[RE-wrenches] Fwd: Schneider SCP / MPPT 80 600 / XW+ / Gateway questions

Greg EganBegin forwarded message:From: greg egan Date: June 11, 2023 at 8:12:59 PM AKDTTo: re-wrenches-requ...@lists.re-wrenches.orgSubject: Re: Schneider SCP / MPPT 80 600 / XW+ / Gateway questions Dave, thanks for the info.  I did read the manual and saw the reference

[RE-wrenches] Schneider SCP / MPPT 80 600 / XW+ / Gateway questions

king at the XW Pros via insight local,     under configuration -> advanced ->controls -> Backup Mode - I disabled BAckup mode since I'm not backing up the grid. _System shut down immediately._  Backup mode must be enabled when you're off

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius Primo 3.8 with state 573 error code

inverters outdoors. Thanks, Greg Greg,             My Fronius manual goes up to a code 517 but no "higher".  I assume you're talking about an "IG".  The last Ph # I used for them was 810-220-4414. Bill Feather River Solar Electric Bill Battagin, Owner 4291 Nelson St.(sh

[RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches] replace part of rolls battery bank

controller and inverter can charge at the slightly higher V but usually that's not a problem. Best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. g...@remotepowerinc.com Message: 1 Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2023 20:45:44 + From: Daniel Young To:"offgridso...@sti.net" , RE-wrenches Subjec

[RE-wrenches] Fronius Primo 3.8 with State 573 error code

ne has run into this before and can provide any guidance that would be great.  Also if you have a current phone # for Fronius Tech support that wouldn't hurt either. All the best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Fairbanks, AK ___ List sponsored by Redwood All

Re: [RE-wrenches] 4 XW+ 6848 with AC Coupling problem

, I really appreciate it.  Sorry for the slow response to comments today - comm issues. Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. From: greg egan To: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] 4 XW+ 6848 with AC Coupling problem The XW+ inverters are selling to each other.? XW+'s

[RE-wrenches] 4 XW+ 6848 with AC Coupling problem

will be on it's own Xbus network.  Not planning on using the Gateway if I can help it. Thanks for any light you can shed on this.  Not sure why Schneider would ever want their inverters to sell to each other especially with AC Coupling OFF.  Arrgh. Greg Egan Remote Power Inc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext Configuration Tool password needed

Wrenches, The password for the Schneider Configuration tool is "xantrex" all lower case.  This information was provided by Pieter Hubner of Off-Grid Enterprises.  I tried it and it works! All the best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. ___ List

[RE-wrenches] Conext Configuration Tool password needed

out the combox and would like to try out the new version if it's compatible. Thanks in advance, I appreciate it! Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Fairbanks, AK ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] how to prevent selling to grid with grid tie inverter

power away.  Do any of you have any experience setting up a grid tie no battery system so that it can not sell to the grid under any circumstances?  Just wondering before I dig any deeper if there's an obvious solution I'm missing. Thanks, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc

[RE-wrenches] White wire for DC- after ground fault breaker

it was worth mentioning on this list that there's no hard fast rule that all white wires are dead. It depends on the ckt. Best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Message: 11 Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:17:19 -0500 From: James Jarvis To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] White wire for DC- after ground

[RE-wrenches] Real world production data for bifacials?

been reliable? I'm looking for data on installed systems and maybe recommendations on where I can get price and availability on some so I can help my customer make an informed decision. All the best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] 30 amp disconnect/40 amp breaker

circuit current, // //available short-circuit current, and voltage that is available // //at the terminals/. That rules out a 30 amp disco in this case. Best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. On 8/21/2019 3:20 PM, Greg wrote: All, the engineer came back with 705.22(4) to back up his request.  I think

Re: [RE-wrenches] 30 amp disconnect/40 amp breaker

the 30 amp disco at that time could cause failure.  Pretty unlikely event. Although I think installing a 60 on this circuit is an overabundance of caution but I'll be installing a 60 amp disco on this one. Best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. ___ List

