Re: [RE-wrenches] Monitoring 10kW and 30kW PV Systems

2011-12-07 Thread SOLARPRO
We Like Deck. _http://www.deckmonitoring.com/_ (http://www.deckmonitoring.com/) Pat Redgate Ameco Solar In a message dated 12/7/2011 4:28:51 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, joel.david...@sbcglobal.net writes: Wrenches, The California Solar Initiative requires performance monitoring and

Re: [RE-wrenches] under performing Enphase inverters

2011-11-04 Thread SOLARPRO
We have had two 210's go dark. With SunPower 225. We keep one spare 210 in stock (have not had any 190's go yet). In a message dated 11/3/2011 2:27:30 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ma...@pvthawaii.com writes: For the first time, several weeks ago, after 40-50 Enphase installs, we’ve come

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems

2011-03-31 Thread SOLARPRO
Marco: i would really appreciate it - my photon subscription has rsopped even tho I am paid up. Patrick A. Redgate Ameco Solar, Inc. 7623 Somerset Blvd Paramount, CA 90723 888-595-9570 _www.solarexpert.com_ (http://www.solarexpert.com) _www.amecosolar.com_ (http://www.amecosolar.com)

Re: [RE-wrenches] Smart Utility meters

2011-03-07 Thread SOLARPRO
William: Many non-net-metered folk I know claim that their bills and consumption have increased dramatically after the arrival of their Smart Meter and have asked me for advice. For the most part I beg offI'm not really in the business of testing Smart Meters. The weather has been so

Re: [RE-wrenches] Incompatible Metals

2011-01-14 Thread SOLARPRO
Peter: In my experience and understanding of the relative electro-negativity or electrode potential of these two metals, there is not an issue for the copper to erode to the point of ground failure - the aluminum goes first. In a marine environment, especially salt water areas, all metals

Re: [RE-wrenches] kee klamp fittings

2010-10-07 Thread SOLARPRO
We recently completed a 130 kW system using Kee Klamps. After contacting many distributors all over the country we found the best pricing on quantities and several hard to find 3 Kee Klamp fittings from April Herrera at Davis Bacon Material Handling, L.A.,CA 323-227-1921, right around our

Re: [RE-wrenches] TCT PT40 Equivalent?

2010-09-24 Thread SOLARPRO
Try _www.sunearthinc.com_ (http://www.sunearthinc.com) - a unit called Copperheart. Pat Redgate Ameco Solar In a message dated 9/24/2010 6:44:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, hol...@sbcglobal.net writes: Looking for an equivalent to Thermal Conversion Technology's PT40 SDHW collector -

Re: [RE-wrenches] deadly fall off of roof

2010-09-24 Thread SOLARPRO
Wrenches: When you have 7 minutes, check out this video on 'fall restraint' - you may get dizzy (as I did) and you may wonder, as I did, HTF they built it in the first place: _http://video.yahoo.com/network/101149635?v=8244494l=5144241_

[RE-wrenches] DC Discos for Enphase

2010-09-14 Thread SOLARPRO
Howdy Wrenches: I don't try to stir things up, but I was just wondering last night as I fell asleep reading the latest issue of HomePower magazine (# 139), if anybody else caught a chill when they read this in the Code Corner (highlighted in a box): Both microinverters and microinverters

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC Discos for Enphase

2010-09-14 Thread SOLARPRO
Matt: Well, thankyou for showing me the dance steps but don't think I'll stop worrying about this one. I doubt I'll ever bring a skillsaw into Planning and Building, which is where the dance begins and usually ends. Besides, I went cordless a looong time ago and all I ever carry

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module level MPPT

2010-09-13 Thread SOLARPRO
Bill: You will need to install MPPT trackers from TIGO and SOLAR MAGIC on all of your modules, and not just the string in question... as far as I have been told. I have asked both outfits the same question - and was interested in SunMizer for this very reason. But SunMizer seems to be

Re: [RE-wrenches] Real world PV production

2010-06-10 Thread SOLARPRO
Joel: The PV system in Long Beach was built within a stone's throw of a twin smoke stack for a big furnace devoted to a Trash to Energy project. It burns garbage to produce energy and LA has plenty of trash. Combine that with all of the diesel soot being generated by ocean long

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unshaded micro-inverter performance

2010-06-07 Thread SOLARPRO
Has anybody had any experience with TIGO yet? I placed an order with DC Power months ago (February) and am still waiting... would just give up but the product seems so promising and module/monitoring is one clear benefit. Pat Redgate Ameco Solar In a message dated 6/7/2010 4:21:56 P.M.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Volcanos, reduced solar production and kWh performance warr...

