Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Boards
Kris Stone has worked for OB and is now on his own repairing boards. When I’m in there, replacing the fans is a no brainer. I will usually replace all the boards as most of my installs are off grid. Kris can “swap”/repair the boards IF they are repairable. stkri...@yahoo.com <mailto:stkri...@yahoo.com> 425-233-0731 I do have boards if you need one. T > On Feb 6, 2019, at 11:39 PM, John Blittersdorf > wrote: > > I have often replaced single boards. Usually the control board but sometimes > the AC board or both. If I remember right, the AC board is common on all, > the control board is different by DC voltage and whether grid tie or off grid > and the FET board is DC voltage specific. Not including European and mobile > units. This is why I have stayed with Outback. Field repairable. About an > hour to take it off the wall, open it up, switch boards, close it up and > reattach to the FlexWare or e-panel. I’ve done dozens over the years. > > John Blittersdorf > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 6, 2019, at 10:55 AM, Lones Tuss <mailto:lt...@outbackpower.com>> wrote: > >> Hello Drake >> Yes replacing a single board in an FX is possible. In the case of a >> lightning strike it may be advisable to replace all three boards as damage >> may not be visible. >> Take Care Sir >> >> From: RE-wrenches > <mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>> On Behalf Of >> drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org >> <mailto:drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:52 PM >> To: RE-wrenches > <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> >> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Outback Boards >> >> ** [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Please report any suspicious attachments, links, or >> requests for sensitive information to the Help Desk. ** >> Hello Wrenches, >> >> It is my understanding that old Outback VFX inverters can not have only one >> board replaced, but need to have three changed. >> >> We have an inverter that is from around 2005 (serial number VFX 008968). Can >> one board be replaced on this unit? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Drake >> >> >> ___ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> <mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org> >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html> >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org <http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/> >> > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > <mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org> > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > <http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html> > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org <http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/> > t...@swnl.net > mailto:t...@swnl.net%22%20%5Co%20%22blocked::mailto:t...@swnl.net> > www.SWNL.net > http://www.swnl.net/%22%20%5Co%20%22blocked::http://www.swnl.net/> > Solarwinds Northernlights >Serving Mid Coast Maine & Northern California > 207-832-7574 Cl. 610-517-8401 > > Blair "TUMP" May > MAINE'S CHARTER > NABCEP"Certified PV Installer" > > MAINE'S CHARTER > Trace Xantrex "Certified" Dealer / Installer" > ___ 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://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Boards
I usually replace the control board and AC board at the same time, and the fan as well. I've never had to replace a FET board, but I've had to return for the fan, or AC board when I only did the control board. Control board seems the most sensitive to surges, while the AC board relays can burn, and of course fans only have so many spins in them. Ray Walters Remote Solar 303 505-8760 On 2/6/19 9:39 PM, John Blittersdorf wrote: I have often replaced single boards. Usually the control board but sometimes the AC board or both. If I remember right, the AC board is common on all, the control board is different by DC voltage and whether grid tie or off grid and the FET board is DC voltage specific. Not including European and mobile units. This is why I have stayed with Outback. Field repairable. About an hour to take it off the wall, open it up, switch boards, close it up and reattach to the FlexWare or e-panel. I’ve done dozens over the years. John Blittersdorf Sent from my iPhone On Feb 6, 2019, at 10:55 AM, Lones Tuss <mailto:lt...@outbackpower.com>> wrote: Hello Drake Yes replacing a single board in an FX is possible. In the case of a lightning strike it may be advisable to replace all three boards as damage may not be visible. Take Care Sir *From:*RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>> *On Behalf Of *drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org <mailto:drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:52 PM *To:* RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Outback Boards *** [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Please report any suspicious attachments, links, or requests for sensitive information to the Help Desk. *** Hello Wrenches, It is my understanding that old Outback VFX inverters can not have only one board replaced, but need to have three changed. We have an inverter that is from around 2005 (serial number**VFX 008968).Can one board be replaced on this unit? Thanks, Drake ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org <mailto: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://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org <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 List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: 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 List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Boards
I have often replaced single boards. Usually the control board but sometimes the AC board or both. If I remember right, the AC board is common on all, the control board is different by DC voltage and whether grid tie or off grid and the FET board is DC voltage specific. Not including European and mobile units. This is why I have stayed with Outback. Field repairable. About an hour to take it off the wall, open it up, switch boards, close it up and reattach to the FlexWare or e-panel. I’ve done dozens over the years. John Blittersdorf Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2019, at 10:55 AM, Lones Tuss wrote: > > Hello Drake > Yes replacing a single board in an FX is possible. In the case of a lightning > strike it may be advisable to replace all three boards as damage may not be > visible. > Take Care Sir > > From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of > drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org > Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:52 PM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: [RE-wrenches] Outback Boards > > ** [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Please report any suspicious attachments, links, or > requests for sensitive information to the Help Desk. ** > Hello Wrenches, > > It is my understanding that old Outback VFX inverters can not have only one > board replaced, but need to have three changed. > > We have an inverter that is from around 2005 (serial number VFX 008968). Can > one board be replaced on this unit? > > Thanks, > > Drake > > > ___ > 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://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > 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 List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Boards
Hello Drake Yes replacing a single board in an FX is possible. In the case of a lightning strike it may be advisable to replace all three boards as damage may not be visible. Take Care Sir From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org Sent: Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:52 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Outback Boards ** [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Please report any suspicious attachments, links, or requests for sensitive information to the Help Desk. ** Hello Wrenches, It is my understanding that old Outback VFX inverters can not have only one board replaced, but need to have three changed. We have an inverter that is from around 2005 (serial number VFX 008968). Can one board be replaced on this unit? Thanks, Drake ___ 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://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Boards
We have replaced one board on two different inverters in the past 10 years. Chris On 2019-02-05 17:52, drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > It is my understanding that old Outback VFX inverters can not have only one > board replaced, but need to have three changed. > > We have an inverter that is from around 2005 (serial number VFX 008968). Can > one board be replaced on this unit? > > Thanks, > > Drake > > ___ > 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://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm [1] > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org [2] Links: -- [1] http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm [2] 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 List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Outback Boards
Hello Wrenches, It is my understanding that old Outback VFX inverters can not have only one board replaced, but need to have three changed. WE HAVE AN INVERTER THAT IS FROM AROUND 2005 (SERIAL NUMBER VFX 008968). Can one board be replaced on this unit? Thanks, Drake ___ 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://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
