Hi, here's a bit more info for the person who started this thread:
The new crimp tool from Multi-Contact for their 4mm connectors will work with
those and those only. A different M-C branded tool would be required for the
3mm connectors; one also needs a "boot puller" for those...all this for a
co
Solarline 1 are the MC3 connectors, the older ones without latches.
Solarline 2 are the MC4 with locking latches.
Tyco are made by a different company, oddly enough named Tyco. Only a few
panels use them, in fact I have seen only one brand.
None of them are compatible with each other.
See ht
Carl,
At Solar Power 2008, Stoel Rives, a law firm had a booth and they were
giving out a free workbook guide on PPA terms and conditions. They also
offered this publication on their website which I downloaded, but I
couldn't find the link just now. So, if you would like the guide let me
know offli
Carl,
We have been working on a small (20 KW) PPA which I'll call a "partial pay"
model. The main advantage is that it transfers tax credits for the
non-profit / municipality. They end up getting as much as 50% more KW
(Massachusetts) than they would otherwise and the investor ends up making
Yes, I have seen MC 4 Solarline 2 advertised as the same product.
Phil Schneider, system engineer
Creative Energies
www.CreativeEnergies.biz
307.332.3410 Lander, WY
208.354.3001 Victor, ID
From: Darryl Thayer
Reply-To: , RE-wrenches
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:10:24 -0800 (PST)
To: RE-wrenches
I assume the old MC is the same as the MC1 and Solarline1?
Also that the tyco, Solarline 2 and MC 4 are also the same?
Plese correct if I am wrong.
Darryl
--- On Tue, 12/16/08, William Miller wrote:
> From: William Miller
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Module Connectors (MC 4 Solarline Tyc
Dana is going backpacking, the lucky dude. Hope he remembers his long
underwear.
Anyway, he reminded me that it is vacation time, and that I might want to post
a reminder about how you can put the list delivery on hold if you need to.
At the bottom of every post (even this one) is a link to Op
Glenn:
There are a combination of tests, none as decisive as we might like: Load
the battery bank and test per cell voltage (more often we find warm
connections revealing related problems). Measure the at rest
voltage. Measure voltage over time at load. If you are serious about
this, esta
Hi Jeff,
Yep had this problem a many times.
The only "fix" I came up with was a new mate. Every time a new mate
went in, problem went away.
On the same note, I've got a Flexnet on a system and it seems less
reliable than the mate.
For example it was currently set to start at 55%, customer
Hi Glenn
This is a real problem, but so is all battery care. What I do is to turn off
the battery system before, let it stand for one to 6 hours, then measure the
resting voltage. I know this is hard to do, but using the curves and a very
accurate meter it does sort of revel the state of charg
Good Holiday Season to all:
Does anyone have a sealed (gel & AGM) battery test/maintenance procedure
they would feel comfortable sharing with the group?
I have been tasked with creating one for our company now that we have more
than a couple of grid tied systems with battery backup.
Hate to re-in
Carl:
1. You have to use the one that matches the modules you are using.
2. The more connectors you have in a system, the more chance for
problems. We install a PVC J-box with panel mount connectors such that the
factory leads can reach without spicing or extending.
3. From the J-box, un-sp
Hello Jay and Tump,
I set up a mate for autostart six weeks ago. Before leaving the
remote job site I started the genny from the mate by raising the two
minute start voltage above the current battery voltage and waited two
minutes. The genny started confirming that the AGS was functioning
We have been putting the wires into hi temp split loom (nylon temp rating is
- 40 to 300 degrees) and using the rated ties to hold it all together. It is
not hot in this area and they seem to hold up fine. Ask me in another 10
years or so.
Generally we use 2 sizes of loom. and weave the smaller int
Tump,
Interesting. No AHJ on my job in NH. Just trying to comply with the intent of
the code and common sense.
Next time, with the same AHJ, you might try using plumber's CVPS DWV pipe, it's
not conduit :-)
Dick
--- You wrote:
I tried this once only to have the AHJ indicate that that is NOT t
Hello All,
I'm trying to sort the module connector types being referenced here and
there.
Can you help clarify
MC
MC4
Solarline 1
Solarline 2
Tyco
Preferences? Pros/Cons
Good source for crimp tools?
2009 regulations?
Thanks
Carl
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MessageTump
I was working via email, gratis, with a couple who applied for the grant
several years ago. It was denied. The reason given was the owners "handicapped"
accessible improvements overlapped the qualified agricultural improvements. A
clear distinction between the two usages was emphasiz
I tried this once only to have the AHJ indicate that that is NOT the correct
method of use for PVC conduit. "You need to have strain relief's on your
wires if your using conduit". Needless to say; yes sir, removed it & used
tie straps. AHJs..
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From: re-wrenches-boun.
MessageTump,
I have not done it. But I attended the first of their two mandatory
informational sessions last year here in Vermont. I also know of a couple of
parties that did indeed go through with ALL of the paper work, jump through
the hoops and get the grant. They said it was worth it for them,
OUTBACK/CHRIS you out there??
Jay this sucks! I too have seen this way too often. It has gotten to the
point despite changing out the mate I now suggest to my clients, that every
month they "repole" their mate. I also mark the port that the mate plugs
into & tape the dead front mate 2 port ju
Anyone out there have experiences w/ this program? Filling out the paper
work? I have a client that is interested in trying for some of this $$$ here
in Maine.
He is looking for someone that has & might be interested in filling out &
filing out their grant proposal.
Please contact me off list. Than
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