Re: [RE-wrenches] PWM Controllers in parallel
Sorry yes for clarification that he wants to parallel the INPUTS I am aware of paralleling the outputs we do that all the time. Sorry for the confusion but seems like the census now says NO on paralleling the 2 inputs from one array. Andrew Perkins Greenwired P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com On Tue, 07 May 2024 11:58:37 -0700 Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches wrote --- Yes, output not input. Thanks for clarifying that William... Howie Sun Catcher Solar Electric Systems Sales & Service 802-272-0004 On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 2:55 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: Andrew: I see no problem paralleling the Charge Controller outputs but I would not parallel the inputs. With parallel inputs, unless there is protection to prevent excessive current, there is a risk that one CC will take over and try to regulate the entire array. I suggest you divide up the panels to create one appropriately sized discrete array into each CC. You can parallel two strings of panels without OCPD. William Miller Solar 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 805-438-5600 http://www.millersolar.com/ CA Lic. 773985 From: RE-wrenches [mailto:mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Perkins via RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:24 AM To: Re Wrenches Cc: Andrew Perkins Subject: [RE-wrenches] PWM Controllers in parallel Hello Wrenches, I have a client who has a large 2000 watt 12v array that he said used to be hooked into an internal solar charger on his old trace. Never seen a trace with one of those in it but he claims it could do 200a. This internal charger has now died and needs a replacement. He is refusing to rewire his panels into a new configuration and their aren't many options for him out there. I did get him a Coleman Aire 400a Charge controller but it is more of a load controller and wants to be able to properly absorb is batteries off the sun. He currently has a c60 running only part of the array and now he is asking about running another c60 in parallel. Not quite sure if this would work or not but my gut feeling says no and there will be problems. If anyone knows of any controllers that would fit that or if running those in parallel works your advice would be greatly appreciated. Andrew Perkins Greenwired P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] PWM Controllers in parallel
Hello Wrenches, I have a client who has a large 2000 watt 12v array that he said used to be hooked into an internal solar charger on his old trace. Never seen a trace with one of those in it but he claims it could do 200a. This internal charger has now died and needs a replacement. He is refusing to rewire his panels into a new configuration and their aren't many options for him out there. I did get him a Coleman Aire 400a Charge controller but it is more of a load controller and wants to be able to properly absorb is batteries off the sun. He currently has a c60 running only part of the array and now he is asking about running another c60 in parallel. Not quite sure if this would work or not but my gut feeling says no and there will be problems. If anyone knows of any controllers that would fit that or if running those in parallel works your advice would be greatly appreciated. Andrew Perkins Greenwired P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options?
I have been selling Goodwe, seems pretty decent so far, next best thing price wise of a good ol SMA. The only issue is they have a 5kw as their smallest but its pretty decently priced. They have a built in tigo transmitter too. Andrew Perkins Greenwired Store Manager/Service Tech P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com http://qr.codes/qTa1Mh On Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:09:30 -0800 Glenn Burt via RE-wrenches wrote --- Fronius. Solis -Glenn Sent from my 'smart'phone, so please excuse typos and spelling errors. -- Original message-- From: William Miller via RE-wrenches Date: Thu, Feb 22, 2024 6:56 PM To: RE-wrenches; Cc: William Miller; Subject:[RE-wrenches] Non-battery string inverter options? Friends: Now that RSS is required on almost every installation, I am having trouble finding a plain old, non-battery, non-MLPE string inverter. This is for a ground mount with the inverter mounted to the rack-- the only scenario I can imagine that does not require RSS. I don’t need or want battery capability, now or in the future. The project does not have shading issues and the inverter will be mounted on the array, so no version of MLPE is needed. My usual go-to would be the legacy SMA Sunny Boy series. I can’t dine one for sale and I am getting the impression these are no longer available. What might you recommend for this new installation? This