Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Optics weird behavior

[Ron Young]

Looks good on mine William, firmware is 3.15.1 but probably out of date. The 
Gateway is Offline and so it’s probably not valid indication anyway. I’ve given 
up on OpticsRE. I’ve spent so much time updating firmware and trying to debug 
issues that it makes no sense to spend any more time on it. 

Ron





> On Jun 27, 2017, at 8:40 AM, William Miller  wrote:
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> Friends:
>  
> I have noticed something strange in Outback Optics.  On my systems, the setup 
> has lost information about the model number of all inverters.  Outback tech 
> support has been stripped of many access privileges so they can’t help me 
> trouble shoot this.  
>  
> I am asking if anyone of you with Optics systems if you can check to see if 
> your inverters have a model number set in the device registration screen.  
> This is accessed by clicking device map and then clicking on any inverter 
> icon.  
>  
> Your feedback will be most helpful, and if you have this problem, you will 
> want to know.
>  
> I have attached a screen shot of the pop-up showing the problem.  Scroll to 
> the bottom of this message for the link.
>  
> Thanks in advance,
>  
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

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I use & recommend an Energy Star Refers & do the math: A 512 Kwhr per year
REF / 365 = 1402 Kwhr/ day x 1.25 = 1753 Kwhrs/ day

 

However, todays refrigerators are only rated at a 10-year working life. Our
last one crashed at 8 years. $2000/8 = $250/ year for cool food. Pretty bad
track record for cold whatever.

 

 



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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

 

Hello Wrenches,

What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We are
looking for a medium sized, commercially available unit that won't break the
bank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Drake 


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Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

[Dan Fink]

Watch out for glow bars on propane ranges! Your local Lowes or Home Depot
will not know what you are talking about, and I've had them mess up and
deliver the wrong model a couple times. There are only a few brands that
make them.

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> On our off grid install we sugest going with all off the shelf products
> from kitchen to laundry as it is cheaper to install a few more modules than
> some expensive so calked off grid appliances
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>> Hello Wrenches,
>>
>> What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We are
>> looking for a medium sized, commercially available unit that won't break
>> the bank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
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>>
>>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

[Tump]

Check these units out way cool at 1.6A….using R600 / alcohol. 
www.blombergappliances.us  yes punn intended!
> On Jun 27, 2017, at 10:25 AM, Drake  
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> looking for a medium sized, commercially available unit that won't break the 
> bank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Drake 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Optics weird behavior

[Tom Ruscitti]

I just checked a few of our systems on Optics and all the device info 
shows up, including Radians and FXR inverters.


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Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

[Chris Mason]

I've done a lot of 12V refrigeration work for boats, these systems are
small, efficient, cheap and basically unbreakable. they come in 24V so if
you can use the sizes, you can put something together very easily. the
Danfoss hermetically sealed compressors are bullet proof and very very
efficient. Let me know if you need more info.

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> Hello Wrenches,
>
> What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We are
> looking for a medium sized, commercially available unit that won't break
> the bank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

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I agree with Jerry. Off the shelf makes life simple. Also make sure to convince 
them to go with gas oven and dryer.

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From: RE-wrenches  on behalf of 
Jerry Shafer 
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 2:46:06 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

Wrenches
On our off grid install we sugest going with all off the shelf products from 
kitchen to laundry as it is cheaper to install a few more modules than some 
expensive so calked off grid appliances
Jerry

On Jun 27, 2017 4:26 AM, "Drake" 
>
 wrote:
Hello Wrenches,

What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We are looking 
for a medium sized, commercially available unit that won't break the bank. Any 
suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Drake


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Athens Electric LLC
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

[Jerry Shafer]

Wrenches
On our off grid install we sugest going with all off the shelf products
from kitchen to laundry as it is cheaper to install a few more modules than
some expensive so calked off grid appliances
Jerry

On Jun 27, 2017 4:26 AM, "Drake" 
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> Hello Wrenches,
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> What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We are
> looking for a medium sized, commercially available unit that won't break
> the bank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Drake
>
>
> Drake Chamberlin
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[RE-wrenches] Outback Optics weird behavior

[William Miller]

Friends:



I have noticed something strange in Outback Optics.  On my systems, the
setup has lost information about the model number of all inverters.
Outback tech support has been stripped of many access privileges so they
can’t help me trouble shoot this.



I am asking if anyone of you with Optics systems if you can check to see if
your inverters have a model number set in the device registration screen.
This is accessed by clicking device map and then clicking on any inverter
icon.



Your feedback will be most helpful, and if you have this problem, you will
want to know.



I have attached a screen shot of the pop-up showing the problem.  Scroll to
the bottom of this message for the link.



