Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Off-Grid Inverter Recommendation

2011-11-11 Thread maver...@mavericksolar.com
If you do not need a charger, Exeltech sp1100 or sp600. If you do need a charger, magnum mms1012 Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown BSEET, NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer ® President & CEO Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. Office: 512-919-4493 Cell:512-460-9825 Sent from my Ho

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Off-Grid Inverter Recommendation

2011-11-11 Thread Jesse Dahl
I like the Magnum. Made in US, can use e-panel or similar, good display easy to use for owner. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Nov 11, 2011, at 9:45 AM, Jeff Irish wrote: > Any recommendations from those of you with extensive off grid experience for > a small inverter, sine wave, 500-1000 watt

Re: [RE-wrenches] federal tax credit

2011-11-11 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Stange but true...many of my customers are claiming the credit for their RV PV solar system and a few have reported back: no problems. For some, the motorhome or trailer is their primary residence but for most it is just used part time. Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems On Nov 10,

Re: [RE-wrenches] federal tax credit

2011-11-11 Thread Jonathan Hill
Can any say for sure if the cost of batteries qualifies for the fed tax credit? No one seems to have a clue. Jonathan Hill, senior system design engineerSierra Solar Systems563C Idaho Maryland RoadGrass Valley, CA 95945Celebrating our 31st year in solar!tech info and foreign orders:  (530) 273-6754

Re: [RE-wrenches] federal tax credit

2011-11-11 Thread Dave Palumbo
I support what Daryl DeJoy said below. Although it's not that straightforward an issue. Check out http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US37F&re=1&e e=0 you'll see that for Solar Electric, Solar Water Heating, Small Wind and Geothermal Heat Pumps it is stated "The home se

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Off-Grid Inverter Recommendation

2011-11-11 Thread penobscotsolar
Hi Jeff, Check out Exeltech's XP series. They offer this inverter in a wide range of power and it has a very clean output/sine wave. They have an ICX/MCX model (not sure if it's available yet) that is also a charger. Daryl DeJoy NABCEP Certified PV installer Penobscot Solar Design > Any reco

Re: [RE-wrenches] federal tax credit

2011-11-11 Thread penobscotsolar
I read your post and I am far from an expert on tax issues, but one thing I am sure of is that the home does not have to be the primary residence. We have at least a dozen clients whose summer homes have benefited from this incentive and early this question came up. All of these clients have since

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Off-Grid Inverter Recommendation

2011-11-11 Thread Jeff Yago
Jeff, I own several Exeltec inverters for my job trailer, RV, and truck camper, and found them to put out a very high-quality pure sinewave even in their smaller models down to 125 watts, when most manufacturers only provide modified sine wave inverters in these smaller sizes. They are a litt

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Off-Grid Inverter Recommendation

2011-11-11 Thread bob ellison
If you need a charger capability, look at the magnum MMS1012. Up to a 50 amp charger and it's a sinewave, don't bother with the modifieds. Sleep mode can go down to 5 watts I think. The Morningstar mppt is a good small controller that works well Later, Bob From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Off-Grid Inverter Recommendation

2011-11-11 Thread All Solar, Inc.
Samlex America - Original Message - From: Jeff Irish To: RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 8:45 AM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Small Off-Grid Inverter Recommendation Any recommendations from those of you with extensive off grid experience for a small inverter, sine wa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Off-Grid Inverter Recommendation

2011-11-11 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
For me, the only one that fills that bill is the US made Magnum MMS inverter. http://www.magnumenergy.com/Products/MMSseries.htm If you don't want a built in TX and charger, we have had good success with the imported Samlex SA series made by Cotek. Available in 12 or 24 volt. http://samlexsolar.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Off-Grid Inverter Recommendation

2011-11-11 Thread Dan Fink
Jeff; I have experience with the MMS series from Magnum. Nice little inverter/chargers, low standby losses, but not available in 24v. I chose them for some remote installations because of small size and price point. We had trouble with an earlier model that failed when a generator ran out of gas,

[RE-wrenches] Small Off-Grid Inverter Recommendation

2011-11-11 Thread Jeff Irish
Any recommendations from those of you with extensive off grid experience for a small inverter, sine wave, 500-1000 watt range 120 vac output, 12 or 24 VDC nominal input? I'm looking for something with low standby losses when there are no loads, and high reliability. Thanks! Jeff Irish, PE Pre

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex Vesta Online units

2011-11-11 Thread Sandra . Herrera
Hi Ron, As already mentioned here, the Xantrex Vesta was either ProSine, DR or SW in a box. Some included batteries. Please contact me off-list, if you are still looking for the manual. Thanks, _ Sandra Herre

Re: [RE-wrenches] federal tax credit

2011-11-11 Thread Jeff Irish
Interpretations and rulings are also a big component of how tax laws are implemented. National SEIA has an excellent tax manual written by some very good tax attorneys that is available to members. In my experience most accountants (and installers) need this kind of direction because the subje

Re: [RE-wrenches] federal tax credit

2011-11-11 Thread Jamie Johnson
Todd,    See IRC sections 25D and also 136 if there is a utility paid incentive, as any utility paid incentive may affect how 25D is applied. You may also want to see Sections 280A(d)(1), 280A(d)(2), and 280A(f)(1) for the definitions. Jamie JohnsonNABCEP Certified PV Technical Sales Professional