would caution me against? Thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] rail less standing seam attachments

installed with solar in mind, lots of fasteners. Hes very competent and pays attention to details. Any positive/negative recommendations. thanks in advance, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Midnite MNBCB

Does anyone know the K/O sizes, spacing on the MNBCB? I can’t find any spec sheet on it and midnite hasn’t gotten back to me. I’m trying to figure out if any of the KO’s match the Classic charge controller KO spacing. Thanks Jay Peltz power

[RE-wrenches] sharp module needed

HI All, If anyone has one or knows where to get a Sharp ND-167U1F? Please let me know off list thanks jay Peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & sett

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fuses

Hi Jerry, Curious what amp rating the fuses are and what the ISC rating of the modules are. Thx Jay Peltz power. > On Mar 17, 2018, at 8:26 PM, Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarag...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Wrenches > I have a question that I do not have an answer for that I can prove

[RE-wrenches] UPS no load draw

with this kind of product I just don’t have any ideas of power consumption. thanks jay peltz Power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] tesla solar roof tiles

OK all, I have a question about their tile roofs. Anyone know if they are set up for module level shut down? Or anybody have any anything about them? And I heard that they are advertising for installers, ie they are starting a new not Solar city install company? Comments? thx jay

[RE-wrenches] Lorentz pumps

HI All, I’ve got a client asking me about Lorentz pumps. I know they have sort of come and gone from the USA. Is anyone using them, have any pros/cons vs Grundfos and where to get them? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood

[RE-wrenches] small 10kw diesel generators

and fits the fill pretty well. Are there any others or does anyone have anything to say about these models from Onan? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email

Re: [RE-wrenches] B3 Bypass breaker

This product has been out now and maybe its doing a similar thing as this not available product B3? http://connectder.com/products/ jay peltz power > On Feb 22, 2018, at 3:54 PM, Dana <d...@solarwork.com> wrote: > > Per my Master AC electrician, you do not have to arrange f

Re: [RE-wrenches] experience with the Tesla Powerwall

a fraction of a percent. If the frequency shift is doing nothing more than turning the GT inverter off ( no stepped regulation) then why do that vs relay? It still makes for a 5 minute delay on restart, correct? Thx Jay > On Feb 15, 2018, at 7:48 AM, Mac Lewis <maclew...@gmail.com> wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] Remote battery monitoring

Hi mike, Install a tristar between the wind machine and the batteries like normal. Just set the absorb volts way high. That way it will never get to absorb and hence not regulate. I use this technique with hydro often, but with MPPT. Jay Peltz power. > On Feb 15, 2018, at 6:58 AM, M

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1/2 HP well pump soft start at 120 VAC

If its an old pump, you don’t say then all sorts of bad things are possible as parts wear out, all that. And it could also be your inverter which is probably getting pretty old as well. I’m starting to see the old SW’s fail and have all sorts of weird problems. my 2 cents. jay > On Fe

[RE-wrenches] outback FM-100 CC

HI All, Does anyone have any experience with the Outback FM -100 CC? thoughts, pros cons etc? Its new but I’m sure there are some of you out there that have been using it. thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address

Re: [RE-wrenches] My .02 - 12/24v garage door opener.....

So why not use one of the garage doors that has a built in backup battery and just charge the built in battery directly? Its got all the internals already done? Install a CC and PV module and you are all done? Jay peltz power > On Feb 1, 2018, at 12:18 PM, Jerry Shafer <jerry

Re: [RE-wrenches] has anyone ever had this happen?

their money guy. Thanks again all, jay > On Jan 23, 2018, at 2:24 PM, penobscotso...@midmaine.com wrote: > > Hi Jay, > My advice is walk away unless they want to meet your terms. You will > save yourself a tremendous amount of trouble/waiting/lost sleep/lost > mon

[RE-wrenches] has anyone ever had this happen?

is an off grid, no permits, in Mexico, remote site and pretty big: 16kw inverter, 9kw PV, etc. Thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

Re: [RE-wrenches] RV solar with SunPower

HI Mac, Sunpower used to have a white paper that showed positive ground was only needed above a certain voltage. Like 200v+ from memory. I don’t know if these particular modules would fall into that category. jay peltz power > On Jan 20, 2018, at 9:59 AM, Jerry Shafer <jerry

Re: [RE-wrenches] Concorde Lifeline Battery failures

HI Darryl, What size battery are you looking for? In a battery enclosure etc? jay peltz power > On Jan 19, 2018, at 10:25 PM, Darryl Thayer <darylsol...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I am about to order AGMs for two backup power systems, help, they will be in > float al

Re: [RE-wrenches] automatic transfer switch

start. So yea maybe a bit overkill but its a long long ways to go for a site visit. And again, 50 amps max ( 30 really) and would be good to have built in mechanical bypass. Nema 1 thanks, jay > On Jan 19, 2018, at 7:36 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > <offgridso...@sti.net> w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider 600volt Charge Controller

