Re: [RE-wrenches] lithium batteries

2017-10-12 Thread Glenn Burt
The sonnen eco series of products were available before the PW2, and are available today through distributors. They also take AC in and out, with batteries and inverter internal in a sleek enclosure. They are programmable for exporting restrictions. -Glenn -Original Message- From:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unique Off Grid Ranges

2017-10-12 Thread Tom Duffy
Drake I have had a Peerless for 11 years and have not had to replace the batteries for the ignition yet Kind regards Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer Your 5-star rating really matters to us. Click to rate! Solar BizT team works hard to provide you the best customer service. If we don't

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small genset 2 wire start?

2017-10-12 Thread Darryl Thayer
Maybe the Home Depot 8 kW Kohler would meet the ticket. It has 2 wire start, propane version, can be configured for 120 volt OR 120-240 volt output, has an optional "carb heater" run synthetic oil for cold weather starting. It is not rated Prime power, but for an off grid customer, with solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unique Off Grid Ranges

2017-10-12 Thread Dan Fink
2 years so far on the 8 AA batteries in my Premier Pro range and still sparking strong. Dan Fink Professor of Solar Energy Technology, Ecotech Institute IREC Certified Instructor™ for: ~ PV Installation Professional ~ Small Wind Installer Executive Director, Buckville Energy NABCEP Registered

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small genset 2 wire start?

2017-10-12 Thread Chris Mason
You can hack a Generac Ecogen to do it http://www.outbackpower.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17=8382 On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 1:01 PM, wrote: >Does anyone know of an electric / 2 wire start propane generator 7kw or >less? I have a LOL (little old lady) customer

[RE-wrenches] Small genset 2 wire start?

2017-10-12 Thread bruce
Does anyone know of an electric / 2 wire start propane generator 7kw or less? I have a LOL (little old lady) customer off grid for years on a Trace 2512 and 6) T105s. We would like to give her auto start function and use her propane supply. I haven't found anything but aftermarket

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unique Off Grid Ranges

2017-10-12 Thread Darryl Thayer
Drake, is it possible the 8 each D cells might last for several years? and would make the payback to long to return the cost of the voltage reducer? Several years ago Samlex used to have a 48 V to 12 V special order. But I don't think they offer anymore. Dean Middleton is with a new company

Re: [RE-wrenches] lithium battereis

2017-10-12 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
It just takes a bit longer to respond because of the steep Lion curve. It will respond in a minute or 2. It does not affect capacity at all. Just a bit different than LA. --Dave Dave Starlight Solar Power SystemsDave > Hello Darryl, > > Quote "You must be careful of LI because if you are

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unique Off Grid Ranges

2017-10-12 Thread Chris Schaefer
Not sure if I'm missing something here but we've been using a Roper since 2005. No plug, no batteries. Still works great. Let me know if you want to know the model. Christopher Chris Schaefer’s *Tel/Fax 585-229-2083 or Cell 585-748-1870 * *5115 South Hill Road ~

Re: [RE-wrenches] lithium battereis

2017-10-12 Thread Darryl Thayer
Hello Jay and Larry. As I mentioned I have had experience with only 3 systems, I have another one coming up. The charge controller problem has occurred in all of my systems, But this is perhaps a misunderstanding on my part. I used manufactures data, trying to attain maximum life. As

Re: [RE-wrenches] lithium battereis

2017-10-12 Thread Starlight Solar Power Systems
Hello Darryl, Quote "You must be careful of LI because if you are floating, the voltage drops so little your CC will not necessarily pick-up.” We have sold hundreds of Li-ion batteries over the last 4 years. No one has had a problem with a PV solar charge controller or battery charger

Re: [RE-wrenches] Unique Off Grid Ranges

2017-10-12 Thread Drake
Hi Michael, That really helps. With the problems reported on the Unique Range, I'm leaning heavily toward Peerless. Since the Peerless has 8 D cells for the ignitor at 1.5 VDC each, I am wondering if a 48V to 12V voltage reducer might be able to run the sparker and avoid the use of the