[RE-wrenches] Battery watering

2011-04-03 Thread Dana
Hey Bill, I purchase and use distilled H2O only. After learning the battery charge and discharge chemical formula 22+ years ago I decided that only distilled was going in my batteries. Even one additional chemical, mineral, or metal and the entire equation goes south. I did have a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery watering

2011-04-03 Thread Dana
Hey Joel, We have a couple of auto water systems in use that we connect manually and it takes less than 5 minutes to water a triple HUP 1690 amp hour-24vdc bank. Pretty sweet but doing the SG is a bit of a hassle as you have to unscrew each cap. I hear that there are auto water caps that have a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery watering

2011-04-03 Thread Mark Frye
Dana, http://watermaster.eu.com/ I am still running a WaterMaster system on the HUPs 1690AH that I work with. These fill caps have a little flip cover and narrow port through the cap so you can get at the electrolyte without takiing the cap off the battery. These have been very reliable fill

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems

2011-04-03 Thread Jason Szumlanski
The current HIP-195DA3 datasheet is here: http://us.sanyo.com/dynamic/product/Downloads/HIT%20Double%20195-1483134 .pdf So it appears that the DA designation means bifacial module... You are correct that not all HIP modules are bifacial. For example, the current model numbers HIP-195BA20 and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems

2011-04-03 Thread Kirk
Sanyo has sent out a written response to this issue. Kirk Herander VSE On Apr 3, 2011, at 12:01 PM, Jason Szumlanski ja...@fafcosolar.com wrote: The current HIP-195DA3 datasheet is here: http://us.sanyo.com/dynamic/product/Downloads/HIT%20Double%20195-1483134.pdf So it appears that the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo problems

2011-04-03 Thread Kirk
Ps I have a copy of Sanyos response but I am travelling and don't remember the details. Contact me off list for a copy. Kirk Herander VSE On Apr 3, 2011, at 12:01 PM, Jason Szumlanski ja...@fafcosolar.com wrote: The current HIP-195DA3 datasheet is here:

[RE-wrenches] meter breakers

2011-04-03 Thread jay peltz
I'm wondering if anyone has been able to configure a CH meter breaker ( their name for a main service with meter and breakers) with a 200 amp main and 225 amp buss. They make a 225 amp buss, but comes with a 225 amp main. Reason is to allow a 10kW system without a tap, and since its a remodel

Re: [RE-wrenches] meter breakers

2011-04-03 Thread Mike Nelson
I have done this. I purchased a 225A all in one meter panel, and purchased an identical 200A meter panel, and changed out the 225A main for a 200. Now I have a useless 225A main breaker in my shop. But it worked well. Mike Nelson MD Electric Solar, Inc. Gualala Ca. On Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 10:04

Re: [RE-wrenches] meter breakers

2011-04-03 Thread jay peltz
Hi Mike, You were not able to buy just the breaker, you had to buy the whole load center or just the breaker/buss? thanks, jay peltz power On Apr 3, 2011, at 10:07 AM, Mike Nelson wrote: I have done this. I purchased a 225A all in one meter panel, and purchased an identical 200A meter

[RE-wrenches] Sanyo reponse to Photon article here

2011-04-03 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
I decided to post the text of Sanyo's letter here as it lists specific modules and timelines affected. March 3, 2011 Dear Valued Customers: Subject: Photon article concerning SANYO solar modules in North America We are writing to inform you that PHOTON International Magazine will publish an

Re: [RE-wrenches] meter breakers

2011-04-03 Thread Mike Nelson
Jay, I probably could've purchased just the main breaker, but didn't take the time, I needed it in a hurry, and the whole assembly was easily found. Mike On Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 10:46 AM, jay peltz j...@asis.com wrote: Hi Mike, You were not able to buy just the breaker, you had to buy the

[RE-wrenches] portable freezers

2011-04-03 Thread Nick Vida
Thanks for the insight Dan, hey if you are gonna get one for your camping trip, you might want to look into the Whynter ones, cause they actually claim to be outdoor rated. nick vida___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address:

[RE-wrenches] Battery SG testing (was Battery watering)

2011-04-03 Thread Joel Davidson
Hello Dana, Sounds like you've solved the sore back problem without over- or under-watering cells. I water and check electrolyte level every 2 to 6 months depending on the battery bank's age and use (grid-tie float only, off-grid daily charge/discharge, etc.). I encourage spot-checking