Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island

2017-07-11 Thread Drake 
What is the standby current draw on this unit. In 
the past, that has been an issue with Kohler.


At 06:01 PM 7/10/2017, you wrote:
All - update for those of you interested, we are 
starting the portal installation tomorrow (with 
a Sunny Island for better or worse) and ended up 
going with a Kohler 14RESA propane generator. 
This should be 2-wire start, ok at 100% duty 
cycle 120 v, and CARB compliant. If all goes as 
planned we'll be up and running next week and I'll keep you posted.


http://www.kohlergenerators.com/home-generators/products/14RESA

-August

August Goers

Luminalt Energy Corporation

o: 415.641.4000

m: 415.559.1525

www.luminalt.com

Â

On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 3:46 PM, Dave Angelini 
Offgrid Solar <offgridso...@sti.net> wrote:

I did a few projects for Yosemite. Then I used the EU6500i which is now
the EU7000i. Never had anyone ask. and that you will find is the issue. In
my county of Mariposa they will issue a certificate of occupancy on a
house running a generator for final approval. Pretty lax about it all. If
I go across the county line into Tuolumne everything is hard to do. Geeze
an offgrid generator...Use Honda or design so that you don't need one :)

Dave Angelini / Offgrid Solar


> Hi Gary and All â€â€œ
>
>
>
> We looked into the EcoGen unit, but the 6kW is discontinued and the 15kW
> EcoGen is not rated to be sold in California. Bummer.
>
>
>
> Speaking of California, do any of you know about the CARB compliance
> issues
> on selecting a generator for an offgrid renewable project? We had one
> generator rep tell us that only a Tier 4F CARB generators are legal for
> use
> with offgrid in California, but I can’t ¢t 
find anything online to clarify.

> Since this project is in the National Parks, we need to make sure we
> don’t
> > have any compliance issues. If anyone knows anything about what kind of
> CARB compliance is or isn’t required, I, I’d love to hear about it.
> >
>
>
> Cheers!
>
>
>
> August
>
>
>
> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Gary Willett
> *Sent:* Friday, June 16, 2017 7:58 AM
> *To:* 
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island
>
>
>
> AUGUST:
>
> The Generac EcoGen is dual-fuel capable (NG or LP), comes in 6kW and 15kW
> versions, is 2-wire start, can be field-configured for either 120V or
> 240V.
> It's not "portable" as it does not have wheels. It's transportable though
> based on its footprint and weight. Also, it was specifically designed and
> warranteed  for off-grid applications.
>
> Regards,
>
> Gary Willett PE
> Icarus Engineering LLC
>
> On 6/16/17 9:36 AM, Kevin Pegg wrote:
>
> You could use a 2 -> 3 wire converter such as the Atkinson GSCM module
> that
> will take the 2 wire output from the SI and convert to 3-wire to control a
> gasoline generator such as the Honda EU7000 series, or Cummins/Onan makes
> a
> good line of gasoline generators. It may be very hard to find a gas
> generator that has 2 wire native remote start. That is more common with
> larger propane or diesel generators.
>
>
>
> Kevin
>
>
>
> *From:* RE-wrenches 
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
> 
<re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>] 
*On Behalf Of *August Goers

> *Sent:* June-16-17 7:22 AM
> *To:* RE-wrenches 
<re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
> 
<re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>

> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island
>
>
>
> Thanks for the good feedback folks!
>
>
>
> We are using a Sunny Island setup because we had access to a free Sunny
> Island and Sunny Boy being scrapped from another site. Otherwise I was
> definitely planning on going with a Outback DC coupled system.
>
>
>
> I think the trick here is trying to find a portable generator that has a
> two-wire start option. I’m looking 
throurough the usual genny suppliers and
> nothing has presented itself so far. Anyway, 
I’™ll keep looking and will
> check out Chris’ suggestion on the nexus 
controtroller and Generac propane

> unit as well.
>
>
>
> FYI, here is a link to what the portal is 
like. Itâ€â™s going in National

> Park
> land by the Golden Gate Bridge so I hope we can pull it together!
> http://www.sharedstudios.com/
>
>
>
> August
>
> Luminalt
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Chris Mason
> *Sent:* Friday, June 16, 2017 4:56 AM
> *To:* RE-wrenches 
<re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>

> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sun

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island

2017-07-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar 
I remember most having to run a small soar panel to keep the start battery
from draining. I too hope that is fixed. It looked to me that the offgrid
warranty is 1/2 of grid-tie.  --Dave
> What is the standby current draw on this unit. In
> the past, that has been an issue with Kohler.
>
> At 06:01 PM 7/10/2017, you wrote:
>>All - update for those of you interested, we are
>>starting the portal installation tomorrow (with
>>a Sunny Island for better or worse) and ended up
>>going with a Kohler 14RESA propane generator.
>>This should be 2-wire start, ok at 100% duty
>>cycle 120 v, and CARB compliant. If all goes as
>>planned we'll be up and running next week and I'll keep you posted.
>>
>>http://www.kohlergenerators.com/home-generators/products/14RESA
>>
>>-August
>>
>>August Goers
>>
>>Luminalt Energy Corporation
>>
>>o: 415.641.4000
>>
>>m: 415.559.1525
>>
>>www.luminalt.com
>>
>>Â
>>
>>On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 3:46 PM, Dave Angelini
>>Offgrid Solar <offgridso...@sti.net> wrote:
>>I did a few projects for Yosemite. Then I used the EU6500i which is now
>>the EU7000i. Never had anyone ask. and that you will find is the issue.
>> In
>>my county of Mariposa they will issue a certificate of occupancy on a
>>house running a generator for final approval. Pretty lax about it all. If
>>I go across the county line into Tuolumne everything is hard to do. Geeze
>>an offgrid generator...Use Honda or design so that you don't need one :)
>>
>>Dave Angelini / Offgrid Solar
>>
>>
>> > Hi Gary and All â€â€œ
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > We looked into the EcoGen unit, but the 6kW is discontinued and the
>> 15kW
>> > EcoGen is not rated to be sold in California. Bummer.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Speaking of California, do any of you know about the CARB compliance
>> > issues
>> > on selecting a generator for an offgrid renewable project? We had one
>> > generator rep tell us that only a Tier 4F CARB generators are legal
>> for
>> > use
>> > with offgrid in California, but I can’t ¢t
>> find anything online to clarify.
>> > Since this project is in the National Parks, we need to make sure we
>> > don’t
>> > > have any compliance issues. If anyone knows anything about what kind
>> of
>> > CARB compliance is or isn’t required, I, I’d love to hear about
>> it.
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > Cheers!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > August
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]
>> *On
>> > Behalf Of *Gary Willett
>> > *Sent:* Friday, June 16, 2017 7:58 AM
>> > *To:*
>> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
>> > *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > AUGUST:
>> >
>> > The Generac EcoGen is dual-fuel capable (NG or LP), comes in 6kW and
>> 15kW
>> > versions, is 2-wire start, can be field-configured for either 120V or
>> > 240V.
>> > It's not "portable" as it does not have wheels. It's transportable
>> though
>> > based on its footprint and weight. Also, it was specifically designed
>> and
>> > warranteed  for off-grid applications.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Gary Willett PE
>> > Icarus Engineering LLC
>> >
>> > On 6/16/17 9:36 AM, Kevin Pegg wrote:
>> >
>> > You could use a 2 -> 3 wire converter such as the Atkinson GSCM module
>> > that
>> > will take the 2 wire output from the SI and convert to 3-wire to
>> control a
>> > gasoline generator such as the Honda EU7000 series, or Cummins/Onan
>> makes
>> > a
>> > good line of gasoline generators. It may be very hard to find a gas
>> > generator that has 2 wire native remote start. That is more common
>> with
>> > larger propane or diesel generators.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Kevin
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *From:* RE-wrenches
>> [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
>> >
>> <re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>]
>> *On Behalf Of *August Goers
>> > *Sent:* June-16-17 7:22 AM
>> > *To:* RE-wrenches
>> <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
>> >
>> <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
>> > *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks for the good feedback folks!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > We are using a Sunny Island setup because we had access to a free
>> Sunny
>> > Island and Sunny Boy being scrapped from another site. Otherwise I was
>> > definitely planning on going with a Outback DC coupled system.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I think the trick here is trying to find a portable generator that has
>> a
>> > two-wire start option. I’m looking
>> throurough the usual genny suppliers and
>> > nothing has presented itself so far. Anyway,
>> I’™ll keep looking and will
>> > check out Chris’ suggestion on the nexus
>> controtroller and Gener

