[RE-wrenches] Well pump relay question

2014-04-03 Thread Allan Sindelar
Wrenches, For my own off grid home, I would like to add four 60-cell modules as a supplemental array, using a Midnite Classic charge controller. I would like to set up a relay between this array and the controller to allow me to direct the output to an SQFlex submersible

Re: [RE-wrenches] Busbar 120% rule

2014-04-03 Thread William Korthof
In situations where the supply wires can be tapped, it's reasonable to tap in as much as 50% of the service rating. But in California, we mostly seem to have combo meter/main/distribution services, precluding service taps in most projects. 1) 200 amp service w/ 40 amp * 80% = 7.68 kW maximum

Re: [RE-wrenches] Busbar 120% rule

2014-04-03 Thread Glenn Burt
Lots of supply side connections (not line side taps) here in NY. Glenn -Original Message- From: "Troy Harvey" Sent: ‎4/‎2/‎2014 13:40 To: "RE-wrenches" Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Busbar 120% rule Thanks Bill, Makes sense to me too. Splitting your current over two sections of busbar,

[RE-wrenches] Midnite Solar Whizbang Jr.

2014-04-03 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Has anyone successfully installed a Whizbang Jr. battery monitor for the Midnite Classic yet? I'm having strange trouble with a Classic after firmware updates and WB install and wonder if others have had trouble. Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems __

Re: [RE-wrenches] Three Inverters, One Disconnect?

2014-04-03 Thread don
With single phase 240 each inverter output is two poles; but since you are using 277 each inverter output is between one pole and neutral, so you could indeed use a 3-pole disconnect since the neutrals are not switched.A 3-pole breaker is usually used with 3-phase systems, but since there are 3 sep

Re: [RE-wrenches] Busbar 120% rule

2014-04-03 Thread Phil Forest
Troy, This is my first post. We install 32 amp rated output inverters, reduce the main breaker to 175amp, or line side tap. Phil Forest South Mountain Company > On Apr 2, 2014, at 1:40 PM, Troy Harvey wrote: > > Thanks Bill, Makes sense to me too. Splitting your current over two sections >