Hi wrenches, i spoke with someone in Hawaii awhile back and i can’t find my
notes or the email. I have a couple of projects on kauai coming up and need
to speak with an installer over there.
Thanks,
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
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i like using gutters, it keeps it clean
you can just as easily put the gutter vertical on the side and use close
nipples…..
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
On Wed, Aug 2, 2023 at 8:04 AM Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> I see a lot of
didn’t get their permission. The way I read the more recent Solar Access
Laws there is no grounds for this. Does anyone have any recent experience
with this?
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SEE Systems
Newport Beach Ca 92683
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Ck the current “solar access” laws, I haven’t felt with that in years, but
when we did a lot of residential solar there were laws, at least in
California that prohibited HOA’s from doing that.
On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 10:20 AM Kevin Eigel
wrote:
> We have a customer whose HOA is
License Bond is now 15K
Max Balchowsky
Solar Electric Energy Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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> On Mar 26, 2018, at 5:01 PM, James Rudolph <jamesrudolp...@gmail.com> wr
We've been using M1 and Thru the Roof sealant for years with good
success.. Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
Golden Bridge Development
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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From: SunHarvest e...@harvesthesun.com
Does anyone have any experience with the PowerGrid battery system (by Clean
Energy)? we are getting ready to install a 27kW array with a 22kWH Battery Bank
and 4 Schneider/Xantrex XW 6848's.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
Golden Bridge Development
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca
We're leaning toward the LiFePO4 batteries (low internal resistance) GBS have
a medium high resistance so they warm faster and have a lower C rate
efficiency, were gathering info as we go.. Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
Golden Bridge Development
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca
we've installed hundreds of these and use rubber grommets Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
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From: jay peltz j...@asis.com
To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches
There are monitoring systems that will send text or email alerts Max
Balchowsky
Design Engineer
Golden Bridge Development
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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' sections. Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
Golden Bridge Development
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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From: Greg g...@remotepowerinc.com
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Sent: Friday, December 26, 2014 8:13 AM
We've been using the Sq D and Seimens Solar Ready service panels, they come
pre-wired with a line side tap Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
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Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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From: Jerry Shafer
panel and land a breaker for the 95 amp feed from the array. Any thoughts??
Max Balchowsky
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SEE Systems
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Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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to an existing ground rod
or ufer or, if required, the new ground rod.
Max Balchowsky
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SEE Systems
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Newport Beach, Ca. 92660f
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From: Corey Shalanski cshalan...@joule
That does look like the early Unirac system, (I don't think they rated it for
140 mph). It wasn't designed to hit rafters, that's why there six screws in
each base plate….
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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Building
We've been using Solar Edge for quite a while now, very impressed. I like the
flexibility of design with out having to use micro inverters…..
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
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We have been using Snap N' Rack for a while, Have lots of installs in Hawaii -
so far no problems, I like the convenience of the design for snapping in the
slider nut in mid rail, and also the ability to install the panels flush with
the end of the rails….
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE
to know if it is Post
Tension, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete or Steel Framed construction.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
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From
I have a 90 amp 480 Volt GFI backfeed breaker in an 800 amp Standup Service
Panel in the City Of Los Angeles that I need to get tested. Does anyone have a
referral?
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
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Are you talking plumbing vent or attic vent? Either can be moved, but we have
simply cut plumbing vents to be under the array where the jurisdiction will
allow. I wouldn't seal a plumbing vent.
Attic vents we lower and sceen to keep critters out but still allow venting.
Max Balchowsky
Design
Members can form LLC that can take tax advantages. PPA can sell energy to
church
Check with your favorite tax person.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
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What type of 800 Amp main is it?
and, Hopefully it's not City of LA.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
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From: Pekka Laine pe
current thru, therefore the rating at the Disc. needs to be
adequate. I can't find anything in the tech specs for the inverter.
I'm installing 35' of
Max Balchowsky
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SEE Systems
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Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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the penetration is located,
drilling the tile for the riser and replacing it over the top of the riser.
Prosolar has a nice demo of this procedure on their website.
Max Balchowsky
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SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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Have installed last three systems (35Kw)with snap n rack.
love it
Max Balchowsky
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SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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From: Solarguy nt...@1scom.net
them using
a dust mop on an extension handle to remove any dirt. Each time they needed
less cleaning. Rain-ex keeps the dirt from sticking.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
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I don't know your exact application, but I've used Carlon wireways for years.
