Re: [RE-wrenches] Problems with the Xantrex XW6048

2008-11-28 Thread Peter Parrish
Good point. The loads are fairly small, totaling about 270 W. The security system, a medical oxygen pump, telephone system, a portion of the basement lighting; totaling about 270 W. That's why I said "in excess of 3.0 kW". I expect 3.2-3.4 kW total production at local noon, perhaps less this time o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shoes, matting for roof work

2008-11-28 Thread Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind
Wrenches, We¹re doing a lot of work on new-construction metal roofs. The problem isn¹t so much staying on the roof (unless wet!) but tracking sand up onto the roof from the foundation area ­ which scratches up the roof and, then, becomes a safety issue. We¹ve tried laying old carpet at the ladder o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Problems with the Xantrex XW6048

2008-11-28 Thread ryan
Have you tried this system with all the house loads switched of physically? It does sound odd that you can time the swings but could it be something in the house drawing around the 400 watts for a few seconds? the XW may just be responding to that? If all else fails try switching off all the br

Re: [RE-wrenches] Problems with the Xantrex XW6048

2008-11-28 Thread Jon Haeme
What are the loads on the sub-panel being backed up by this system ? Any power being used on that sub-panel would not show up on the screen showing power being sold to the grid . Does your charge control show the full rated output from the array ? Jon Jon Haeme Innovations NABCEP certified

Re: [RE-wrenches] More on AC coupling - SI and SB

2008-11-28 Thread jay peltz
HI Chris, I've been give some glowing reports from a company that uses them for telecomm sites, many in very hostile environments and they seem to hold up really well, and yes the price point is very good. I've got a 3100amphr at 48v going in off grid in Baja next year and the Unigy II ar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Problems with the Xantrex XW6048

2008-11-28 Thread Mark Edmunds
Hi Peter, Erika is a good person to talk to about XW systems, she is the technical product manager for the line. I will look into the history on your site and someone will be in touch to give you a hand. Regards, Mark Mark Edmunds Xantrex Technology Inc. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [RE-wrenches] More on AC coupling - SI and SB

2008-11-28 Thread Chris Worcester
Hi Todd, We are looking into the new East Penn Deka Unigy ll sealed batteries. They seem to be a good deal less money than the GNB’s. Anyone have any experience with these? I agree with you if we are to use a smaller group 27/31 size AGM battery but these big industrial cells should go the d

[RE-wrenches] Problems with the Xantrex XW6048

2008-11-28 Thread Peter Parrish
I was hoping that I would not have to post the message, but I have been unable to sort this problem on my own, and I am attempting to gather information and advice from this august body. We install about two grid-tied battery backup systems a year in the Los Angeles basin and will probably cont