Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Control in AC coupled system

2010-10-28 Thread solardude97
We have done several of these systems with various inverter combinations. We used a voltage activated relay in the stone age to switch inverters between battery banks and the grid before the Trace SW came on scene. This little switch opens and closes a relay based on user adjustable set points.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery cell shorting

2010-10-23 Thread solardude97
Daryl was right on the charge rates. What is not referenced is the configuration of the battery bank. Since it is a 24 volt system it could possibly have multiple series strings paralled together. There will always be imbalances in the individual strings resulting in higher resistance in one

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need simple solution to reverse dry-contact logic on SQF water system

2010-10-16 Thread solardude97
Allan, A very simple way to do this is install a float in the tank you are pumping to with a shutoff valve controlled by the float. Install a Square D pressure switch with a DC rating by the pump. As the float rises to full in the tank and chokes off the discharge outlet the pressure in the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need simple solution to reverse dry-contact logic on SQF water system

2010-10-16 Thread solardude97
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Grundfos SQ Flex Float Switch

2010-08-23 Thread solardude97
The Grundfos switch is voltage only. I'm not sure I would run it 700 ft or not, regardless. For that distance I would probably install a float switch in the discharge tank that shut off the inlet flow and backed water pressure down the pipe to a pressure switch located close to the pump. As the