Re: [RE-wrenches] Power-Save and Power Works

2008-08-23 Thread Exeltech
A reply from a power engineer's perspective: The "Power-Save" device contains only an AC capacitor. Nothing more. I've had them in my hands, looked inside, and even used lab-grade equipment to evaluate their effectiveness - or not. When connected to an AC power circuit, all a Power-Save does

Re: [RE-wrenches] Braided grounding wire

2008-08-23 Thread North Texas Renewable Energy Inc
Holt, a place just a little closer to you is ALT Fabrication in Argyle. That's just in Denton County off SH377. It's where I found ground plates, and pretty much anything else made of copper. http://www.altfabrication.com/ Thanks for choosing North Texas Renewable Energy Jim Duncan North Texas R

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power-Save and Power Works

2008-08-23 Thread R. Walters
They must have targeted the wrenches list with that ad? I tried something similar( I think) on a refrigerator. I plugged it into Watts Up meter, and didn't see any change in the run watts or surge watts. If it was that easy, wouldn't Manufacturers use it to improve their SEER ratings? Ray

Re: [RE-wrenches] Braided grounding wire

2008-08-23 Thread R. Walters
Hi August; For any tilt adjustable or tracking system, that solid 10(or 6) will strain harden and break. (We do a lot of pole mounts.) We tried stranded 6, but found the tinned braid to be more corrosion resistant at the connection point to the aluminum. It looks very commercial/ professiona

Re: [RE-wrenches] Braided grounding wire

2008-08-23 Thread August Goers
Jay, I see your point but I'm wondering what the problem with #10 bare solid ground wire is. What is the benefit of braided wire? -August August Goers Luminalt Energy Corporation 4000 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 Office: 415.564.7652 Mobile: 415.559.1525 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.l

Re: [RE-wrenches] Braided grounding wire

2008-08-23 Thread Tom DeBates
good day Holt, We used the braided grounding wire for a job with Sanyo modules. This was "pre-WEEBS" and I was never satisfied with the typical ILSCO lug detail as the Sanyo frame thickness seems to be very thin and the 10-32 screws either do not torque down properly, or strip. So, for me, and