Re: [RE-wrenches] XW Config Tool problem

2013-03-22 Thread Allan Sindelar
Jeff, We've only done a couple of XW systems, but when I needed software I was able to have it emailed to me by XW tech support. If you don't get a response here, you might try that. Allan Allan Sindelar

[RE-wrenches] Question re fine stranded cable with Sunny Island inverters

2013-03-15 Thread Allan Sindelar
$10 to $14 each, and we need eight of them. Is using doubled up #4 or #2 the only solution? Are there any other suggestions that will allow us to use the 1/0 X-Flex? Thank you, Allan   - Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batteries and customer service

2013-03-15 Thread Allan Sindelar
27;m on Interstate's side. Hope this helps, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupled Magnum Issue

2013-03-07 Thread Allan Sindelar
mention of temp comp. Magnum needs to weigh in on this. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupled Magnum Issue

2013-03-07 Thread Allan Sindelar
ethod circumvents your problem. Would it work for you? I forwarded your post to supp...@magnumenergy.com. I'll forward any response to the list. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC generators

2013-03-05 Thread Allan Sindelar
Rated 111A at 54 VDC; 222A at 27 VDC. I think that's too much current for any charge controller. So close and yet so far... Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovo

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC generators

2013-03-05 Thread Allan Sindelar
if I recall, is that at 54V (on 48V nominal) the DC output voltage is too low for our purposes and is not adjustable. So close, and yet so far... if anyone has learned that this has changed, please let this list know. Allan Allan Sin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery EQ question, Xantrex XW system

2013-03-03 Thread Allan Sindelar
their bills promptly get the best bend-over-backward support. Some of them even offer tea and cookies. Good luck! Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conductor Sizing for Supply Side Connection

2013-02-28 Thread Allan Sindelar
instead of the #6 necessary with a 60A breaker. And of course, you could use a 40A breaker with #6 conductors, so theoretically it would be fine. I just fail to see any benefit to doing so. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenerg

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conductor Sizing for Supply Side Connection

2013-02-27 Thread Allan Sindelar
prone to nuisance trips under large cumulative loads. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fw: Anyone recognize this turbine?

2013-02-23 Thread Allan Sindelar
No, it's definitely not a Windseeker. They were much different in appearance; for example, no section of flexible conduit or SOWA cable between sections. But I have no idea what it is. Allan Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wireless AC relay

2013-02-21 Thread Allan Sindelar
I'd like to see it too, please. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar-direct pool pumping

2013-02-20 Thread Allan Sindelar
we can't offer the prices a distributor can. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE9

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lorentz Pumps

2013-02-19 Thread Allan Sindelar
response about my rant, I'll post it to the list. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island DC wire size

2013-02-13 Thread Allan Sindelar
worry about the 125a dc breaker size? Are there SI programming settings that I should know about to better protect against nuisance tripping? Thank you, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com N

[RE-wrenches] Simplified permit process

2013-02-05 Thread Allan Sindelar
of us are facing the same issues in our jurisdictions. Thank you, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional Ne

Re: [RE-wrenches] Husqvarna 5500 and VFX3524 Compatibility question

2013-01-31 Thread Allan Sindelar
William, Yes, that's my understanding. Outback acknowledged this to me years ago. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer N

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator suggestions

2013-01-30 Thread Allan Sindelar
) was involved with sponsoring development of an LP gennie tough enough to handle off grid demands. They first approached Kohler, who turned them down, and then worked with Generac (all this is hearsay; don't quote me on it). Allan

Re: [RE-wrenches] Husqvarna 5500 and VFX3524 Compatibility question

2013-01-29 Thread Allan Sindelar
the output breaker. This is a different issue than was being discussed, but fits your question. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24V Module Query

2013-01-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
On 1/24/2013 12:35 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Wrenches, We have years of installing 36-cell (12V) and 72-cell (24V) modules for battery-based customers. Most of our

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24V Module Query

2013-01-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
(off list) What brand and model are they, Larry? Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24V Module Query

2013-01-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
Jason, How do you AC couple some microinverters to cover the decrease in performance in an off grid system, especially with older equipment, such as an SW4024? Thanks, Allan Allan Sindelar al

[RE-wrenches] Charge controller query

2013-01-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
, and other common situations? Thank you in advance for the collective wisdom, as usual. Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

[RE-wrenches] 24V Module Query

2013-01-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
failed BP modules in that size range, and are hesitant to use their technology, fearing that the problems may persist in the continued line. Thank you for any discussion and recommendations. Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenerg

Re: [RE-wrenches] KOHLER 6VSG

2013-01-09 Thread Allan Sindelar
Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder and Chief Techn

Re: [RE-wrenches] Radian design limitation - am I missing something?

2013-01-03 Thread Allan Sindelar
ant enough issue to merit choosing the FM". I'll offer that Outback is suddenly way behind the curve on this one. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Ins

[RE-wrenches] Radian design limitation - am I missing something?

2012-12-16 Thread Allan Sindelar
s of three meets the customer's output and aesthetic needs. Any solutions would be welcome. Thank you, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Tec

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

2012-12-12 Thread Allan Sindelar
compression, although not being an engineer I can't quantify this. I have seen a ton of industrial cells resting directly on it, fully supported with only modest dimpling. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysola

[RE-wrenches] Two Load Questions

2012-12-10 Thread Allan Sindelar
Thank you, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder and Chief Techn

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fix the Fluorescents: What about LED tubes for late 2012?

2012-12-05 Thread Allan Sindelar
LEDs are the way to go. Is the difference simply the high number of lumens the tubes are designed to produce, versus the low number for  the Christmas lights? Thanks, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysola

Re: [RE-wrenches] Info On 2 V batteries Please

2012-11-28 Thread Allan Sindelar
eries that will tell you all you are seeking to know about them. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] Water pump query

2012-11-22 Thread Allan Sindelar
Carl, Yes, I know and appreciate that the pumps remain in production. However, I don't think there's a U.S. distributor. As my customer wants to be prepared for unknown disruptions of the social structure, telling him that if the pump fails we can get parts

Re: [RE-wrenches] Water pump query

2012-11-20 Thread Allan Sindelar
n though I understand that the pumps are pretty good nowadays. Thank you, Jeff, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Tech

[RE-wrenches] Water pump query

2012-11-20 Thread Allan Sindelar
lication, as they (like the Lorentz) are a helical rotor design with a brushless motor. But reviews are mixed on reliability. Anything else to recommend? Any preferences from direct experience with these or others? Thank you, Allan -- Allan Sind

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two sealed battery questions, please

2012-11-12 Thread Allan Sindelar
All heard and well taken, Jay, but the Concordes are single-case 2V cells, so they are individually replaceable. Thanks, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic

[RE-wrenches] Two sealed battery questions, please

2012-11-12 Thread Allan Sindelar
Wrenches: First question: for a large grid-tied with battery backup system (9.8 kW array, two SB5000s, dual Sunny Islands), we have offered the customer the choice of either one 48V string of 24 2V Concorde SunXtender PVX-121HT, for 1,200 A/hr, or a set of Absolyte GP 100G23s, for 1,260 A/hr (

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Direct DC Brushless Surface Pump 48V

2012-10-25 Thread Allan Sindelar
e Slowpumps and Booster Pumps almost never need brushes replaced (and they're available if ever needed). So can you explain why you're looking for a brushless motor? Thanks, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergys

Re: [RE-wrenches] C-40 question

2012-10-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
I used 80-90A estimated because our combination of high elevation and dry air makes 1,200 W/m2 quite common. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer

[RE-wrenches] GNB Absolyte request - two questions.

2012-10-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
90 A/hr string in series with his used 24V 1690 A/hr strin, could we expect the cells to play well together? Would it be reasonable to predict that the entire single 48V string would perform as well as the older string? Thank you, Allan --

[RE-wrenches] C-40 question

2012-10-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
still working? Is it current-limited internally? By the way, since he had a 7,000 watt (yeah, right) 12V inverter from a truck stop, I encouraged him to buy a 24V inverter and rewire everything to 24V; then his C-40 would (just) work. Thanks, Allan --

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120V grid tie inverter recommendation

2012-10-19 Thread Allan Sindelar
The SMA SB1800 of old was 120 VAC output, but I don't know if it's still manufactured. Allan (off grid graybeard) Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic

Re: [RE-wrenches] Utility inverter rating

2012-10-18 Thread Allan Sindelar
ction. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Utility inverter rating

2012-10-18 Thread Allan Sindelar
Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder and Chief Technolo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Charge control question 2

2012-10-15 Thread Allan Sindelar
to use them, and in which (series and/or parallel) configurations. Thank you, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Tec

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Charge control question

2012-10-15 Thread Allan Sindelar
so,this is news. Do you have any more info you can share with us about this? Thanks, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical

Re: [RE-wrenches] 500A bussing

2012-10-15 Thread Allan Sindelar
ucts for higher current DC busbar/cabling combinations will become available in the near future. I think that we will have increasing need for such higher-capacity hardware, in order to remain Code-compliant on larger systems. Allan

Re: [RE-wrenches] weak voltage

2012-10-15 Thread Allan Sindelar
internal cell-to-cell connection and made it work until the pair could be replaced. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales

Re: [RE-wrenches] Marine battery bank switch

2012-10-11 Thread Allan Sindelar
27;t use a single amp-hour meter, such as a TriMetric. So I would tend to place less value on subjective perception without the metrics to back it up. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Ph

Re: [RE-wrenches] C-40 controller tests

2012-10-11 Thread Allan Sindelar
vpc, with temperature compensation. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journe

Re: [RE-wrenches] Old School 12V Independent System?

2012-10-11 Thread Allan Sindelar
Just my $.02001 Allan   Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Jo

[RE-wrenches] Fwd: Charge control question

2012-10-11 Thread Allan Sindelar
w MPP. That way the overall output would be minimally reduced, and a modest amount of shading would not cause the shaded module to drop below collective MPP as readily. Allan Sindelar al...@positive

Re: [RE-wrenches] SunnyIsland - was AC coupling and Outback inverters

2012-10-07 Thread Allan Sindelar
rmer under the same auspices. My understanding is that products will be shipping in 4-6 months. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified

Re: [RE-wrenches] Eco Gen

2012-09-19 Thread Allan Sindelar
(I think). Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founde

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback with grid charging

2012-08-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
ity backup with only ineffective wind as the secondary source would indeed increase a utility bill, at least marginally. It sounds as though the system could be performing exactly as designed. Allan Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunny Island vs. XW system - advice requested

2012-08-23 Thread Allan Sindelar
On Aug 23, 2012, at 7:39 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Wrenches, We have worked with Outback Radian and Schneider XW once or twice each for grid-tie with backup, and

[RE-wrenches] Sunny Island vs. XW system - advice requested

2012-08-23 Thread Allan Sindelar
there ever a situation in which this would be a better solution than SMA? Thank you, as always, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Pr

[RE-wrenches] Direct PV-EV charging: possible?

2012-08-23 Thread Allan Sindelar
will have 20kWhr onboard. Thank you in advance for any assistance. Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mex

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surge Protection- PV

2012-08-20 Thread Allan Sindelar
igher cost, the Deltas are pretty much history for our applications. Check out http://www.midnitesolar.com/video/spd/spd.php Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovo

Re: [RE-wrenches] S5! question

2012-08-20 Thread Allan Sindelar
regretting having done so. In this case, this would especially be true with a long time installer like Jay, who would know what to advise a customer. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABC

Re: [RE-wrenches] Combating requests for itemized PV pricing

2012-08-18 Thread Allan Sindelar
on a time-and-materials basis. That won't work for standard grid-tied systems, which use completely different sales approaches and fixed-price bids in a highly competitive environment. I hope that this helps you, Jason. Allan

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dankoff 48Vdc replacement brushes?

2012-08-15 Thread Allan Sindelar
doesn't follow this list any more. Hope this helps! Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales

Re: [RE-wrenches] GTWB outage monitor question

2012-08-14 Thread Allan Sindelar
Wrenches, More on the monitoring of GTWB systems, using a TriMetric, from Ralph Heisey, the developer of the TriMetric. Please include Ralph (bog...@bogartengineering.com) in any further discussion. Allan Hi Allan For grid tie systems that are only quite oc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Are they still in Business? AAA solar

2012-08-09 Thread Allan Sindelar
d if there is a successor to Semco, please let the list know. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] GTWB outage monitor question

2012-08-09 Thread Allan Sindelar
me and lead to false readings. What do you use, Todd, or if you use a traditional amp-hour meter, how do you program it to fool it into maintaining accuracy in a system that always sits in float? Allan Allan Sindelar al...@pos

[RE-wrenches] GTWB outage monitor question

2012-08-09 Thread Allan Sindelar
ld not likely trigger, as the switchover is too quick. Any ideas for simple solutions, please? Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Pr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Deka AGM (was Small battery bank vs too large array:

2012-08-04 Thread Allan Sindelar
Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder and Chief Technology Officer Pos

[RE-wrenches] Shunt question

2012-07-31 Thread Allan Sindelar
Who has done this and resolved the issue? What shunt did you use? Thank you, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low power production at a winery: DC voltage drop upon SB6000 start-up

2012-07-22 Thread Allan Sindelar
nces. At worst, it gives you a baseline reading. Also, if you can, look for browned hot spots, visible beneath he glass in the area over where the leads leave the module back. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Comprehensive list of temperature coefficient of Vmp

2012-07-21 Thread Allan Sindelar
http://www.solarhub.com Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small battery bank vs too large array

2012-07-19 Thread Allan Sindelar
Wrenches, I forwarded Brian's post on to Robin at Midnite, as I thought it was an interesting idea. Below is his response, as well as boB's. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum webinar

2012-07-18 Thread Allan Sindelar
Sorry, Wrenches, I messed up about the time in this last post. It's 1 pm PDT, not 9 am. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer N

[RE-wrenches] Magnum webinar

2012-07-18 Thread Allan Sindelar
For those Wrenches who signed up for the Magnum off grid product webinar, that resulted from a thread here, a reminder that it starts in an hour. Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: NABCEP Recertification Survey CORRECTION

2012-07-17 Thread Allan Sindelar
On 7/16/2012 6:33 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Wrenches, Here's a bit of background on the recert survey, sent to me and a few others earlier today by Ezra Auerbach, the Executive Director of N

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: NABCEP Recertification Survey

2012-07-16 Thread Allan Sindelar
Product Sales 888-895-9612 Shipping and Receiving 888-895-6497 Tech Support 888-895-8179   From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On

Re: [RE-wrenches] Needed: Outback setpoints that won't ruin AGM's

2012-07-09 Thread Allan Sindelar
 Marc Kurth Centex Batteries, LLC   From: Allan Sindelar [mailto:al...@positiveenergysolar.com] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 12:41 AM To: Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems;

Re: [RE-wrenches] Needed: Outback setpoints that won't ruin AGM's

2012-07-09 Thread Allan Sindelar
s seldom likely to happen). Your thoughts? I respect your experience. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Profess

Re: [RE-wrenches] Needed: Outback setpoints that won't ruin AGM's

2012-07-08 Thread Allan Sindelar
have received very good service from this distributor, in case any Wrenches are looking for a Concorde distributor. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Inst

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generac EcoGen (home power #147)

2012-07-08 Thread Allan Sindelar
acity, the EcoGen/SW4024 combination will have to be dialed way back to keep your C/rate within the limits of what the batteries can handle. I assume that you mean T105s. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenerg

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace SW4024, 1998 vintage - Still OK for grid-tie?

2012-07-01 Thread Allan Sindelar
ences lack the GTI communications cable port. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum Energy Remote Control

2012-06-28 Thread Allan Sindelar
system monitor, in place of the third-party TriMetric. And customers are likely to learn quickly if their fooling around costs them a non-warranty service call, or worse, a new set of batteries. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positive

[RE-wrenches] Array mismatch question

2012-06-26 Thread Allan Sindelar
Thank you, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician Founder and Chief Technology Officer

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback power wrench support?

2012-06-20 Thread Allan Sindelar
box, you should have received a new one. You might talk with Phil U. - he would understand the customer's dissatisfaction, as he cut his industry teeth as an installer and has seen it from your perspective. Good luck, Allan

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pond Aeration

2012-06-12 Thread Allan Sindelar
especially important for the rest of us since your subject line is "Re: [RE-wrenches] RE-wrenches Digest, Vol 5, Issue 173", rather than the actual topic. Thanks! Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Ph

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter bypass

2012-06-10 Thread Allan Sindelar
Controller http://www.eaton.com/Electrical/USA/Support/Documentation/Catalogs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&Rendition=Primary&dDocName=VOL02_TAB12 (Contactor Based – Page 538; Breaker Based – Page 556; ATC-100 – Page 594) Allan

[RE-wrenches] Fwd: Re: NABCEP

2012-06-04 Thread Allan Sindelar
Wrenches: Bill Loesch had commented on the lack of any "official" response from NABCEP on the recent thread. I forwarded this message and thread to Ezra Auerbach; his response to the list is below. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenerg

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP

2012-06-02 Thread Allan Sindelar
Jeff, these are legitimate complaints, well and clearly stated. I have forwarded them on to Ezra and others at NABCEP. (I'll forward others too.) Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovo

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP

2012-06-02 Thread Allan Sindelar
-only standards to respond on this list. NABCEP is a small nonprofit organization set up by volunteers for the benefit of our industry. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Insta

[RE-wrenches] Corrective EQ question

2012-06-01 Thread Allan Sindelar
this high before. Given the situation and the back story, should we have any concern about the high SG readings? Thank you, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] SW master & slave

2012-05-25 Thread Allan Sindelar
to the SLAVE is the only solution available at this time. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWPLUS MSRP?

2012-05-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
According to a 2008 Xantrex price list, MSRP was $3,025. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico

Re: [RE-wrenches] NABCEP

2012-05-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
ght on that skill alone, and another 50% by taking one of the "no pass no pay" private test prep courses. You can't do that with the NABCEP Certification exam. To me that's a good thing. Methinks you complain too much, sir. Allan

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV into a resistor: please advise

2012-05-19 Thread Allan Sindelar
7;m not certain at all here) that the available wattage would be dependent on only the resistance, not the voltage or the current. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer N

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery changing on SW inverter

2012-05-15 Thread Allan Sindelar
ave seen this a number of times. If that's the case, contact me off list and I'll give you some typical settings to put in. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-Grid Generac EcoGen 6 kW

2012-05-07 Thread Allan Sindelar
l times for installations that we've done. We don't sell it, preferring to let a generator specialist handle service and support after the sale. So far no complaints have filtered back. I would encourage you to take this one model off of your "stay away from&q

[RE-wrenches] #2 battery interconnects

2012-05-06 Thread Allan Sindelar
butor that continues to offer them, please? Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician

[RE-wrenches] Desulfator question

2012-04-26 Thread Allan Sindelar
arge (1675 amp-hour) 48-volt flooded battery bank? A customer has inquired. Thank you, Allan -- Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar product whole sellers with good reputation

2012-04-24 Thread Allan Sindelar
, the names of those distributors for which you have been given the most and biggest gold stars? We could all benefit. Thanks, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer N

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC power supply

2012-04-23 Thread Allan Sindelar
Howie, No direct experience, but below my signature box is a recent response from David Katz to a related question. This might also be a good source for you; AC>DC as well as DC>DC. Allan   Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysol

Re: [RE-wrenches] Boxes and bags

2012-04-23 Thread Allan Sindelar
does this fully take the place of a tool belt when you're out in the field? Thank you, Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Pr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace Change out

2012-04-14 Thread Allan Sindelar
f that's your customer's preference, although no box. Contact me off-list if this is of interest, and you have a box. Allan Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer

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