[RE-wrenches] Test procedure for Concorde batteries

2016-09-01 Thread Gary Bassett
We have a grid tied battery backup system that uses 8 Sun Xtender PVX-2120L batteries, about 9 years old. The grid has been going out frequently - about 4 times in the past 3 weeks. When the grid goes out, the battery voltage gets too low and shuts the system down pretty quickly. One of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] K1-Open Fault on SMA SB

2016-06-28 Thread Gary Bassett
Jason, save the visit and spend the time on the phone with SMA, everyone I’ve been on has resulted in an inverter replacement. SMA has done this over the phone and has not required an onsite visit, unless you do not have the serial #. Gary [cid:55B44DB1-8648-4A44-97C2-50FBD3E2B4BD] Gary

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schletter

2015-12-15 Thread Gary Bassett
We are also experiencing the same frustration with communications to Schletter. We have used the FS system on many installation. I would be glad to offer help if I can. Please contact me off-line. Gary Bassett Engineering Manager Hudson Solar 13 Hook Road Rhinebeck, NY T: (866) 452-7652 x113

Re: [RE-wrenches] AFCI disturbances. wire nuts

2014-07-02 Thread Gary Bassett
August, can you contact me offline. I would like to discuss the testing you do for proper connections as part of our safety program. Thanks g...@hudsonsolar.commailto:g...@hudsonsolar.com From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of August Goers Sent:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Snow loads

2013-02-22 Thread Gary Bassett
www.realgoodssolar.comhttp://www.realgoodssolar.com/ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.orgmailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Gary Bassett Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 1:48 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgmailto:re

[RE-wrenches] Snow loads

2013-02-19 Thread Gary Bassett
Has anyone in the snow belt areas have any luck with convincing their local building inspectors that the snow melts or slides from panels, much like a metal roof only better. Thus your snow load would be reduced to zero where the panels have been installed. Gary