[RE-wrenches] 30 amp disconnect/40 amp breaker

.) The engineer believes I should use a 60 amp disco since it's on a 40 amp breaker.  My thinking is I can use a 30 amp disco since it can not produce more than 25 amps ever. Do any of you have a reference that shows what I'm doing is okay? Not okay? Thanks again, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback VFX 3648 tech support and parts

1 MDP.  If it was my place I'd have no problem having multiple panels fed by different inverters/systems.  For this customer, simple and reliable is best. Many thanks, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Ray <https://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org=from:%22Ray%22>

[RE-wrenches] Outback VFX 3648 tech support and parts

the vent /fan mount in it). Next I'm wondering if the MATE ever died if I could either get a replacement MATE or if a MATE 3 would be compatible?  Same question for the HUB10? The VFXs are certainly proven technology.  Hate to replace them if I don't have to. Thanks again, Greg Egan Remote Power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider tech support AWOL?

email stating: The original message was received at Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:57:08 -0400 from mail-am5eur02lp2052.outbound.protection.outlook.com [104.47.4.52] - The following addresses had permanent fatal errors - (reason: 550solarsupport-...@schneider-electric.com... No such user) Gre

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need direct-to-decking mounting foot recommendation

Greg here from SnapNrack - we don't provide any specific support for using SnapNrack rails with the EZ-Foot product but if I were using it, it looks like the leveling slot would mate up to the rails ok.  I'd use our MLPE Mounting Kits with the thick washers to ensure you don't crush

[RE-wrenches] Solaria modules

Solar pros, I'm looking at solaria powerXT 320 watt modules for a couple of jobs. They're new to me. has anyone here and installed them? Any opinions pro or con? thank you, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List

[RE-wrenches] Induced V from overhead HV transmission lines

posting this Rebekah, I doubt I would have thought of this otherwise. Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Hey Jerry, If I remember correctly - it was about five years ago - it was a little complicated because the utility was doing the witness test where they pull one phase and leave the other two

[RE-wrenches] SW 325 modules - experience?

for emergencies. Maybe run it once a year. Best, Greg Egan I can?t vouch specifically for the Thai modules, but we also like SW a lot. They used to have more flimsy frames (30mm only I think, which did not allow them to be used for some racking) The new line has thicker 33mm box frames that allow them

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire management dual axis tracker

Mac, We've always used LFMC because it's flexible, can take heat and cold okay and lasts a long time. Doesn't look that bad either but maybe I'm just used to it :> Best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. -- Message: 1 D

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tracker - best available?

a tracker for some reason but I'd go with robust fixed racking with a relatively steep tilt angle for snow shedding. Best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change

[RE-wrenches] East-West arrays with single MPPT

try it at his place and see what happens. Thanks to all of you, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Fairbanks, AK ** ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address settings: http

Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack

dramatically since we rolled this in.  Perhaps we should promote it more - Greg  Greg McPheetersSenior Engineering Manager, SnapNrack From: Ray Walters r...@solarray.com To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 10:32 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack

and I believe that if we were to benchmark against other mid clamps we would be among the strongest in the industry, especially with the addition of bonding pins last year as part of our UL2703 listing.  Greg McPheetersSenior Engineering Manager, SnapNrack From: Jason Szumlanski ja

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aquion batteries - batteries in general

Bill Jerry, Thanks for the updated intel on lead acid battery recycling. I hope the Aquions turn out to be an awesome product. If I ever get a set installed I'll report back : ). Cheers, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. NABCEP Solar Installation Professional Alaska #00106064 Journeyman

Re: [RE-wrenches] older magnum MS - capacitor remedy

Gary, We've had problems from time to time with toyostoves and other sensitive electronics not liking the waveform coming from the inverter. 50 mcf, what voltage? How is it wired? Is there a schematic and any other info on the Magnum site for this fix? Thanks! Greg Egan Remote Power Inc

[RE-wrenches] Aquion batteries - batteries in general

your super powers for good! Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. NABCEP Solar Installation Professional Alaska #00106064 Journeyman Electrician ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email

Re: [RE-wrenches] Backsheet Camo

I don't have a quick fix suggestion but maybe another wrench has been there/done that before. I'm thinking something dark that looks like the roof but redirects the wind from the North up and over the top edge of your S facing array. Best, Greg Egan NABCEP Certified PV Installer Remote Power

