Re: [RE-wrenches] Mitsubishi Mini Split fighting with Outback VFX Off Grid

2014-12-01 Thread jay peltz
HI Dan, Have you tried this on a different power source, say generator etc? You might also try a different inverter brand just to make sure. I once had radio noise from a magnum, some years ago. Tried everything, in the end, I swapped it for a VFX and the problem was gone, customer was happy.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Service Panel Bus Rating

2014-12-01 Thread Allan Sindelar
Wayne, I don't think that you are correct. The bus rating of a 200A service panel may or may not be 200A, but it's not simply 120% of the panel's rating. The original 120% rule was premised on the fact that in residential applications, panelboards

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mitsubishi Mini Split fighting with Outback VFX Off Grid

2014-12-01 Thread Jerry Shafer
i may have missed this question is the inverter on Search Mode or is it in the On position i have had sound equipment act up is the search mode, reading the second inverter turning on fits this also I will only keep my inverters in the On position Jerry On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 2:29 PM,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Service Panel Bus Rating

2014-12-01 Thread Mac Lewis
Hi Wayne, I think they are simply asking for the amp rating of the bussing (usually available on the service panel sticker, or in spec sheet), and the amp rating of the main breaker. You will need to show that you can comply with the 120% rule for a load side connection. Thanks On Sun, Nov 30,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mitsubishi Mini Split fighting with Outback VFX Off Grid

2014-12-01 Thread dan
Yes, running on gen set was the first thing we tried. Breakers were off on all units initially. The first unit we lit tripped out on some random error, but the other two lit up fine. After a few min of breaker off, the first one tried to light up, but the genny couldn't handle all three at once

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mitsubishi Mini Split fighting with Outback VFX Off Grid

2014-12-01 Thread dan
One of the first things we tried was to take the slave out of search. Same results.Dan BrownFoxfire Energy Corp.Renewable Energy Systems(802)-483-2564www.Foxfire-Energy.comNABCEP #092907-44 Original Message Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Mitsubishi Mini Split fighting with Outback

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mitsubishi Mini Split fighting with Outback VFX Off Grid

2014-12-01 Thread Ray Walters
Have you tried it without the balancing transformer? You described that the voltage waveform looked good, but the current waveform had distortion. I would take the X 240 out of the system, and see what happens. I hardly ever use the balancing transformers, and I never let the inverters go

Re: [RE-wrenches] Service Panel Bus Rating

2014-12-01 Thread Jerry Shafer
Wayne I agree with Allen, the new service panel we use is made for Re applications and comes with a larger buss it is also labeled as such. Jerry On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 4:29 PM, Allan Sindelar al...@sindelarsolar.com wrote: Wayne, I don't think that you are correct. The bus rating of a 200A

Re: [RE-wrenches] Appliances for off-grid home

2014-12-01 Thread Dave
I'm looking for a recommendation for an efficient dishwasher to be powered by an OutBack inverter. Also, I need to buy another LP gas range for off-grid use. I have been using the Peerless-Premier line because they could be ordered without the electric glow bar in the oven. Are they any more

Re: [RE-wrenches] Appliances for off-grid home

2014-12-01 Thread Jarmo . Venalainen
Hi: This site gives good reviews. http://dishwasher-review.toptenreviews.com/ JARMO _ Jarmo Venalainen | Schneider Electric | Solar Business | CANADA | Training Development Specialist - Senior

Re: [RE-wrenches] Appliances for off-grid home

2014-12-01 Thread Dan Fink
Hi Dave; The last couple times I speced dishwashers for off-grid clients, I ended up doing it right from EnergyGuide ratings. No longer have to order expensive stuff from Europe or Australia, some USA-made models are right in there. Battery spark ignition propane ranges are still very limited --

Re: [RE-wrenches] propane generator

2014-12-01 Thread Mac Lewis
Hi Gary et al, I meant to comment on this 15 kW Ecogen unit. This will be utilizing relatively new variable speed technology that Generac has developed. When the load is low, it decreases the engine rpm. In order to keep 60 Hz waveform at varying speed, it has a very fancy voltage regulation

Re: [RE-wrenches] Appliances for off-grid home

2014-12-01 Thread Jerry Shafer
I have supplied power systems for 300 sF to 5000sF homes and it does not ever seam to pencil out using these small but bulky appliances, we always end up at Sears or some large retailer that has high end energy star products from refriges to induction ranges to super quiet dish washers. you can

Re: [RE-wrenches] Appliances for off-grid home

2014-12-01 Thread Ray Walters
I agree with Jerry; I quit trying to be an appliance salesman in the 90s. Just go Energy star and add more panels and batteries. The damn inverters no load draw is actually one of the bigger problems; a pair of Outbacks is about equal to a full size fridge. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc