Re: [RE-wrenches] EMP - Faraday Cages

2017-09-10 Thread b...@midnitesolar.com
Interesting but scary subject for me !  I hope we don't find out how well they work ! The MidNite SPDs use MOVs  with a rating of  15 nano-second response time. This response time is in line for type 2 and 3 EMP events but your mileage may vary. Type 1 EMPs (pico-seconds ?) have faster ri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tying XW MPPT-80 controller into XW PDP

2017-09-10 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I use the 3 phase 600vdc disco from SquareD. It does have a fuse kit but I try to keep 2 strings max on each mppt-80-600 to avoid fuses. With that disco you could have 3 mppts. Use one inside the building and one outside. There is a picture on my picture link on my webpage. Dave Angelini Offgrid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tying XW MPPT-80 controller into XW PDP

2017-09-10 Thread Kienan Maxfield
I don't really use Schneider much but couldn't you use the MidNite 600V Din rail breakers on the din rail in the XW Power Distribution Panel? I do realize that the available sizes would be limiting (they only come in two sizes, 16A and 20A) but if you only have one string, that would work. I gue