brings up the question: Of all the Sunny Boy installations I have out there, the next time one fails, what am I going to replace it with? The new Sunny Boy Smarty-Pants series is not yet shipping, it is very expensive and to replace a grid-connected inverter I don’t need battery capabilities. I can’t use Solar Edge because I won’t want to unwire a complete array and add optimizers. I am not that taken with Sol-Ark, not only because it includes the word Arc in its name. I don’t need the battery capabilities, AC load center or any of the other complexities. Any advice is appreciated. William Miller Solar 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 tel:805-438-5600 http://www.millersolar.com/ CA Lic. 773985 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Looking for central CA off-grid installer
Looking for someone to pass a client off to to install some PLP ground and equipment mounts for 12 cell tower jobs. All located in Central CA. Its unfortunatly out of my territory. Let me know off thread if interested. Andrew Perkins Greenwired Store Manager/Service Tech P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com http://qr.codes/qTa1Mh___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for software platforms
We moved to Zoho CRM for a management of service jobs and installs. We also have Zoho Inventory to manage well inventory. They got a whole hosts of different apps that all link together but it does take some time to get everything setup. Andrew Perkins Greenwired Store Manager/Service Tech P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com http://qr.codes/qTa1Mh On Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:29:22 -0800 Lou Russo via RE-wrenches wrote --- Aloha All, We are exploring software platforms to manage service calls (HouseCall Pro, Service Titan, etc...) The feature set on these service call related platforms seem to be great for that component of our business but we also need to manage the full installation side of the business and every growing paperwork flow to make sure things don't slip through the cracks. Ideally these 2 needs would be met by one platform and allow us to move on from the Google Workspace kludge, which has been great up until now. I don't know if it is even possible! I am wondering if you all are currently using any software platforms to meet these needs (separately or together) and what your experience has been. Thanks! Aloha, Lou Russo Owner mailto:l...@spreesolarsystems.com 808 345 6762 Spree Solar Systems LLC CT-34322 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] MAGNUM INVERTERS and breaker issues
Hey Jeremy, I have run into this issue before and the one we found out to work the best is a Hubbell Part# GFRST20W. Dont know if things have changed since last but give it a try. Good luck! Andrew Perkins Greenwired Store Manager/Service Tech P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com http://qr.codes/qTa1Mh On Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:28:40 -0700 Jeremy Rodriguez via RE-wrenches wrote --- Wrenches Has anyone confirmed which AFCI, combo GF/ CAFI , or GF only circuit breaker brand names work with the PAE series inverter? The leviton combos seems to freak out! Regards , Jeremy Rodriguez Solar Installation / Design All Solar, Inc. 1453 M St. Penrose Colorado 81240 Sent by Jeremy's iPhone. Sorry for typos and shorthand. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Schneider XW+ Repair
Does anyone know anyone working on Schneider inverters? I got a customer who had a ac relay go out on a 5548 XW+ its part of a 3phase unit so I kinda need it. I used to use ASE Supply in OR but they said they really dont work any them anymore mainly in part of Schneider not supplying parts anymore. If it cant be repaired is a 6848 pro going to be able to work, my gut says no? Andrew Perkins Greenwired Store Manager/Service Tech P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com http://qr.codes/qTa1Mh___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation
Issues with Pytes or EG4? I had problems with EG4 and it took over a month for tech support to get back to me. Andrew Perkins Greenwired Store Manager/Service Tech P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com http://qr.codes/qTa1Mh On Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:28:45 -0700 Darryl Thayer via RE-wrenches wrote --- I have one of four one alarm locked no tech support On Fri, Jul 14, 2023, 2:11 PM Darryl Thayer <mailto:darylsol...