Re: [RE-wrenches] high insolation value and inverter under sizing (John Berdner)

2013-01-31 Thread Dana
On the subject of inverters wearing out: I would share that the off grid houses that the contractor or client who choose to use the inverter for running the air compressor, planer, and all assorted power tools [at the same time]for the entire house construction project had a definite shortened

[RE-wrenches] Are PV Systems Mechanical Equipment?

2013-01-31 Thread Jason Szumlanski
The Florida Building Code definitions of equipment and appliances in the Mechanical Code do not include solar arrays, yet some building officials insist on applying provisions of the mechanical code. Specifically, we get quite a few comments about mounting height above the roof and permanent

Re: [RE-wrenches] Husqvarna 5500 and VFX3524 Compatibility question

2013-01-31 Thread Allan Sindelar
William, Yes, that's my understanding. Outback acknowledged this to me years ago. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] Husqvarna 5500 and VFX3524 Compatibility question

2013-01-31 Thread Ray Walters
Funny that the good old SW inverters still have features that new inverters haven't topped: the (as mentioned) AC current input setting, still the best gen autostart menu, dual AC inputs, and excellent reliability. I'm currently working on a project with an SW4024 that is 17 years old, and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Husqvarna 5500 and VFX3524 Compatibility question

2013-01-31 Thread John Berdner
SMA Sunny Island also does this but also discharges battery in parallel with the generator to create a virtual generator that is larger than the actual generator. Just set the max generator current and it does the rest. Best Regards, John Berdner General Manager, North America