Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-10-01 Thread Brian Teitelbaum
Hi Jason, I used to get parts from Controlled Energy Corp in Vermont, but I haven't contacted them in at least 8 years, so I don't know if they still have them for the old units. Brian AEE Solar -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-b

Re: [RE-wrenches] Epdm flashing

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Erickson
Hi Kris, The roofing contractor we work with for EDPM can get different boot types, or can get custom boots made for our standoffs. I assume you mean heat-welded boots. 4" Unirac 2 piece aluminum standoffs haven't been a problem. Maybe you need to shop around for a roofer who can get more varie

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

2013-10-01 Thread Ray Walters
If they HAD to have the wee Generac, you could have it feed only one inverter, and the other 3 Magnums could stay in invert mode. I have large systems where I'm not using the charger off every inverter. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-10-01 Thread Jason Lerner
Hello Brian, I am running one of these older French models at home as well. Do you happen to have a source for parts? Thanks, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On Sep 30, 2013, at 9:39 AM, Brian Teitelbaum wrote: > Hi Bill, > > I'm still running an Aquastar 125BS (original French mod

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

2013-10-01 Thread Chris Mason
I haven't been a dealer long enough to remember the problems you refer to. We don't have the sales volume to be able to speak with authority on faults statistics but I get the impression that the quality of Generac units has improved a lot over the last couple if years. Most of our problems are rel

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fw: Ever seen flooded battery charging parameters like this?

2013-10-01 Thread Steve Higgins
Hello, Wrenches... This 30% is usually an absolute max. Optimum would be dependent on the battery chemistry but is usually about 10-20% C20 Rate. The Optimum has to do with absorb time, rather than what the battery can take as, once past the bulk stage the battery is going to "self-regulate"

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-10-01 Thread Larry Brown
I have had a Bosch/Aqua Star 125 HX LP On Demand Water Heater installed and working flawlessly in my home since February of 2007 with a hydro generator that ignites the pilot and main burner when there is a demand for hot water. With no demand for hot water, there is no standing pilot light and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ever seen flooded battery charging parameters like this?

2013-10-01 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Eric, 30% of C is high for all flooded batteries I know of. I'd worry about the high temperatures and grid warping. Some AGM's can handle 5C charge without harm. Larry On Oct 1, 2013, at 11:10 AM, eric.bent...@schneider-electric.com wrote: Hi Guys, Calling for 30% C for max charge curr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generac (was Automatic disconnect)

2013-10-01 Thread Howie Michaelson
Allan, I have had problematic experiences with Generac in the past, much as others have described previously. I have had little or no recent experience. However, my generator guy, who I think is very reliable, says that the larger, water colled Generacs, which he sells/installs/services, are sol

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

2013-10-01 Thread Allan Sindelar
Chris, I consider the Ecogen to be a singular model, specifically developed in partnership with the Propane Reliability Council for off grid applications, in one size and structure only at present. Early on, I put my rep on the line here in saying "hey, Generac

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

2013-10-01 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
You are right. Normally I would not even consider a generator of this size. My constant thinking outside the box took me down this rabbit trail. I'm back. Thank you, Larry On Oct 1, 2013, at 8:24 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Agreed. We're all offering ways to work as well as possible with t

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-10-01 Thread Tom Duffy
AquaStar had this but it disappeared when Bosch took them over Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer [Real-logo-X-195] E-Mail: t...@thesolar.biz Panama Office: 507-6126-1253 Direct Toll Free: 888-503-6772 International: 575-539-2111 SKYPE Address: thesolarbiz Although no trees were

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-10-01 Thread toddcory
i remember hearing there was one brand which had a tiny hydro generator, operated by the flowing water, which was used to light the burner... yet, no one mentioned them? todd On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 5:48am, "Bill Loesch" said: > > Hi Dick, > > Following the Carter era oil

[RE-wrenches] Epdm flashing

2013-10-01 Thread Kristopher Schmid
Hi wrenches, I am looking to flash a 1" diameter snapnrack post on a pitched roof covered with black epdm membrane. The roofing manufacturer has a one size fits all, but its too tall to work well. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks, Kris -- Shine On! Kris Schmid Legacy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

2013-10-01 Thread Chris Mason
Generac also makes a 20kw. Chris Mason Comet Systems Anguilla (264) 235-5670 St. Kitts (869) 662-5670 skype netconcepts NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installerâ„¢ Renewable Energy Systems professional Generac Generators Factory technician On Oct 1, 2013 11:16 AM, "Ray Walters" wrote: > Sounds like t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

2013-10-01 Thread Allan Sindelar
Agreed. We're all offering ways to work as well as possible with the wrong generator choice for this application. Allan

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

2013-10-01 Thread Ray Walters
Sounds like they need a 20 Kw Kohler. Hot Tub in the future? They'll love their Kohler. The Generac is just way too small to even consider IMHO. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On 10/1/2013 8:11 AM,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

2013-10-01 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
William, Chris, Ray, Allan, et al. Gen support would be ideal but this inverter setup will be a quad pack of Magnum 4024PAE (120/240 split; 16kW). Their New MSH inverter is single phase only and can not be stacked. While disabling load(s) is the antithesis of the desired outcome, I'll review t

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

2013-10-01 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Dick, Following the Carter era oil embargo energy awareness, pilot lights were reduced from ~700 BTU/h to ~ half. In a tank, that heat is put to amazingly efficient use; not so with a tankless. In places where they take energy usage seriously, the pilot light is lit only when the tankles