Re: [RE-wrenches] Bonding Metal Roofs Part II

2023-06-05 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches 


Hey Adam,

Creative solution #1  Do not install solar on any roof if you can ground 
mount it.


Is this He Adam or the Him Adam?

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On 2023-06-05 3:47 pm, AE Solar via RE-wrenches wrote:


Hey all,
I had started a thread about bonding to metal roofs in 2018 but can't 
figure out how to respond via the archive. I know some things have 
changed since then, so I'm circling back and starting a new thread.


In NY one of our inspection agencies (NYSERDA) requires bonding of 
metal roof panels below the array, as well as within a 3' perimeter of 
the array. S-5! in combination with Ironridge is now listed to bond the 
roof under the array (so long as you hit every pan with an attachment) 
but this doesn't solve the problem of trying to bond within the 3' 
perimeter. For installs where we are only 18" from the ridge, this 
means we are required to bond the adjacent roof as well.


Whenever possible we install Illsco SGB-4 lugs under the ridge cap. But 
more and more we're finding roofs where the ridge cap feels 
inaccessible, tricky, or where we simply don't want to get into roof 
warranty issues associated with opening up a prior contractor's work.


Wondering if anyone else is coming up against this and what some 
possible creative solutions might be. I don't want to walk away from 
potential projects but...


As always, thanks for any thoughts
Adam

Adam Katzman (he/him)
Autonomous Energies | Owner/Operator
www.AutonomousEnergies.com [1]
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Bonding Metal Roofs Part II

2023-06-05 Thread MDElectricSolar via RE-wrenches 
How about extending your bonding wire out to the adjacent panels in roof areas with S5 clamps and attaching a ground lug to each instead of an L foot? I know it sounds a bit ridiculous, but an inexpensive and easy solution?Michael D NelsonMD Electric & Solar, Inc.707-684-0064 mobile707-884-1862 officewww.mdelectricsolar.comwww.facebook.com/mdelectricandsolarOn Jun 5, 2023, at 3:48 PM, AE Solar via RE-wrenches  wrote:Hey all,I had started a thread about bonding to metal roofs in 2018 but can't figure out how to respond via the archive. I know some things have changed since then, so I'm circling back and starting a new thread. In NY one of our inspection agencies (NYSERDA) requires bonding of metal roof panels below the array, as well as within a 3' perimeter of the array. S-5! in combination with Ironridge is now listed to bond the roof under the array (so long as you hit every pan with an attachment) but this doesn't solve the problem of trying to bond within the 3' perimeter. For installs where we are only 18" from the ridge, this means we are required to bond the adjacent roof as well.Whenever possible we install Illsco SGB-4 lugs under the ridge cap. But more and more we're finding roofs where the ridge cap feels inaccessible, tricky, or where we simply don't want to get into roof warranty issues associated with opening up a prior contractor's work.Wondering if anyone else is coming up against this and what some possible creative solutions might be. I don't want to walk away from potential projects but...As always, thanks for any thoughtsAdamAdam Katzman (he/him)Autonomous Energies | Owner/Operatorwww.AutonomousEnergies.com(518) 567-1468
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[RE-wrenches] Bonding Metal Roofs Part II

2023-06-05 Thread AE Solar via RE-wrenches 
Hey all,
I had started a thread about bonding to metal roofs in 2018 but can't
figure out how to respond via the archive. I know some things have changed
since then, so I'm circling back and starting a new thread.

In NY one of our inspection agencies (NYSERDA) requires bonding of metal
roof panels below the array, as well as within a 3' perimeter of the array.
S-5! in combination with Ironridge is now listed to bond the roof under the
array (so long as you hit every pan with an attachment) but this doesn't
solve the problem of trying to bond within the 3' perimeter. For installs
where we are only 18" from the ridge, this means we are required to bond
the adjacent roof as well.

Whenever possible we install Illsco SGB-4 lugs under the ridge cap. But
more and more we're finding roofs where the ridge cap feels inaccessible,
tricky, or where we simply don't want to get into roof warranty issues
associated with opening up a prior contractor's work.

Wondering if anyone else is coming up against this and what some possible
creative solutions might be. I don't want to walk away from potential
projects but...

