[RE-wrenches] sale to wrenches

2010-09-17 Thread Alex Cozine
A friend is selling some equipment. If anyone is interested please email or call our office. 1.Dakar Kombi sine wave Inverter/Charger combination made by Mastervolt 253-474-1968 -- Forwarded message -- From: Dave Cozine Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 8:15 AM Subject: wrenches for sa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Delta LAs

2010-09-17 Thread Joel Davidson
Wrenches, Allan Sindelar's 2003 RE-Wrenches lightning discussion compilation was a keeper. Email me off-list for a copy. (Thank you Allan). Joel Davidson - Original Message - From: August Goers To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrench

Re: [RE-wrenches] T-240 transformer

2010-09-17 Thread jay peltz
HI Carl, I'm not sure what did it. It has been in service for many years as a step down from a 240v generator, doesn't have a fan, and is worked to its limit a lot. 6500 watt generator, driving a SW4024 trace, at pretty close to max settings. I replaced it with a Outback w/fan which I have had

[RE-wrenches] Wind tower harness recommendations

2010-09-17 Thread Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun & Wind
High, wind techs, We need to buy new tower climbing/work harnesses. What make, model, and features do you like and recommend? I just sent a message to the Home Wind Tech list on this subject. But, as I haven't seen a message there since May, I thought I might generate a little more buzz,

Re: [RE-wrenches] T-240 transformer

2010-09-17 Thread Carl Hansen
Hi Jay, Any idea what the circumstances were that led to the demise of the T-240 and how the homeowner is going to avoid having that happen again ? Carl Hansen&Sun Elect. On 9/17/2010 3:14 PM, jay peltz wrote: HI all, I had a customer burn up a T-240 auto former. Anyone k

Re: [RE-wrenches] T-240 transformer

2010-09-17 Thread Peter Parrish
Please call Elie at (323) 258-8883. He's my office admin and he can tell you where we purchase this puppy, both with and without the enclosure! I believe it's SunWize but I'm not sure. - Peter Peter T. Parrish, Ph.D., President California Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette AGM's

2010-09-17 Thread holtek
Jason, Yes, the higher capacity train of thought seems to work bestopted for the Concorde 9150T 2v bankbig thanks to Steve Bell for pushing me in the right direction. Thanks to all for feedback. Holt E. Kelly Holtek Fireplace & Solar Products 500 Jewell Dr. Waco TX. 76712 254-751-9

[RE-wrenches] T-240 transformer

2010-09-17 Thread jay peltz
HI all, I had a customer burn up a T-240 auto former. Anyone know if you can buy just the replacement transformer and if so whats the part number. I couldn't even find a T-240 on either Xantrex or Schneider's web sites? I can fit in a Outback X-240 if needed, I measured but would be nice to t

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-17 Thread SOLARPRO
In our area of so cal, gas water heaters with SWH last as long as fifteen years no problem, and 20+ years is not uncommon - w/o anode rode redo. But the ODWHs with which I am familiar usually need de-liming (service call) about every five years. I do not have much data with ODWH with solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette AGM's

2010-09-17 Thread Jason Szumlanski
If it's "survival mode" only, why do you need 1,200 cycles?! How many hurricanes/tornados/riots are you getting around there? :) The S-460 is a great battery, but it's rated for 1200 cycles to 50%. I don't have a cycle curve handy, but you can probably expect about half the cycles at 80% DOD. Ba

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-17 Thread Wayne Irwin
Yes , that is my experience with Rinnai, I'm not at all familiar with other brands. Technically speaking, I'm not sure where the temp sensor is (I imagine you can get a diagram from the manuf.), but once the pre-heated water reaches the tank less the tank less shuts off. Which may result in ho

Re: [RE-wrenches] Energy Tax Credits

2010-09-17 Thread Michael Welch
Just a reminder that incentives questions are probably better answered on the RE-Markets list. While such questions are not strictly against the rules here (as long as they are not state- or region-specific) there are incentives experts on that list that do not qualify for the RE-Wrench list.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Energy Tax Credits

2010-09-17 Thread Larry Crutcher
What I meant to say, is there a business tax credit like the personal credit. Sorry. Larry On Sep 17, 2010, at 9:39 AM, Larry Crutcher wrote: Is there a tax credit like the personal credit for your home? Form 5695 part 1 says the 30% tax credit is for the main home. A customer has a secon

Re: [RE-wrenches] Energy Tax Credits

2010-09-17 Thread toddcory
I recently read on the DSIRE web page that the 30% credit need not be the primary residence. Todd http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US37F&re=1&ee=1 Federal Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency[http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentiv

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-17 Thread toddcory
"repairable unit - you don't have to trash it every seven years (reported national average)" My tank is 20 years old now. I change the anode every 3 years. Todd Sent from Finest Planet WebMail. ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Addres

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Module Match Question

2010-09-17 Thread R Ray Walters
HI Allan; I found the 175s play very well when mixed with the 165s on an MX 60. We've done it several times. What's interesting is that the Solarworlds often outperform their nameplate rating, I've seen the 165s close to the 175 numbers. Essentially they're all the same module, just flash tests

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-17 Thread Kristopher Schmid
Wayne, Your statement that "The unit will turn off automatically once input water temp reaches its programed output temp." seems to contradict the statement from Bill saying "All tankless, including solar compatible (heaters which modulate fire rate based on _inlet temperature_) have a minimum fir

[RE-wrenches] PV Module Match Question

2010-09-17 Thread Allan Sindelar
Fellow Wrenches, Three years ago a local homeowner installed a small off-grid system using modern hardware preassembled by a good local company. The array consists of four Solarworld SW165s on a pole-top rack, wired as two 48V strings feeding an MX60 controller and a 24V

[RE-wrenches] Energy Tax Credits

2010-09-17 Thread Larry Crutcher
Is there a tax credit like the personal credit for your home? Form 5695 part 1 says the 30% tax credit is for the main home. A customer has a second home that is leased out. He had a PV solar system installed at that home in 2010. Is there a 30% tax credit for the system installed at the le

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-17 Thread Wayne Irwin
In our off grid home I installed a Rinnai propane tank less to support the double pump drain-back system and have had no problems. The tips that I suggest are: that the tank less be flushed out regularly, even when not being used in-order to reduce any sediment. If the water is hard, add a soft

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-17 Thread Kristopher Schmid
It all depends on whether you are talking financial payback or wise energy use. The people who use the least amount of hot water are the people who will experience the greatest energy use savings. They are a great option for weekend cabins since you don't have to remember to turn off the water he

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW3

2010-09-17 Thread Bill Loesch
Allan, Everything you say is spot on. Scale is the _mortal_ enemy of all tankless water heaters. Hopefully you change the air cleaner on your vehicles more often in the dusty desert climate than you would in a less dusty climate. Same principle. You accept the need to change out the tank when i

Re: [RE-wrenches] On Demand Heaters for SDHW

2010-09-17 Thread Bill Loesch
Todd & Peter, The _benefits_ of tankless water heating include: endless hot water no standby loss smaller unit, wall hung (no floorspace requirement) repairable unit - you don't have to trash it every seven years (reported national average) The _disadvantages_ of tankless water heating includ