Our application most of the time was to use the 4x4 gutter in lieu of metal
gutter under the inverters,disconnects, Panelboards, etc.
http://www.carlonsales.com/wiresafe.php
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE
it was
more troublesome than the spanish tile
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
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From: Ray Walters r...@solarray.com
To: RE-wrenches re
We've got dozens of installs here, and more recently in Hawaii with Romex
coming out of the bottom of a soladeck into the attic space, just make sure the
Romex in the attic is labeled and it's sized correctly
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport
material, then we replace tiles up to the
edge of the array, it gives the array a integrated look, but adds a little to
the overall cost.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
From: mac Lewis
that, years old. No leaks. The important
thing was hitting the rafter in the center and getting good torque on the bolt.
I've come in behind other contractors over the years to fix leaks and more
often than not they missed the rafter or were on the edge so it eventually
became loose.
Max Balchowsky
Does anyone have a name of a Hotel that has installed Solar on a carport?
I need to build a list for a client.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
We sold for Home Depot (actually through HD for Astropower in 2000- 2001 in the
Palm Springs area. It lasted about a year before they started shopping install
labor - then it fell apart with competitors slinging lowball prices to get the
work.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048
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Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
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From: Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Sent: Thu, June 9, 2011 6:48:32 PM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches
Sollega, cheap and easy..
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
From: David Katz dk...@asis.com
To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Sent: Sat, April 16, 2011 10:52:24 PM
a
neat looking install that meets code. If the gutter can extend under the
service panel it works even better (out the back of the gutter into the wall
and
up into the service panel) If you want pictures, e-mail me direct...
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite
I've got Parallels on my iMac also - yes it's too clunky to be useful.
Draftsight is working out great for Cad Dwgs on the Mac, and, again, it's a
free
download...
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
download
I've just started using it on my Mac and so far so good.
here's the link: http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/free-cad-software/
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
From: Nick
. On the larger breakers we
stand to the side and use a 2x4. On one occasion a few years ago we had a 2000
amp breaker in a stand up panel blow when energized. Had the electrician been
standing in front of the breaker he would have no doubt died.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
is the place to start. In
the early days of our installations (mid 1990's) we used power strut and bolted
panels directly to the rails. A lot slower but no gaps between panels. We went
from there to designing our own T clamps. There wasn't as many choices then
for mounting hardware.
Max Balchowsky
I spent years in the movie industry - Anvil or Pelican is all we ever used,
can't beat em.
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
From: d...@foxfire-energy.com d...@foxfire-energy.com
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standing seam and the S-5 clamps on
the next one. Thanks
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
From: Glenn Burt glenn.b...@glbcc.com
To: Aladdin Solar cpick...@aladdinsolar.com; RE-wrenches
Does anyone have any experience with the Oceanlink Energy Solution power
conditioners. They claim up to 35% energy savings on a
normal residential installation.
They are a little
more sophisticated that the power save units we have used in the
past
Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE
the cost of all
the testing and itemize your bid as much as possible so they know what they are
getting in your bid and can compare it to your competition..
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave, Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
From: Greg Egan g
When we talked to a manufacturer they wanted us to put supporting lumber on top
of the roof to support the array rather than penetrate the truss with a lag
bolt every 4'. We tried to get them to accept a drill through and a bolt with
a fender washer. We abandoned the project.
Max
I have over the
things that affect output (to the grid) which includes weather and the way they
use electricity.
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave. Suite 217
Newport, Beach Ca. 92660
760-403-6810
From: Marco Mangelsdorf ma...@pvthawaii.com
To: RE
Need to replace a module damaged by a golf ball strike, NT185U1. Anyone know
where I can find one, I know sharp has a NT175 U1 mono in the same frame size,
but I'd like to find a 185 somewhere..
Thanks,
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
1436 Irvine Ave
Newport Beach, Ca.92660
760-403-6810
We've been successful (at least with PVPowered inverters) in having the AC/DC
disconnects in the inverter recognized as the required lockable disc in some
jurisdictions. The PVPowered on, off, AC, DC switch is lockable. Just
keep it close to the utility meter.
Does any one know wher I can get 14 Kw of Evergreen 200's?
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
760-403-6810
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We've always dealt direct with Exeltech
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From: Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com
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Sent: Mon, November 30, 2009 8:15:03 PM
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I, too, have had some experience with Exeltech. I think it's an excellent
product and the installs I've done have been trouble free. It's a little on the
pricey side but an excellent system. I liked the fact that everything is rack
mounted.
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
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---Have a job (install almost 10 yrs ago) and need 2 Astropower 110 watt
modules.
