[RE-wrenches] Fwd: Re: Off Grid Washing Machine

2019-09-18 Thread frenergy
Drake,             After having 2 Stabers in the last 25 years, we were having too many problems with the second one (mechanically was OK but the brains were not working correctly and board replacements are pretty spendy.  So we ended up with an LG model # WM3500CW as of 3 months ago.  Made

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

2019-09-18 Thread Alex MeVay
Hi Dana, For these types of applications, which make up a lot of our business, we typically point customers to Solbian, who use Sunpower and other cells. I believe our more budget-minded customers have also been happy with the Renogy flex panels. Merlin Solar makes the best interconnect

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

2019-09-18 Thread Tump
Contact Joe Marieno @Mia Sole 707-331-4030 > On Sep 18, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Dana wrote: > > Hey there All – > > I have a new client that has an over the top [$100K+] 4X4 off road camper > that has glued down flex PV modules that have died, faded PCV front sheets > with no output. > I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Washing Machine

2019-09-18 Thread Wayne Irwin
I also agree with Jerry's comments. I've been installing and living off grid for over 12 years and have ALWAYS used conventional appliances (while being mindful of consumption) with no issues including pumps and mini-split AC's. Wayne Irwin President License #CVC56695 State Licensed Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Washing Machine

2019-09-18 Thread Ray
I too have a few Sunfrosts that are still with happy customers. We just had too many failures to justify the high cost overall. On the super efficient fridge topic:  I use the Backwoods Solar deep freeze conversion kit, which gets equally amazing energy numbers for about $500 total.  It just

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Washing Machine

2019-09-18 Thread toddcory
ahem... i need to correct this with my personal experience. perhaps this is an exception, but my 24 year old sunfrost RF-12 is still going strong, 100% problem free... and it gets better efficiency than advertised: it uses 390 watt hours/ day = 142 kWh/year while solar pv is less expensive

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Washing Machine

2019-09-18 Thread Ray
I second Jerry's comments.  Back in the 90s, we sold Sunfrost DC fridges, DC fans, CFLs, DC Pumps, etc.  Just tons of trouble for very little benefit.  Local fridge techs wouldn't touch them, and frankly they weren't as efficient as advertised.  The closer off grid clients can be to normal,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

2019-09-18 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
The SunPower flex linethe best one is going to find. marco On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Dana wrote: > Hey there All – > > > > I have a new client that has an over the top [$100K+] 4X4 off road camper > that has glued down flex PV modules that have died, faded PCV front sheets > with

[RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

2019-09-18 Thread Dana
Hey there All - I have a new client that has an over the top [$100K+] 4X4 off road camper that has glued down flex PV modules that have died, faded PCV front sheets with no output. I suggested a framed module but client in more interested in a flexible type of glue down module. Any

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Washing Machine

2019-09-18 Thread Dana
Fisher PayKal -140 whr/load. Only complaint is the rinse out on a duvet cover sometimes fine, sometimes dusty still & requires a second rinse. I replaced my control board after 12 years - $160. It not fancy, has delayed start 1, 3, & 9 hours, does a superior high-speed spinout and things dry on

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bi-Facial or transparent modules

2019-09-18 Thread Howie Michaelson
My supplier (Green Mountain Energy Supply, Burlington, Vermont - 800-639-2065) is listing the following: CANADIAN SOLAR CS3U-350PB-AG BIKU No idea if they would ship them - they usually do their own delivery... Howie On Tue, Sep 17, 2019, 10:45 PM wrote: > So, does anyone actually know of*

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Washing Machine

2019-09-18 Thread Jerry Shafer
Wrenches I have been in the renewable industry for a very many years and l dont quite understand why someone would spend way to much on a refrigerator or washer or even range when they have their own issues. I have always suggested that my customers to buy a name brand machine, efficiency always

[RE-wrenches] Off Grid Washing Machine

2019-09-18 Thread Drake
Hello Wrenches, For years, is seemed like the best off grid washing machine was the Staber. I've read of complaints about cheap plastic parts breaking. The price tag on this machine is very high for something that isn't mechanically solid. Are there any good options for an affordable, low