Re: [RE-wrenches] Underground Data Transmission

2017-11-07 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Home Depot Cat5 or 6 in armored liquid tite conduit. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Our company typically uses Belden 3106A cable (22AWG) for data > transmissi

Re: [RE-wrenches] SW inverter trivia

2017-11-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
there is this storage shed of SW's and MX-60s :) Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Friends: > > > > Some of you may remember when the original Xantr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lezeti Hybrid Mini-Split Solar Air Conditioner

2017-11-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Lezeti Hybrid Mini-Split Solar Air Conditioner

2017-11-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Storage Battery Permitting

2017-12-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
thing you might do is have the owner take out the permit and you are the consultant. Good Luck Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Dear Wrenches, > Has anyone inst

Re: [RE-wrenches] Storage Battery Permitting

2017-12-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
thing you might do is have the owner take out the permit and you are the consultant. Good Luck Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Dear Wrenches, > Has anyone inst

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback inverter generator question

2017-12-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
One of the nice things about the Honda 6500i that I keep for a customer spare is that it can safely run 120 at near full output. It can do 240 as well and was replaced by the honda 7000i. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Skybox info?

2017-12-26 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
& etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060

Re: [RE-wrenches] GS battery use?

2018-01-04 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
this battery and wanted Surrette but. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Hadn't seen the spec sheet of the GS battery... thanks. > > It's a Carbon bat

Re: [RE-wrenches] blue planet batteries

2018-01-04 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
ut to my Outback and Schneider systems to the web portals and this won't do it, yet. Staying too dry here for January! You Jay? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 >

Re: [RE-wrenches] blue planet batteries

2018-01-06 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Since there are no coms to the system from the battery, the Blues will work with most any 48V nominal inverter/charger/mppts. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Will t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunflower - Energy Innovations

2018-01-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
AZ 250 but it's 8 inch pole is pretty hard to get into remote hilly places. Their HZLA is great also but not easy on some hill. Anyone see a good single axis pole mount out there? I keep hoping as my stock of the old Wattsuns/Array Technology is down to one? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid DC Loads: DC Converter

2018-01-16 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
s.org/maillist.html> > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > <http://w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid DC Loads: DC Converter

2018-01-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
a lower SOC). The client really did not want to do the > standard flooded battery maintenance. > > With Regards, > > Daniel Young, > NABCEP Certified PV Installation ProfessionalTM: Cert #031508-90 > > Lead Systems Designer for: > > www.dovetailsolar.com > Ph: 740-274

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off grid DC Loads: DC Converter

2018-01-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
ons.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider 600volt Charge Controller

2018-01-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
My record is 1500 feet with the mppt-80-600v. I don't have a generator so I am a bit different:) the pix is working again! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > We ha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider 600volt Charge Controller

2018-01-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
a few other choices I have had to use I can dig up if needed. PM me. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Hi Howie, > > I have installed about 10 of these and all h

Re: [RE-wrenches] automatic transfer switch

2018-01-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider 600volt Charge Controller

2018-01-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
he arc fault requirement for >> CC’s? >> >> thx >> jay >> >> peltz power >> >> > On Jan 18, 2018, at 2:58 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar < >> offgridso...@sti.net> wrote: >> > >> > Yep same here the ubiquitous CH361

Re: [RE-wrenches] RV solar with SunPower

2018-01-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] RV solar with SunPower

2018-01-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] has anyone ever had this happen?

2018-01-23 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
amount you received. It is not cheap to set something like this up so collect a fee at the start! You have to do something to protect your most valuable treasure! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@s

Re: [RE-wrenches] has anyone ever had this happen?

2018-01-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Not to mention that the Baja and the mainland are very different also. I lived down there and did business for 10 years and so all of my knowledge gained is probably very outdated 18 years later. It probably was old news 1 year later:) Use a shipping container! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "

Re: [RE-wrenches] My .02 - 12/24v garage door opener.....

