Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider XW shutting down at the same time every night

2021-04-27 Thread Mac Lewis
Hi Laura, Yes, we encountered something similar but not the same. It was a single XW+5548. It would, very briefly, lose power occasionally, nothing at a specific time, but consistently, a few times per week. I fixed it by reinstalling the latest firmware. Its been fine for about a year now so

[RE-wrenches] Schneider XW shutting down at the same time every night

2021-04-27 Thread Laura Conchelos
I have two Schneider XW 6848s in an off-grid system. I've had some issues I think we've gotten figured out in relation to the configuration of the inverters as master/slave. Now it seems the inverters shut down for ten seconds or so in the evening at 7:59. It doesn't seem to have done it last nigh

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-27 Thread Sindelar Solar
August, Thank you for this suggestion. I went to the site, and under "Two Sizes for All Conductor Types" on that page it appears that there's a model that'll work with 2-10AWG conductors: "With the 6 mm2 (10 AWG) variant, you can connect all conductor types – with cross sections from 0.

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-27 Thread August Goers
Hi Jason - I noticed that Tesla is using the Wago connectors in their Powerwalls. They only go up to #10, but they certainly appear to have some advantages such as easy QC inspection, compactness, and price. We are in the process of trying a batch of these out, but I hadn't considered using them in

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-27 Thread Bryan Norkunas
Surprised to read no one mentioning the Wiley Pass Thru boxes. That is what I used on my house, though I had a cranky inspector and wanted to avoid any conflicts. Yes, they are expensive, but they are UL and easy. Bryan Norkunas . From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@list

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-27 Thread Glenn Burt
However if it is not listed as compatible with it, why use it?-GlennSent from my 'smart'phone, so please excuse typos and spelling errors.-- Original message--From: drake.chamberlin@redwoodalliance.orgDate: Tue, Apr 27, 2021 1:42 PMTo: RE-wrenches;Cc: Subject:Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are l

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-27 Thread William Miller
Friends: The information from the manufacturer seems entirely untrustworthy for these reasons: 1. The representative is mis-informed about the prevalence of stranding of THHN. 2. It is my understanding the all THHN on the market is now THWN so this designation should be used (I am ready

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-27 Thread drake . chamberlin
On a practical note, MC-4 functions fine with THHN inside a weather proof enclosure. It will not seal, due to the smaller overall diameter of the cable. THHN is rated for 90C. It is not sunlight resistant, and should never be used exposed. --- On 2021-04-26 23:16, frenergy wrote: Blake,

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-27 Thread Jason Szumlanski
I'd be interested to hear thoughts on Wago 221-6XX series connectors, specifically for THWN to Enphase IQ/DG/TC conductor transitions or just THWN splices. On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 8:40 PM Blake Gleason wrote: > Corey, > > Thank you! Agreed, the message from Staubli's Eng dept is much less > confu

[RE-wrenches] My Kingdom for an ET Solar ET-P660230 230Wp module

2021-04-27 Thread Paul Lyons
Dear RE-Wrenches - King Richard the Third had an otherwise good life because he did not have to track down a very specific PV module - just a new horse. Do any of you know where I can find an ET Solar ET-P660230 230Wp module? Thank you, Paul Paul Lyons, P

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate 3s voltage off

2021-04-27 Thread Chris Sparadeo
https://www.outbackpower.com/downloads/documents/appnotes/fndc_field_cal_app_note.pdf On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 11:38 AM Mac Lewis wrote: > Do you have a flexnet DC? I believe that is the master voltage indicator > that's displayed on the mate. There is an adjustment potentiometer for that > in t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate 3s voltage off

2021-04-27 Thread Mac Lewis
Do you have a flexnet DC? I believe that is the master voltage indicator that's displayed on the mate. There is an adjustment potentiometer for that in the flexnet. Search for flexnet DC calibration and you will see a document from outback for that. This can make a huge difference for accurate soc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate 3s voltage off

2021-04-27 Thread Dan Fink
Bill; The Mate 3s has calibration offset screens for both the inverter(s) and charge controller(s). Main menu -> Settings -> Inverter -> Calibrate (#13) Main menu -> Settings -> Charge Controller -> Calibrate (#8) Dan Fink Owner, Buckville Energy Consulting LLC IREC Certified Instructor for PV an

[RE-wrenches] Mate 3s voltage off

2021-04-27 Thread frenergy
We're setting up charge points for a new pack of SimpliPhi 3.8 batteries.  Needed to use the voltage  "offset" function in the FM80's a bit to jive with the 2, Fluke 87 meters we got testing the actual voltage at the battery bus bars.  However. the Mate3s is reading .6 volts high and can't find

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-27 Thread August Goers
Hi Blake - Greetings from across the Bay! We've been using the Buchanan/Ideal splice caps for approximately the last 5 years - they are awesome. As you mention, there is a lot of grey area in exactly what is appropriate in an outdoor box and rated for the various combos of wires we use in solar. Th

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4s are listed for THWN, right?

2021-04-27 Thread Ray
I'd 2nd using the Polaris and similar insulated block connectors.  Easy to make a good connection, easy to test voltage without disturbing the connection, easy to double check connection torque, and easy to reverse.  They are direct burial rated, although I've never actually felt that confident