Re: [RE-wrenches] Commissioning issues with Enphase Ensemble

2020-11-24 Thread cwarfel
Thanks for this, it is really helpful. Chris On 2020-11-23 11:26, Jamie Rennie wrote: > Wrenches, > > Enphase Encharge debacle continues. Installed the USB extension device > (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073B84CY1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) > Enphase field engin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Commissioning issues with Enphase Ensemble

2020-11-24 Thread Tump
Once again we the installers are “guinea pigs”. Lost opportunity costs born by the installer believing that the components, we are selling & installing are ready for prime time. Must be nice to have a “Tech” drive to Humboldt, we here in Maine aren’t that lucky. > On Nov 24, 2020, at 6:42 AM, c

[RE-wrenches] Off topic items (was Re: Commissioning issues with Enphase Ensemble)

2020-11-24 Thread Michael Welch
cwar...@entech-engineering.com wrote at 03:42 AM 11/24/2020: >Thanks for this, it is really helpful. Chris Hi there. Just a reminder to not post off topic items. 1. Don't post jokes, thanks, apologies, agreements, news items, chit-chat, events, politics, marketing, virus info, leads, jobs,

[RE-wrenches] 24-12v converter

2020-11-24 Thread jay
Hi All, Any recommendations for a small 5 amp or less at 12v 24v to 12v dc to dc converter? There are many inexpensive ones out there but just checking to see if anyone has info on better ones: high efficiency and reliability thanks jay peltz power _

[RE-wrenches] Inverter Placement

2020-11-24 Thread peter...@pobox.com
I am providing consulting services to a school district in Southern California, and I came up with an issue regarding the placement of inverters. These are PV arrays are "solar carports" and the inverters (usually 60 kW-class) are mounted on columns. The advice I have

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24-12v converter

2020-11-24 Thread Matthew Sherald
Samlex has worked well for me. I also have a 48-24V Meanwell that has held up well in an exterior cabinet. -Matt Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 24, 2020, at 1:10 PM, jay wrote: > > Hi All, > > Any recommendations for a small 5 amp or less at 12v > > 24v to 12v dc to dc converter? > > The

[RE-wrenches] Direct sales- Sol-Ark

2020-11-24 Thread Jeremy Coxon
While I have heard a lot of good comments re: Sol-Ark on this forum, we have not yet used them for our installs. I have been considering trying them on a test system in our shop, but something just came across my email in the form of a NABCEP referral that gives me considerable pause. I’ll jus

Re: [RE-wrenches] Direct sales- Sol-Ark

2020-11-24 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Consumers can buy a Sol-Ark prewired inverter from AltE (among other brands). That is probably what this person is referring to - not buying direct from Sol-Ark, but an online wholesaler. I see these kinds of requests frequently. If Sol-Ark is doing direct sales, that would be a strange decision.

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24-12v converter

2020-11-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
a solar panel and a 12v deep cycle from Costco. Three year no questions warranty. Hard to beat for reliability compared to the junk out there. Gobble gobble! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 00

Re: [RE-wrenches] Direct sales- Sol-Ark

2020-11-24 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
I stay with the devils I know. Schneider and Outback have been great to me. Even a nice shiny new 100 amp 600vdc controller last month! Love it ! Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [1] e-mail offgridso...@sti.net [2] text 209 813 006

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24-12v converter

2020-11-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
I have used several Meanwells and all have worked without fail. Watts in used Meanwells in the step-down converters for their trackers years ago and I never saw one of them fail either. IMHO, no thanks to adding another battery and panel; this approach is simpler and is maintenance free indefin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Direct sales- Sol-Ark

2020-11-24 Thread Jeremy Coxon
I’m with ya on that. These days, I can’t really be a testing ground... It’s going to be especially hard to stay in business if there are direct selling manufactures, or distributors for that matter. I saw this exact thing happen to a close friend in the plumbing trade. End result wasn’t good