Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

2013-01-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
I find info about the AC soladeck in my distributors catalog, but I don't find any information about it on Soladeck's website. On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 7:18 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: > Hello, > > I am in the process of installing a Enphase system that requires center > feeding the individual 15 mod

Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

2013-01-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
So, is using the DC rated soladeck a violation? When I mentioned the specific AC rated soladeck to the company they said they talked to Soladeck and they said the DC can be used for the AC pass thru. It seems to me we should use the AC rated for this application and not the DC. Jesse Sent f

Re: [RE-wrenches] Heat Tape

2013-01-02 Thread toddcory
i have done this on a particularly problematic installation here in our heavy mount shasta snow country - where the deep snow would freeze to ice on the module, and as it crept down the array, it would peel off the bottom edge of the module frame, usually resulting in broken glass/destroyed mod

Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

2013-01-02 Thread Jason Szumlanski
I should have mentioned I was looking at something that isn't intended to penetrate the deck like Soladeck. I would be transitioning to conduit running along a flat roof. Soladeck makes specific models that are AC rated. Search the archives for a recent discussion on that. Jason Szumlanski Fafco

Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

2013-01-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
I mentioned this to the powers that be on the project (when I was hired, all the materials were already on site...) to no avail. As to your comment on AC combiners, we have soladeck (DC rating on the cover) on site and will be using these. I'm not sure about using the soladeck product on this typ

[RE-wrenches] Heat Tape

2013-01-02 Thread Drake
Hello Wrenches, There has been a lot of discussion about how to get snow off of modules. It was even suggested that we might run power back through the modules to warm them. Indeed that was tested, and seemed to take a lot of power for somewhat promising results. A customer asked me about

Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

2013-01-02 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Other than cost, why not just buy an extra connector and cap it. It provides a lot more flexibility in terms of locating your j-box. Or, you can use the new Engage coupler to extend the Enphase cable with standard 4 conductor Type TC-ER cable (5 conductor for 3 phase). Not to hijack the thread, bu

[RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

2013-01-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I am in the process of installing a Enphase system that requires center feeding the individual 15 modules circuits. I am wondering about wiring the J-Box. I need to cut all of the boxes into the center of the runs of Engauge cable and maintain the 6" of free conductor. To do this, I will

Re: [RE-wrenches] EPDM Roof Attachment/Flashing

2013-01-02 Thread August Goers
Hi Larry - Chem Curbs might work for the application you're describing: http://chemlink.com/content/docs_new/brochures/brochure3.pdf The curb is about 2" high if I remember correctly so a 3" stanchion will work. Best, August *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailt

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius State 104

2013-01-02 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
Phil and others,As an update to an issue with a Fronius IG inverter and a chronic State 104 Grid Frequency error, swapping out to a Fronius IG+ solved the problem.  Thanks for your help,Jeff Jeff WongstromNABCEP Certified PV InstallerLicensed MT Residential Electrician406.291.3416thirstylakesolar.c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid e-gauge system

2013-01-02 Thread William
Thanks a lot for configuring this for my benefit. I'll check it out and let you know if I have any questions William Miller On Jan 1, 2013, at 4:47 PM, Chris Mason wrote: > William, > I converted the generator to autostart and added an alert, so you can see how > the egauge sends an alert whe