Re: [RE-wrenches] Remote battery disconnects

2023-02-01 Thread Alex MeVay via RE-wrenches
one, but I wish they were a little more towards the break-glass-in-case-of-emergency end of the accessibility spectrum. Thank as always, Wrenches, for the information you share and high level of discourse. Alex MeVay Genasun * Blue Sky Energy * http://sunf

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24/7 Water pumping

2022-03-16 Thread Alex MeVay
ourse, everyone just stopped doing the solar installs waiting to see if the subsidies came back. Sigh... Alex MeVay Genasun * Blue Sky Energy * http://sunforgellc.com On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 3:26 PM Ray Walters wrote: > > The Midnite Classic can go higher to 72v stock, and they have mode

Re: [RE-wrenches] X-240 Buzz

2022-01-31 Thread Alex MeVay
C offset at light loads, but that this goes away at heavier loads. Let us know what you find, Alex MeVay Genasun * Blue Sky Energy * http://sunforgellc.com On Mon, Jan 31, 2022 at 7:51 AM Foxfire Energy wrote: > > Not positive, but I’d suspect resonant frequencies.. might be simple as us

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion tool batteries

2022-01-19 Thread Alex MeVay
or a dead cell. Worst case, it turns into a hard short and a fire. In theory, the BMS or charger should prevent charging too fast or too cold, but who knows if an edge-case like this is actually implemented correctly on any particular battery system.Be careful charging! Alex MeVay Genasun

Re: [RE-wrenches] J Box adhesive failure.

2021-06-14 Thread Alex MeVay
flex also makes some really good options. One downside is that even the "fast cure" polyurethanes cure rather slowly. If you go with RTV, look for a "neutral cure" type. Others typically off-gas acetic acid when they cure, which can corrode wiring. Good luck, Alex MeVa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging multiple battery banks from one array

2021-04-16 Thread Alex MeVay
ttably absent on mine. I'm a fan of Blue Sea...my one beef is that, since many of their products are rebranded from other manufacturers, there is no consistency to stud sizes or even nut dimensions, necessitating a way bigger pile of sockets and terminals, and more planning than might oth

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging 48V Battery with One Module

2021-04-13 Thread Alex MeVay
iven me a great appreciation for the challenges you face trying to integrate all the various pieces of equipment to give your customers a good experience. Regards, Alex MeVay Genasun * Blue Sky Energy * http://sunforgellc.com ___ List sponsored by Redwoo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reactive Power

2019-12-17 Thread Alex MeVay
x27;s, the poor power factor is most likely caused by high current peaks as the internal capacitors charge for just a small fraction of the total sinewave cycle, rather than a large phase difference like you might see with a motor or other inductive load. Alex MeVay Blue Sky Energy *

Re: [RE-wrenches] trickle charger for 4 12V batteries

2019-10-18 Thread Alex MeVay
ady on the way out. The ideal scenario, in my mind, would be to charge the batteries about once a month. Alex MeVay Blue Sky Energy * http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com Genasun * http://www.genasun.com ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solbian's panels ?

2019-09-19 Thread Alex MeVay
t has nothing to do with the controller (i.e., panels, wiring, fuses), so we have the same motivation to choose good partners. Alex MeVay Blue Sky Energy * http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com Genasun * http://www.genasun.com On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 11:14 AM Dana wrote: > Solbians website is In Italy;

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

2019-09-18 Thread Alex MeVay
y the previous owner. After 7 years and 70,000 miles, many off-road, they are doing great. Out of curiosity, do you know what brand your customer's panels were and how long before they gave out? Best, Alex MeVay Blue Sky Energy * http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com Genasun * http://www.genasun.c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hydro system

2019-07-11 Thread Alex MeVay
on/AVR/AVR.html Again, thank you Wrenches for all the knowledge you share. Alex MeVay Blue Sky Energy * http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com Genasun * http://www.genasun.com ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4 vs BOS

2019-01-08 Thread Alex MeVay
ery was never balanced at the factory (etc.), and is disconnecting, and our controllers are notifying the user of the problem. Usually a little customer education (and patience during cell balancing) solves the problem. Thank you as always, Wrenches, for all the knowledge you share on this list. A