Re: [RE-wrenches] DC LEDs
Jesse I have been using AC only switches on my 12 and 24 volt lighting for 30 years and they work fine. Backwoods Solar has a good LED selection. David Katz Sent from my iPhone On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:07 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I have a few hunting shacks coming up on the board so I've been searching for DC LEDs to use. I Want to give the customers options for the tasks needed and have spent hours searching online for products. Any recommendations? I hate to purchase and be disappointed. Websites? On that topic what are wrenches using for switching DC LEDs? I just have AC single-pole switches in my fish house, despite them saying AC only! But I've not found a typical single-pole, single-throw switch that is AC/DC rated or just DC rated. I've found SPDT switches with AC/DC ratings. Thanks as always, Jesse Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] DC LEDs
Jesse; DC LED lamps / luminaires that are electronically current /voltage regulated are pricey but sure are nice. The LEDs last as long as they should, etc. Input voltage 10-60 VDC, dimmable etc. You have a few choices, mostly from the RV scene. We've beta tested the APRS World units,sturdy aluminium case, dimmable etc. and made in USA. http://www.aprsworld.com/dcled/ They draw so little current that we've never seen a problem with using plain old AC switches. Dan Fink, Executive Director; Otherpower Buckville Energy Consulting Buckville Publications LLC NABCEP / IREC accredited Continuing Education Providers 970.672.4342 On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 9:07 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I have a few hunting shacks coming up on the board so I've been searching for DC LEDs to use. I Want to give the customers options for the tasks needed and have spent hours searching online for products. Any recommendations? I hate to purchase and be disappointed. Websites? On that topic what are wrenches using for switching DC LEDs? I just have AC single-pole switches in my fish house, despite them saying AC only! But I've not found a typical single-pole, single-throw switch that is AC/DC rated or just DC rated. I've found SPDT switches with AC/DC ratings. Thanks as always, Jesse ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] DC LEDs
I've definitely found several AC only switches burned permanently into the ON position, so its a real concern. We use surplus switches removed from old houses that are DC rated. I got a collection from Habitat Restore. They don't say AC only, and are very loud when switched. Pull chain lamps are usually DC rated, so that's a very simple solution. In line cord switches are DC rated, and I used to get surface mount Barn type switches that were DC rated. As others noted, LEDs have low enough current draw to not be as much of a problem, but the old 50 watt incandescents pulled about 4 amps, and definitely would burn AC switches. I would never put my license and name on an install with such an obvious code violation. (equipment not listed for the purpose) R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On 6/8/2013 10:47 AM, David Katz wrote: Jesse I have been using AC only switches on my 12 and 24 volt lighting for 30 years and they work fine. Backwoods Solar has a good LED selection. David Katz Sent from my iPhone On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:07 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I have a few hunting shacks coming up on the board so I've been searching for DC LEDs to use. I Want to give the customers options for the tasks needed and have spent hours searching online for products. Any recommendations? I hate to purchase and be disappointed. Websites? On that topic what are wrenches using for switching DC LEDs? I just have AC single-pole switches in my fish house, despite them saying AC only! But I've not found a typical single-pole, single-throw switch that is AC/DC rated or just DC rated. I've found SPDT switches with AC/DC ratings. Thanks as always, Jesse Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] DC LEDs
Try out www.superbightleds.com I have outfitted signs, campers, cabins out of here. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc - NABCEP # 051112-136 d...@solarwork.com - www.solarwork.com O - 970.626.5253F - 970.626.4140 C - 208.721.7003 Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988 -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of David Katz Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 10:48 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] DC LEDs Jesse I have been using AC only switches on my 12 and 24 volt lighting for 30 years and they work fine. Backwoods Solar has a good LED selection. David Katz Sent from my iPhone On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:07 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I have a few hunting shacks coming up on the board so I've been searching for DC LEDs to use. I Want to give the customers options for the tasks needed and have spent hours searching online for products. Any recommendations? I hate to purchase and be disappointed. Websites? On that topic what are wrenches using for switching DC LEDs? I just have AC single-pole switches in my fish house, despite them saying AC only! But I've not found a typical single-pole, single-throw switch that is AC/DC rated or just DC rated. I've found SPDT switches with AC/DC ratings. Thanks as always, Jesse Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] battery watering systems
Jay We have them Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer Toll Free 888-895-8179 t...@thesolar.biz Customer Service and Accounting 888-895-6810 Grid tie sales 888-895-7847 Off Grid sales 888-895-4058 Other Product Sales 888-895-9612 Central America Sales (Panama) 507-6-126-1253 Shipping and Receiving 888-895-6497 Tech Support 888-895-8179 SKYPE: thesolarbiz -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jay peltz Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 3:53 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] battery watering systems HI All, Any good places to order watering caps from Battery watering technologies? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] battery watering systems
HI Tom, Thanks, I need 3 of the VB-TB5-S For Trojan L-16's. we'll work out the details. thx, jay On Jun 8, 2013, at 1:43 PM, Tom Duffy wrote: Jay We have them Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer Toll Free 888-895-8179 t...@thesolar.biz Customer Service and Accounting 888-895-6810 Grid tie sales 888-895-7847 Off Grid sales 888-895-4058 Other Product Sales 888-895-9612 Central America Sales (Panama) 507-6-126-1253 Shipping and Receiving 888-895-6497 Tech Support 888-895-8179 SKYPE: thesolarbiz -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jay peltz Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 3:53 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] battery watering systems HI All, Any good places to order watering caps from Battery watering technologies? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] DC LEDs
I 2nd Superbright LEDs dot com I have their automotive LEDs Jeremy Rodriguez All Solar Sent by Jeremy's iPhone. Sorry for typos and shorthand! On Jun 8, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Dana d...@solarwork.com wrote: Try out www.superbightleds.com I have outfitted signs, campers, cabins out of here. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc - NABCEP # 051112-136 d...@solarwork.com - www.solarwork.com O - 970.626.5253F - 970.626.4140 C - 208.721.7003 Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988 -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of David Katz Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 10:48 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] DC LEDs Jesse I have been using AC only switches on my 12 and 24 volt lighting for 30 years and they work fine. Backwoods Solar has a good LED selection. David Katz Sent from my iPhone On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:07 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I have a few hunting shacks coming up on the board so I've been searching for DC LEDs to use. I Want to give the customers options for the tasks needed and have spent hours searching online for products. Any recommendations? I hate to purchase and be disappointed. Websites? On that topic what are wrenches using for switching DC LEDs? I just have AC single-pole switches in my fish house, despite them saying AC only! But I've not found a typical single-pole, single-throw switch that is AC/DC rated or just DC rated. I've found SPDT switches with AC/DC ratings. Thanks as always, Jesse Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Temp Sensor Compatibility?
I'm building a small power control board this weekend, and I have a stupid question: Can Midnite Temp Sensors be used with Trace C40s? They DO plug in. I recall that Outbacks were not compatible. Thanks as always, -- R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change 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 participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
