Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase M210

2012-09-26 Thread William Dorsett
Jason, If the pictures of the E18 & 19 are accurate, and from my conversations with the different suppliers that include SolarBridge inverters, several of these use the original Pantheon I instead of the updated Pantheon II model. Apparently there are differences in the locking clip in the module c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase M210

2012-09-26 Thread David Brearley
Jason, You might also check out SunPower's ac modules: http://us.sunpowercorp.com/homes/products-services/solar-panels/AC-home-solar-panel/ On Sep 26, 2012, at 5:49 PM, Sequoya Cross wrote: > I haven’t seen a full compatibility list on the new SMA-240US. At this point > technical downloads

[RE-wrenches] Enphase M210

2012-09-26 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
The Power-One 250 and 300 watt micros, when they start shipping them, will do the trick with the SPR 200 series mods. marco I haven't seen a full compatibility list on the new SMA-240US. At this point technical downloads aren't available and the data that is present on the website is still

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase M210

2012-09-26 Thread Sequoya Cross
I haven't seen a full compatibility list on the new SMA-240US. At this point technical downloads aren't available and the data that is present on the website is still preliminary. I do have a contact who is beta-testing the units and will see if he has any more information or wants to comment.

Re: [RE-wrenches] parallel OCPD

2012-09-26 Thread Chris Mason
I believe that current flow through two parallel conductors is inherently balanced by ohms law. I think the reason the NEC prohibits parallel cables below 1/0 is to stop contractors taking shortcuts, using two conductors just because it was what they had. electrically it works fine. At some point y

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-26 Thread bob ellison
I have a bunch of them but have never had enough solar to even think about hooking them up. Efficiency is a problem as is the unusual voltage they run at, It just seems strange running an odd number of cells. The Classic will handle it well but I am getting to the point where I want things to go

Re: [RE-wrenches] parallel OCPD

2012-09-26 Thread Richard L Ratico
The code provisions regarding conductors in parallel [2011, 310(H)(I)] are very specific and make complete sense. When installed correctly, in larger sizes, 1/0 or greater, as permitted, there is very little likelihood of significant difference in resistance or any other problem. This is done safel

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insulation tester

2012-09-26 Thread Stephen Kane
Mac, I have had good experience with the Fluke 1587 (Hybrid Insulation Tester and Multimeter). Usually retails for under $750. http://www.fluke.com/fluke/usen/Insulation-Testers/Fluke-1587-1577.htm?PID=5 6012 Stephen Kane Kane Solar Lyons, CO 720.365.3994 (cell) From: re-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-26 Thread Roy Butler
I have 5,000 pounds of original Edison NiFe batteries, made between 1928 and 1939. Almost all of them are working at close to 90% of their original capacity. I would be willing to bet that Edison was really close with his 100 year estimate.on his

Re: [RE-wrenches] parallel OCPD

2012-09-26 Thread mac Lewis
Good points. I would think a more dangerous situation would be the case that you often have with large parallel feeders landing on a single OCPD. If one wire has a little less resistance, it will always run hotter than the other, and you could easily overheat a wire that is protected by that larg

[RE-wrenches] Insulation tester

2012-09-26 Thread mac Lewis
Wrenches, I am looking for a good reliable insulation tester at a good price. Does anyone have a model they like? Is there any reason to get one that can do above 1 kV for residential and small commercial PV systems? Thanks in advance -- Mac Lewis * "Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates

Re: [RE-wrenches] parallel OCPD

2012-09-26 Thread Jeff Irish
Code issues aside, even two seemingly identical runs each with breakers would have at least slightly different resistances, causing the lower resistance run to take more than half the total current, tripping the breaker in that run, then causing a tripping of the breaker in the other run. Jeff

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

2012-09-26 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Forever? Well, at least Edison thought they should last 100 years. As mentioned by others, inefficiency is an impairing factor in an RE system. However, due to the all time low cost for PV solar modules, these batteries can actually be a viable option. If you have the space for 40% more PV power