As always, thanks for any thoughts
Adam


Adam Katzman (he/him)
Autonomous Energies | Owner/Operator
www.AutonomousEnergies.com 
(518) 567-1468
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Need detailed help with Pytee battery

2023-06-05 Thread Darryl Thayer via RE-wrenches 
Thank you, I have sent the message to Pytes, and I will let Rewrench know
if this works.  o

On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 7:43 PM Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches <
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> Daryl,
> I purchased some Pytes batteries for my brother-in-law this spring, as I
> had some contact with them, and he wanted to try their batteries. I've had
> no contact with their support team at all, and the only real contact I have
> is the sales person I dealt with, Austin Li  (austin...@pytesgroup.com,
> WhatsApp:+8618030254164).  Maybe contacting him will help you get to their
> tech support in a more useful way. You can try mentioning my name although
> I have no idea if that will be at all helpful. If you get anywhere, I'd be
> curious to know, since I'm sure my brother-in-law will be in need of tech
> support at some time in the future.
> Good Luck,
> Howie
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> 802-272-0004
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 3, 2023 at 1:08 PM Darryl Thayer via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> I have a Pytee battery that has gone into alarm.  Won't come out.
>> Pytee says to connect the computer and diagnose.  That is all they said.
>>  They do not answer emails asking for further advice.  Does anyone know
>> what to do?  Sps to use?  Address to use?
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Web based system monitoring via 4GLTE uplink?

2023-06-05 Thread Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches 
Wrenches
I have used Verizon cellular modems, looks the same works the same just pay
for data mine was 25 per month 2 year contract, very simple, I plugged in
both the blueplanet battery's and outback mate and there we had it. I'm
sure all the carriers have the same thing.
Fun times

On Mon, Jun 5, 2023, 6:30 AM Mick Abraham via RE-wrenches <
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> Hi, Mechanix~ Web portals such as Optics-RE make for easy well-baby visits
> for off gridders. The prospective customers that I met yesterday aren't
> here full time so they may not want to commit $1200/year on satellite
> internet service, but the Verizon 4G signal is strong at the homesite.
>
> Which web-enabled battery based inverter platforms have a dongle for 4G
> LTE? I know we'd need a data type SIM card & I'd need to live with a slow
> refresh rate so the SIM wouldn't need data replenishment too often. This
> wouldn't be as good as if the site had real broadband, but maybe still
> better than nothing.
>
> So far, I've only found this type of accy with the Victron platform: their
> model GX LTE. Among the other platforms & hybrid inverters I've found next
> to nothing, but "the Wrench List is the Bomb" at knowing things that I
> don't. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks in advance,
>
> Mick Abraham, Proprietor
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Web based system monitoring via 4GLTE uplink?

2023-06-05 Thread Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches 
Mick,

I'll vouch that the Victron solution works great. You need a GSM carrier,
TMobile works as well as others, AT for one. The GSM piece is important,
Verizon won't work with this.

Another approach is to do a Mifi box with Verizon, then just use it as a
wireless hotspot like any WiFi network.

No problems with the single Victron that we have out there.

Good luck!

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> Hi, Mechanix~ Web portals such as Optics-RE make for easy well-baby visits
> for off gridders. The prospective customers that I met yesterday aren't
> here full time so they may not want to commit $1200/year on satellite
> internet service, but the Verizon 4G signal is strong at the homesite.
>
> Which web-enabled battery based inverter platforms have a dongle for 4G
> LTE? I know we'd need a data type SIM card & I'd need to live with a slow
> refresh rate so the SIM wouldn't need data replenishment too often. This
> wouldn't be as good as if the site had real broadband, but maybe still
> better than nothing.
>
> So far, I've only found this type of accy with the Victron platform: their
> model GX LTE. Among the other platforms & hybrid inverters I've found next
> to nothing, but "the Wrench List is the Bomb" at knowing things that I
> don't. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks in advance,
>
> Mick Abraham, Proprietor
> www.abrahamsolar.com
>
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[RE-wrenches] Web based system monitoring via 4GLTE uplink?

2023-06-05 Thread Mick Abraham via RE-wrenches 
Hi, Mechanix~ Web portals such as Optics-RE make for easy well-baby visits
for off gridders. The prospective customers that I met yesterday aren't
here full time so they may not want to commit $1200/year on satellite
internet service, but the Verizon 4G signal is strong at the homesite.

Which web-enabled battery based inverter platforms have a dongle for 4G
LTE? I know we'd need a data type SIM card & I'd need to live with a slow
refresh rate so the SIM wouldn't need data replenishment too often. This
wouldn't be as good as if the site had real broadband, but maybe still
better than nothing.

So far, I've only found this type of accy with the Victron platform: their
model GX LTE. Among the other platforms & hybrid inverters I've found next
to nothing, but "the Wrench List is the Bomb" at knowing things that I
don't. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks in advance,

Mick Abraham, Proprietor
www.abrahamsolar.com

Landline: 970-731-4675
Cell phone or for text messaging: 970-946-6584
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