HI All, I”m curious how you are all dealing with the arc fault requirement for CC’s? thx jay peltz power > On Jan 18, 2018, at 2:58 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > <offgridso...@sti.net> wrote: > > Yep same here the ubiquitous CH361 and a midnite SPD and a Delta. I very

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid DC Loads: DC Converter

Can you tell us: Battery make,model and size? Jay Peltz power. > On Jan 15, 2018, at 12:32 PM, Daniel Young <dyo...@dovetailsolar.com> wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > I have a client that is running into an issue with his off grid system. The > system is 3yrs o

[RE-wrenches] automatic transfer switch

mexico. There is the Iota of course, but was just looking for options. thx in advance, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire management with S5! Railless System

Hi Ray Here are a ton of newer clips that carry 2-many wires, in different configurations, straight, 90 degree etc Most in SS some now in synthetic. And yea it’s kind of a pain with that type racking. Talk to Bryan at PV cables, he stocks lots of them. 707-923-3000 Jay Peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] blue planet batteries

anging the way we power the world Jay peltz power > On Jan 6, 2018, at 8:26 AM, Drake <drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org> > wrote: > > Will these work on Sunny Island systems? > > Thanks, > > Drake > > At 04:04 PM 1/4/2018, you wrote: > >>

[RE-wrenches] blue planet batteries

While we are talking about batteries, Does anyone have any experience with the Blueplanet lithium for off grid? Do they communicate with the inverter system is a big question? thx jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address

[RE-wrenches] Leoch batteries

Does anybody have any experience or info about these batteries? Thx in advance Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] Covering modules

Hi All, happy holidays. I’m looking for any studies or data about the dangers of “covering modules” and assuming they are safe to work on. I have a group that I think is going to need some harder data than me telling them it’s not safe. Thanks Jay

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter question

I’ve used Iota or Powermax over the years for this exact situation with great reliability. Maybe today there are less expensive options? Jay Peltz power. > On Dec 19, 2017, at 6:15 AM, Roy Butler <r...@four-winds-energy.com> wrote: > > FYI.It appears that Solar Conver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback inverter-generator question

A mate 3 will work with any OB model. I’ve got one on my 14 year old vfx jay > On Dec 17, 2017, at 11:44 AM, Sindelar Solar <al...@sindelarsolar.com> wrote: > > Ron, > > I agree with Jerry here, and will add a bit more. I'll venture that neither > generator

Re: [RE-wrenches] Storage Battery Permitting

HI Jerry, If you were installing a UPS system, would you need permit? I’m asking, I don’t know. Jay > On Dec 13, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Jerry Caldwell <solarcow...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Dear Wrenches, > Has anyone installed storage battery systems with no PV or other genera

Re: [RE-wrenches] Breaker trip

or some combo. jay > On Dec 6, 2017, at 4:18 AM, Mac Lewis <maclew...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello wrenches, > > I've got a mysterious breaker tripping that I need some ideas on how to fix. > > Original system: > Array 6 x 235W Kyocera modules > 1 x Outback FM

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery buss bar stock

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Re: [RE-wrenches] battery buss bar stock

So I”m curious about the location of your breakers. Can you elaborate about that? Thanks jay peltz power > On Dec 2, 2017, at 1:51 PM, Gary Willett <g...@icarussolarservices.com> wrote: > > JERRY: > > I always specify separate breakers per string (175A or 250A, d

[RE-wrenches] battery buss bar stock

HI All, I’m wondering if anyone has a good source for battery buss bar stock. Either pre made ones or stock I can use to make myself. It would be for larger Rolls GEL 2v in this case but other battery sizes/types as well. thanks jay peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] SunBandit Solar PV Hot Water

Does anyone know how they actually operate? I”m thinking they are using a variable AC voltage output from the micros to operate at MPP matching the resistance of the heating element? IE more PV watts, higher AC voltage, more load. Lower PV watts, lower AC voltage, less load? Thanks, jay

[RE-wrenches] franklin solar pump equipment

Has anyone used the Franklin pump Fhoton solarpak, Fhoton HR Solarpak, or the sub drive solarpak? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address

[RE-wrenches] outback GSLC parts

the main inverter breakers. thanks jay Peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] adjustable back legs for mounts

Hi All, I’m having trouble finding adjustable slide style back legs for a client who wants to adjust his low profile array. I can’t find them from Iron Ridge, Unirack, DPW, Where/who can I get them from? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored

[RE-wrenches] lithium battereis

To follow along with the lithium questions, I’m wondering what thoughts/information people have on prismatic vs cylindrical lithium family batteries? My questions are quality,cycle life, pros/cons,recycling? Thanks jay ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] breaker instead of fused disco

