Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4

2014-09-16 Thread Ray Walters
I think if we started over fresh with our lead acid battery system designs, we would find we should have the same Battery management system requirements that you have mentioned. Those are all problems that plague lead acid as well. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Max AC coupling backfeed?

2014-09-16 Thread Jarmo . Venalainen
Hi: When we developed the AC coupling capability of the XW's we of course looked at what happens when the AC coupled power is larger than the XW power. As William points out as long as the loads are larger than what the AC coupled inverter can supply, then there is no problem. However, this o

Re: [RE-wrenches] QO Breakers ok for Back feeding?

2014-09-16 Thread William Korthof
As I understand it, "backfed" referred to the source of energization. Current flow alternates both ways at line frequency regardless of the direction of power flow. The reason for marking "line" and "load" is because the source of energization remains powered when the device is turned off. In th

Re: [RE-wrenches] QO Breakers ok for Back feeding?

2014-09-16 Thread Glenn Burt
Also 705.12(D)5 in 2011: (5) Suitable for Backfeed. Circuit breakers, if backfed, shall be suitable for such operation. FPN: Circuit breakers that are marked "Line" and "Load" have been evaluated only in the direction marked. Circuit breakers without "Line" and "Load" have been evaluated in both

Re: [RE-wrenches] QO Breakers ok for Back feeding?

2014-09-16 Thread Glenn Burt
Try 690.64(B)5, FPN: (2008 NEC) (5) Suitable for Backfeed. Circuit breakers, if backfed, shall be suitable for such operation. FPN: Circuit breakers that are marked "Line" and "Load" have been evaluated only in the direction marked. Circuit breakers without "Line" and "Load" have been evaluated i

[RE-wrenches] QO Breakers ok for Back feeding?

2014-09-16 Thread Allen Frishman
Wrenchers, One of my associates was asked by an inspector to prove that the QO breaker is rated for back-feeding.I seem to remember the code stating that as long as the breaker does not state that it is only rated for one direction then it is ok to back feed. Anyone have a reference to the

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4

2014-09-16 Thread Starlight Solar Power Systems
Jarmo, I must say I disagree with most of what you have said. In the EV DIY industry, there are a growing number of conversions using LFP battery banks without any BMS or EMS at all. These pioneers are risking there multi-thousand banks because they have learned something about these cells. The

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4

2014-09-16 Thread Starlight Solar Power Systems
ERROR….I meant to say ….reach 3.55 volts per cell. On Sep 16, 2014, at 9:43 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote: Mac, Li-ion batteries are connected the same as any other deep cycle, positive and negative terminals. The Battery management is done actively on each cell. T

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4

2014-09-16 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Mac, Li-ion batteries are connected the same as any other deep cycle, positive and negative terminals. The Battery management is done actively on each cell. The brand that we sell has a CPU that receives serial data from the string of “sense” boards that are monitoring temperature and voltage p

Re: [RE-wrenches] Decking only flashed attachment?

2014-09-16 Thread Will White
We’ve used Ecofasten ECO-65 successfully on both SIP roofs and membrane roofs. They’re expensive and a bit labor intensive but it’s a good solution. They have metal flashing for asphalt roofs and you can also use membrane patches on pretty much any type of membrane or rolled asphalt roof. htt

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4

2014-09-16 Thread Mac Lewis
Hello wrenches, How do you get PV power into the battery management system? Are there PV application specific battery management systems, or are these AC loads? Thanks On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 12:31 AM, William Miller wrote: > Friends: > > > > Here are the specific batteries I am looking at: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Decking only flashed attachment?

2014-09-16 Thread Jason Szumlanski
We've used the Eco-Fasten base plates on a variety of flat roofs including rolled asphaltic and TPO with appropriate flashings based on the roof type. We've attached in a variety of ways including metal roofs and direct to wood decking, but plywood, not OSB. And, we've done this with up to 160 mph

Re: [RE-wrenches] Decking only flashed attachment?

2014-09-16 Thread jay peltz
HI Lars, you don't mention the type of roof cover, guessing comp shingle? have you looked at the DPW easy feet? A slight modification is to use flat flashing first, then anchor the easy feet through the flashing designed for exactly the roof you have jay peltz power On Sep 15, 2014, at 9:20 P