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island

2017-07-11 Thread Dana 
Most generators with  microprocessor controller have a steady & unavoidable 
phantom load these days.

 



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208.721.7003   d...@solarwork.com

Idaho Contractor - # 028765  Idaho PV # 028374

NABCEP # 051112-136   www.solarwork.biz

"Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988"  

P Please consider the environment before printing this email.

 

 

From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf 
Of Drake
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 6:11 AM
To: RE-wrenches 
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island

 

What is the standby current draw on this unit. In the past, that has been an 
issue with Kohler. 

At 06:01 PM 7/10/2017, you wrote:



All - update for those of you interested, we are starting the portal 
installation tomorrow (with a Sunny Island for better or worse) and ended up 
going with a Kohler 14RESA propane generator. This should be 2-wire start, ok 
at 100% duty cycle 120 v, and CARB compliant. If all goes as planned we'll be 
up and running next week and I'll keep you posted.

http://www.kohlergenerators.com/home-generators/products/14RESA

-August

August Goers

Luminalt Energy Corporation

o: 415.641.4000

m: 415.559.1525

www.luminalt.com  

 

On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 3:46 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar 
mailto:offgridso...@sti.net> > wrote:

I did a few projects for Yosemite. Then I used the EU6500i which is now

the EU7000i. Never had anyone ask. and that you will find is the issue. In

my county of Mariposa they will issue a certificate of occupancy on a

house running a generator for final approval. Pretty lax about it all. If

I go across the county line into Tuolumne everything is hard to do. Geeze

an offgrid generator...Use Honda or design so that you don't need one :)

Dave Angelini / Offgrid Solar



> Hi Gary and All â€â€œ

> 

> 

> 

> We looked into the EcoGen unit, but the 6kW is discontinued and the 15kW

> EcoGen is not rated to be sold in California. Bummer.

> 

> 

> 

> Speaking of California, do any of you know about the CARB compliance

> issues

> on selecting a generator for an offgrid renewable project? We had one

> generator rep tell us that only a Tier 4F CARB generators are legal for

> use

> with offgrid in California, but I can’t ¢t find anything online to clarify.

> Since this project is in the National Parks, we need to make sure we

> don̢۪t

> > have any compliance issues. If anyone knows anything about what kind of

> CARB compliance is or isn̢۪t required, I, I̢۪d love to hear about it.

> >

> 

> 

> Cheers!

> 

> 

> 

> August

> 

> 

> 

> *From:* RE-wrenches [ mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org 
>  ] *On

> Behalf Of *Gary Willett

> *Sent:* Friday, June 16, 2017 7:58 AM

> *To:* re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org 
>  

> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island

> 

> 

> 

> AUGUST:

> 

> The Generac EcoGen is dual-fuel capable (NG or LP), comes in 6kW and 15kW

> versions, is 2-wire start, can be field-configured for either 120V or

> 240V.

> It's not "portable" as it does not have wheels. It's transportable though

> based on its footprint and weight. Also, it was specifically designed and

> warranteed  for off-grid applications.

