Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback manuals in German or French

2010-01-28 Thread Jason Lerner
Hi Ron, Outback has many manuals on their website: resources/documents/ manuals/inverters written is Spanish. There is even an MX60 manual in Dutch, BEWAHREN SIE DIESE ANLEITUNG AUF Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Jan 27, 2010, at 9:39 PM, Ron Young wrote: Hi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Internet-based monitoring -- including battery banks?

2010-11-30 Thread Jason Lerner
an Outback mate to be viewed on a computer off site, and the gmLite, which is a little data monitor that runs off the AUX output from an Outback FX/VFX are my favorite. Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Nov 27, 2010, at 3:07 PM, Dan Fink wrote: In addition to the excellent

Re: [RE-wrenches] Internet-based monitoring -- including batterybanks?

2010-11-30 Thread Jason Lerner
Hi Carl, If using an Outback FNDC or a Bogart engineering pentametric meter, and they are set up correctly, then yes it can provide state of charge. best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Nov 30, 2010, at 10:37 AM, Carl Emerson wrote: Jason, Is this system capable

Re: [RE-wrenches] SunSaver failures; MPPT controller reliability (1A Charge/Load controller)

2011-01-25 Thread Jason Lerner
, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Jan 23, 2011, at 7:58 AM, la...@starlightsolar.com la...@starlightsolar.com wrote: Jason, Not much to elaborate on. A single 200 watt Sanyo module, about 25' of 8 gauge wire, lowest temperature 20 degrees. When the SunSaver controllers fail

Re: [RE-wrenches] FX inverter shutting itself off

2011-02-06 Thread Jason Lerner
generator? What does the data monitoring show for battery Voltage around that time period? Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Feb 6, 2011, at 8:21 PM, john wrote: Wrenches, I have a mountaintop transmitter site with an FX3524, Flex Max 60, some PV and 12 L16 Bateries

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback off grid monitoring

2008-12-14 Thread Jason Lerner
on it, and have it do email reports whenever you would like. The Asus Eee PC with a 10 screen is the most efficient laptop I have found for this type of setup, but it needs to have Windows and not Linux. Feel free to contact me off list. Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and LIght Co. (888) 927-2526

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low Voltage Alarm Based on cell phone text message

2009-01-31 Thread Jason Lerner
Hello Peter, Is there good cell coverage or Internet access on the site? What Inverter are you using? Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Jan 31, 2009, at 8:09 AM, Peter Parrish wrote: We have sold an off grid system delivering 24 volts DC. The application is “mission

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace SW Stacking Cable?

2009-03-31 Thread Jason Lerner
, jason -- Jason Lerner Waldron Power and LIght Co. (888) wapalco office/fax (360) 588-6194 On Mar 30, 2009, at 3:05 PM, Jeff Clearwater, Village Power Design wrote: Hi All, I need to track down a '98 vintage Trace SW stacking cable. Anyone have or know where I might find one

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fisher Paykal on a MAGNASINE

2009-07-02 Thread Jason Lerner
temperatures. The tech guys in New Zealand got a kick out of that since it was over 95º F the day we called. I have not tried the Magna sine inverter though. Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and LIght Co. On Jul 1, 2009, at 4:19 PM, Dana wrote: Has anyone run a Fisher-Paykal washer

[RE-wrenches] Magnum Battery Charger Question

2009-09-26 Thread Jason Lerner
not familiar with these chargers, did I miss something, any ideas? Thanks, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. (888) 927-2526 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum Battery Charger Question

2009-09-27 Thread Jason Lerner
is fine. Any chance you have bad connection somewhere? If you have one try using a infared pyrometer to look for a warm connection somewhere. But it has to be after you charge for a while, give it time to heat up. Bob On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 12:04 PM, Jason Lerner wapa...@rockisland.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum Battery Charger Question

2009-09-27 Thread Jason Lerner
? If you have one try using a infared pyrometer to look for a warm connection somewhere. But it has to be after you charge for a while, give it time to heat up. Bob On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 12:04 PM, Jason Lerner wapa...@rockisland.com wrote: Hello All, Have a question on a Magnum 1212MM-AE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal roof w/o standing seams.

2011-05-09 Thread Jason Lerner
worked on a lot of roofs back in my carpenter days! Thanks for the advice! Jesse Sent from my iPhone On May 5, 2011, at 9:23 AM, Jason Lerner wapa...@rockisland.com wrote: Hello Jesse, There is one truss manufacturer we work with who will not let us lag into the truss

Re: [RE-wrenches] non-vertigo safety sun-glasses

2012-03-06 Thread Jason Lerner
, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Mar 3, 2012, at 2:45 PM, Nick Vida wrote: Hi wrenches, I am having the hardest time finding rated safety glasses that don't cause vertigo when you get tired. Most of them are curved, and I find that it distorts your vision a bit, and hits you like

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wind Turbines killing birds and bats

2012-06-22 Thread Jason Lerner
Hello August, Would you be willing to post the website URL for the vertical axis wind turbines to the list when it becomes available? It would be great for potential vertical axis owners (and installers) to see. Thank you, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Jun 22, 2012, at 8:01

