Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback FM80's connected to Hub

Hello all, I agree there is no “no-brainer” answer to this, but two thoughts: Fist, are there any reasons NOT to connect the charge controller to the Hub, if you have all of the right equipment there anyway? And…. Second – although I don’t believe this algorithm is fully functional

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback FM80's connected to Hub

benn, Since this system already has a hub to stack the inverters, the charge controllers may as well be connected to it.  The cat 5 cables are cheaper than extra temperature sensors.  The advantages of being networked: The temperature compensation is coordinated with a single temperature senso

[RE-wrenches] Outback FM80's connected to Hub

Wrenches, I have just set up an off grid system for a client and am now weighing out the pros and cons of connecting the two FM80's to the Hub or leaving them charging the battery independently. The system consists of an FW1000 with two stacked VFX3648's. The two FM80's are mounted under the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flowlight parts--brush replacement

Hi Chris, I may have a used set of brushes for that pump. I have to get to the shop late tomorrow and see if i can find it. It shorted when it got wet due to the AHJ not letting me use an inline fuse to protect it. I had to only use a 15 amp breaker.. I will let you know. Bob On Mon, Jan 4,

[RE-wrenches] Mate programming

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Best angle - direct grid tie

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Mate remote programming

Kirk, It's as you suspect, that the programming resides in the FX computer board. The only programming that resides in the Mate is for the AGS and HBX. How about making him a "cheat sheet" and give him a live "how to" demo at your shop. He's gotta provide the beer though Roy Butler NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] Evergreen

I also agree with Dave that based on the current pricing of modules it is proabably more cost effective with less maintenance issues going with more fixed modules vs a tracker. Water pumping is one case where it may make sense to use a tracker. It is also good to consider a tracker here in the ea

[RE-wrenches] Outback Mate remote programming

Hello Group, I have a customer who wants to bring their Mate to my shop for programming. I have a GVFX3524 in my shop. His inverter is a VFX2812. Will I be able to plug his Mate into my inverter, program it for his inverter, and then have him take it home and plug it into his inverter and have

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best angle - direct grid tie

For your latitude, you see the same max. average yearly peak sun regardless of your fixed array tilted at latitude or latitude -15 degrees. See http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/pubs/redbook/PDFs/OH.PDF. Being taught old school we always used latitude, but now I use latitude - 5 degrees for optimal

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flowlight parts--brush replacement

Windy Dankoff and Flowlight Pumps became Dankoff Solar Products around 1997, when I bought Windy's retail operations to form Positive Energy. Paul Benson, at that time Windy's son-in-law, became general manager and was quite competent - he's now CEO of Focused Energy. BP Solar was trying to get

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best angle - direct grid tie

Drake, I just noticed a new feature with the Pathfinder Assistant called the "Optimal Azimuth and Tilt Tool." Find it on the Tools menu. I don't believe this function accounts for snow cover but pretty handy nonetheless. Best regards, Nik From: "Dra

[RE-wrenches] Flowlight parts--brush replacement

Dear folks: I have a customer without water due to needing a set of brushes for a Flowlight series 2920-24 pump (serial #082704). Does anyone happen to have a set? If you are willing to part with them, please contact me offlist. Thanks and happy new year! Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best angle - direct grid tie

0.9 x latitude seems to be a good rule of thumb for direct grid-tie systems. Original Message Subject: Re: Malabar Cove Solar Array From: ScottT To: Dave Click Date: 2010/1/2 12:39 Hello Wrenches, My Solar Pathfinder Assistant (SPA) claims that the optimum tilt angle for t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best angle - direct grid tie

Look again at Assistant, you will find that Latitude is not indicated. Go to SunEye.com or (solmetric.com) they have a nice egg diagram that shows the best angle, you can also find the effect of tilt and Azimuth on peerformance. Also there is a NREL software program that will calculate maxium pa

[RE-wrenches] Best angle - direct grid tie

Hello Wrenches, My Solar Pathfinder Assistant (SPA) claims that the optimum tilt angle for the solar modules is latitude. I'm skeptical. The system being designed is a direct grid tie, ground mount. It seems to me that an angle of latitude will give a balanced angle for both summer and win