Re: [RE-wrenches] breaker instead of fused disco

2017-10-03 Thread Jerry Shafer
Jerry Historically the utilities require a bladed disco, we had one on a military base which required a breaker by the base but we also were required to install a visible fused disco no breaker because is approved by that utility. Seeing is Believing when it comes to discos. Jerry On Tue, Oct 3,

Re: [RE-wrenches] breaker instead of fused disco

2017-10-03 Thread jay
I would imagine that if the breaker and enclosure had the correct AIC ratings it should work. But its PG&E, enough said. jay peltz power > On Oct 3, 2017, at 10:21 AM, Jerry Caldwell wrote: > > Dear Wrenches with experience in PG&E territory: > I'm installing a system with a line side tap.

Re: [RE-wrenches] breaker instead of fused disco

2017-10-03 Thread Gary Willett
Jerry: I don't know about PG&E, but here in Texas, a VLLD (Visible Lockable Labeled AC Disconnect) is required for the PV system AC disconnect. They want to see a switch on which it can be seen that it is off with the dead-front cover closed, and that can be locked-out using their lock in the

Re: [RE-wrenches] lithium battery

2017-10-03 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Anyone can get them on the internet. They are very good batteries but need a SOC battery monitor built-in. Too much work and too much error when the battery manufacturer does not do this. Simpliphi has the BMS, bluetooth, wi-fi, or meter something Puleeze! --Dave > Jay, > > We can get these for yo

Re: [RE-wrenches] lithium battery

2017-10-03 Thread Jamie Rennie
Jay, We can get these for you: http://simpliphipower.com/live/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/simpliphi-power-phi-655-specification-sheet.pdf On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 4:14 PM, jay wrote: > Hi All, > > I’m looking for a lithium battery for a street light lead replacement. > > Size is approximately 30 -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Boy Storage - backup unit

2017-10-03 Thread Sam Haraldson
> Does anyone have any idea on what "backup unit from 3rd party vendors" may > be available? If I was to venture a quick guess I would say the LG Chem RESU10 battery is at least one possible option for this partnership. https://www.energy-storage.news/news/sma-and-lg-chem-partner-on-battery-inv

[RE-wrenches] Sunny Boy Storage - backup unit

2017-10-03 Thread August Goers
Hi Wrenches, I see that SMA now has their Sunny Boy Storage product on their website: http://www.sma-america.com/products/battery-inverters/sunny-boy-storage-38-us-50-us-60-us.html Does anyone have any idea on what "backup unit from 3rd party vendors" may be available? If I understand the diagra

[RE-wrenches] breaker instead of fused disco

2017-10-03 Thread Jerry Caldwell
Dear Wrenches with experience in PG&E territory: I'm installing a system with a line side tap.  Can I use a small subpanel with room for only one circuit breaker instead of a fused disconnect?  The NEM application, step 2 requires you to select a fused disconnect from their list of approved devi