Aloha Lou,
Companycam has really helped us grow and become more organized with photos,
checklists, and job-related documents.
Give me a call if you would like to chat. I work mostly in Oahu and would
love to hear from you.
https://companycam.com/features
Mahalo Nui,
James B. Rudolph
Independe
Aloha Max,
I operate out of Oahu as well. I do hear good things about this company on
Kauai.
Nathan Wood General Contractor, LLC
1595 Haleukana St.
Kapaa , Hawaii 96766
808.821.9564
https://www.nathanwoodgc.com
Good luck with your projects and let us know if you happen to need any
other help.
M
Mahalo for your response Sam. That makes me feel a little better.
James B. Rudolph
Independent Energy
C-39784 ES #10816
NABCEP Certified PV Installer since 2009 #091209-155
C. 808.313.9701
On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 6:08 AM Sam Haraldson
wrote:
> James,
>
> I can think of one in
Aloha Wrenches,
I have a good for the group. Does anyone know a lag/fastener other than
EJOT that could be used to install PV to a home with metal trusses? To
complicate things the roof is tile and the decking is 1/2" ply.
We do have access to the attic, but in only half the house because of the
c
Aloha Kakou Wrenches,
Please see this link and info below.
These guys are installing microgrids to help get basic services back online
and even internet/facetime with Starlink. If you can help in any way it
would be greatly appreciated.
My apologies if this is off-topic, but if you spent any time o
Drake:
Have a wifi extender on hand to help if needed.
James B. Rudolph
Independent Energy
C-39784 ES #10816
NABCEP Certified PV Installer since 2009 #091209-155
C. 808.313.9701
On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 5:58 AM Dan Fink via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
Hey Mac,
If you have rails beneath the module wouldn't it be easier to mount an
inverter there with a bolt that fastens to rail?
William's solution looks great, but I thought to ask because this would be
cheaper and easier to wire.
Have a great day everyone 🌞
James B. Rudolph
Independent Energ
Maybe the inspector just didn't like the look of it for some reason?
Sometimes it's just easiest to ask the inspector what he would like to see.
If he didnt give the code reference it may be one of these items below:
* 2020 NEC*
Article 110.12 Workmanship ( the catch all of many issues for some
i
Hi Jay,
It looks like it is approved in Article 338.10 (B)(4) if you comply with
all the requirements 334 part II ( Romex/NM/NMC).
I have only used it when connecting a exterior meter feeding an interior
sub panel. When I was trained, I was also told that SER cable needs to
terminate immediately af
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Aloha Wrences,
I am trying to help some folks out here power up their 400w refrigerator
that is in their stationary food truck on the North Shore of Oahu.
I have a couple systems in mind ,but I am having a difficult time trying to
find someone to ship a kit out here. The suppliers on this island ha
Sounds like everything is a building in the 2020 code..
Here is the 2020 NEC Article 100 Definition:
- *Building.* A structure that stands alone or that is separated from
adjoining structures by firewalls.
The 2020 NEC Handbook has this note after the definition:
- A building is ge
We are transitioning from Dell laptops to Surface Pro's with cell service.
The flexibility of these units in the field seems to be unrivaled.
*James B. Rudolph*
*Hawai'i Unified*
*Director of Energy*
*ES Electrician # 10816*
*NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155*
*808.594.9969*
Aloha Wrenches,
Are any you able to get “Buy American Act” compliant modules, or know where
I can get them
I know there are a couple of different versions of the Buy America type
provisions. I believe they need to be 51% American components and
assembled here to be compliant with the “Buy Amer
Aloha Ron,
Check out Sepco from Florida. They have helped me in the past with
projects. They even can render designs if that is helpful.
https://www.sepco-solarlighting.com/
My contact there is:
Kevin P. Mason II
International Sales Manager
www.sepco-solarlighting.com
ke...@sepconet.com
Happy T
Aloha Wrenches,
I am in the process of familiarizing myself with the upcoming code
adoptions here. Big Island has just adopted 2014 and Kauai (KIUC) just went
to the 2017 NEC.
Below is what I have gathered so far on the changes that would apply moving
forward.
- 2014
- My understanding i
Hi Nick,
Here is the link that I found.
https://www.globalsources.com/si/AS/Jiangyin-Afea/6008845321812/pdtl/high-quality-aluminum-solar-mounting-rails-rackin/1121879476.htm
Happy Trails!
*James B. Rudolph*
*Hawai'i Unified*
*Director of Energy*
*ES Electrician # 10816*
*NABCEP Certified P
Aloha Wrenches,
What is the best practice when it comes to disposing of used PV panels. To
be clear I am talking about ones that no longer produce any power.
Are they considered E-Waste, or are they getting tossed in the landfill ( I
hope this is not the case)?
Mahalo in advance,
*James B. Rud
James Rudolph
wrote:
> Aloha Wrenches,
> What is the best practice when it comes to disposing of used PV panels.
> To be clear I am talking about ones that no longer produce any power.
> Are they considered E-Waste, or are they getting tossed in the landfill (
> I hope this
Aloha Wrenches,
Does anyone know if Ilsco Insulated Tap Connectors at DC rated?
I looked on their cut sheet, and even called the Cincinnati and I was not
able to confirm this?
Does anybody know this, or have a better connector to use?
Mahalo in advance,
*James B. Rudolph*
*Hawaii Unifed*
*Dire
Looks like this one.
http://preformed.com/solar/residential/roof-mounts/power-rail-mounting-system-prm
*James B. Rudolph*
*Hawaii Unifed*
*Director of Energy*
*ES Electrician # 10816*
*NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155*
*808.476.6754*
On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 8:12 PM, aram ara
Aloha All,
Does anybody know the requirements for the C-46? I would assume if you
could qualify for that ( C-46) you could also qualify for a C-10 (C-13
Hawaii).
The full license gives one the ability to do anything, and this seems like
the way to go for versatility. "If you can't beat'em...join th
Aloha Wrenches,
I have a issue I would like to throw at the group.
We have a SMA 24000TL-US with a Solectria Rapid Shut Down Combiner.
The inverter keeps faulting the AFCI. We megged the strings,and checked all
connections on all components. So we are confident that the issue is not
related, or c
Aloha Everyone,
I was just wondering how all the PV arrays did during these storms?
Does Florida have higher pull out values and wind designs for their PV/H20
systems?
Is there any thing the rest of us could learn from all this?
Photos?
Mahalo Nui Loa,
*James B. Rudolph*
*Hawaii Unified*
*Dir
Aloha Wrenches,
Would anyone know off hand how much one of these panels would cost?
I'm working on a quote, and I do not have time to send off an official
quotation to my suppliers.
Mahalo for you help.
*James B. Rudolph*
*Hawaii Unified*
*Waianae HI, 96792*
*c. 808.476.6754*
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Aloha Jay,
When the application fits the QuickMount product line is always the way to
go. We have also had success on curved tile with headless hanger bolts
flashed with lead flashing, and sealed with Geocell 4500 when all better
options do not fit..
*James B. Rudolph*
*Hawaii Islands*
*NABCEP
Aloha Wrenches,
Someone please tell me there is a clip on racking skirt available that
works with most panels? To be clear I am looking for a post install clip on
skirt that would attach to the front of the array on the modules or racking.
Are there any of these products out there in the market pl
Aloha Carl,
Have you seen or tried Helioscope?
https://www.helioscope.com/
*James B. Rudolph*
*Independent** Energy Systems*
*ES Electrician ES-10816*
*NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155*
*c. 808.476.6754*
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Carl Adams wrote:
> Hello Wrenches,
Aloha Team Wrenches,
How are we best protecting asphalt shingled roofs during the install?
Does anybody use "yellow spaghetti mats" up on pitched roofs with any
success?
Mahalo in advance,
*James B. Rudolph*
*Haleakala Solar*
*Director of Operations*
*NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155
Sanyo Bi-Facials look nice and have a standard frame.
On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 7:51 PM, Chris Worcester
wrote:
> Lumos works.
>
>
>
> Chris Worcester
>
> Solar Wind Works
>
> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
>
> Office 530-582-4503
>
> Cell 530-448-9692
>
> Fax 530-582-4603
>
> www.solarwindworks.com
Happy Aloha Friday Marco!
How do these compare to Enphase?
On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 9:33 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf
wrote:
> Aloha,
>
>
>
> I’m on the hunt for one or more working Enecsys Duo (480 watts output from
> two 60-cell mods) micro inverters.
>
>
>
> Please see the attached spec sheet.
>
>
>
Aloha Wrenches,
I am building my first 1000v system here in Oahu.
I have 2kv rated wire that was available on Island, what I do not have are
the 1000v rated MC4 connectors.
The jacket on this wire is huge!
Doe anybody know where I can order these connectors that are rated and have
a larger end (w
Straight from Mike Holt:
*Neutral Conductor*
The neutral conductor of a 3-wire single-phase 120/240V system, or 4-wire
3-phase 120/208V or 277/408V wye-connected system isn’t considered a
current-carrying conductor.
