Re: [RE-wrenches] Modules approved for horizontal mounting

2013-04-22 Thread Garrison Riegel
White efflorescence, or glass disease, is also mentioned in a number of installation manuals as a reason not to install modules horizontally. Sounds pretty serious. Garrison Garrison Riegel Project Manager | http://www.solarserviceinc.com/ Solar Service Inc [p] 847-677-0950 |

[RE-wrenches] torque screwdrivers

2013-04-22 Thread Kristopher Schmid
Any of you folks using these? Any brand recommendations? What kind of in-lb range should i be looking for? Thanks! -- Shine On! Kris Schmid Legacy Solar, LLC 864 Clam Falls Trail Frederic, WI 54837 www.legacysolar.com 715-653-4295 NABCEP Certified PV Installer Licensed Wisconsin Master

Re: [RE-wrenches] torque screwdrivers

2013-04-22 Thread Allan Sindelar
Kristopher, This has been discussed on the list in years past. You may be able to search the archives to find the thread. Of course, others may have better solutions today. Hope this helps. Allan Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] torque screwdrivers

2013-04-22 Thread Ray Walters
We've used them before, just check the in-lb ratings of the connectors you'll use them on. Ours went to 36in-lb, and for more, we just used our torque wrench. I'm now using powered screw drivers with torque settings, and then do a final check with the wrench.

Re: [RE-wrenches] torque screwdrivers

2013-04-22 Thread Jesse Dahl
I have a Klein I bought a few years ago. I can't recall the range, but you can most likely look it up. Otherwise I can post the ranges when I get back to my shop. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 22, 2013, at 3:11 PM, Ray Walters r...@solarray.com wrote: We've used them before, just

Re: [RE-wrenches] torque screwdrivers

2013-04-22 Thread Chris Mason
I bought sets of Felo drivers with all 3 Felo torque screwdriver handles to cover everything from 1.5 - 5 NM. It took me some effort to find them all. I also bought their insulated screwdriver set - really nice. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E60PXC/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8psc=1

Re: [RE-wrenches] torque screwdrivers

2013-04-22 Thread dan
I like Klein Original Message Subject: [RE-wrenches] torque screwdrivers From: Kristopher Schmid sol...@legacysolar.com Date: Mon, April 22, 2013 2:43 pm To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Any of you folks using these? Any brand recommendations? What kind of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fuse sizing in battery circuits

2013-04-22 Thread Troy Harvey
Ray, One thing I didn't understand is how you can pair a 400 amp class-T fuse with a 4/0 cable. The 400 fuse curve looks like the continuous rating is 350A in the graph supplied by Allan. Which is well above the 4/0 ampacity of 250A (copper). Anyone want to explain? thanks, Troy Harvey

Re: [RE-wrenches] torque screwdrivers

2013-04-22 Thread Benn At DayStarSolar
Kris, I use a Mac (mechanic tools). It ranges up to 88 in-lb. let me know if you are interested in the model#. benn Sent from a 'smart' phone, with touch screen keys. Please excuse shortcuts and typos. On 2013-04-22, at 12:43 PM, Kristopher Schmid sol...@legacysolar.com wrote: Any of you

Re: [RE-wrenches] Advanced PV Training Recommendations

2013-04-22 Thread Martin Herzfeld
But, as you all know, there are always more details to master, code issues to be clarified, and new technologies coming down the pike. 1. Specifically, not only practical safeguarding code issues, but also the I codes and standards, - CEC, CBC, ... there are courses with the ICC 2013 TriChapter

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fuse sizing in battery circuits

2013-04-22 Thread Ray Walters
Hi Troy; Many moons ago, I looked at the curves as you did, and special ordered some 350 amp T fuses, but then I quit making extra work for myself. In a dead short, the 350 is really not going to blow that much faster, while the 400 amp blows much faster than a lower rated breaker will trip.