Re: [RE-wrenches] Hydraulic KO tool

[Glenn Burt via RE-wrenches]

I bought one from Harbor Freight a dozen years ago and it has worked like a 
champ for a half dozen times a year I need it. I did have to bleed some air 
from the line earlier this year, but it has been the only maintenance it has 
needed.I also had to knock some 3" and 4" holes in a 600A panelboard and bought 
a large KO die set on Amazon made by TEMCo for $170 and have never regretted 
it!-GlennSent from my 'smart'phone, so please excuse typos and spelling 
errors.-- Original message--From: Jay via RE-wrenchesDate: Mon, Dec 11, 
2023 1:48 PMTo: RE-wrenches;Cc: Jay;Subject:[RE-wrenches] Hydraulic KO toolI’m 
wondering if anyone has recommendations for an inexpensive hydraulic KO tool. 

I have a project where I need to punch some 4” holes in gutter. 
I can’t get a jig saw or anything in there and a 4” hole saw bit is crazy 
expensive. 

There are many inexpensive hydraulic tools out there that should work for a 
holes. Just thought I’d check to see if anyone has any suggestions.
 

Thx

Jay
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Hydraulic KO tool

[Bruce Erickson via RE-wrenches]

A cheap one from Harbor Freight has worked well for us for occasional use.

Bruce Erickson
Mendocino Solar Service
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> On Dec 11, 2023, at 11:07 AM, Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches 
>  wrote:
> 
> Best thing is to buy a hydraulic set from Amazon or another online source. 
> I'm talking China-made, not the highest quality but cheap is what you're 
> looking for, especially if it's only being used once a year. I have a similar 
> set I've had for 6-7 years now and it's been fine.
> 
> On Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 1:48 PM Jay via RE-wrenches 
>  > wrote:
> I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for an inexpensive hydraulic KO 
> tool. 
> 
> I have a project where I need to punch some 4” holes in gutter. 
> I can’t get a jig saw or anything in there and a 4” hole saw bit is crazy 
> expensive. 
> 
> There are many inexpensive hydraulic tools out there that should work for a 
> holes. Just thought I’d check to see if anyone has any suggestions. 
> 
> Thx
> 
> Jay
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Hydraulic KO tool

[Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches]

Best thing is to buy a hydraulic set from Amazon or another online source.
I'm talking China-made, not the highest quality but cheap is what you're
looking for, especially if it's only being used once a year. I have a
similar set I've had for 6-7 years now and it's been fine.

On Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 1:48 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for an inexpensive hydraulic
> KO tool.
>
> I have a project where I need to punch some 4” holes in gutter.
> I can’t get a jig saw or anything in there and a 4” hole saw bit is crazy
> expensive.
>
> There are many inexpensive hydraulic tools out there that should work for
> a holes. Just thought I’d check to see if anyone has any suggestions.
>
> Thx
>
> Jay
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[RE-wrenches] Hydraulic KO tool

[Jay via RE-wrenches]

I’m wondering if anyone has recommendations for an inexpensive hydraulic KO 
tool. 

I have a project where I need to punch some 4” holes in gutter. 
I can’t get a jig saw or anything in there and a 4” hole saw bit is crazy 
expensive. 

There are many inexpensive hydraulic tools out there that should work for a 
holes. Just thought I’d check to see if anyone has any suggestions. 

Thx

Jay
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Gateway causing lamp to flicker

[August Goers via RE-wrenches]

I don't have experience with Enphase's battery system nor have I seen this
issue with the touch lights. However, I wonder if there might be something
up with neutrals or grounds on the site? Disconnected neutrals, neutrals
bonded to ground in more than one location, lack of a good ground grounding
electrode system, neutrals mixed up between backup side of IQ System
Controller and non-backup side, etc. Might be worth checking out?

August
Luminalt




On Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 10:13 AM Solar Energy Solutions via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Hi Adam,
>
> We have a clause in all of our contracts that reads “prices not include
> any un-anticipatable events”
>
> While I can understand the need to placate clients, the days of solar
> martyrdom needs to end! Is that line replacing a $10 lamp with a $40 lamp?
> That is up to you.
>
> Keep up the good work!
>
> *Andrew Koyaanisqatsi*
> President
>
>
> *Solar Energy Solutions, Inc.The BRIGHT CHOICE*
>
> *Since 1987,** helping you and your *
> *Portland neighbors move** towards an environmentally sustainable future.*
>
>
> *503-238-4502 <503-238-4502>www.SolarEnergyOregon.com
> *
>
> On Dec 11, 2023, at 8:43 AM, William Miller via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Adam:
>
>
>
> I have experienced the same scenario some years ago with an oval gateway.
> We tried some filters but they did not help. We did not have an isolated
> load center for the gateway.  I think the client bought a new lamp without
> touch control.
>
>
>
> You need to connect the gateway and inverter to an isolated load center so
> you can put a filter on the feeder to that subpanel.
>
>
>
> William
>
>
>
> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Behalf Of *AE Solar via RE-wrenches
> *Sent:* Monday, December 11, 2023 6:56 AM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Cc:* AE Solar
> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Enphase Gateway causing lamp to flicker
>
>
>
> Wrenches
>
> We have a project where the homeowner has some of those bedside lamps
> where you touch them to turn them on/off/dim (rather than having a switch).
> It seems like when the Enphase Gateway is powered up it causes the lights
> to freak out. Once we flip the breaker to the Gateway off the lamp operates
> as normalZ Interestingly, with another load (homeowner was using a
> dehumidifier) plugged into the circuit it seems to stabilize the lights. We
> isolated the problem to the Gateway specifically (ie having PV breakers
> on/off doesn’t make a difference). It’s a supply side connection. The house
> is small but we tried the lamp in multiple parts of the house and it
> happens everywhere.  Enphase doesn’t have any ideas. Anyone have this
> happen to them?
>
>
>
> I think we might just need to buy them some new lamps, but I’m also
> interested to understand what is happening. These are just some cheap
> lamps, but wondering if other household loads that are more sensitive might
> be affected as well?
>
>
>
> Adam
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Gateway causing lamp to flicker

