Re: [RE-wrenches] Brand X equipment?

I have had great success with the life power eg4 batteries but have no experience with the inverter signature solar offers. It is quite a bit less expensive. Not sure if it ul listed. I have been using nothing but sol ark inverters for the last 4 years. They have always treated me well. Aaron

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24v to 48v upgrade help

how this would throw off the electrical balance of the battery. Thanks all. I appreciate help and direction with this. Looks like there are a few options for me to consider. Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com Off Grid Depot www.offgridnow.com 970

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24v to 48v upgrade help

. Is sounds like most of the advice I am getting is towards not upgrading to 48v. Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com Off Grid Depot www.offgridnow.com 970-596-3744 On Wed, Jan 26, 2022, 7:59 PM frenergy wrote: > Aaron, > > It

[RE-wrenches] 24v to 48v upgrade help

) seems to be in 48v only now. If going to 48 volts how do I acomodate the few but important 24v DC loads in the home. Is a 48v to 24v step down converter the best option? What do you think? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext SW Mystery

This sw came on a prewired Epanel. The only monitering is through the scp or the classic charge controller via whizbang Jr shunt. I am thinking about adding the combox but not sure how helpful it will be since there is no internet or cell service at this site. Aaron Mandelkorn President

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext SW Mystery

happen. There are also NO error codes or events that are logged. Thanks all that have attempted to help. Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com Off Grid Depot www.offgridnow.com 970-596-3744 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS E-MAIL MAY BE PRIVILEGED

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext SW Mystery

gen isn't coming on. Could this be an issue of temporary voltage drop triggering the LCBO due to a large load coming on at night? Why would these events not be in the log and why isn't the generator coming on? A seems to work during the day and when I come out there to test. Aaron

[RE-wrenches] Conext SW Mystery

this be cold induced? It is rather pressing since winter is in full swing and a turned off inverter can mean frozen pipes. Any help out there? Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com Off Grid Depot www.offgridnow.com 970-596-3744 THE INFORMATION

[RE-wrenches] Large off grid

d or is this to unreasonable to spend my time on. Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com Off Grid Depot www.offgridnow.com 970-596-3744 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting on rock

perfectly. I appreciate all the advice and so promptly. This list is such a great resource! Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com Off Grid Depot www.offgridnow.com 970-596-3744 On Thu, Apr 12, 2018, 11:16 AM James Jefferson Jarvis wrote: > On 04/

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting on rock

Thanks all. The flange plate was what I was thinking. It may be to difficult to level a ballast mounting roof system. Engineering may be a little difficult I assume? Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com Off Grid Depot www.offgridnow.com 970-596-3744

[RE-wrenches] Mounting on rock

anything that can bolt to rock? I typically use dpw or Mt solar pole mounts but can't imagine how these options could work. Any thoughts? Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com Off Grid Depot www.offgridnow.com 970-596

Re: [RE-wrenches] TJI rafters

I have also used the sunmoto mounts with the multiple holes. They are called the AL shoe I believe. It makes a great alternative to the DPW ez foot which are very expensive and take forever to receive. We but butal mastic tape on the back. Just like the ez foot. Aaron Mandelkorn President

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding generators to PV systems

We do these all the time. Relocation of the pv input from the load center to the utility side of the generator transfer switch has always been our solution. Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com Off Grid Depot www.offgridnow.com 970-596-3744 On Jan

Re: [RE-wrenches] DPW rack info

DPW has it on its website. It is called "tpm configurator". Aaron Mandelkorn President / Founder Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com Off Grid Depot www.offgriddepot.biz 970-596-3744 On Jul 11, 2017 5:11 PM, "jay" wrote: > HI All, > > > DPW used to ha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fried Classic150?

cycling and inverter brought the system down. This customer also refused to have his generator hooked up to a auto start module for fear it would be completely snow covered. Go figure. Pulling the batteries to see if they are salvageable. Never working with diy homeowners again. Aaron Mandelkorn

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fried Classic150?

batteries. Essentially the classic brought the system down but poor design and actions by the customer are what led to this disaster. I will be pulling the batteries and changing/ load testing at the shop. Hopefully we didn't destroy this battery bank. Aaron Mandelkorn Owner/Solar Speci

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fried Classic150?

ogy, Ecotech Institute > IREC Certified Instructor™ for: > ~ PV Installation Professional > ~ Small Wind Installer > Executive Director, Buckville Energy > NABCEP Registered Continuing Education Providers™ > 970.672.4342 > > > > On Mon, May 30, 2016 at 5:59 PM, Aaron Mandel

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fried Classic150?

Thanks all for the replies. Battery voltage was 13v on this 48 volt system. How they drained so low I just don't know. Low batter cut off was set and there were no DC loads. Not to sure what to make if this. Will be contacting midnite tomorrow. Aaron Mandelkorn Owner/Solar Specialist Rene

[RE-wrenches] Fried Classic150?

turn on. Does the classic have a minimum voltage requirement needed to turn on? Has anyone else experienced this? I can't figure out what happened to cause this issue. Thanks Aaron Mandelkorn Owner/Solar Specialist Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com www.offgriddepot.biz 970-596

[RE-wrenches] Drawing Programs

need for complicated tools, just the ability to draw in scale. Any thoughts? Aaron Mandelkorn Owner/Solar Specialist Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com www.offgriddepot.biz 970-596-3744 719-221-5249 reoso...@gmail.com ___ List sponsored by

Re: [RE-wrenches] What is this racking system?