The neutral conductor of a 3-wire circuit from a 4-wire 3-phase 120/208V or
277V
w.sflex.com/htdocs/index.php/us/contact-information
>
> R.Ray Walters
> CTO, Solarray, Inc
> Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
> Licensed Master Electrician
> Solar Design Engineer303 505-8760
>
> On 10/5/2015 7:37 PM, James Rudolph wrote:
>
> Aloha Wrenches,
> Does anybody
Aloha Wrenches,
Does anybody know where I can get Haticon mid and end clips? The lead time
with my distributors here is not feasible with my schedule.
I believe we need 40mm and 31 mm ends.
These are for old installs where the customer is re-roofing and we need to
remove and re-install the arrays
Aloha William,
So far 8+ years under the module in the shade, and about 4-5 if there in
direct sunlight.
On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM, William Miller
wrote:
>
> James:
>
> How long do your black "zips" hold up?
>
> William
>
>
> On Aug 20, 2015, at 5:18
Aloha,
We use GeoCell 4500 (Black) daily for years with no problems here in
Hawaii ($4.99 a tube). I have also heard that black zips or sealant holds
up better in the UV light, and my field experience seems to validate this.
On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 5:09 PM, Ray Walters wrote:
> I've used Lexe
Aloha Wrenches,
While we are on the topic of railsdoes anybody have experience with
Mage Rack/Rail products?
Just wondering about the quality and all since they are made in China.
http://www.magerack.com/
On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 9:03 AM, Chris Worcester
wrote:
> Any time we have the opport
Aloha Marco,
Did you come up with any solutions to this problem? We may have a few here
on Oahu in development that may go this way as well.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
*James B. Rudolph*
*Haleakala Solar*
*Director of Operations*
*NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155*
On Wed, Jul 1, 2015 at 9:01
Does anybody have any experience with Silvero panels. we may be getting a
container full these and I was looking for some feedback.
Mahalo,
*James B. Rudolph*
*Haleakala Solar*
*Director of Construction*
*NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155*
Aloha Kris,
We use tons of them paired with Enphase inverters here is Hawaii. They do
well in the elements and have a good third party warranty too.
On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 8:52 AM, Kristopher Schmid
wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have a client interested in using Canadian Solar modules. Anyone tha
I believe the first pubic commercial system just went in at Turtle Bay
Resort. REC designed and built the system) I have heard that they had alot
of problems finding equipment here rated for 1000v and ending up somehow
putting in 600v equipment that was flagged by the AHJ at final inspection.
Jeff
Aloha Wrenches,
Now that one in ten houses have a solar system here in Oahu there are a lot
of companies selling products and services like this one below.
http://www.cenano.net/solar-photovoltaic/
Here are a few of their claims:
*Cenano Pacific* exclusive nanotechnology line proudly introduce
Greetings Fellow Wrenchies,
With all the racking options out there today, are there any stand outs in
terms of quality and installation time.
We are in the process of evaluating our racking system and with all the
options its a little mind boggeling.
Mahalo in advance!
*
James B Rudolph*
*Helea
Aloha,
We have installed one system so far and it seems to be working and
performing well.
The one thing I have learned is that Aurora micros only have a NEMA 4
rating while all Enphase micros have the NEMA 6. This could be a big
problem down the road perhaps. Also the wireless data monitoring was
Wrenchies,
Does anybody out there have any positive feed back on the PowerOne micro
inverters yet? We need to build a few systems with these here on O'ahu due
to the impossibility of finding any M-210 Enphase micros.
Mahalo in advance
--
*
James B Rudolph*
*Heleakala Solar* *
*
*Director of Cons
Here in Hawaii we have a few problems with HOA's ( I mean who doesn't) in
regards with this and some other issues. What we are exploring is trying to
install some sort of living growing hedge in between the homes. Another
option is to use mono panels in areas like this in the future.
Aloha,
On M
Aloha Wrenches,
I have recently started working in Hawaii on the island of Oahu and have
run into some interesting problems with the AHJ's. The biggest issue is
nobody is allowing line side taps on the island, so most of are larger
systems are requiring service upgrades, this also requires replaci
Dearest Wrenches,
Does anybody out there have any feedback or experience with Shoals
Technologies commercial grade combiner boxes with their SNAPshot™ wireless
monitoring options. We are exploring data monitoring options so any
thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
*
James
Gurus,
Other than the cost and increased labor what else could be a factor in
determining whether or not to use copper or aluminum in long output
circuits?
