Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-15 Thread Exeltech
Hello Mark (and all), Exeltech AC Module inverters do not have an external ground connection because they are certified to UL1741 as grounded through the utility ground. Also, and because all DC wiring is internal to the inverter, there is no requirement for DC ground-fault or arc-fault circuitry

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-15 Thread John Berdner
Mark: I don't know the SolarBridge product as well as some others. Like you, I would ASS U ME the lack of a grounding lug would indicate that a GEC is not needed. Referring to the manufactures written instructions on grounding in the manual is always the best reference. You are correct, there a

[RE-wrenches] SMA micro inverter

2013-01-15 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
If memory serves, it's been 2-3 years since our SMA friends starting teasing us with their new micro inverter. Yet as far as I know, they're still not shipping these buggers..unless someone knows differently. Does anyone out there know what's going on with the SMA micros at this point? I can'

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-15 Thread August Goers
Hi John, I definitely see your point and that is why I was somewhat questioning the use of WEEBs with Enphase below. Enphases's instructions (link posted in thread below) seem to indicate a support of running the continuous GEC on the rack and then bonding the microinverter to the rack with WEEBs.

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-15 Thread John Berdner
August: Yes, the entire GEC requirement is a pain in the neck and IMHO makes no sense for grid tied PV. Historically it comes out of the rural electrification days when you had DC systems actually "supplying premises wiring", i.e. lighting circuits, outlets, etc. In that context the bond betwee

[RE-wrenches] Sanyo HIP-200BA3 defect

2013-01-15 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Wrenches, Has anyone had Sanyo BA3 module defects? (see attached picture) I have been trying to contact Sanyo support at 408-861-8404 but it is always busy. Anyone have other contact name or phone? Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems (928) 342-9103 <>_

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

2013-01-15 Thread Brian Wiley
Hi August, I maintain that the WEEB is an irreversible splice. If you want to disconnect a WEEB from a structure, you must irreversibly damage the device. It cannot be reused. Admittedly the force required to remove a WEEB is less than that required for a thermal splice, but it doesn't take m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo HIP-200BA3 defect

2013-01-15 Thread Dan Fink
No problems here, Larry. In fact I'm still looking for one of those modules to expand a small off-grid system. -- Dan Fink, Executive Director; Otherpower Buckville Energy Consulting Buckville Publications LLC NABCEP / IREC accredited Continuing Education Providers 970.672.4342 (voicemail) On Tu

[RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

2013-01-15 Thread SunHarvest
I'm a bit confused by this thread and am looking for some clarity. To that end here's an example of a recent installation we completed (under the direction of a licensed electrician, not me (praise the Lord)): Grid & Genset feed Main Panel (genny on ATS) ---> Main panel feeding subpanel ---> s

Re: [RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

2013-01-15 Thread Dan Fink
Talk to Outback. It's an easy fix, on-site. -- Dan Fink, Executive Director; Otherpower Buckville Energy Consulting Buckville Publications LLC NABCEP / IREC accredited Continuing Education Providers 970.672.4342 (voicemail) On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 2:50 PM, SunHarvest wrote: (snip) > Further, I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sanyo HIP-200BA3 defect

2013-01-15 Thread Wayne Irwin
Yes we have had the exact problem. Sanyo/Pnansonic has refused to replace the module which clearly has a problem. Sanyo/Panasonic is not an honorable company. Wayne Irwin, EE Director of Engineering Pure Energy Solar International Inc. State Licensed Solar Contractor License # CVC56695 wa.

Re: [RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

2013-01-15 Thread SunHarvest
I did. They were less than helpful. At least the two or three different techs I talked to. They sounded as green as me. - Original Message - From: Dan Fink To: RE-wrenches Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 1:54 PM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

Re: [RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

2013-01-15 Thread jay peltz
Hi Dan Would like to know what they suggested besides changing it to a VFX? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Jan 15, 2013, at 1:54 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > Talk to Outback. It's an easy fix, on-site. > -- > Dan Fink, > Executive Director; > Otherpower > Buckville Energy Consulting > Buckv

Re: [RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

2013-01-15 Thread toddcory
one of my biggest gripes about the outback fx series is only one ac input... this was a major step backwards from its trace sw series predecessor. if someone is going to want battery back up on a grid tied system, they surely are going to want the ability to back that up with a generator. the ra

Re: [RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

2013-01-15 Thread Phil Undercuffler
Eric, Good questions, and you hit on a number of topics so let me see if I can address them one at a time, not necessarily in chronological order. Yes, the optimal application for the GTFX / GVFX inverter series is grid tie with battery backup. If you just want backup to the grid, the traditiona