Thanks in advance,



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Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

[Dan Fink]

Having lived off grid since 1991, I have many opinions on what
refrigeration strategies have worked and not worked for me and my customers
over the years. It's in Home Power, here:
https://www.homepower.com/articles/home-efficiency/equipment-products/choosing-your-grid-refrigerator

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On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 10:04 AM, Steve McCarney 
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> Hi Drake
>
> Probably the biggest development in off grid solar refrigeration is the
> growing use of battery free solar direct drive (SDD) fridges and freezers.
> These are now in widespread use by the global immunization community for
> vaccine refrigeration and some ice pack freezing.  It is believed there are
> over 10,000 already deployed with many more planned in the next few years.
>
> There are 7 manufacturers around the globe that have earned WHO
> "pre-qualification" after passing stringent testing focused on conserving
> vaccine.  Some also offer SDD for other uses.  To see who they are go the
> WHO website and see their catalog with approved fridges and freezers at
> http://apps.who.int/immunization_standards/vaccine_quality/pqs_catalogue/
>
> Best wishes
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>> Hello Wrenches,
>>
>> What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We are
>> looking for a medium sized, commercially available unit that won't break
>> the bank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Drake
>>
>>
>> Drake Chamberlin
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

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Hi Drake

Probably the biggest development in off grid solar refrigeration is the
growing use of battery free solar direct drive (SDD) fridges and freezers.
These are now in widespread use by the global immunization community for
vaccine refrigeration and some ice pack freezing.  It is believed there are
over 10,000 already deployed with many more planned in the next few years.

There are 7 manufacturers around the globe that have earned WHO
"pre-qualification" after passing stringent testing focused on conserving
vaccine.  Some also offer SDD for other uses.  To see who they are go the
WHO website and see their catalog with approved fridges and freezers at
http://apps.who.int/immunization_standards/vaccine_quality/pqs_catalogue/

Best wishes

Steve McCarney, Director of Cold Chain Solutions, Solar Electric Light Fund

On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Drake  wrote:

> Hello Wrenches,
>
> What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We are
> looking for a medium sized, commercially available unit that won't break
> the bank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Drake
>
>
> Drake Chamberlin
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Rodent bird guard question

[Benn Kilburn]

Tom, 
I commented on a few different products on a thread with a similar subject line 
as this one, none of which would impede airflow significantly, IMO. 
However they will require maintenance similar to cleaning out your 
gutters/eavestroughs as wind-blown debris gets trapped along the upper rows. 

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> On Jun 25, 2017, at 5:53 AM, Tom Lane  wrote:
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> Does anyone know of a bird rodent guard THAT IS VENTED TO STILL ALLOW GOOD 
> AIRFLOW UNDERNEATH , I imagine that it it is too tight it will cause the 
> temperature to rise and lower voltage somewhat . In Florida roof temperatures 
> go up to 170 F and not only do you want air flow under the modules , if you 
> keep them 31/2 inches off the roof surface you typically lower the AC bill 
> under the modules in the home about 15% of the area that is covered . A guard 
> that does not allow airflow in my opinion would be worst than the varmints . 
> I would rather not have a guard that does not allow air flow as it make 
> shorten the life of the modules . I have Hawks around my house that take care 
> of critters , and a fake owl and fake snake on my roof , Gator Tom 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

[Starlight Solar Power Systems]

Hey Drake,

Because of the very low cost of producing power by PV solar, I always recommend 
a standard, high efficiency refrigerator. It doesn’t makes sense to by 
speciality refrigerators that cost 2-4 times times the price of ‘off the shelf” 
brands. Many brands have models that use about 1 kWh per day. That means you 
can make the power it takes to operate it for under $500.  

Look here at kWh/Year: 
https://www.energystar.gov/most-efficient/me-certified-refrigerators 

Larry



On Jun 27, 2017, at 7:25 AM, Drake  wrote:

Hello Wrenches,

What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We are looking 
for a medium sized, commercially available unit that won't break the bank. Any 
suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Drake 


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Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

[Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar]

I design for a 2KWH  daily electric refrigerator. Usually around 22 cubic
feet for a home. --Dave


> Hello Wrenches,
>
> What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We
> are looking for a medium sized, commercially available unit that
> won't break the bank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Drake
>
>
> Drake Chamberlin
> Athens Electric LLC
> OH License 44810
> CO License 3773
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> 740-448-7328
> http://athens-electric.com/
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[RE-wrenches] Off Grid Refrigeration

[Drake]

Hello Wrenches,

What is your preferred refrigerator for off  grid installations? We 
are looking for a medium sized, commercially available unit that 
won't break the bank. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Thank you,

Drake


Drake Chamberlin
Athens Electric LLC
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
NABCEP Certified Solar PV
740-448-7328
http://athens-electric.com/




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