Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread b...@midnitesolar.com
That notice not to use Tigo with the MidNite Classic controller was several years ago. Not long after that, Tigo did something to their optimizers to fix it and there has not been a problem since. Should be good to go. boB On 10/30/2019 6:06 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: I haven't noticed in a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Mac Lewis
I haven't noticed in a while, but there used to be a note included with Midnite charge controllers saying not to use with Tigo optimizer products, something would blow up. If its just rapid shutdown you need, then the Tigo rapid shutdown system seems to work with the Midnite charge controller.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Jerry Shafer
The Tigo product for RSD it is not an "optimizer" just a module level shut down device Jerry On Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 1:30 PM wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > What is the best combination of charge controller and optimizer to use > with an off grid, battery based system? What combinations are

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
Probably for shading! I cut the trees down to avoid all shading offgrid. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:02:58 -0400, "Glenn Burt" wrote: > Then again, why

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Glenn Burt
Then again, why optimizers? Rapid shutdown MLPE exist without the complexity and cost of optimizers, so I too am perplexed. Glenn -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of William Miller Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 5:34 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Off

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread William Miller
I think I know this one: For rapid shutdown? William Miller Solar 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 805-438-5600 www.millersolar.com CA Lic. 773985 -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Jerry Shafer
I have been happy with Tigo and Outback Jerry On Wed, Oct 30, 2019, 1:30 PM wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > What is the best combination of charge controller and optimizer to use > with an off grid, battery based system? What combinations are problematic? > > Thank you, > > Drake > Athens Electric

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread Allan Sindelar
Drake, I must be old school - why use optimizers? Allan > On Oct 30, 2019, at 1:00 PM, drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > What is the best combination of charge controller and optimizer to use with > an off grid, battery based system? What combinations are

[RE-wrenches] Off Grid Optimizers

2019-10-30 Thread drake . chamberlin
Hello Wrenches, What is the best combination of charge controller and optimizer to use with an off grid, battery based system? What combinations are problematic? Thank you, Drake Athens Electric 740-856-9648 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance