They’re sitting directly on a slab but then transitions to dirt and then outside. Not the ideal situation.
rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com Check, Virginia 24072 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 > On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:30 PM, Rick Brown <r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com> > wrote: > > Jay > > I’m in agreement, however, after the customer just spent $16k for new > batteries, he’s not too keen on spending more to replace the inverter if it’s > functioning. > > Good idea on the rollers! > > > rick brown > SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC > Electrical & Solar Contracting Services > www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com > Check, Virginia 24072 > 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 > >>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:26 PM, Rick Brown >>> <r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com> wrote: >>> >> That’s it! Grid Usage Timer. I failed to set that. Thanks! >> >> rick brown >> SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC >> Electrical & Solar Contracting Services >> www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com >> Check, Virginia 24072 >> 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 >> >>>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:24 PM, Rick Brown >>>> <r...@solshineenergyalternatives.com> wrote: >>>> >>> Allen, >>> >>> Did you use the battery terminals to pull the cells? I don’t see any other >>> way to grab the cells. >>> >>> Great idea on the engine hoist! >>> >>> rick brown >>> SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC >>> Electrical & Solar Contracting Services >>> www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com >>> Check, Virginia 24072 >>> 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 >>> >>>>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:03 PM, Allan Sindelar <al...@sindelarsolar.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>> >>>> Rick: >>>> 1) consider renting or buying an engine hoist to pull out the individual >>>> cells, and lowering each onto a hand truck for transport to your truck. I >>>> have done this several times - it’s actually not that difficult with a >>>> crew of two or three. >>>> Northwest Energy Storage (www.solarone com, I think) supplies a short, >>>> heavy nylon strap with clevises at each end for raising and lowering each >>>> cell. You might contact them to purchase one. >>>> At one remote site, the client suggested that I buy a cheap engine hoist >>>> from Harbor Freight, as it would be cheaper than renting a professional >>>> one. >>>> >>>> 2) the older Trace SW series is early technology in regards to its sell >>>> efficiency, because of the lack of what was dubbed ‘silent sell’. The >>>> general number from when it was about the only game in town was about 55%. >>>> I would suggest upgrading to a modern unit if it’s primarily used for >>>> selling back. >>>> >>>> Allan Sindelar, Sindelar Solar >>>> >>>>>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Rick Brown >>>>>> <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. >>>>> >>>>> <image0.jpeg> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 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 >>>>> Check, Virginia 24072 >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> 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://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> List rules & etiquette: >>>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>>> >>>> Check out or update participant bios: >>>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>>>
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