Re: [RE-wrenches] Heart Interface Inverter

2012-08-18 Thread Chris Mason
For what it's worth, the Fluke is known to mistake harmonics for base frequency. I would look to borrow for a scope or at least use a cheaper meter that can accurately report the frequency. Try slowing the generator to 59 Hz to see if the inverter likes it better. On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 10:24 PM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Heart Interface Inverter

2012-08-18 Thread bob ellison
Try putting a load on the generator (like a 1500 watt hair dryer) before the Heart kicks on then once it transfers to the loads and starts charging, shut it off. It might be finding the voltage or frequency to high for itÂ’s liking. Plug it directly into the generator of somewhere before the inver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Heart Interface Inverter

2012-08-18 Thread Jay Peltz
Hi folks You might also check peak volts. If memory serves correctly those older inverters charged off peak volts not RMS. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Aug 18, 2012, at 7:07 AM, "bob ellison" wrote: > Try putting a load on the generator (like a 1500 watt hair dryer) before the >

[RE-wrenches] Combating requests for itemized PV pricing

2012-08-18 Thread Jason Szumlanski
We are getting more and more people calling that want to provide their own equipment and have us install it. It's frustrating, because usually they are looking at prices for materials that either I would not consider selling, or would not meet the mounting requirements of the Florida Building Code.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Combating requests for itemized PV pricing

2012-08-18 Thread Allan Sindelar
Jason, As our Rates and Policies outline is posted on our website and thus available for anyone to see, I can excerpt it for you on this list. I encourage you not to worry about this market segment. They're not your customer base. We seldom sell just components to

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 5, Issue 256

2012-08-18 Thread Ross Taylor
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Combating requests for itemized PV pricing

2012-08-18 Thread toddcory
jason and others - i also get these folks, but my reputation is stellar and i am (thankfully) in such high demand that i can still turn down work, which allows me to keep my bull-shit-detector fully activated and be very selective with who i will work for. that being said... we have a diy com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Combating requests for itemized PV pricing

2012-08-18 Thread Chris Mason
Jason, Any customer is entitled to a Bill of Materials prior to signing a contract to ensure that they get the make and model and quantity that was quoted, but if they request an All-Risk Lump Sum price, they are not entitled to know what each component costs. If they want to do it based on time an

Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 5, Issue 256

2012-08-18 Thread Roy Butler
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Combating requests for itemized PV pricing

2012-08-18 Thread Parrish, Peter
This is all great stuff, and I would like to add one more "bon mot". When I get into a situation where I am asked to break down my costs, or work with a DIY client where they will purchase the hardware and have me install the equipment...I gently steer the conversation to issues of quality of de

Re: [RE-wrenches] Combating requests for itemized PV pricing

2012-08-18 Thread Keith Cronin
Wrenches Its ironic this topic came up for me yesterday as well. As we have approached the day where everything is online- pricing of our widgets from various sources, its challenging for wrenches to not be transparent or to explain you want to make X% margin on widgets. But if someone buys th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Combating requests for itemized PV pricing

2012-08-18 Thread Erika Weliczko
I find the rough percent breakdown as you suggest is useful in getting them to understand that they don't need those numbers or an itemized BOM before they agree to do a project. There are many customers that think if total cost is X and modules are Y that the cost to install is REALLY expensive