Jerry, Is there a tutorial somewhere on how to set up different eGauge screens? I can't seem to find any real info, and for me the interface is not very intuitive. Thanks, Howie
On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 3:58 PM Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarag...@gmail.com> wrote: > Wrenches > With Eguage you can set up any screen you want from speed to fixed max > levels. Be aware that the DC CT's are directional and may report reversed > but the values are incorrect. > Jerry > > On Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 10:23 AM Howie Michaelson < > howie.michael...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Chris, >> Thanks for the info and ideas. So far the eGauge makes more sense because >> it can monitor DC loads as well as AC. When you set up a tablet for a >> client, are you able to set up a standard layout for basic info to be >> displayed? The eGauge has a lot of info and flexibility, which is great, >> but it is not the most intuitive interface. Often there can be too much >> info and complexity for the end user to sort through easily. >> Howie >> >> Howie Michaelson >> Sun Catcher >> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ >> Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service >> 802-272-0004 >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 8:03 AM Chris Sparadeo <sparadeo.ch...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi Howie, >>> >>> Neurio makes a $200-ish product very comparable to the egauge. This also >>> happens to be the meter used on the Powerwall 2. >>> >>> https://www.neur.io/energy-monitor/ >>> >>> My understanding is that it has a limited amount of CT inputs, but for >>> monitoring a handful of circuits/sources this should work fine. >>> >>> I hear your complaint about the egauge not having a great user interface >>> on the device. What I have done to combate this in the past has been to buy >>> a cheap tablet (the Amazon fire goes for around $50) and install it >>> co-located with the egauge so that info is readily available and the >>> homeowner can get meaningful data at the device without having to be tech >>> savvy. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Chris >>> >>> On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 11:27 PM Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarag...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Wrenches, Howie >>>> Egauge is a great product with both AC and DC CT's from very small to >>>> over 2500 amps, you can order what ever you need that fits your >>>> application, I have used several DC CT's for the purpose of testing >>>> extended use of new products, the website is included and field >>>> programmable and can be re-set from application to application or as >>>> demands change. >>>> Jerry >>>> NABCEP PV Inspector >>>> >>>> On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 11:16 AM Howie Michaelson < >>>> howie.michael...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi All, >>>>> I am looking for a good choice for a meter that I can use for the >>>>> following circumstances: >>>>> >>>>> - Legacy Off-grid and Battery Backup systems that don't have very >>>>> useful on board metering in order to get an accurate reading of loads, >>>>> generation (solar, wind, generator, etc.), power in from and out to >>>>> the grid >>>>> - Potential new battery based installs where the above info is not >>>>> easily ascertainable >>>>> - Troubleshooting systems where there are apparent discrepancies >>>>> between client expectations/understanding and actual circumstances >>>>> - Metering of both AC and DC loads and generation >>>>> - Metering capable of Internet connection for remote monitoring >>>>> and data collection >>>>> - Potential for leaving in/selling to client if they are >>>>> interested in the info long term >>>>> >>>>> My goto meter in the past has been the Trimetric, but that doesn't >>>>> give me enough data for real troubleshooting and data collection. I have >>>>> for years run into circumstances where this information gathered over a >>>>> period of time would be incredibly useful. Being able to see info >>>>> remotely >>>>> and looking at history would be even more useful. Having started using >>>>> Blue Ion batteries that have incorporated an eGauge in their system, I >>>>> have >>>>> become familiar with some of the eGauge capabilities. I can see how having >>>>> one on my service truck with multiple AC and DC CTs that I can leave on >>>>> site for a period time would often be very useful, although a bit >>>>> complicated to set up for short term analysis. I also don't know that it >>>>> has a local display for those not computer savvy. And it is a bit pricey >>>>> for simple systems that I'd could potentially sell to the client once they >>>>> get an idea of how helpful it could be. >>>>> >>>>> What have folks used with what degree of success? I'm open to all >>>>> suggestions and ideas/critiques. >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Howie >>>>> >>>>> *Howie Michaelson **Sun Catcher* >>>>> >>>>> *NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ * >>>>> >>>>> *Solar Electric Systems Sales & Service 802-272-0004* >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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-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 >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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-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 >>>> >>>> -- >>> Chris Sparadeo >>> >>> >>> C_802-369-4458 >>> H_802-728-3059 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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-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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> 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-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 >> >> _______________________________________________ > 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-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 > >
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