--
*
James B Rudolph
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
California Certified Journeyman Electrician
*Don't get me wrong: I love nuclear energy! I
Dearest Wrenchies,
So here is the situation, we have a customer with a passively heated kiln
for drying lumber. Basically it is a greenhouse. There is no supplemental
heat, or power at the site where it is. When it begins to be heated
moisture will be driven from the lumber, which needs to be exh
t; ** **
>
> Jason Szumlanski
>
> Fafco Solar
>
> ** **
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:
> re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *James Rudolph
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:39 AM
> *
Howdy Wrenches,
I was wondering how everybody is dealing with expanding conduits on roof
tops? Do we have an accepted best practice on this?. What I am really
looking for is a way to starp long conduit runs on commercial rooftops in
direct sun that allow movement and expanision joints to do thier
Allen,
As far as best practices go, I would route all those conductors and GEC/ECG
in the same raceway." To maintain the shortest electrical time constant in
each circuit, the ECG should be routed as closely as possible to the
circuit conductors. This routing facilitates the operation on over-cur
Jeff,
We have had some issues with this also
.maybe try this ref from the 2011 code 690.16 (b) where the disconnect
is located more than 1.8 m (6ft) from the overcurrent device, a directory
showing the location of each disconnect shall be installed at the
overcurrent device location
On Thu, N
Greetings Wrenchies,
Has anyone seen these mounting clamps ( see attachment)? I did contact
S-5! and they were puzzled. I am trying to get the wind load and
engineering data for this particular clamp. I pulled this off a very poorly
installed system on a standing seem metal roof, and have been h
Separation is an issue the NEC does not address clearly .However, please
make sure you allow adequate room to repair the conduit if damaged, and 12'
seems to be the magic number. I lso had no luck looking in 490.
NEC 300.4(C)(2)(e) also seems a bit relevant where it allows for conductors
of differ
Dearest Wrenches,
I was wondering what the "official" postion was with EGCs being ran where
they came in contact with racking. Is it standard practice to use a bare or
a insulated ECG? I do recall having some AHJs in Marin, CA mandating the
use of an insulated ground wire, due to the fact that it
Wrenches,
Does anybody out there have experience with the new Renusol CS60 flat roof
racking system. We are about to install some, and I was hoping to get some
feedback on how it went. It seems like its going to be challenging to get
these things to look good.
Mucho Gracias in advance!
Sunny Reg
Dearest Wenches,
I received an e-mail from PE reviewing one of our projects to build, and
this is what they wrote-
No interrupting current calculations were included. It is suggested the
utility company be consulted for available at the service entrance and these
values be used to determine
I agree with Ray. The best ground clamp I have found for the money ($1600)
is the Fluke 1630 ,its real easy to use and work well.
On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 1:41 AM, Ray Walters wrote:
> I'm a big fan of grounding at the array, and was sorry to lose 690.47D
> (which also clearly allowed the structur
Todd,
Article 250.52(a)(3) from the 2008 Code states this
(3) Concrete-Encased Electrode. An electrode encased
by at least 50 mm (2 in.) of concrete, located horizontally
near the bottom or vertically, and within that portion of a
concrete foundation or footing that is in direct contact with
Dear Wrenches,
Does anybody have any best practices for designing large PV arrays on metal
building in lightning prone areas? Lightning arrestors on the DC side and
Surge suppressors on the AC load side? Any input or resources would be
greatly appreciated.
Sunny Regards,
James Rudolph
NABCEP
Mahalo and Rest in Peace Louis~ I agree with you boB. A great man who helped
us tremendously with our jobs in Amerika Samoa.you will be
missed Louis.
On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 6:33 PM, boB Gudgel wrote:
>
>
> I am sad to report that *Louis Valenta of interisland Solar in Hawaii has
> passed awa
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- James
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Jamie,
My crew and I have installed the quickmounts almost twice as fast as the
Oateys consistently for a good year or two. My main concern with Oateys is
that rubber boot, it seems to be the Achille's heel of the whole system. How
long does it take before that gasket is shot? This has been the
Here in American Samoa the electronic clocks always run fast, a few minutes
gained every other day due to high frequency issues (65+Hz) that plague the
Island. The local power authority keeps the diesel generators cranked.
Hope this help a little.
.
On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 10:51 AM, Kristopher Sch
Jeff,
Hey I am on a project (600kw) down here in American Samoa, and we are using
SolarWorld 240's. They were recommended to us by Inter Island Solar in
Hawaii. As of Jan 2010 SolarWorld had no disclaimer on their modules.
On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 6:34 AM, Jeff Yago wrote:
> Most of our centra
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