Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire fighters safety class

Hey Charles, would you direct me to your reference "you’ll notice that foam does not work and should not be used."? I've found reference in this and other articles that states roughly 'like tarps, foam can not be relied upon to completely reduce array voltage to zero', but no where can I find the s

[RE-wrenches] schematics (was Re: Issue with DR1512 and oven)

while we are seeking schematics, id love one for the array technology tracker's control circuit. im pretty good with a soldering iron and could probably bench repair these for my old customers... probably doable w/o the schematic, but much easier with. thanks, todd mount shasta energy servi

[RE-wrenches] Warranty Issues

I am trying to recall exactly to what sellers and installers were obligated under the CSI. And was this tied to the rebates for PV modules (which no longer exist)? - A “3-R” warranty on the first ten years for the PV modules  and then a voluntary additional 15-25 year-warrantee (pro-rated), dep

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire fighters safety class

Hi Dave, These are some great questions you're asking, and you've prompted some interesting responses. I've been partnered up with a career firefighter for the past 2yrs teaching this subject, and have a few thoughts for you: Review the NFPA's recommended best practices for interactions with PV

Re: [RE-wrenches] Issue with DR1512 and oven

I have a copy of the official service and diagnostics manual for DR series. It's a 1.5" thick binder full of fold out legal pages, addendums, etc. Not the easiest thing to scan. Is there something particular you are looking for? Kevin From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Issue with DR1512 and oven

Bill, It's the stove control board that fried. Sorry if that was unclear. Kris On Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 11:43 AM, Bill Loesch wrote: > Hi Kris, > > Where did you source your DR control boards? > > Thanks, > > Bill Loesch > Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar314 631 1094 > > On 9/19/2016 5:35 PM, Krist

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire fighters safety class

I suggest you review the testing UL did regarding firefighting and PV, specifically their tests involving the use of foam, before jumping on that bandwagon... -Original Message- From: "Dave Palumbo" Sent: ‎9/‎20/‎2016 10:25 To: "'RE-wrenches'" Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire fighters s

Re: [RE-wrenches] Issue with DR1512 and oven

Hi Kris, Where did you source your DR control boards? Thanks, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar 314 631 1094 On 9/19/2016 5:35 PM, Kristopher Schmid wrote: Hi Wrenches, I have a client that has blown out 2 control boards on their oven in the last few months. The appliance is a Whirlp

Re: [RE-wrenches] Issue with DR1512 and oven

Drake, As far as I know these were never made available outside of Trace/Xantrex. Allan *Allan Sindelar* al...@sindelarsolar.com NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Fou

Re: [RE-wrenches] Issue with DR1512 and oven

Thanks all. I have a Peerless Premier LP stove in my own house, but i am grid tied so i was not sure how they behave with dirtier waves. Good to know that they are so bulletproof. I am guessing that the appliance shop will not be happy with going outside of their usual brands, but that seems to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Issue with DR1512 and oven

We are looking for a schematic for the DR series inverter. Does anyone have one they could send me? Thank you, Drake Drake Chamberlin Athens Electric LLC OH License 44810 CO License 3773 NABCEP Certified Solar PV 740-448-7328 http://athens-electric.com/ At 07:25

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire fighters safety class

Thanks Dan, Thanks for these good points and good ideas. Of course safety of the responders/helpers is #1, thanks for the reminder. I have not heard about spraying foam on the array to disable. What are the specifics on this? What kind of foam? Are your local fire fighters equipped to sp

Re: [RE-wrenches] Issue with DR1512 and oven

Peerless Premier (www.premierrange.com) has offered battery-ignition ranges now for about two years -- no AC power required. They need an 8-pack of double A cells, and can also be match-lit if you don't want to fool with the batteries. Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 406-777-0830 fax

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire fighters safety class

Hey Dave, I'm a retired level 2 Fire Fighter and EMT. I've been invited to address several EMS departments and State Electrical Classes about Solar / Off Grid emergencies. All departments are required to re certify annually in subjects like CPR and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), so I try to build on

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire fighters safety class

Hi Dave, I have given this type of class to the Southern VT Fire Academy for the past couple of years, combining classroom powepoint and example labels, racking and modules with field trips to several PV installations in the Rutland area. I have been told that fire departments do not pull utili