@gmail.com> wrote: Yes the pytes are good price, I had problems and no tech support On Fri, Jul 14, 2023, 1:51 PM Andrew Perkins via RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: Jay we have been doing a few of these Pytes they seem like a upgrade from the EG4s, better manuals and integration guides and I can get them from NAZ instead of SignatureSolar. Only real issue so far is they have a special terminal on them so they come with these little jumpers. https://www.solar-electric.com/pytes-e-box-48100r-5-12kwh-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery.html Andrew Perkins Greenwired Store Manager/Service Tech P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com http://qr.codes/qTa1Mh On Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:19:58 -0700 Jay via RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote --- Hi all I’m Looking for recommendations for a lithium battery. 48v. 150-200 kWh. System is probably going to be open comm, as the system has outback equipment. That could change but probably not. Remote monitoring is required even though it is a site with people 24/7. So far fortress and home grid. Have been recommended to look at. Blue planet is just too expensive. And PS. Fortress says that you cannot add batteries after 1 year. This goes against everything I thought I understood about lithium. Any comments about why they say that? Do others say rhat? Thanks in advance Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery recommendation
Jay we have been doing a few of these Pytes they seem like a upgrade from the EG4s, better manuals and integration guides and I can get them from NAZ instead of SignatureSolar. Only real issue so far is they have a special terminal on them so they come with these little jumpers. https://www.solar-electric.com/pytes-e-box-48100r-5-12kwh-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery.html Andrew Perkins Greenwired Store Manager/Service Tech P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com http://qr.codes/qTa1Mh On Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:19:58 -0700 Jay via RE-wrenches wrote --- Hi all I’m Looking for recommendations for a lithium battery. 48v. 150-200 kWh. System is probably going to be open comm, as the system has outback equipment. That could change but probably not. Remote monitoring is required even though it is a site with people 24/7. So far fortress and home grid. Have been recommended to look at. Blue planet is just too expensive. And PS. Fortress says that you cannot add batteries after 1 year. This goes against everything I thought I understood about lithium. Any comments about why they say that? Do others say rhat? Thanks in advance Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum issues?
Hey Ron, That used to be the case for me here in California but as of recently I have been able to get MS4448PAE inverters from Zonna Energy over in PA. I don't know if they have boards these days but I would give them a try. Andrew Perkins Greenwired Store Manager/Service Tech P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com http://qr.codes/qTa1Mh On Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:01:11 -0700 Ron Young via RE-wrenches wrote --- I’m in Canada, on the west coast, and while the supply chain issues over the last 2 years with Magnum inverters were severe they seem to have eased over the last few months. However I have just had a local service depot tell me that repair boards are unavailable and to get back to them in 4 - 6 months!! Just asking my U.S. colleagues, have you had the same experience in the last few months or is this just a local issue? Ron Young earthRight Products - http://Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Products ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Shurflo 9300 submersible alternative?
I ran into the same problem and got sick of repairing 9300s only for them to
fail right afterwords. So we switched over to the sunpump SDS-T 128 it's metal,
quality parts and cheaper at like $750. They can also be rebuilt. I primarily
sell these. Then China came along and now you can get a 9300 knockoff on Amazon
called an ECO-WORTHY for a grand total of $90 bucks! It has the near same specs
as a 9300, probably not able to repair it or maybe, I do not know. Hope that
helps!Andrew PerkinsGreenwiredStore Manager/Service TechP: 707-923-2001 ext.
1001150 #1 Evergreen RdRedway, CA 95560www.greenwired.com On Mon, 06 Jun
2022 07:41:45 -0700 re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org wrote
Wrenches,
In years past I used to have more than a dozen clients with Shurflo
9325 ('9300') 12/24V DC submersible well pumps, and kept the parts
to rebuild them. It's been at least ten years since I was asked to
repair or replace one. In that time the price has risen enough that
the retail price is now around $1,000. This morning my neighbor
called to tell me that hers had failed and she wants a replacement.
Please reply if you have found a less expensive replacement that
will fit the same application: 24V array-direct; under 200' TDH with
open discharge; around 200 watts of 40-year-old modules. It would
pretty much have to be a Chinese copy of a diaphragm pump like the
Shurflo.
