Re: [RE-wrenches] Module-Level Shutdown for off grid systems

2019-10-14 Thread Glenn Burt
Well, they have announced a new piece of equipment… At the moment it looks more like a dream than reality – no installation or use manuals available, no dealers I know have them… -Glenn From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2019 5:30 PM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module-Level Shutdown for off grid systems

2019-10-14 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Maybe someone at Schneider can respond. I do see it at my supplier (no price?) and it is pretty easy to install but yes there is not much on the Schneider website about this new product other than a data sheet. I am forwarding this BTW. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't"

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fluke 87 replacement

2019-10-14 Thread Glenn Burt
Hi Christopher, I had to replace my Fluke 87 about a dozen years ago as well. I went with the Fluke 189 and have not regretted it. I think I sent it in to Fluke for repair (the 87) and they gave me the option to repair it for $$ or trade it in for a discounted replacement. I chose the

[RE-wrenches] trickle charger for 4 12V batteries

2019-10-14 Thread Dave Tedeyan
Hi All, If someone were to bring their set of 4 sealed LA batteries from an off grid cabin into their house for the winter, I am recommending that they get a trickle charger to keep them topped off for the ~6 months that they will not be in use. Does anyone have recommendations for a product?

[RE-wrenches] Fluke 87 replacement

2019-10-14 Thread Chris Schaefer
G'Day All, Well my 24 year old Fluke 87 finally passed. It was a great unit and fit all my needs. Before I go out and buy another I thought I'd reach out to see if any of my peers would suggest anything different or possibly a step above in the Fluke family or another brand? Thanks, Christopher-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fluke 87 replacement

2019-10-14 Thread Will White
The Hioki CM4372 seems to be the best clamp-on amp meter for PV out there these days. 1,500 VDC, two current ranges, and a ton of other features including a bluetooth app that can do logging. Plus it's about the same price as a Fluke clamp-on amp meter.

Re: [RE-wrenches] trickle charger for 4 12V batteries

2019-10-14 Thread Jerry Shafer
Dave LA type batteries like exercise, not just keeping them fully charged, there are smart chargers that load then charge the batteries Jerry On Mon, Oct 14, 2019, 12:02 PM Dave Tedeyan wrote: > Hi All, > > If someone were to bring their set of 4 sealed LA batteries from an off > grid cabin

[RE-wrenches] SPR-5200 inverter parts

2019-10-14 Thread Dave Tedeyan
Hi All, I believe this was also a PV Powered rebranded inverter. I have someone with one of these inverters which has stopped working. It appears that when it has AC voltage on the terminals in the inverter, there is no voltage on the wires that go to the transformer in the upper part of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] SPR-5200 inverter parts

2019-10-14 Thread Harry Mahon
Dave – Definitely hard to find a transformer based inverter these days. If looking for a SB 6000US (this is not an endorsement by SMA), you can look at Solar Cowboyz and their new division, You Love Solar. They have SB 6000US listed on the website: https://you-love-solar.myshopify.com/ Please