[RE-wrenches] Xantrex Tech support

2009-09-23 Thread ryan
Just thought I would post my days experience with Xantrex. I had another GT inverter blow up and i called the new tech support number. 5 minutes from dialing I have a RMA # and a replacement will go out today. Maybe Schnieder is helping? Or I just got lucky?

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop DC disconnects

2009-09-23 Thread Brian White
I just had a conversation with a plan checker in LA County yesterday on that very topic. When I directed him to NEC 690.14(C)(1) & 690.31(E): 690.14(C)(1) Location. The photovoltaic disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either on the outside of a building or

Re: [RE-wrenches] hydro

2009-09-23 Thread jay peltz
Hi Larry, You've got a few options, either a few smaller turbines or one large unit; Derik at Hipower really knows his stuff with the intertie hydros. For the smaller units (which might be cheaper) contact Derik at Hipower hydro 707-923-3507 http://hipowerhydro.com/ for the larger unit, cont

[RE-wrenches] hydro

2009-09-23 Thread Larry Brown
Wrenches, Any recommendations for a small scale hydro manufacturer for a grid- tied system with about 80 feet of head and 1200 gallon per minute flow and the dam already in place. The load at this Center is to high for an affordable battery bank and the grid is close at hand, they alread