I would imagine that if the breaker and enclosure had the correct AIC ratings it should work. But its PG, enough said. jay peltz power > On Oct 3, 2017, at 10:21 AM, Jerry Caldwell <solarcow...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Dear Wrenches with experience in PG territory: > I'm i

[RE-wrenches] lithium battery

Hi All, I’m looking for a lithium battery for a street light lead replacement. Size is approximately 30 - 40 amp hrs, 12v and BMS included is preferred. Any recommendations out there? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] OutBack Power MATE3 to MATE3S Upgrade

Can you be more specific about the fndc interface issues. What wasn't working and the fix is new M3s firmware yet to be released? Thx Jay > On Sep 20, 2017, at 4:10 AM, <d...@foxfire-energy.com> > <d...@foxfire-energy.com> wrote: > > Seems earlier versions of the 3s

[RE-wrenches] Schneider youtube video for SCP

I”m looking for a video of how to use the SCP that I can forward to a client. thx jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://list

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dusty off -grid conditions

for dust. The fan doesn't blow across the power electrics, but behind it over the transformer and FET heat sink. Jay Peltz power. > On Sep 1, 2017, at 11:41 AM, William Miller <will...@millersolar.com> wrote: > > Friends: > > I am designing an off-grid system that will

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fluke 337 DC Clamp meter vs Outback

Hi Dan You can use the shunt MV reading via say fluke 87 to double check the amps that your clamp on is reading. Jay > On Aug 28, 2017, at 2:47 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > <offgridso...@sti.net> wrote: > > Looks like you need a 2nd meter to test the sushi... -

[RE-wrenches] Elithion BMS

Does anyone know anything about Elithion BMS systems? Or had experience with them? Would be used for control on tesla salvage batteries, to control upper/lower voltage safety relays. thanks in advance, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wanted: AC centrifugal pump with soft start

Hi Ray I believe it's been replaced by the scala 2 And seems like a much better pump too. Jay > On Aug 11, 2017, at 1:17 PM, Ray <r...@solarray.com> wrote: > > We've used the Grundfos MQ series for years for exactly that purpose. > > Chief Technical Officer, Remo

Re: [RE-wrenches] SimpliPhi Power PHI3.4 Smart -Tech Batteries

example) The BMS turns off the loads, but what turns off the BMS and how do you turn it back on when it happens? Thx Jay Peltz power > On Aug 9, 2017, at 6:21 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > <offgridso...@sti.net> wrote: > > FYI, the LG Chem RESU10 consumes about 40 watts o

Re: [RE-wrenches] SimpliPhi Power PHI3.4 Smart -Tech Batteries

one of the questions no one seems to have an answer for is energy consumption for the BMS, any BMS. On a different note, how does the LG or PW deal with dark start? If it shuts down due to low voltage, how do you get it started again? Jay > On Aug 4, 2017, at 4:26 PM, Dave Angel

Re: [RE-wrenches] SimpliPhi Power PHI3.4 Smart -Tech Batteries

what updates, reviews can you give us on those power walls? jay > On Aug 4, 2017, at 12:51 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf <ma...@pvthawaii.com> wrote: > > Tesla has been shipping the AC PWs to its dealers and we have been installing > them. > > marco > > On Friday

Re: [RE-wrenches] SimpliPhi Power PHI3.4 Smart -Tech Batteries

. A very easy set up compared to all the other ones I’ve seen. No fans/computers so can be installed in a non clean environment. I would use them again. jay peltz power > On Aug 4, 2017, at 12:04 PM, Tom Lane <t...@ecs-solar.com> wrote: > > Does anyone know about or

Re: [RE-wrenches] Over voltage error message

it was during morning battery fill up before sell mode and the client has a backed up loads panel connected to it? jay peltz power > On Jul 17, 2017, at 8:19 AM, Drake <drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org> > wrote: > > Hi Dan and Dave, > > The system did not cras

[RE-wrenches] DPW rack info

HI All, DPW used to have pole depth/concrete base size “ recommendations” but I can longer find them. Does anyone have any advice on this? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Outback warranty issues update

same day or next day drop ship from OB. Hope this helps. jay peltz power > On Jun 28, 2017, at 5:19 PM, frenergy <frene...@psln.com> wrote: > > Jay, > >I just had an FM80 fail in a FP1, less than a year old. Called > 6:30 AM and waited 20-30 minutes

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback warranty issues

HI Tump, Yep that part has been true for a while. I find most distributers don’t have them. But I have gotten them from “thesolarbiz.com” Also they sell brand new ones with full warranty vs refurbished ones with 90 day warranty. jay peltz power > On Jun 28, 2017, at 9:01 AM, Tump

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