2018-01-31 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
inspection for offgrid homes but if there is a fire they will say they told the installer no DC wiring except in the area of the battery. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 >

[RE-wrenches] EMP and Solar

2018-02-01 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
A client sent me this link below. They are marketing this device which was tested for a very fast response compared to a lighting arrestor designed slower response requirement. Comments if you have time to read it? http://www.myempshield.com/ Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where power

Re: [RE-wrenches] EMP and Solar

2018-02-01 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
good and these folks have been around for quite some time. http://www.myempshield.com/Resources.htm As I asked in the first post, has anyone seen anything like this out there? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail

Re: [RE-wrenches] experience with the Tesla Powerwall

2018-02-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
g a computer behaving unusually.* > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wre

Re: [RE-wrenches] experience with the Tesla Powerwall

2018-02-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
The AC powerwall has cooling, it is a liquid? Anyone know if the 5kw continuous and 7kw peak limits change with multiple units? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > I t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Powerwall and other Li

2018-02-15 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
but if a client wants to be able to stay in their home, it is pretty easy these days. Add in the SGIP and Federal credits, and for some it is a no brainer! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net te

Re: [RE-wrenches] Older iCel System Lithium Ion Batteries (Steve Higgins)

2018-02-16 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] experience with the Tesla Powerwall

2018-02-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
h I assume to mean that it will not require AC coupling like the current models do. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Hi Mac > > Thanks for mentioning this, I’v

Re: [RE-wrenches] Li+ Systems Puerto Rico

2018-02-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
nice the Engineers at Schneider did making a simple power display with all the Offgrid data. I left out the Generator display as we do not need one here in the California Sierras. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Li+ Systems Puerto Rico

2018-02-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Li+ Systems Puerto Rico

2018-02-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Li+ Systems Puerto Rico

2018-02-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Test data is almost as important as will the company will still be there! That is why I was unhappy that LG Chem (huge company) has decided not to be a player for Offgrid. Oh well! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Radian throughput power

2018-02-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
You are missing the charging of the battery! That is where (your numbers) the 12KW - 8KW can go! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Wrenches, > >        

Re: [RE-wrenches] Testing AGMs

2018-02-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
ptions.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wre

Re: [RE-wrenches] heating a lithium battery bank

2018-02-26 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
teries are actually listed for living space. The LG is. I don't do that with mine though. Hmmm Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Hello Wrenches, here is a fun one fo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback nano-carbons

2018-02-26 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
uette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 _

Re: [RE-wrenches] heating a lithium battery bank

2018-02-27 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
er internal resistance of the lithium's, maybe this is less >> likely to be an issue. Do any of you wrenches have any experience with >> this >> unconditioned setup? >> >> >> >> With Regards, >> >> >> >> Daniel Young, >

Re: [RE-wrenches] heating a lithium battery bank

2018-02-28 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
ot likely to want a new AGM bank. But they >> will >> have to decide between the pro's and con's. All I can do is give them >> the >> info, and the choice. >> >> With Regards, >> >> Daniel Young, >> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Pr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext Insight Portal issues

2018-03-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
e sure all the firmware is up to date. Look at the combox events page and see if something is not right. It should reboot every night just after 3 am. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209

Re: [RE-wrenches] Li+ Systems Puerto Rico

2018-03-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
ponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext Insight Portal issues

2018-03-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
gt; From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > Sent: March-09-18 1:16 PM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext Insight Portal issues > > Kevin, > > I always thought you were Maverick?

Re: [RE-wrenches] Electric Water kWh/ person

2018-03-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
prices on extremely efficient mini split air source pumps. I always try and minimize generators but if you need them then it allows one to have more options. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.n

Re: [RE-wrenches] Electric Water kWh/ person

2018-03-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
abundant sunshine. Offgrid in remote places where service is questionable or unavailable, we go with the most reliable. I steer them that way for other reasons also.. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@s

Re: [RE-wrenches] rail less standing seam attachments

2018-03-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Hi Jay, It is a big mistake to do this if ground mounting is an option. I do not believe the engineering over time. Nuff said by me! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Clearance clarification please

2018-04-04 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
It always depends on who you are working with ! Because of you folks putting solar panels on roofs, I have had a few fire Captains ask about clearances on ground mounted trackers:( Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fast recharge times for Discover, Schneider and Outback

2018-04-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I see 10 year warranty and 38 Megawatts in their warranty below. http://discoverbattery.com/resources/view/discover-aes-warranty-policy > Their website has absolutely no information on cycle life, I find that > very > strange. > > On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 11:49 AM, Dave Angelin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fast recharge times for Discover, Schneider and Outback

2018-04-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I finish the work part > Their website has absolutely no information on cycle life, I find that > very > strange. > > On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 11:49 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar < > offgridso...@sti.net> wrote: > >> Discover battery is using Schneider

[RE-wrenches] Fast recharge times for Discover, Schneider and Outback

2018-04-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
The Discover warranty is an excellent source for those who want to learn about how to damage and not to damage an LFP battery bank! If the bank is designed and reasonably used, it could outlive many of us! http://discoverbattery.com/resources/view/discover-aes-warranty-policy Dave Angelini

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting on rock

2018-04-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
ettings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update partic

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ibew is working to exclude C-46 contractor’s from installing Batteries.