Re: [RE-wrenches] RV PV System...Las Vegas

again Michael! : ) Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. ___ 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-wrenches.org List-Archive

Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack

Hey everyone - Greg from SnapNrack here - I just wanted to chime in that we've been given pretty clear guidance that nothing is changing for us in terms of our market presence and we will continue to support SnapNrack as we always have.  Thanks for the great feedback on the product!  We're very

[RE-wrenches] FW: Eaton Inverters

in the product management or solar division food chain. Hopefully, it could help to get clarity on a rumored recall of their 4-7000w solar inverter line. Humbly yours, Greg Seelhorst NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] XW 600 VDC Controller

support! Greg Egan NABCEP Certified PV Installer, Licensed Journeyman Electrician Remote Power Inc. g...@remotepowerinc.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings: http

[RE-wrenches] XW 600 VDC Controller?

of the archive and only found 1 post with my keywords in it. Thanks again, Greg Egan NABCEP Certified PV Installer, Licensed Journeyman Electrician Remote Power Inc. g...@remotepowerinc.com -- Untitled Document http://www.remotepowerinc.com ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] size of Surrette AGM S-460 Stud Terminals?

Friends, Thanks for the responses. Steve H. has got an email into Surrette to confirm exactly what terminal they have/what size ring connector I need on my cables. I'll post here what we find out. Best, Greg Egan ___ List sponsored by Home

[RE-wrenches] size of Surrette AGM S-460 Stud Terminals?

think the info is available unless it's in some restricted area of the Surrette site. Thanks! Greg Egan Nabcep PV Installer Certified Journeyman Electrician Remote Power Inc. -- Untitled Document ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address

Re: [RE-wrenches] Structural Review for Residential PV Systems

place for them to look for guidance.  Try the live load argument above and see if that gets you anywhere when you run into this. Bruce I had a great time at Solarthon in Castroville this past month - Hope Grid is treating you well! Greg McPheeters  From: Bruce

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge v. micro inverters

, as well! Regards, Greg Seelhorst NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional Las Cruces, NM From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of SwingJunkie Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 5:25 AM To: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Corrugated roofing mounts

The SnapNrack Corrugated Roof Block will work with that roof - I'm sure DPW has one that will work as well but can't say which size - http://www.snapnrack.com/metal-roof-mounts Greg McPheeters  From: William Miller will...@millersolar.com To: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

the generator. My recommendation is to get a critical loads panel for the generator only back-up, or go grid-tie with back-up using a Sunny Island, or the like, that make the switch seamless during an outage. Greg Seelhorst Designer/Project Manager NABCEP Certified Solar PV InstallerT

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best practices for comp shingle flashing?

Hi Eric - You should definitely insist on a flashed system for comp retrofits.  There are many good systems out there that will give you a cost effective flashed mounting point. Greg Greg McPheeters Senior Design Engineer www.snapnrack.com From

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wind Turbines killing birds and bats

travelling quite fast.  For instance, a 3MW Vestas Turbine has a 300 Foot (90 Meter) Rotor Diameter, so if the blades are spinning at 20 RPM, the tips are travelling at about 200 mph (90 m/s)   Greg McPheeters  From: bob ellison reelli...@gmail.com To: 'RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 4, Issue 298

interconnection cables. 2) less cells for the customer to care for. Greg's law: The higher the number of cells to water, check sp.gr., maintain clean tight connections on, etc. the higher the probability of early battery death from neglect (involuntary manslaughter) by the customer. Greg

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 4, Issue 135

to heavy loads but Sharp NU-U240F1 (240 watt panel) has two beams that kind of separates the panel in to 3rds. This should make it stronger since structurally it's closer to 3 - 80 watt modules than one 240 watt panel Best, Greg Egan NABCEP Certified PV Remote Power Inc. Fairbanks, AK Hi Doug

[RE-wrenches] 690.4B discussion

your inspector is wrong.Of course that will not make you right...unless you convince your inspector otherwise. Keep on educating the inspectors!!! Hope this helpsAll the best,Greg MechelsSelect Solar LLCg...@selectsolarpower.comNABCEP certified PV installer

[RE-wrenches] Solar Solutions and Distribution, LLC?