> 

> Regards,

> 

> Gary Willett PE

> Icarus Engineering LLC

> 

> On 6/16/17 9:36 AM, Kevin Pegg wrote:

> 

> You could use a 2 -> 3 wire converter such as the Atkinson GSCM module

> that

> will take the 2 wire output from the SI and convert to 3-wire to control a

> gasoline generator such as the Honda EU7000 series, or Cummins/Onan makes

> a

> good line of gasoline generators. It may be very hard to find a gas

> generator that has 2 wire native remote start. That is more common with

> larger propane or diesel generators.

> 

> 

> 

> Kevin

> 

> 

> 

> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org 
>  

> < re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org 
>  >] *On Behalf Of *August 
> Goers

> *Sent:* June-16-17 7:22 AM

> *To:* RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org 
>  >

> < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org 
>  >

> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island

> 

> 

> 

> Thanks for the good feedback folks!

> 

> 

> 

> We are using a Sunny Island setup because we had access to a free Sunny

> Island and Sunny Boy being scrapped from another site. Otherwise I was

> definitely planning on going with a Outback DC coupled system.

> 

> 

> 

> I think the t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island

2017-07-11 Thread Dana 
This gen has a significant phantom load, & there is no way to avoid it. 
I have installed several & had to provide either a 10 watt PV module or a 
120-12 volt battery maintainer.


Dana Orzel   Great Solar Works, Inc. 
208.721.7003   d...@solarwork.com
Idaho Contractor - # 028765  Idaho PV # 028374
NABCEP # 051112-136   www.solarwork.biz
"Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988"  
 Please consider the environment before printing this email.


-Original Message-
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf 
Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 8:36 AM
To: RE-wrenches 
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island

I remember most having to run a small soar panel to keep the start battery from 
draining. I too hope that is fixed. It looked to me that the offgrid warranty 
is 1/2 of grid-tie.  --Dave
> What is the standby current draw on this unit. In the past, that has 
> been an issue with Kohler.
>
> At 06:01 PM 7/10/2017, you wrote:
>>All - update for those of you interested, we are starting the portal 
>>installation tomorrow (with a Sunny Island for better or worse) and 
>>ended up going with a Kohler 14RESA propane generator.
>>This should be 2-wire start, ok at 100% duty cycle 120 v, and CARB 
>>compliant. If all goes as planned we'll be up and running next week 
>>and I'll keep you posted.
>>
>>http:
>>//www.kohlergenerators.com/home-generators/products/14RESA
>>
>>-August
>>
>>August Goers
>>
>>Luminalt Energy Corporation
>>
>>o: 415.641.4000
>>
>>m: 415.559.1525
>>
>>www.luminalt.com
>>
>>Â
>>
>>On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 3:46 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar 
>><offgridso...@sti.net> wrote:
>>I did a few projects for Yosemite. Then I used the EU6500i which is 
>>now the EU7000i. Never had anyone ask. and that you will find is the issue.
>> In
>>my county of Mariposa they will issue a certificate of occupancy on a 
>>house running a generator for final approval. Pretty lax about it all. 
>>If I go across the county line into Tuolumne everything is hard to do. 
>>Geeze an offgrid generator...Use Honda or design so that you don't 
>>need one :)
>>
>>Dave Angelini / Offgrid Solar
>>
>>
>> > Hi Gary and All â€â€œ
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > We looked into the EcoGen unit, but the 6kW is discontinued and the
>> 15kW
>> > EcoGen is not rated to be sold in California. Bummer.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Speaking of California, do any of you know about the CARB 
>> > compliance issues on selecting a generator for an offgrid renewable 
>> > project? We had one generator rep tell us that only a Tier 4F CARB 
>> > generators are legal
>> for
>> > use
>> > with offgrid in California, but I can’t ¢t
>> find anything online to clarify.
>> > Since this project is in the National Parks, we need to make sure 
>> > we don̢۪t
>> > > have any compliance issues. If anyone knows anything about what 
>> > > kind
>> of
>> > CARB compliance is or isn̢۪t required, I, I̢۪d love to hear 
>> > about
>> it.
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > Cheers!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > August
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *From:* RE-wrenches 
>> > [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]
>> *On
>> > Behalf Of *Gary Willett
>> > *Sent:* Friday, June 16, 2017 7:58 AM
>> > *To:*
>> re-wrenc...@lists.re-wrench
>> es.org
>> > *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > AUGUST:
>> >
>> > The Generac EcoGen is dual-fuel capable (NG or LP), comes in 6kW 
>> > and
>> 15kW
>> > versions, is 2-wire start, can be field-configured for either 120V 
>> > or 240V.
>> > It's not "portable" as it does not have wheels. It's transportable
>> though
>> > based on its footprint and weight. Also, it was specifically 
>> > designed
>> and
>> > warranteed  for off-grid applications.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Gary Willett PE
>> > Icarus Engineering LLC
>> >
>> > On 6/16/17 9:36 AM, Kevin Pegg wrote:
>> >
>> > You could use a 2 -> 3 wire converter such as the Atkinson GSCM 
>> > module that will take the 2 wire output from the SI and convert to 
>> > 3-wire to
>> control a
>> > gasoline generator such as the Honda EU7000 series, or Cummins/Onan
>> makes
>> > a
>> > good line of gasoline generators. It may be very hard to find a gas 
>> > generator that has 2 wire native remote start. That is more common
>> with
>> > larger propane or diesel generators.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Kevin
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *From:* RE-wrenches
>> [mailto:re-wrenches
>> -boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
>> >
>> <re-wrenches-bounce
>> s...@lists.re-wrenches.org>]
>> *On Behalf Of *Augus