2018-04-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I simply hire a C10 if I need one to finish a job. Most of the time, C10's hire me:) 40+ years of electrical engineering is a great equalizer! FRIDAY ! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.n

Re: [RE-wrenches] 3-phase with storage

2018-04-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
l address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Che

Re: [RE-wrenches] 3-phase with storage

2018-04-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
for the integration of solar capacity as required. I like Sunny also:) Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > We are building a similar system presently, 60 kW Sunny Island

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for insulated #6 bare standoff

2018-04-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for insulated #8 bare standoff

2018-04-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Dana, sometimes I virtual track if I think that city hall is going to be a problem. Virtual tracking also has better wind/snow loads on Mountains and easier with the crazy requirements in hurricane zones. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for insulated #6 bare standoff

2018-04-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
could get 2KW on that 6 inch pole and very quickly give a huge positive impact on an offgrid home. Anything out there? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > That was my que

Re: [RE-wrenches] Square D Recall

2018-04-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
t; List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ma

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for insulated #6 bare standoff

2018-04-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for insulated #6 bare standoff

2018-04-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wren

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large Off Grid Inverter?

2018-04-26 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > you have a problem that is much bigger than I work on. But on a large > motor heavy starting loads problem, we used an extra capacito

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large Off Grid Inverter?

2018-04-26 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Large Off Grid Inverter?

2018-04-26 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire damage

2018-05-04 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquett

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Cell Temperature Variation

2018-05-17 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Corey, What make of panel please. Forgive if I missed it... Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Corey, > > I have been studying IR diagnostics quite a lot, b

Re: [RE-wrenches] wireless relays for load shedding?

2018-05-23 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
gt; List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules &a

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC-coupled storage

2018-05-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Blue Ion ? made in Hawaii ! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Aloha, > > > > Other than the Tesla Powerwall, does anyone know of any other AC-coupled

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xfmr's job?

2018-05-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
s-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches. >> org/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xfmr's job?

2018-05-31 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
mppts or an XW+ and the hi voltage mppt just works too well. XW+ can be configured for 6.8 KW @ 120vac if needed. I am going to use alot of skyboxes if they release it in November! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail

[RE-wrenches] 60 vdc 1A fuse

2018-06-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
;qid=1528048058&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=Bussmann+BK/GMT-1A+Fast-Acting+Fuse;+1+Amp,+125+Volt+AC/60+Volt+DC Anyone have a line on a typical glass/ceramic type 1 adc fuse rated for 60vdc? Thx! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offg

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ilsco Insulated Tap Connectors

2018-06-07 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
, they could outlive you. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 > Hello Wrenches, I am trying to redesign a couple hundred watt load > off-grid system by first focusing on t

Re: [RE-wrenches] top of pole with no galvy

2018-06-07 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Three phase lightning protection

2018-06-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Three phase lightning protection

2018-06-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Solar > 303 505-8760 > > On 6/10/18 3:56 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote: >> 3 Midnite 600v SPD's ! >> >>> Anyone got a line on half decent three phase 600 V lightning >>> suppression? >>> delta 603 just ain’t getting it.. thanks >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wood pellet stove for off grid

2018-06-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
consumption I would appreciate a link. The Brand Osburn is excellent and they have supported their wood stoves to me and clients for at least 30 years. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net te

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW4548 Grid tie sell and charge wildly out of control

2018-06-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Way too many issues when you mix equipment manufacturers. Do you want torture? Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 Dave John BlittersdorfDave > Hello Group. >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown and January 1 2019 option?