Any of those laying around?
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SEE Systems
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Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop wiring methods between multiple
subarrays
Bill, what about using the weeb
bonding method for the panels, conduit between sub arrays with mineralac clamps
and then the weeb
If your talking about conduit runs between arrays, we've always used minerallac
clamps to attach to either the riser, or the frame, depending on the tilt angle
and accessibility. The inspector has always accepted this as bonding between
arrays.
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
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the Wiley
product.
(I never liked what the sun does to PVC conduit)
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
760-403-6810
From: Bill Brooks billbroo...@yahoo.com
To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Sent: Friday, October 9, 2009 10:20:19 AM
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full expected production. I
haven't examined the site yet.
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on the array support. Has worked well over
the years and the inspectors like the bond between the arrays.
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
760-403-6810
From: August Goers aug...@luminalt.com
To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Sent: Thursday, October 8
Nik, we always use 4x4 gutters when ever possible - keeps things clean and neat
- as long as insulation voltage rating is same on all wires and wires are
bundled (AC and DC - tie wraps or tape) and it's all from the same system
(house wiring is another system) then it's OK...
Max
check the specs on how the roof is attached to the building.
From: Paul Lyons ly...@zapotecenergy.com
To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 3:32:17 PM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] S-5 clamps on the standing seam roof
Hello
The early Siemens solar kits came with a heavy Gage plastic box that mounted on
an S bracket tucked neatly under the panel...It worked well
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
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From: Drake Chamberlin drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org
To: RE
Looking for some input on the following for a friend - San Diego area - want to
help him with a solar solution,
but don't have much water pump experience Thanks for any help
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
Hiya Max, Here's the info on pump demands:
Elevation to tank: ...150'
Pipe length
We've worked with a local distributor and have been able to design the kits
ourselves with all the familiar components we've found most trustworthy over
the years. If we need anything specific for any particular installation, a
phone call changes that particular kit It's work well...
Max
Max
We've used Pro Solar tile track in this application for years, very
successfully...
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
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From: Peter Parrish peter.parr...@calsolareng.com
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Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 3:10:21 PM
Subject: Re
We've used Optoblocks (SSR's) for years in traffic signal work, very
reliable.
Max Balchowsky
SEE systems
From: Marv Dargatz mdarg...@enphaseenergy.com
To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 10:33:51 AM
Subject
I haven't used a meggar since I stopped designing traffic signal systems. No
ill affects so far ( 20 years now )
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
From: Keith Cronin electrich...@yahoo.com
To: RE-Wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Sent: Monday, April 27
Deigning a 14 Kw system that has partial shading issues and am considering
Enphase, what has been your (anybody's) experience with Enphase.
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
1100 Irvine Blvd
Tustin, Ca. 92780
www.seesolar.com
760-403-6810
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monitoring has come down
too. Don't know what modules you are using but they are NO longer making one
for the Sanyo HIT BA19 series hi voltage modules
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Geoff, I'd like to know a little more about your project, I may have a solution
on the turbine side that we've used you could sell them and couple it with the
solar..
Contact me off-list
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
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From: Geoff Greenfield ge
check the properties of the lines your using in cad - their are different
settings that look white in acad but are in fact a different property when
plotted in PDF.
Max
From: North Texas Renewable Energy Inc nt...@earthlink.net
To: RE-wrenches
I've been asked to evaluate a set of plans that came accross the counter of a
local municipality recently. It was the microinverter system by Enphase. I've
seen this product, but this is the first actual installation I'm exposed to.
Has anyone installed these?
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
sticking to the state
standard.
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
From: Tump t...@hughes.net
To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 4:28:08 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Maxing out the roof
How about using modules w
, legal fees, and other costs to your
cashflow budget.
Joel Davidson
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From: Max Balchowsky
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:04 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Maxing out the roof
Our policy on filling a roof with solar is dictated by the local fire
.
If back-end problems are called call-backs, what do you call front-end
problems (and watch yer language, buddy)?
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From: Max Balchowsky
To: RE-wrenches
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Maxing out the roof
Joel, you're right. I think
William, the 6 years I spent in he Palm Springs area gave me a lot of exposure
to what works and what doesn't as far as roofing material. The longest lasting
and best insulators were standing seam metal and vinyl covered foam. A white
rooffing material made an incredible difference in
months and the
batteries were new) The AC unit is 240 volt.
Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
mick abraham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Max wrote about the problem child system which is tripping off when the
AC unit tries to start.
Mick says: you didn't mention what brand of inverter
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