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island

2017-07-11 Thread August Goers 
The 14RESA unit we have has an integrated battery charger. We just need to
wire a 15 A circuit from our backup panel to the terminals to keep the
starter battery charged. I confirmed that the warranty is 18 months or 1000
hours of operation for offgrid use.

August

*August Goers*

Luminalt Energy Corporation

o: 415.641.4000

m: 415.559.1525

www.luminalt.com



On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 8:47 AM, Dana  wrote:

> This gen has a significant phantom load, & there is no way to avoid it.
> I have installed several & had to provide either a 10 watt PV module or a
> 120-12 volt battery maintainer.
>
> 
> 
> Dana Orzel   Great Solar Works, Inc.
> 208.721.7003   d...@solarwork.com
> Idaho Contractor - # 028765  Idaho PV # 028374
> NABCEP # 051112-136   www.solarwork.biz
> "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988"
>  Please consider the environment before printing this email.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On
> Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 8:36 AM
> To: RE-wrenches 
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island
>
> I remember most having to run a small soar panel to keep the start battery
> from draining. I too hope that is fixed. It looked to me that the offgrid
> warranty is 1/2 of grid-tie.  --Dave
> > What is the standby current draw on this unit. In the past, that has
> > been an issue with Kohler.
> >
> > At 06:01 PM 7/10/2017, you wrote:
> >>All - update for those of you interested, we are starting the portal
> >>installation tomorrow (with a Sunny Island for better or worse) and
> >>ended up going with a Kohler 14RESA propane generator.
> >>This should be 2-wire start, ok at 100% duty cycle 120 v, and CARB
> >>compliant. If all goes as planned we'll be up and running next week
> >>and I'll keep you posted.
> >>
> >>http:
> >>//www.kohlergenerators.com/home-generators/products/14RESA
> >>
> >>-August
> >>
> >>August Goers
> >>
> >>Luminalt Energy Corporation
> >>
> >>o: 415.641.4000
> >>
> >>m: 415.559.1525
> >>
> >>www.luminalt.com
> >>
> >>Â
> >>
> >>On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 3:46 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
> >><offgridso...@sti.net> wrote:
> >>I did a few projects for Yosemite. Then I used the EU6500i which is
> >>now the EU7000i. Never had anyone ask. and that you will find is the
> issue.
> >> In
> >>my county of Mariposa they will issue a certificate of occupancy on a
> >>house running a generator for final approval. Pretty lax about it all.
> >>If I go across the county line into Tuolumne everything is hard to do.
> >>Geeze an offgrid generator...Use Honda or design so that you don't
> >>need one :)
> >>
> >>Dave Angelini / Offgrid Solar
> >>
> >>
> >> > Hi Gary and All â€â€œ
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > We looked into the EcoGen unit, but the 6kW is discontinued and the
> >> 15kW
> >> > EcoGen is not rated to be sold in California. Bummer.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Speaking of California, do any of you know about the CARB
> >> > compliance issues on selecting a generator for an offgrid renewable
> >> > project? We had one generator rep tell us that only a Tier 4F CARB
> >> > generators are legal
> >> for
> >> > use