Certainly Sunmoto flashings. Rails look like it too but I have only used their flashings. I like them. Aaron Mandelkorn Owner/Solar Specialist Renewable Energy Outfitters www.reosolar.com www.offgriddepot.biz 970-596-3744 719-221-5249 reoso...@gmail.com > On Nov

Re: [RE-wrenches] Interconnection with Generator

I always connect to the utility side of the transfer switch. Since the transfer switch is a listed electrical enclosure it is the best option I have used. Aaron Aaron Mandelkorn Owner/Solar Specialist Renewable Energy Outfitters 719-221-5249 970-596-3744 www.reosolar.com reoso...@gmail.com

[RE-wrenches] Equipment Enclosures

sources would be very helpful. I am looking at 24” x 24” sizes in plastic, fiberglass or steel. Thanks all. Aaron Mandelkorn Owner / Solar Specialist Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida CO. 81201 970-596-3744 719-221-5249 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid shutdown for pole mounts

Dan. Great thoughts on the subject. I agree with the power shed idea but this isn't feasible most of the time for me. I have been thinking about AC coupling for off grid systems and the idea doesn't excite me. Thanks for your input. Aaron Aaron Mandelkorn Owner/Solar Specialist

[RE-wrenches] Rapid shutdown for pole mounts

run up the side of a building before punching in to the inverter, does this require rapid shutdown? Is this PV system considered "on" a building? Aaron Aaron Mandelkorn Owner/Solar Specialist Renewable Energy Outfitters 719-221-5249 970-596-3744 www.reosolar.co

Re: [RE-wrenches] roof sheathing attachment

DPW Easy Feet are a great product for metal roofs going into roof decking. Aaron Mandelkorn Owner / Solar Specialist Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida CO. 81201 719-221-5249 970-596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com On Nov 19, 2013, at 6:14 AM, Mac Lewis wrote

[RE-wrenches] Wire Gutters

ut am un sure of how to comply with the NEC in this configuration. Ant tips or suggestions? Thanks. Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida, CO. 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosola

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Wire Management

Thanks to all for the great suggestions. I see that there is quite a selection of products for my application. Have a great weekend all. Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida, CO. 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com

[RE-wrenches] Enphase Wire Management

r the life of the system? Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida, CO. 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wre

Re: [RE-wrenches] Soladeck Alternatives

I believe that Zilla and Quick Mount makes flashed options for conduit entry through the roof. You will still have to use a SLB but they are much lower profile than the Oaty flashings used in the past and should fit under thin framed modules. Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid non-inverter battery charger recommendations?

Check out Iota. Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida, CO. 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com On Oct 15, 2012, at 9:14 AM, William Dorsett wrote: > What brand recommendations do the group have for an batt

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120% rule applying to conductors

I agree. With a 150A bus being fed by 100A from the grid leaves 80 additional amps (120% of 150A) to feed the bus from outside sources. It seems to me that 40A of PV being back fed will be just fine. Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe batteries

-432-6433 http://ironedison.com/ Good luck, Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida, CO. 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com On Sep 25, 2012, at 11:19 AM, Jonathan Hill wrote: > Anyone know anything about Nic

[RE-wrenches] PV Production Meter on a XW System

before going to the critical loads panel. Any ideas about how to accomplish this with the DC coupled XW system? Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Owner / Operator Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida, CO. 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso

[RE-wrenches] Sunny Island Autotransformer

led a single Sunny Island 5048 and what autotransformer they used. Thanks in advanced. Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Owner / Operator Renewable Energy Outfitters Box 65 Salida, CO. 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosola

[RE-wrenches] Grounding Requirement Question

lices would also be greatly appreciated. I can't seem to source them locally and have never used them before. Thanks for any help. Aaron Mandelkorn NABCEP Certified PV Installer Renewable Energy Outfitters (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.re

[RE-wrenches] Financial Analysis Tools

with an incentive of this kind and what kinds of financial analysis tools do you all use to best represent a rebate of this kind. Thanks. Aaron Mandelkorn Renewable Energy Outfitters P.O. Box 65 Salida CO 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP What's the problem?

$400 test fee (for 3 years) is really just a drop in the bucket. And yes I am NABCEP Certified and proud of it. Aaron Mandelkorn Renewable Energy Outfitters P.O. Box 65 Salida CO 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com On Feb 7, 2011, at 7:59 AM, wire...@gmail.com wrot

[RE-wrenches] Grid Tied AC Disconnect Question

connect for two sources of power? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Aaron Mandelkorn Renewable Energy Outfitters P.O. Box 65 Salida CO 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosolar.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Addre

[RE-wrenches] Barrel Roof Mounting

? My first thought was to create some kind of raised flat structure to mount to using unistrut and standoffs and maybe a top down mounting system on top of it? Any ideas? Aaron Mandelkorn Renewable Energy Outfitters P.O. Box 65 Salida CO 81201 (970)596-3744 reoso...@gmail.com www.reosola