Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery corrosion issue

Last summer I had to recast a post. A first for me. Some "Battery Expert" installed a bank of Trojans with UT posts using flat cable end terminals, then torqued the b Jesus out of them to try to get them to seat. what happened was they either cracked or totally broke off the terminal at the bolt ho

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld

Can they really get away with selling fake Solarworld modules? Is there no way to verify there manufacturer? It would seem that Solarworld would want to bust a company selling modules labeled with there name that weren't theirs. If they are old stock at cheap prices, they might be good for some sy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery corrosion issue

Friends: It’s a clearance bolt hole. Drill it out and install a new one. William [image: Gradient Cap_mini] Lic 773985 millersolar.com 805-438-5600 *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Chris Mason *Sent:*

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery corrosion issue

There's no need to hit the bolt, just press it out with a pulley puller set for two legs. On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 9:40 AM, Tump wrote: > I personally would try to soak the offending post in a solution of baking > soda or some other corrosion remover for a while and then gently tap the > bolt on

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery corrosion issue

Has the idea of using some solution of baking soda to minimize the existing corrosion has already been suggested? Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 1/21/2016 9:09 AM, frenergy wrote: I wonder if by the rounded shape of the flag, Todd's idea might work fine with still a si

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld

What I've seen lately in my Spam box, advertised at the usual ridiculous price, is for low wattage Solarworld modules. We currently are installing 285 and 290 watt models, and what was being offered were 260 and under. Either they're knock offs, or someone is moving some really old stock. Thi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld

Drake, True, the age old adage applies: caveat emptor! I have received thousands of emails offering RE products from companies unknown, locations global, and Gmail address abounding. Also, cost per Watt is so minor an issue compered to buying good performance modules that produces better ROI.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery corrosion issue

I would go with the puller idea. Grab a small gear puller at Napa or Autozone and use a large socket or something similar as a spacer on the back side so that the puller jaws don't dig into the soft lead. The challenge may be finding a puller with a small enough bolt to push through the terminal

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld

So far I have purchased mostly from known distributors, so haven't encountered the cheap knockoff issue. Is this happening much? What is the evidence that this is gong on? I've seen ads claiming SolarWorld modules at over $0.30 / Watt cheaper than the REC modules which I get good pricing on. I don

[RE-wrenches] Battery corrosion issue

My first thought was wheel puller with a very small flat file [jewelers type] worked around the edges first. __ Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc - NABCEP # 051112-136 d...@solarwork.com - www.solarwork.com O - 970.626.5253F -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery corrosion issue

I wonder if by the rounded shape of the flag, Todd's idea might work fine with still a significant amount of contact area. On 1/20/2016 2:02 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote: whoops, was that a flag terminal? i looked at it wrong and thought it was a post terminal. todd On Wednesday,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery corrosion issue

I personally would try to soak the offending post in a solution of baking soda or some other corrosion remover for a while and then gently tap the bolt on both sides. Continuing to do this will eventually loosen the bolt.This IS a thru bolt not something that is threaded. certainly one can drill

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld

Good morning, Are they one of the ones that are being put out as knockoffs ? You know what I mean, cheap counterfeit make everything look good, make the label look exceptional grab the money and run panels ? I certainly hope not, I have had exceptionally good luck with solar World and their pre