Re: [RE-wrenches] BP Solar overheat

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Re: [RE-wrenches] PV testing

Hi Wrenchers, I have found on the older panels, especially the AstroPower line, the problems tend to be bad solder joints. This shows up as a series resistance. As such, the open circuit voltage and short circuit current will read good. It is not until you put an external load on the panel t

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV testing

y strings with bad panels, I > think this should be a minimum for any commissioning report. > > > On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 12:57 AM, David Coale wrote: > Hi Wrenchers, > > I have found on the older panels, especially the AstroPower line, the > problems tend to be bad

Re: [RE-wrenches] EMP and PV modules

Here is a link that talks about this and a mention of a supplier if interested - video near the bottom: https://solarpowerrocks.com/solar-questions/will-solar-panels-survive-nuclear-emp/ David > On Jun 18,

[RE-wrenches] Schott solar panel warranty info

Does anyone have a good contact for Schott Solar warranty claims? Is this still possible? I just changed inverters to one with optimizers and see that I have a lot of bad panels. On closer inspection there are quite a few bad solder joints that are the causing the problems. Thanks, David

[RE-wrenches] Fwd: Problem with Tesla solar panels

Does anyone have advice on how to get Tesla to cover their warranty or a contact at Tesla that could help with this? Thanks, David > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Michael Closson > Subject: Problem with Tesla solar panels > Date: December 5, 2020 at 5:36:28 PM PST &g

[RE-wrenches] SolarApp+ app from NREL - has anyone used this for permitting?

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[RE-wrenches] SolarApp+ app from NREL - has anyone used this for permitting?

Hi Wrenchers, Has anyone used the SolarApp+ application for permitting solar? It is just getting started and sounds very promising and could greatly reduce the soft costs of installations. More info can be found here: https://solarapp.nrel.gov/ David ___

[RE-wrenches] SW5548PV manual

Hi Wrenchers, I am trying to get an old Trace SW5548PV inverter system up and running again. This inverter is gird tied only and does not have any batteries. While I am familiar with the battery based systems, I am not familiar with this system and the menus quite are different. Right now,