All Curious if anyone has had any dealings with this company? They're located in Denver. Interested in the good, bad and ugly. If you don't want to announce it to the world feel free to contact me off list. g...@remotepowerinc.com Thanks! Greg Egan Remote Power Inc

[RE-wrenches] Nabcep Stamp

from NABCEP members and that NABCEP certification is good enough for them, what's wrong with that? Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. NABCEP PV Installer ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV voltage at Isc

Ken, Dan, boB and Peter and all, Thanks for your thoughtful answers. I think if we put superconductors in outer space aside we know our answer. Of course knowing doesn't help to sell even one more wire nut! :) Hope all your teams win the superbowl today! All the best, Greg Egan Remote

[RE-wrenches] PV voltage at Isc

or wrong in plain English (I'm not really a scientist) would be welcome. All the best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Fairbanks, AK re-wrenches-requ...@lists.re-wrenches.org wrote: Send RE-wrenches mailing list submissions to re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org To subscribe or unsubscribe

Re: [RE-wrenches] VAWT recommendation

a HAWT of good lineage or more solar. Best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Send RE-wrenches mailing list submissions to re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.re-wrenches.org/listinfo.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] checking grid for power quality

, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. Fairbanks AK NABCEP certified PV Installer and licensed Electrician ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re

[RE-wrenches] required inverter and system testing

of tests, inspections, and retests. / Any advice would be gratefully accepted and appreciated! Best, Greg Egan NABCEP Certified PV Installer Remote Power Inc. Fairbanks, AK -- Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. 981 Gold Mine Trail Fairbanks, AK 99712 P. 907.457.4299 U.S.Distributor for Outback Power

[RE-wrenches] direct grid micro inverters?

Wrenches, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this company and/or it's products. We have a client looking to put in a bunch of modules. I don't believe the other micro inverter companies warrant their inverters down to -40 so these guys have got my attention. Thanks! Greg

[RE-wrenches] DC voltage drop

I use this one at http://www.southwire.com/ProductCatalog/voltdrop.jsp I check the single phase box for DC circuits. Best, Greg re-wrenches-requ...@lists.re-wrenches.org wrote: Send RE-wrenches mailing list submissions to re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org To subscribe

[RE-wrenches] Square D GFCI's and Magnum SW inverter

on this one for me would be great. It's a 2 hour round trip to this place. By the way, they used to have an old SW2512 that never had any trouble with search mode - same house and same circuits. Best, Greg ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Snow Load on PV modules

annual sunshine in the spring. It's clear and cool. June has more possible sun hours but is generally cloudier so the NREL 30 yr averages show spring to be the most productive for us. Don't want to miss out on that power if we can help it! Best, Greg Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. 981 Gold Mine

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Pathfinder data manipulation

for instance, they could show the array tilt as 90 for that period. Thanks Greg -- Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. 981 Gold Mine Trail Fairbanks, AK 99712 P. 907.457.4299 U.S.Distributor for Outback Power Systems and other premium power equipment. Hi Greg, We use this tool on the first page where

[RE-wrenches] Housekeeping stuff

- making our own long term survival harder. It seems like this all should be common knowledge to any professional in any retail business. Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV pricing and Pro conduct

good advice in those posts. I think you saved a lot of us lurkers some scar - tissue! Thanks again, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. re-wrenches-requ...@lists.re-wrenches.org wrote: Send RE-wrenches mailing list submissions to re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org To subscribe or unsubscribe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Prices on PV

as a whole. Best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. re-wrenches-requ...@lists.re-wrenches.org wrote: Send RE-wrenches mailing list submissions to re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.re-wrenches.org/listinfo.cgi/re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

between 10-15% more than the Fronius inverter output with 2 strings of four HIP-200BA3 modules. I can keep the group updated on any evolving events to which I am privy. Regards, Greg Seelhorst Installation Manager NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer® Solar Works 400 Morris Street, Suite C