2010-04-26 Thread SOLARPRO
Marco: At what point (kW or cost) does a weather station with online monitoring make sense? What (or who ) defines normal weather? Defining expectations for the large ( 1M) installations must be particularly vexing - what constitutes normal or expected downtime due to mechanical failure

Re: [RE-wrenches] Service Magic update request

2010-04-20 Thread SOLARPRO
Allan: Things may have changed since we used them (or rather, vice versa). This outfit is certainly ramping up their advertising media dollars. My advice would be 1) Make sure you do not mind having to cancel the credit card you give them (you may want to terminate service later); 2)

Re: [RE-wrenches] prof liabilty insurance

2010-04-20 Thread SOLARPRO
@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Tue, April 20, 2010 12:01:59 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] prof liabilty insurance SEIA has on offician insurance broker: David Brearley, Senior Technical Editor SolarPro magazine NABCEP Certified PV Installer ™ david.brear...@solarprofessional.com Direct

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need 5 Astropower modules or equivalent

2010-04-05 Thread SOLARPRO
Good Luck. pat In a message dated 4/2/2010 6:09:34 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, joel.david...@sbcglobal.net writes: Wrenches, I need 5 Astropower (or GE) APX-140 or equivalent 36-cell modules to replace customer's broken modules. Please contact me off-list. Thanks in advance. Best

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar rights precedent

2010-02-26 Thread SOLARPRO
Bill: Are you a member of CalSeia? WE have been very (VERY) busy ... starting from last September. and our staff has limited resources. For example, today, due to collaborative efforts, AB 510 is being signed! This is doubling the current 2.5% cap on net metering - an essential

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar rights precedent

2010-02-25 Thread SOLARPRO
Get the State AG office to splain it to them (lucy). Pat Redgate Ameco Solar, Inc. In a message dated 2/25/2010 11:29:58 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, ch...@solarwindworks.com writes: Cal Seia has helped me in the past with rolling through the local jurisdiction. Who does their city

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need 1 SunnyBoy SWR2500U

2010-02-16 Thread SOLARPRO
I have one very slightly used one... About six years old? Pat Redgate In a message dated 2/16/2010 5:28:48 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, joel.david...@sbcglobal.net writes: Hello Wrenches, Who has a SunnyBoy SWR2500U in stock? Please contact me off-list. Thank you very much. Joel

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar System Certification

2009-12-19 Thread SOLARPRO
Brian: It seems to me that this requires the PE to actually commission the system. A simple wet-stamp on plan submittals is not even indicated by the paragraph below, but I am certain is required. Bill, have you had to have a PE provide a commissioning report at the time of final

Re: [RE-wrenches] grounding of hot water collectors

2009-09-21 Thread SOLARPRO
This seem ridiculous to me. the idea that an inspector is having you ground a hot water collector is akin to requiring a pressure relief valve on a pv module. Or am I missing something here? Ask the manufacturer of the hot water panel where in the UL listed connection point for the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Federal Tax Credit

2009-09-09 Thread SOLARPRO
Mark: This form is trying to be all things for all residential energy improvements. Part one is for non-business Energy Property and Part two is for Energy Efficiency Property. The tax wonks classify these improvements separately for their own purposes. In a message dated 9/9/2009

Re: [RE-wrenches] tax credit form.

2009-09-08 Thread SOLARPRO
Here is the draft version of the new 2009 Form 5695 Federal Personal Tax Credit (Residential): _http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f5695--dft.pdf_ (http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-dft/f5695--dft.pdf) Pat Redgate Ameco Solar In a message dated 9/8/2009 8:31:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power 4 Home

2009-09-01 Thread SOLARPRO
Hey, I just found the clearinghouse for all things incredible - this one looks like it's been around for a while but it's new to me! I am going to order my cuticle powered alien detector right away! _www.pesn.com_ (http://www.pesn.com/) Pat Redgate Ameco Solar In a message dated

Re: [RE-wrenches] utility line voltage issues

2009-08-16 Thread SOLARPRO
Michael, Bill: Our most troublesome areas are in older parts of So Cal (i.e. Pomona) with higher AC loads. The ancient and undersized transformers just can't compensate for the sag, especially at the end of the line. Edison WILL replace the transformer after the DG customer and all of his

Re: [RE-wrenches] Quick Release PV System

2009-07-29 Thread SOLARPRO
And to my knowledge, there exists no certified, listed or approved 'Quick Release' mechanism, other than improvised hand-built solutions that are approved in-situ by the Fire authority having jurisdicktion. There is a hope of a possibility that a hinged mechanism will be developed that

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter AM Interference

2009-07-15 Thread SOLARPRO
Hello again: This is a brand new 5000 US. EMT on all dc runs. The radio is a BOSE...and is 27 feet away. The interference is runs 24/7... so it must be AC related. I found out today that roam (or freedom) phones do not work at this home. Since it was built with wire mesh in the walls -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter AM Interference

2009-07-15 Thread SOLARPRO
It disappears when the breaker is thrown. Pat Redgate In a message dated 7/15/2009 5:11:58 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, b...@midnitesolar.com writes: solar...@aol.com wrote: This is a brand new 5000 US. EMT on all dc runs. The radio is a BOSE...and is 27 feet away. The

[RE-wrenches] Inverter AM Interference

2009-07-14 Thread SOLARPRO
Hello: Has anybody got a fix or a way to filter out inverter generated AM ( 520-700 kHz MW) noise? I guess it's never been a problem in the past because our customers must not have been fans of AM radio. Plus, I always approved of the fact that it wiped out reception for ditto-heads.

[RE-wrenches] We're out of a job, now?

2009-06-17 Thread SOLARPRO
This is the one that's got me wondering: _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMFvzohuVew_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMFvzohuVew) Pat Ameco Solar **Dell Days of Deals! June 15-24 - A New Deal Everyday!

Re: [RE-wrenches] 30% tax credit

2008-10-05 Thread SOLARPRO
Karl et.al. We are still uncertain as to the date of effectiveness for the various sweeteners included in the Bill - this from CalSeia = ...HR 1424 and found this provision that I know you will all want to know in black-and-white terms: (f) (2) SOLAR ELECTRIC PROPERTY