Re: [RE-wrenches] Interstate UL-16 HC problem

2010-07-01 Thread Dave Palumbo
Tom, I have seen many Surrette battery banks of two series strings in parallel last 10 to 12 years. Also have had a few with three string banks go that long. All were well designed systems with homeowners providing good maintenance. Dave From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] Component Choices for MY RV - Apollo Solar?

2010-07-01 Thread Jeff Clearwater
Dear Colleagues, Well this one's for me! Nice to do solar for oneself after installing for others my whole life! I'm putting together an small RV system in my Sprinter Van that will also act as a small mobile power platform. SUGGESTIONS? I'm considering the following: What would be

[RE-wrenches] Need SP140 modules

2010-07-01 Thread Joel Davidson
Wrenches, I need 10 each Siemens SP140 or SP150 modules (72-cell, 24V) to replace broken modules. Please contact me off-list. Thank you very much. Joel Davidson ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Component Choices for MY RV - Apollo Solar?

2010-07-01 Thread R Ray Walters
See below: R. Walters r...@solarray.com Solar Engineer On Jul 1, 2010, at 7:09 AM, Jeff Clearwater wrote: Dear Colleagues, Well this one's for me! Nice to do solar for oneself after installing for others my whole life! I'm putting together an small RV system in my Sprinter Van that

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need SP140 modules

2010-07-01 Thread Bill Brooks
Joel, I don't have your email. I just happen to have 13 Shell SP-140s. My email is billbroo...@sbcglobal.net. Bill. -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Joel Davidson Sent: Wednesday, June 30,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Interstate UL-16 HC problem

2010-07-01 Thread David Katz
Title: David Katz Wrenches The only time I ever see L16s last this long is when they are over-sized so much that they can lose half of their capacity and still satisfy the customer. Batteries are considered worn out when they only hold 80% of their original capacity. If the customer really

Re: [RE-wrenches] Component Choices for MY RV - Apollo Solar?

2010-07-01 Thread Jeff Clearwater
HI Ray, Yes I meant to say Yellow Tops. They are overpriced - indeed! We've also had limited success in EV projects. Do you have a supplier for BB? Thanks for the tip! Best, Jeff C. See below: R. Walters r...@solarray.com Solar Engineer On Jul 1, 2010, at 7:09 AM, Jeff Clearwater

[RE-wrenches] Component Choices for MY RV - Apollo Solar?

2010-07-01 Thread Brian Faley
Hi Jeff, Just a couple comments to answer your question about Magnum inverters. See below. Message: 6 Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010 06:09:35 -0700 From: Jeff Clearwater je...@villagepower.com To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Component Choices for MY RV -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Component Choices for MY RV - Apollo Solar?

2010-07-01 Thread R Ray Walters
http://www.bb-battery.com/ they should sell direct. I'd look at the MPL-90 battery, its a sealed deep cycle battery 12 v 90 aH. Make sure and ask for the flag terminal, the post terminals are too small for 2/0 cable. We've used them on grid tie w/ battery backup, and off grid stuff that

Re: [RE-wrenches] Interstate UL-16 HC problem

2010-07-01 Thread The Office of Tom Duffy
Todd: Here’s the long story. First the bulk charge brings the bank to an 80% charging level. The charger will maintain current level until the bulk set point has been reached. Then, the charger will switch to the absorption timer. The absorb mode takes care of the remaining 20% of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Morningstar Charge Controllers

2010-07-01 Thread JKO
Dick, I installed a Tristar Jan of this year in my off grid system. Array is 6 Solon 230's on a tracker. The Tristar is running in parallel with an MX 60 on another array in the system. So far I am very pleased with the Tristar. Have not explored the on-line capabilities (the main reason I