Re: [RE-wrenches] AC breakers used in DC applications

The UL listing is only good for 12 or 24 volts, the manufacturer listing carries no weight if the defecation hits the rotary oscillator. UL is the one that counts. If you're using an MPPT controller unless the panels are wired as single panels you can't use the QO breakers. I have always run

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC breakers used in DC applications

Who was the inverter manufacturer? Please respond off list, I just had to ask. I would have sent it off list but it came as a bounced message. Thanks, Bob From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kurt Albershardt

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC breakers used in DC applications

The QO breaker I saw fail was a disconnect switch for an Air 303. The run from the battery bank was substantial, and the wire was number 10. At the time, I calculated the amperage available (I -V/R) and the short circuit current available was not close to the 5000 amp AIC of the breaker

[RE-wrenches] Synergized Solar

Does anyone have experience with Synergized Solar? How was your experience? http://www.synergizedsolar.com/ Thanks, Drake Chamberlin Athens Electric OH License 44810 CO License 3773 NABCEP TM Certified PV Installer Office - 740-448-7328 Mobile - 740-856-9648

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC breakers used in DC applications

HI Drake I don't know if this could apply to your situation, but I've seen the QO/QOU fail from debris getting into the breaker itself. Around here there are insects that deposit mud into small openings, like on those breakers. I've seen this cause the breakers to fail. jay peltz power On May

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar partner or competitor?

I have had Sanyo refer my company but there is a company in Vermont that takes leads does not pass it along to their dealers in Maine we all know about the poor dealer service w/commercial jobs Sunpower.. the gestapo of solar companys! I have had Evergreen sell modules to potiental

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC breakers used in DC applications

I've also seen failures/ nuisance tripping due to loose connections at the breaker. The heat then wreaks havoc on the breaker internals. R. Walters r...@solarray.com Solar Engineer On May 17, 2010, at 8:23 AM, jay peltz wrote: HI Drake I don't know if this could apply to your situation,

[RE-wrenches] Enphase System Labeling

This was our last batch Labeling For Grid-tie Solar Electric System Great Solar Works, Inc., 970-626-5253 KNOPP SIGNS Qty - 2, Color red INTERACTIVE SYSTEM POINT OF INTERCONNECTION Enphase Micro-Inverters [1] per module [17] Total PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase System Labeling

Quick poll- how many inspectors/utilities out there require the live on both sides label for AC Disconnects, even after you explain to them this only applies to DC disconnects? Even though it's inaccurate, I feel that it at least gives unqualified personnel pause before they open up a switch

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase System Labeling

I only use this signage, when its true. Gridtie inverters interrupt output in milliseconds, so I don't use it on AC. My understanding is that it does apply to array disconnects, as the inverter capacitors could still have a charge, that would render the live on both sides idea true on DC. I

[RE-wrenches] Whats with Kyocera?

Without any word, they have stopped taking orders.! Not only could they not fulfill an immediate need, they refused to even take a pretty nice order for future delivery. Who is still getting Kyocera? Whats the deal.? Are they dumping the small accounts?  If you are still doing business

Re: [RE-wrenches] Whats with Kyocera?

Don, AEE has been good to me over the years. They have several flavors of PVs, though I believe no Kyo. Bill Feather River Solar Electric - Original Message - From: i2p To: List for complaining about anything RE. Cc: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: