We’ve moved the whole thing using a pallet jack. Low center of gravity, nothing is hanging, no disassembly. But it assumes that the cases were placed on blocks originally so you can get the jack under them. Also helps if it's on a slab or a very sturdy wooden floor. We get them outside and hire a local firewood guy with a hoist on his truck to load them and take them away or transfer them to the recycler's truck.
Bruce Erickson Mendocino Solar Service 707-937-1701 707-937-1741 fax PO Box 1252 Mendocino, CA 95460 "Serving the Solar System" > On Jul 23, 2020, at 4:12 PM, Glenn Burt <glenn.b...@glbcc.com> wrote: > > I have also seen automotive engine hoists reversed and with ballast, used to > grunt very heavy batteries. > > From: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org > <mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>> On Behalf Of Jason > Szumlanski > Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2020 6:22 PM > To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas > > Chain hoist and muscle for the move. It's not easy. It can be hard to get > them out of the steel case. Slow and careful... I haven't done this a lot, > but the few times it was a dicey proposition. > > Jason Szumlanski > > > > On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 5:47 PM Rick Brown > <r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com > <mailto:r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com>> wrote: >> Wrenches, >> >> Dilemma #1: >> >> I’ve had to replace 4 sets of Solar One batteries (see pic). Each set weighs >> in excess of 1000lbs. How have you all transported these? The originals were >> placed into service prior to the room’s walls and roof going up. >> >> <image001.jpg> >> >> Dilemma #2: >> >> The above system is comprised of a Trace SW5548 along with two Outback >> FM60s. After reprogramming the CCs and inverter with new charging >> parameters, I can’t get the Trace to export excess production once the >> batteries are charged. I do have the inverter set to “Sell” mode What am I >> missing? I have had little experience with the Trace line. >> >> Thanks, >> >> rick brown >> SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC >> Electrical & Solar Contracting Services >> www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com >> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/cd6490343ec8bea89108ca98f415d0f333006459?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com&userId=1613865&signature=0f9b54a9d3333480> >> Check, Virginia 24072 >> 540.808.9502 <tel:540.808.9502> >> >> VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 >> VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 >> VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer >> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21 >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> <mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/8283b3c2eae7cf88321c40aa81d0e77530c50622?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.re-wrenches.org%2Foptions.cgi%2Fre-wrenches-re-wrenches.org&userId=1613865&signature=8bc93512b53de863> >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/c98f0893a03c9b7b149fb7449d75db66d820f42b?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.re-wrenches.org%2Fpipermail%2Fre-wrenches-re-wrenches.org&userId=1613865&signature=8bad164b4080c809> >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/49811a402fb2d33d4c6705a3e43f1a76d4c89e54?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.re-wrenches.org%2Fetiquette.htm&userId=1613865&signature=47b77b3e44bfd621> >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/926642e33c982c7ad3b3048307cc82c2592f8469?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.members.re-wrenches.org&userId=1613865&signature=12b81d92c48f4367> > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > <mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org> > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org> > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org <http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/> >
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