[Solar Energy Solutions via RE-wrenches]

Hi Adam, We have a clause in all of our contracts that reads “prices not include any un-anticipatable events”While I can understand the need to placate clients, the days of solar martyrdom needs to end! Is that line replacing a $10 lamp with a $40 lamp? That is up to you. Keep up the good work!Andrew KoyaanisqatsiPresidentSolar Energy Solutions, Inc.The BRIGHT CHOICESince 1987, helping you and your Portland neighbors move towards an environmentally sustainable future.503-238-4502www.SolarEnergyOregon.comOn Dec 11, 2023, at 8:43 AM, William Miller via RE-wrenches  wrote:Adam: I have experienced the same scenario some years ago with an oval gateway.  We tried some filters but they did not help. We did not have an isolated load center for the gateway.  I think the client bought a new lamp without touch control. You need to connect the gateway and inverter to an isolated load center so you can put a filter on the feeder to that subpanel. William From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of AE Solar via RE-wrenchesSent: Monday, December 11, 2023 6:56 AMTo: RE-wrenchesCc: AE SolarSubject: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Gateway causing lamp to flicker WrenchesWe have a project where the homeowner has some of those bedside lamps where you touch them to turn them on/off/dim (rather than having a switch). It seems like when the Enphase Gateway is powered up it causes the lights to freak out. Once we flip the breaker to the Gateway off the lamp operates as normalZ Interestingly, with another load (homeowner was using a dehumidifier) plugged into the circuit it seems to stabilize the lights. We isolated the problem to the Gateway specifically (ie having PV breakers on/off doesn’t make a difference). It’s a supply side connection. The house is small but we tried the lamp in multiple parts of the house and it happens everywhere.  Enphase doesn’t have any ideas. Anyone have this happen to them? I think we might just need to buy them some new lamps, but I’m also interested to understand what is happening. These are just some cheap lamps, but wondering if other household loads that are more sensitive might be affected as well?  Adam 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Gateway causing lamp to flicker

[William Miller via RE-wrenches]

Adam:



I have experienced the same scenario some years ago with an oval gateway.
We tried some filters but they did not help. We did not have an isolated
load center for the gateway.  I think the client bought a new lamp without
touch control.



You need to connect the gateway and inverter to an isolated load center so
you can put a filter on the feeder to that subpanel.



William



*From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
Behalf Of *AE Solar via RE-wrenches
*Sent:* Monday, December 11, 2023 6:56 AM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Cc:* AE Solar
*Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Enphase Gateway causing lamp to flicker



Wrenches

We have a project where the homeowner has some of those bedside lamps where
you touch them to turn them on/off/dim (rather than having a switch). It
seems like when the Enphase Gateway is powered up it causes the lights to
freak out. Once we flip the breaker to the Gateway off the lamp operates as
normalZ Interestingly, with another load (homeowner was using a
dehumidifier) plugged into the circuit it seems to stabilize the lights. We
isolated the problem to the Gateway specifically (ie having PV breakers
on/off doesn’t make a difference). It’s a supply side connection. The house
is small but we tried the lamp in multiple parts of the house and it
happens everywhere.  Enphase doesn’t have any ideas. Anyone have this
happen to them?



I think we might just need to buy them some new lamps, but I’m also
interested to understand what is happening. These are just some cheap
lamps, but wondering if other household loads that are more sensitive might
be affected as well?



Adam
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[RE-wrenches] Enphase Gateway causing lamp to flicker

[AE Solar via RE-wrenches]

Wrenches
We have a project where the homeowner has some of those bedside lamps where
you touch them to turn them on/off/dim (rather than having a switch). It
seems like when the Enphase Gateway is powered up it causes the lights to
freak out. Once we flip the breaker to the Gateway off the lamp operates as
normalZ Interestingly, with another load (homeowner was using a
dehumidifier) plugged into the circuit it seems to stabilize the lights. We
isolated the problem to the Gateway specifically (ie having PV breakers
on/off doesn’t make a difference). It’s a supply side connection. The house
is small but we tried the lamp in multiple parts of the house and it
happens everywhere.  Enphase doesn’t have any ideas. Anyone have this
happen to them?

I think we might just need to buy them some new lamps, but I’m also
interested to understand what is happening. These are just some cheap
lamps, but wondering if other household loads that are more sensitive might
be affected as well?

Adam
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