Re: [RE-wrenches] Pytes Batteries

From what I’ve seen in the discussions here, some people think they’re well made, but when you do need technical support for any reason, good luck… maybe people have gotten some support, but if my memory serves me correctly, the general feeling I got reading the posts was that there was no

Re: [RE-wrenches] Nuance ground racking

I own the Dewalt 2 inch 60V rotary hammer you linked and it is totally awesome. You’ll be blown away by it. It’s totally worth it. You might want to make sure to just use the huge 12ah batteries that it comes with… might be a lot of power demand fire smaller 60V batteries… but I regularly use

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOK Batteries

That voltage I gave was assuming a 48-volt system... Of course, this voltage is lower on a 12-volt battery...

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOK Batteries

Some of these BMSs are not very tolerant of heavy loads... the heavier load may have triggered the BMS to shut down and go into self-protect mode. It can take a few hours to days for voltage to recover. Isolate the battery from the parallel connections and give a few days of no load time to

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOK Batteries

I would call Current Connected in Nevada. They handle SOKs for the US market and I have found there tech support to be knowledgeable and timely. On Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 2:06 PM Jay via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Buy another SOK battery so that doesn’t happen. > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pytes Batteries

I have installed two Sol-Ark and Pytes off grid systems so far, have a couple more coming up. So far so good no issues they seem to be a well-built product. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com

[RE-wrenches] Pytes Batteries

Does anyone have any experience with using Pytes LiFePO4 batteries? They appear to be a solid option, but have little to no direct knowledge of them. TIA, Howie Michaelson Sun Catcher ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here:

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOK Batteries

Buy another SOK battery so that doesn’t happen. Or maybe happens lessJayOn Oct 11, 2023, at 5:55 PM, Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches wrote:Hello brain trust,Anyone have experience with SOK lithiums?  Here's my issue.  Client has a tiny home and bought their system online (I know, run away...). 

[RE-wrenches] SOK Batteries

Hello brain trust, Anyone have experience with SOK lithiums? Here's my issue. Client has a tiny home and bought their system online (I know, run away...). Whenever they start a larger load (power tool, hair dryer) it pulls too much current and causes the BMS to shut down the battery output.

[RE-wrenches] Older Outback GS8048

Hi folks: I have a customer looking for an older (10 year?) GS8048 inverter – to match up with one they’ve got. If you have such a beast available, please feel free to contact me off list. Best, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 or 4321 406-777-4309 fax www.oasismontana.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

The Franklin with capacitor Jbox at top of well helps with the surge. It is not what you would call soft start! An ammeter (or a loud generator) on a soft start pump will tell you what you have. A nice slow over 10 seconds ramping up of amps or gen noise when the pump is energized. You

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

I have off grid customers where I have them install 1/2 HP pump, also Franklin soft start seems to help, low cost but I do not know how it works, it has a start capacitor I think. On Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 1:23 PM James Jarvis via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > On Wed, Oct

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

On Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 1:14 PM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches wrote: > Even the SQ pump without the controller will soft start and should work with > any inverter built for offgrid. > > The SQ pumps work great off grid. Easily run on 24 volt Magnum inverters without even flickering

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

Look at a variable speed pump from Grundfos. Not as many choices for large pumping apps. The SQ Flex pump is basically a VFD when used with the controller. It can direct run from solar which tells you there is no surge. Even the SQ pump without the controller will soft start and should

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

For high surge and unbalanced splitphase loads, you can’t beat a Midnite Solar Rosie Inverter. It uses Sic FET’s and is rock solid. I have an early unit and it’s starts my 5hp compressor and still runs other loads without a flicker. Runs loads that even my Schneider XW+ would not. Why

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

Interesting the variation in experiences. Most of my jobs are off-grid these days which almost always means a (reliable) well pump need.  I'd entertain the idea of 3-phase with VFD but that's quite a bit more  initial expense for this customer and possible higher long term costs with the VFD

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

Hi Bill, I have yet to have an issue with the Sol Ark 12K and water pumps. We have numerous off-grid installations with 3/4 HP well pumps with no issues. I tend to find that compressors and inductive motor loads like chop saws are often an issue. Hope this helps, Chris On Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

Chris, wrenches I have a few off grid or very close to off grid, I run well pumps, booster pumps, septic system pumps, no issues Fun times On Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 7:12 AM frenergy via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > > I'm looking for opinions and/or real world experience

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

Based on the youtube video of the Sol Ark vs Schneider, I would never promise a customer it would reliably start up a motor load...-GlennSent from my 'smart'phone, so please excuse typos and spelling errors.-- Original message--From: frenergy via RE-wrenchesDate: Wed, Oct 11, 2023 10:11

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

I’d look at a 3 phase pump with vfd/soft start control and eliminate the start surge. Jay > On Oct 11, 2023, at 8:12 AM, frenergy via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > I'm looking for opinions and/or real world experience on recommendation for > the largest 240V submersible well pump the

[RE-wrenches] Well pump with Sol-Ark

I'm looking for opinions and/or real world experience on recommendation for the largest 240V submersible well pump the Sol-Ark 12KW inverter can start/run.  Assume 500 watt load prior to starting the pump, static level of water in well is 75 feet, system psi when it starts is 40. Thanks,