2018-07-06 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
the garage where it is cool, no smoke, and power 24/7. Schneider does build the GFCI into the CC and I have had them shut down an XW with close in lightning which is a plus. Yes on fixing this! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgr

Re: [RE-wrenches] ITC for the Second Time

2018-07-09 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I would tell them to do it! I have heard people say that it could be interpreted differently. I know of at least 100 of my offgrid clients have claimed the credit and none have been audited since 2005. None before that also Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don&#x

Re: [RE-wrenches] UL/CSA listed battery monitor?

2018-07-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar set backs

2018-07-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Ac Coupling

2018-07-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Electrolyte Dilution vs Voltage

2018-07-19 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Blair "TUMP" May >> MAINE'S CHARTER >> NABCEP"Certified PV Installer" >> >> MAINE'S CHARTER &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery "event"

2018-07-20 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
"inherited" clients. I like to teach mine to to this right and alway have a copy of the check for the battery near the bank. A picture of a fire truck with lights on might help this guy... Good Luck Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti

Re: [RE-wrenches] 5 battery strings

2018-07-25 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
system with a missing 2V battery until one is obtained if that happened. 2V systems are much more reliable in my experience than strings of 6V batteries. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net te

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batteries in 4' tall crawl space

2018-08-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
. In places where it is cold, the wall into the crawlspace, from the new box, is open and the batteries are at the temperature of the crawlspace. No bending or cramped conditions and easy to replace batteries. Easy access for fire people to shut down. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery temp sensors for older Trace/Xantrex inverters

2018-08-04 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] battery temp sensors for older Trace/Xantrex inverters

2018-08-06 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
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Re: [RE-wrenches] battery temp sensors for older Trace/Xantrex inverters

2018-08-06 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
e "The value could not be changed" is displayed. CAUSE Customer is using the wrong Battery Type on the XW+'s Charger Settings RESOLUTION The Battery Bank Type should be set for custom (in the custom battery settings), then the Battery Temperature Coefficient will be adjustable.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext xw+ 6848 inverter 1.5 minute voltage increase

2018-08-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Schneider I would see what they say also. Good Luck! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 16:23:49 -0600, Daniel Duffield wrote: > I am placing this inq

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext xw+ 6848 inverter 1.5 minute voltage increase

2018-08-13 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Good point about the neutral ! Go thru the panel/ light circuits and re-torque. Set up the combox to log L1 and L2. --Dave On Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:04:37 -0400, Drake wrote: > This problem might be due to a neutral connection > problem in the electrical system. Loose neutral > connections can pu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback FM100

2018-08-14 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I think you would make a huge mistake to not use an all Outback or Schneider system! No mixing because the web portals are excellent from a monitoring sense. Much of my income is from monitoring so as they say, I'm a fan! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines d

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC, FNDC, and LFP batteries

2018-08-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
G MID COAST MAINE "> _ 207-832-7574 CL. 610-517-8401 _ _ __BLAIR "TUMP" MAY_ MAINE'S CHARTER _ __ NABCEP "CERTIFIED PV INSTALLER"_ MAINE'S CHARTER _ TRACE XANTREX "CERTIFIED" DEALER / INSTALLER"

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC, FNDC, and LFP batteries

2018-08-18 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
alive signal the LG needs. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Sat, 18 Aug 2018 12:57:38 -0700, Jay wrote:Interesting thread as I was just in contact with

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC and LFP batteries and TriMetric

2018-08-21 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
we parted company. Ask them for the parameters to program. In the Schneider monitor there are 5+ parameters and with any monitor you have to install a shunt which is already in the Blue Ion. It is a great product but they have work to do, in my opinion. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
The customer needs education! The SQ should be powered from 240vac and the CU can run a generator input if needed. AC power should be designed so that it never goes away offgrid in my opinion. There should be a water tank that can give time to make repairs. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

2018-08-28 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
heating. Good luck! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:36:45 -0400, Drake wrote: Hello Wrenches, What is the best choice for a propane, forced air

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

2018-08-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
pump, and a propane heater are probably as offgrid as it gets these days. We love quiet also and have for 26 years here. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 0060 On Thu,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trackers

2018-09-05 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
.com [1] -- Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [2] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [3] text 209 813 0060 Links: -- [1] http://www.oasismontana.com [2] http://members.sti.net/offgr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trackers

2018-09-05 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Bill, If you lived offgrid and had to run a heatpump for cooling in the desert, you would see that either virtual tracking ar a tracker would give you the long hours of solar power to minimize battery use. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://

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