Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Secure Power Supply

2013-07-24 Thread Steve Jefferson
If the grid fails, and comes back up the next day (when the unit powers back up from DC) it will automatically search for the grid first. If the grid is not back, the homeowner will have to exercise the switch to regain the SPS function. Steve Sent from my iPhone On Jul 22, 2013, at 3:33

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tri-Star MPPT

2013-07-24 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Jay, I saw that comment also. The more hardened lead sulfate becomes, the more resistant the battery is to the electrochemical process and therefore less current is drawn from the charge source. This decrease of load allows the charge voltage to rise more rapidly. This rapid rise is usually a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tri-Star MPPT

2013-07-24 Thread Eric . Bentsen
Hi Jay, This has happened to me personally, and to other customers I have dealt with over the years. In my case, I got my hands on (4) used Interstate Workaholic L16 batteries. I was unable to achieve an acceptable SG because the voltage would not climb above 14V (using 20A charger). I used a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tri-Star MPPT

2013-07-24 Thread Eric . Bentsen
Hi Larry, Looking at the Rolls Solar Battery User Manual regarding corrective equalization, on pg. 9 line 5, it reads : If severely sulfated, it may take many hours for the specific gravity to rise. In William's case, the SG is full. This condition where the batteries do not seem to be