Question, is it the first test where it is checking for noise in the system
or is it finding a fault once it is running. Does it have the latest
software update, which code do you have test failure or arc failt detected,
way different trouble shooting tracks yo follow. If it is a test fail try
to r
August,
I am currently chasing down unexplained AFCI faults with old SX 160 modules on
a metal roof and having replaced two SMA SWR-2500U’s with a SB 5000TL-US-22. So
far I have been swapping input strings to see if there is a pattern, however no
joy.
Next visit is up on the roof (steep pi
BP modules had issues with jboxes on some modules, they were being replaced
under conditions because they might catch the roof on fire if it was shake.
Dont recall the model but fires were started in jbox from arcing.
On Jul 22, 2016 7:40 AM, "jay" wrote:
> Oh boy.
> Which BP models.
> I mean th
Is anyone interested in building an off grid system in Blythe, CA?
Contact me off the list la...@starlightsolar.com
Thank you,
Larry
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Hi Gary,
DC can not be transformed without converting it to AC first then back to DC
again. Probably not feasible to do while tracking the MMP.
Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems
On Jul 22, 2016, at 12:50 PM, William Miller wrote:
Gary:
I want one of those
Gary:
I want one of those DC/DC transformers. Where do you source those?
William Miller
> On Jul 21, 2016, at 6:43 PM, Gary at Santa Ynez Valley Solar
> wrote:
>
> We are all facing having to replace the old transformer based inverters when
> they run out. Really difficult to find replacemen
Oh boy.
Which BP models.
I mean those things have had lots of trouble.
jay
peltz power
> On Jul 22, 2016, at 8:23 AM, August Goers wrote:
>
> Glen,
>
> It’s interesting you mention that you’re having AFCI issues with new TL
> inverters and old modules. We are too. We have a particular syste
In most cases the modules have the thick double insulated whips, now with
some of the older trinas we replaced the whips as they as field
serviceable, as I recall the sharps have not been a problem. there can be
an issue when we get to the old Jbox hard wire systems
Jerry
On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 1
Glen,
It’s interesting you mention that you’re having AFCI issues with new TL
inverters and old modules. We are too. We have a particular system with BP
modules where we’re trying to figure out if we have a warranty claim
situation. We’ve cleaned up all the DC-side wiring and still the Sunny Boy
Jay,
Current NEM 1.0 customers are not required to go TOU. NEM 2.0 will require
mandatory TOU.
E-6 is closed for new applicants - if your client is already on E-6, I
highly suggest that they stay on it as it is an excellent solar rate unless
they have low afternoon production or very high afterno
This topic came up on the list previously. Since isolated transformer based
inverters are going the way of the dodo, the only reasonable inverter
upgrade choice is to replace old inverters with new transformerless models.
As was previously pointed out here, these modern inverters have much more
rob
Jay,
I've got to run out the door but CALSEIA has info on this.
Bill
On 7/21/2016 7:35 PM, jay wrote:
HI All,
I”m trying to confirm if current PGE intertie systems have to be TOU.
They were just moved to E-6 rate. They were on E-1 before.
I”ve got a customer who installed one la
If you read some of the proposed changes for the 2017 NEC, it is looking life
there will be no problem replacing isolated inverters with non-isolated
versions. In fact the proposed wording seems to allow either USE, or PV wire to
be used with non-isolated inverters explicitly going forward.
It m
If it will be removed electrically from the system, perhaps you can come up
with a way to apply a clear sealant coating across the face of the module to
decrease further degradation by the elements.
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From: "Jason Szumlanski"
Sent: 7/22/2016 7:26
To: "RE-wrenches"
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Jerry, what do you do about the module whips which are not double insulated?
Howie Michaelson
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
Sun Catcher
Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service
VT Solar Electric Incentive Partner
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On Jul 22, 2016 12:20 AM, "Jerry Shafer" wrote:
> Wrenches
I came across shattered glass on an Evergreen PV module while doing a new
homeowner system evaluation. My inclination is to remove the panel and
bypass it, which would still leave the array well within the operating
parameters for the inverter. However, the owner wants to just leave the
panel physi
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