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-01 Thread Jason Lerner
of getting the marketing of DuraGrid™, MaxGuard® XL separator and Alpha Plus. Thanks very much, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light and Co. On Jun 29, 2012, at 6:41 PM, Jonathan Hill wrote: Over 20 years experience with them says you can't go wring with Trojan! Jonathan Hill, senior system engineer

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-13 Thread Jason Lerner
ironic that these systems that really never get used, and my battery bank at home that gets used (but not abused) and cycled daily, will last the same number of years. Thanks very much, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Jul 9, 2012, at 12:53 PM, John DeBoever wrote: Jason, Wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-14 Thread Jason Lerner
the battery. This is one of many battery myths. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems Original Message Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience From: Jason Lerner wapa...@rockisland.com Date: Fri, July 13, 2012 7:28 am To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-14 Thread Jason Lerner
? In a perfect world would that be 4000 cycles ÷ summer cabin 30 discharge/charge cycles a year = 133 years ?? Of course I am not expecting that, but am just trying to squeeze the longest life span possible out of batteries that mostly just sit. Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Jul 13

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-14 Thread Jason Lerner
of higher end part time systems that the owner can monitor and contact us, if for instance the power goes out. This keeps it from leading to permanent damage. Ray Walters On Jul 14, 2012, at 8:58 AM, Jason Lerner wrote: Hello John, Thank you for your helpful explanation. I wonder

Re: [RE-wrenches] American modcos

2012-07-27 Thread Jason Lerner
Could anybody comment on the quality of Suniva or Mage Solar PV's, both based in Georgia, and how well established these companies are? Thanks very much, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Jul 23, 2012, at 12:01 PM, Solarguy wrote: 1Soltech, like many PV mfgrs use mono

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC relay

2012-08-26 Thread Jason Lerner
Hi Mac, I don't know how their prices compare but the folks at http://power-io.com/ have been great for us. Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Aug 26, 2012, at 8:53 AM, mac Lewis wrote: Hi Wrenches, Does anyone have a recommendation for robust relay that has a 12VDC

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC, or not DC, Dat is Da question (Two Load Questions)

2012-12-11 Thread Jason Lerner
does stick out farther into the kitchen then an average fridge and there was going to be a cost associated with custom cabinets to match that depth, possibly the same amount as adding extra PV's... Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Dec 11, 2012, at 10:55 AM, Larry Crutcher

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-10-01 Thread Jason Lerner
Hello Brian, I am running one of these older French models at home as well. Do you happen to have a source for parts? Thanks, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Sep 30, 2013, at 9:39 AM, Brian Teitelbaum wrote: Hi Bill, I'm still running an Aquastar 125BS (original French model

Re: [RE-wrenches] Modified sine deterioration

2014-05-20 Thread Jason Lerner
of old age? I have an O scope, but have never actually used it on Modified Sine Wave Thanks, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On May 20, 2014, at 7:54 AM, Exeltech wrote: Hello Drake, As a professional electrial design engineer in the solar energy industry, I can say without

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback AGS eq

2015-02-12 Thread Jason Lerner
to a few customers, and they were doing an EQ from the sun without knowing it. This was a while ago, so maybe there has been a firmware revision?? Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Feb 12, 2015, at 9:47 AM, will...@millersolar.com wrote: Friends: I understood

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Recombiner

2016-10-10 Thread Jason Lerner
Hello William, How about using an Outback Flexware 500/1000 AC circuit breaker box with DC rated DIN rail mounted breakers? The Main breaker might need to live in the GSLC though….. Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. > On Oct 10, 2016, at 2:55 PM, William Mil

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wanted: AC centrifugal pump with soft start

2017-08-14 Thread Jason Lerner
Hello Dave, Do you know the stand by load for the Scala2 is when the pump is not pumping? I am curious what the brain and LED’s draw is. Thanks, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. > On Aug 11, 2017, at 1:14 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > <offgridso...@sti.net> wrote

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW 6048A unregulated during charging

2017-05-03 Thread Jason Lerner
all the temperature sensors (they seem good) and tried charging with them plugged in, and with them unplugged and it doesn’t seem to change the situation. Has anybody else seen this happen before? Any suggestions? Thanks very much, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. (888) 927-2526

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW 6048A unregulated during charging

2017-05-04 Thread Jason Lerner
ging them if you haven't already. > > Kevin > > -Original Message- > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Jason Lerner > Sent: May-03-17 3:18 PM > To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > Subj

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW 6048A unregulated during charging

2017-05-04 Thread Jason Lerner
> >> I have checked all the temperature sensors (they seem good) and tried >> charging with them plugged in, and with them unplugged and it doesn’t >> seem to change the situation. >> >> Has anybody else seen this happen before? Any suggestions? >> >> T

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW 6048A unregulated during charging

2017-05-04 Thread Jason Lerner
he problem follow the >>>> source or the input? >>>> >>>> I recently had an odd issue with generator automation on AC1 on an XW+ >>>> and Schneider tech support was helpful in replicating the issue in their >>>> lab and issuing a fix. Might