I'm not looking for a better pump solution; I know that there
several good ones. My neighbor lives alone on a fixed income, on the
homestead she built in the 1970s, and this approach has served her
for decades. I'm just looking for a cheaper pump that will replace
the Shurflo and has a decent track record for reliability.
Thanks, Allan
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum
Hey Ron, It's not just you it's hard for us down here in the states. I had an RMA that took months to get a new inverter only to have FedEx abuse it so bad that I needed another RMA for an inverter I can't get so I'm looking at another month. They are starting to show back up though. Andrew PerkinsGreenwired On Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:07:41 -0700 solarea...@solareagle.com wrote Magnum has been my go to inverter for off-grid systems for years, always found them to be solid and reliable. This year (at least in Canada) we are waiting literally months to fill orders on 4024’s, 4448 and other components. I know that in general there are supply line issues on everything due to Covid fallout of various kinds. But are US dealers/installers having the same problem with Magnum supply or is this a Canadian issue?Any comments on the new Midnite DIY inverters?Ron YoungearthRight Products - Solareagle.com___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Conext 80 600v MPPT fan replacement
Anyone have any experience changing out the fans on a Conext 80 600v MPPT charge controller? I have a supplier where I can get the internal fans for the Conext XW inverters but I dont know if they are the same or not. Thanks, Andrew Perkins Greenwired P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Flexible panel install on airstream
Hey Wrenches, Here to get some advice on mounting options for some Renogy flexible panels on an airstream. I usually say no to any rvs but they are friends of the owner so it's in my lap now. The panels have 6 eyelets on them for mounting so I was thinking of using some sikaflex adhesive for the pack of the panels and then some blind rivets for the eyelets with small piece of butyl between the the bottom of the eyelet and the roof of the airstream to seal the holes. Anyone done these before or have any advise?___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Programmable battery chargers
Yeah we used to be able to open up the IOTAs and do that now they are all riveted shut! I was using Powermax for a long while but they kept failing on us so I went back to iota. I am selling those Rolls S6 series L16s and they need to be charged at a higher voltage but none of the standard presets will go that high. Maybe ill give them another shot. Thanks for the reminder. Andrew Perkins Greenwired P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com On Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:38:14 + wrote Andrew, We open the Iota DLS series and adjust the output voltage for our needs. Have done that for many years. The dual voltage jack can then be used for 0.6 Volts switching. We have also used relays and external voltage controllers to automate the DLS voltage switching when the IQ module is insufficient. Also look at the Powermax PM series. They have a voltage adjustment but don’t have the dual voltage that DLS offers. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On Jan 5, 2021, at 12:52 PM, Andrew Perkins <mailto:and...@greenwired.com> wrote: Hello Wrenches, I have been looking for some programmable battery chargers probably around 50 amps that I can set a specific voltage, I have been using IOTA in the past but its only a fixed voltage and some of the batteries I have been selling require higher charge setpoints. I am mainly using these on 12v systems any thing higher I have just been using inverter/chargers like Magnum or Schneider. Just seeing what other people have been using out there. Andrew Perkins Greenwired P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com/ <1596050015677007_1701277005.png> ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Programmable battery chargers
Hello Wrenches, I have been looking for some programmable battery chargers probably around 50 amps that I can set a specific voltage, I have been using IOTA in the past but its only a fixed voltage and some of the batteries I have been selling require higher charge setpoints. I am mainly using these on 12v systems any thing higher I have just been using inverter/chargers like Magnum or Schneider. Just seeing what other people have been using out there. Andrew Perkins Greenwired P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Conext inverter non warranty repair
Is there there anyone one out there working on Conext XW 6848s? I have a unit out of warranty that has a fried communication unit I need to get repaired. Andrew Perkins Greenwired P: 707-923-2001 ext. 100 1150 #1 Evergreen Rd Redway, CA 95560 http://www.greenwired.com___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver 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: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
