Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-11-01 Thread Kienan Maxfield
; (801) 631-5584 From: RE-wrenches on behalf of drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org Sent: Friday, November 1, 2019 10:33 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers I agree completely that AC coupled systems are far better off if they have a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-11-01 Thread drake . chamberlin
- From: "RE-wrenches" To: Cc: Sent: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:33:11 -0600 Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers We've discussed AC coupled many times.   Aside from the issues Michael brought up, I need to remind that not having at least some DC  PV charging means that w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-31 Thread Ray
We've discussed AC coupled many times.   Aside from the issues Michael brought up, I need to remind that not having at least some DC  PV charging means that when the AC system shuts down for any reason, so does all the PV charging.  If Li+ batteries get discharged to their low voltage shut

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-31 Thread Michael Morningstar
You know Murphy? That is Murphy of Murphy’s Law? He’s gotta just love the idea of AC coupled off-grid systems. The OB, SB, Li system Jay described is going to keep him (Murphy) and the installer very busy at some point. The further away the system is from civilization, the higher the odds of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-31 Thread jay
HI Drake, I was just talking with a colleague the other day about a project he did. New Radian, AC coupling, lithium batteries, SB inverters. Everything is working just as it should with the GT inverters tapering during AC coupling frequency shift mode. I would say you are fine, and while I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-31 Thread Drake
Hi Jay, Between 2160 and 2880 Watts of added array. We will be using a new Radian. Drake At 11:49 AM 10/31/2019, you wrote: How many watts are you adding as ac coupling? And presuming its an older 8k radian? Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-31 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
4] "RE-wrenches" [5] To: [6], "RE-wrenches" [7] Cc: Sent: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:11:20 -0700 Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers Probably for shading! I cut the trees down to avoid all shading offgrid. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerline

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-31 Thread Jay
How many watts are you adding as ac coupling? And presuming its an older 8k radian? Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-31 Thread Ray
al Message - From: offgridso...@sti.net "RE-wrenches" To: , "RE-wrenches" Cc: Sent: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:11:20 -0700 Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers Probably for shading! I cut the trees down to avoid all

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-31 Thread drake . chamberlin
Hi Allan Shading issues. Drake - Original Message - From: "RE-wrenches" To:"RE-wrenches" Cc: Sent:Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:11:29 -0700 Subject:Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers Drake, I must be old school - why use optimizers? Allan > On Oct 30, 2019, at

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-31 Thread drake . chamberlin
, Drake - Original Message - From: offgridso...@sti.net "RE-wrenches" To:, "RE-wrenches" Cc: Sent:Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:11:20 -0700 Subject:Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers Probably for shading! I cut the trees down to avoid all shading offgrid. Dave Angelini O

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread b...@midnitesolar.com
That notice not to use Tigo with the MidNite Classic controller was several years ago. Not long after that, Tigo did something to their optimizers to fix it and there has not been a problem since. Should be good to go. boB On 10/30/2019 6:06 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: I haven't noticed in a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Mac Lewis
I haven't noticed in a while, but there used to be a note included with Midnite charge controllers saying not to use with Tigo optimizer products, something would blow up. If its just rapid shutdown you need, then the Tigo rapid shutdown system seems to work with the Midnite charge controller.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Jerry Shafer
The Tigo product for RSD it is not an "optimizer" just a module level shut down device Jerry On Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 1:30 PM wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > What is the best combination of charge controller and optimizer to use > with an off grid, battery based system? What combinations are

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
-Original Message- > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Allan Sindelar > Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:11 PM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers > > Drake, I must be old school - why use optimizer

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Glenn Burt
: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 2:11 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers Drake, I must be old school - why use optimizers? Allan > On Oct 30, 2019, at 1:00 PM, drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > What is the best combin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread William Miller
, October 30, 2019 2:11 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers Drake, I must be old school - why use optimizers? Allan > On Oct 30, 2019, at 1:00 PM, drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > What is the best combination of ch

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Jerry Shafer
I have been happy with Tigo and Outback Jerry On Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 1:30 PM wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > What is the best combination of charge controller and optimizer to use > with an off grid, battery based system? What combinations are problematic? > > Thank you, > > Drake > Athens Electric

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Allan Sindelar
Drake, I must be old school - why use optimizers? Allan > On Oct 30, 2019, at 1:00 PM, drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > What is the best combination of charge controller and optimizer to use with > an off grid, battery based system? What combinations are

[RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread drake . chamberlin
Hello Wrenches, What is the best combination of charge controller and optimizer to use with an off grid, battery based system? What combinations are problematic? Thank you, Drake Athens Electric 740-856-9648 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance