Re: [RE-wrenches] AL wire with DC

2010-07-27 Thread Richard L Ratico
The insulation on Al cable rated for direct burial is thick and tough. But, DON'T direct bury it. Carefully pull it into correctly installed PVC conduit. Use marker tape above the conduit, just below grade. If you're in an area that doesn't experience ground frost, MAYBE, VERY CAREFULLY, plant

Re: [RE-wrenches] AL wire with DC

2010-07-27 Thread Bob-O Schultze
Agreed with Dick on this one. First, if you are going the DB route, then you have to get it down at least 24 instead of 18. No problem some places, a HUGE problem others. Then there are the burrowing critters like ground squirrels which love to chew on anything. I have heard that there is

[RE-wrenches] 3-phase kWh meters

2010-07-27 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Anyone know where to go for reconditioned 3-phase kWh meters (other than Austin International)? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings:

Re: [RE-wrenches] wind scam?

2010-07-27 Thread Travis Creswell
Sorry to chime in late. Even though I'm not familiar with the turbine in question I agree with others are saying and I would like to offer a suggestion in hopes that it will help others as much as has me. I finally realized that the there was no way to convince most people that the wind

Re: [RE-wrenches] 3-phase kWh meters

2010-07-27 Thread John McNicholas - Key Power Services
Marco, Try Hialeah Meter in FL: http://www.hialeahmeter.com/info.html 'Call us toll free at 800-654-0821. Fax us at 305-887-6542. Email us at sa...@hialeahmeter.com' John McNicholas NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer ™ Key Power Services, Inc. On Jul 27, 2010, at 5:39 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf

Re: [RE-wrenches] 3-phase kWh meters

2010-07-27 Thread North Texas Renewable Energy Inc
Hialeah Meter has an online catalog and plenty of documentation http://www.hialeahmeter.com/ Jim Duncan NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer No.31310-57 TECL 27398 North Texas Renewable Energy 486 W.N. Woody Road Azle Texas 76020 Since 1993 nt...@1scom.net 817.917.0527 www.ntrei.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] 3-phase kWh meters

2010-07-27 Thread holtek
Texas Meter - http://www.texasmeter.com/english/remanufactured.html Holt E. Kelly Holtek Fireplace Solar Products 500 Jewell Dr. Waco TX. 76712 254-751-9111 www.holteksolar.com - Original Message - From: Marco Mangelsdorf To: 'RE-wrenches' Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4:39 PM

[RE-wrenches] Wind Gennies

2010-07-27 Thread Dana
I second Travis's comments and add I do not have the confidence to install this unit at my home due to the lack of positive or current information. I also add that it is a mechanical device and like your car or truck it will definitely need regular service. Are you prepared to deal with this or

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flashings- to nail or not to nail

2010-07-27 Thread Nick Soleil
HI Wrenches: My crew wants to nail all the flashings on our footings, but I am resisting. Do you guys have any strong feelings about that. Nick Soleil Project Manager Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions, LLC PO Box 657 Petaluma, CA 94953 Cell: 707-321-2937 Office: 707-789-9537 Fax: