Re: [RE-wrenches] offgrid system question

Hi Travis, thanks for the great insite, this helps a lot. So the higher the SEER number the more efficient the unit is. thanks, jay On Aug 22, 2008, at 7:40 AM, Travis Creswell wrote: 1 ton = 12,000 BTU's SEER = how many BTU's per kW (Since you asked about rough electrical load for this

Re: [RE-wrenches] offgrid system question

There are two figures of merit that can be used to make the conversion. The simplist is EER. First, how many tons the AC is rated at? Multiply that number by 12,000 BTU/hr per ton, to get the number of BTU/hr the AC system can pump out of the house. Second, EER is the ration of the BTU/hr to

[RE-wrenches] Braided grounding wire

Anybody know a source for braided grounding wire? Internet search fruitless.. Holt E. Kelly Holtek Fireplace Solar Products 500 Jewell Dr. Waco,Tx. 76712 254-751-9111 254-228-9621 (cell) [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Kurt Albershardt To: RE-wrenches Sent:

Re: [RE-wrenches] offgrid system question

Darryl, see my post yesterday (I think). If you have the tonnage and the SEER/EER you know the operating current, period. As for start up transient, I think we need to get help from someone who has actually measured the transient (I think I saw a post about that a couple of days ago?). And, when

Re: [RE-wrenches] Braided grounding wire

Try Quick Cable, seems that they have it if I remember correctly. Bob On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 11:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody know a source for braided grounding wire? Internet search fruitless.. Holt E. Kelly Holtek Fireplace Solar Products 500 Jewell Dr. Waco,Tx. 76712

Re: [RE-wrenches] Braided grounding wire

Good point Jay. I'm sure we all strive for uniformity and a one size fits all solution, but I agree, in the end every site is unique and requires custom solutions tailored to its actual conditions. Always appreciate your thoughtful take on things, Sky Sims Ecological Systems