[RE-wrenches] Enphase Envoy CR2032 battery

2021-09-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Does anyone know the purpose of this battery on the circuit board. I have never had to change on or inquire what it does. I'm just curious. Jason ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Envoy CR2032 battery

2021-09-21 Thread Benn Kilburn
SolarEdge uses the same battery in their inverters, and same, they’ve never been an issue. I’d assume it saves the date and perhaps other settings if/when there is no energy source connected to it. On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 6:20 AM Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > Does

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Envoy CR2032 battery

2021-09-21 Thread r...@solshineenergy.com
Many batteries on circuit boards are for the Real-Time Clock (RTC) in the event that the main power source is absent. I believe that’s the case for the Envoy. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergy.com Check, Virginia 24072 O: 540.

[RE-wrenches] Sourcing Sq-D breakers

2021-09-21 Thread larrycrutcher
Having great difficulty sourcing 2 pole quad Square-D breakers, specifically a HOMT230230. Does anyone know a supplier that may have these? Thank you, Larry Crutcher Starlight Solar Power Systems ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optiona

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sourcing Sq-D breakers

2021-09-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Homeline breakers are in far shorter supply than QO around here. I have actually bought several of both from Amazon of all places, but a quad tandem could be tough. I had a recent experience with Gordon Electric Supply that was exceptional. You might try them. Jason On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 5:49

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sourcing Sq-D breakers

2021-09-21 Thread Jay
I’ve had good luck with Gordon supply I don’t know if they have this part. https://www.gordonelectricsupply.com/p/Square-D-Homt230230-Miniature-Ckt-Brkr/6574005?gclid=CjwKCAjwhaaKBhBcEiwA8acsHH88h_-DQg6uL7N2TTZixZFnM3g8E4LQ3M8xmCqUDXv4HYBF_05JlBoCV5QQAvD_BwE Jay Peltz power > On Sep 21, 2021

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Envoy CR2032 battery

2021-09-21 Thread Steve Higgins
Usually, they are what keep the CMOS powered up... They are supposed to have only a 5-year life but tend to last longer than that. They are not generally fun to change, I've broken my share on the outback mates...

[RE-wrenches] Problems with XW system

2021-09-21 Thread William Miller
Friends: I have installed only a few Xantrex XW systems in my career and it has been a long time since the last one. I’ve got one with a problem and I need help, please! I installed a replacement set of Deka flooded, 2 volt, steel jacketed batteries about a year ago. The batteries are not p