> >> > with offgrid in California, but I can’t ¢t
> >> find anything online to clarify.
> >> > Since this project is in the National Parks, we need to make sure
> >> > we don̢۪t
> >> > > have any compliance issues. If anyone knows anything about what
> >> > > kind
> >> of
> >> > CARB compliance is or isn̢۪t required, I, I̢۪d love to hear
> >> > about
> >> it.
> >> > >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Cheers!
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > August
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > *From:* RE-wrenches
> >> > [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]
> >> *On
> >> > Behalf Of *Gary Willett
> >> > *Sent:* Friday, June 16, 2017 7:58 AM
> >> > *To:*
> >> re-wrenc...@lists.re-wrench
> >> es.org
> >> > *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator choice for Sunny Island
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > AUGUST:
> >> >
> >> > The Generac EcoGen is dual-fuel capable (NG or LP), comes in 6kW
> >> > and
> >> 15kW
> >> > versions, is 2-wire start, can be field-configured for either 120V
> >> > or 240V.
> >> > It's not "portable" as it does not have wheels. It's transportable
> >> though
> >> > based on its footprint and weight. Also, it was specifically
> >> > designed
> >> and
> >> > warranteed  for off-grid applications.
> >> >
> >> > Regards,
> >> >
> >> > Gary Willett PE
> >> > Icarus Engineering LLC
> >> >
> >> > On 6/16/17 9:36 AM, Kevin Pegg wrote:
> >> >
> >> > You could use a 2 -> 3 wire converter such as the Atkinson GSCM
> >> > module that will take the 2 w

[RE-wrenches] DPW rack info

2017-07-11 Thread jay 
HI All,


DPW used to have pole depth/concrete base size “ recommendations” but I can 
longer find them.  


Does anyone have any advice on this?

thanks

jay

peltz power




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Re: [RE-wrenches] DPW rack info

2017-07-11 Thread Steve Romo 
MT Solar has a calculator on their web site.

https://www.mtsolar.us/calculator/

On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 4:43 PM, jay  wrote:

> HI All,
>
>
> DPW used to have pole depth/concrete base size “ recommendations” but I
> can longer find them.
>
>
> Does anyone have any advice on this?
>
> thanks
>
> jay
>
> peltz power
>
>
>
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] DPW rack info

2017-07-11 Thread Aaron Mandelkorn 
DPW has it on its website.  It is called "tpm configurator".

Aaron Mandelkorn
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On Jul 11, 2017 5:11 PM, "jay"  wrote:

> HI All,
>
>
> DPW used to have pole depth/concrete base size “ recommendations” but I
> can longer find them.
>
>
> Does anyone have any advice on this?
>
> thanks
>
> jay
>
> peltz power
>
>
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[RE-wrenches] DPW concrete base

2017-07-11 Thread Hilton Dier 
We never did the calculation for pole mounts. We just used the biggest base 
size they listed and cast on an extra foot of depth in the form of a square 
footer. We figured that an extra half yard of concrete is cheap compared to the 
cost of the digging and form setting. The cost of a 36" sonotube instead of a 
32" one is minimal. Peace of mind is priceless.

Hilton

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Renewable Energy Design
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