[RE-wrenches] Discover AES exposion

2024-05-27 Thread Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches
Hey Everybody, I wanted to circle back on the Discover AES explosion that I reported a few weeks ago. As far as we know, there was a thermal runaway situation. Gas from the battery filled the power room and then ignited causing an explosion. It was hot enough that anything plastic melted. The stee

Re: [RE-wrenches] Water system with Grundfos SQFlex

2024-05-27 Thread Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches
Jay, Grid tie 240VAC Tanks > 100ft to house with some switches on the float switch wiring > 500ft to pump house with control switches and one CU200 and AC power supply > 20ft to one well with pump that is 260ft down > 300ft from pump house to the other CU200 > 300ft to the second pump that is 25ft

Re: [RE-wrenches] Water system with Grundfos SQFlex

2024-05-27 Thread jay via RE-wrenches
HI Brad, Is this off/on grid? And are the two wells near each other or they just join up at the tank and float switch? If you’ve got the power then I’d install just a standard AC centrifugal pump. Sure uses more power but lasts forever. And is maybe $500 vs $2500 And you’ve said minimal water

Re: [RE-wrenches] Water system with Grundfos SQFlex

2024-05-27 Thread Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches
OK, all of the fittings were just fine. After pulling the pump it was obvious that there was a total failure of the Grundfos SQFlex 3SQF-2 pump head, both the rotor and the check valve. Water just pours through it in reverse with no pressure. On the last test in place it would not produce more than

Re: [RE-wrenches] Water system with Grundfos SQFlex

2024-05-27 Thread Ray Walters via RE-wrenches
Sorry Brad, It's been a long time since I did well work, and now, I can't find a supplier of the fittings.  The pics I sent earlier were just representative, but not exactly what I used in the past. What I had used were bronze compression fittings similar to liquid tite conduit male adapters.

[RE-wrenches] offgrid solar installer in anchorage/SE alaska

2024-05-27 Thread jay via RE-wrenches
HI All Any recommendations for a off grid installer in Anchorage or SE alaska? Pls contact me off list thanks jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] replacement needed for 12 vdc, 20w El-Sid circulator

2024-05-27 Thread Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches
I have a box of new, 24VDC El Sid pumps that I decided not to use. I would be willing to sell the lot for what i have in it. Drake Drake Chamberlin Athens Electric LLC Ohio Electrical Contractor's License 44810 NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional --- On 2024-05-26 12:35, Kirk Her

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Tech Support

2024-05-27 Thread Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches
Okay I did. Below is my posting. Is Outback tech support coming back under the new management? I would recommend reviving it and hiring back the people who really know the equipment, especially Lones Tuss. Will Outback honor the warranties of equipment now in the field? I recommend that it