Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Raw Q Cable

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Raw Q Cable

tascadero, CA 93422 > > 805-438-5600 > > www.millersolar.com > > CA Lic. 773985 > > > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On > Behalf Of *Jason Szumlanski > *Sent:* Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:08 AM > *To:* RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase sizing

each string but maybe I misunderstood you. > > On Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 5:42 PM Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > >> It depends on climate, orientation, and other factors. Here it is really >> hot almost all the time. We rarely experience a

[RE-wrenches] Enphase Raw Q Cable

Has anybody come up with a good wiring alternative to Raw Q Cable when making long runs along rails from a string to a junction box? We are running into supply problems through distribution. I'm looking for something that might be more readily available. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase sizing

compatible/flexible. Since it's the same max quantity per string, I don't see the point in dropping to the IQ7 for the price difference. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group On Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 8:08 PM Jay wrote: > Hi all > > For those working with Enphase. > How har

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Envoy Enclosures

solution compliant given that you can't ground the DIN rail they provide. <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/cd7ee5b8f72f9150cba39549b618d038dca6f767?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floridasolardesigngroup.com%2F=1613865=a4cdfea4a151220f> *Jason Szumlanski* Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design

[RE-wrenches] Enphase Envoy Enclosures

is not exposed once the Envoy is mounted. Maybe it is their opinion that no EGC is required, but I see the DIN rail as needing an EGC. Anyway, that's a lengthy side note. I'm mainly wondering if the Envoy can be mounted in a panelboard. Jason Szumlanski ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] License Complaints for Bad Work

nable future.* > > > *503-238-4502 <503-238-4502>www.SolarEnergyOregon.com > <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/15368005c9945bd83a08c7ff51e14adb4884e0e4?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.solarenergyoregon.com%2F=1613865=6dc617e0328264e8>* > > On Sep 28, 2020, at 10:47 AM, Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@flori

Re: [RE-wrenches] License Complaints for Bad Work

wrote: > Do you not have electrical inspectors out there? I'm also not usually one > to rat on another contractor but this is burn the house down bad. > > On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 12:14 PM Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > >> Does anyon

Re: [RE-wrenches] Getting Enphase IQ Cable into J Boxes

hibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the > sender by replying to this email, and destroy all copies of the original > message. > > > > > > > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On > Behalf Of *Jason Szumlanski &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika Support by chance?

; that need air conditioning during a grid outage (or for all electric >> homes), but one tactic is just to go bigger with the ESS and PV system. I >> guess what I'm saying is that the value proposition might already be >> getting better just to skip the generator and go bigger with the

[RE-wrenches] Getting Enphase IQ Cable into J Boxes

since it is not punched all the way through. Part number is M3234GDA-SM, available through Mouser, Rexel, anyone who sells Heyco I would imagine. [image: image.png] Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Ad

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pika Support by chance?

We are seeing tons of companies in Florida offering Generac/Pika now. They didn't do it when it was Pika, so why would they now that it has an orange label? Crazy. No generator input makes zero sense and even less sense for a generator manufacturer. On Fri, Sep 11, 2020 at 12:58 PM Chris

Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback or SMA or other?

C MPPTif you do want the GEN to charge the batteries > (unless you are off-grid totally and have no Grid in which case you might > be able to run the Generator into Grid? not sure about that - don't quote > me!). > > Anyone else with any downsides? > > Best, > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback or SMA or other?

hold times and getting bounced around departments. Jason Szumlanski On Wed, Sep 9, 2020 at 9:50 PM Mark Frye wrote: > The most important thing here is that no one is standing up to sing the > praises of either SMA or Outback. > > I myself have sent about 2 hours on hold over 2 days t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback or SMA or other?

Any tips on combining AC output from these units when stacking several of them? What bus/OCPD system are you using? Same question for generator/grid input. The solar MPPT inputs appear to be dead simple. Jason Szumlanski On Tue, Sep 8, 2020 at 10:45 PM MiJo Nels wrote: > we've found Sol

Re: [RE-wrenches] Re-mounting a legacy Grid-tied system, after re-roofing

a proprietary and discontinued rail system. Some clients were happy to upgrade to microinverters at the same time, also. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group On Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 4:13 PM August Goers wrote: > Hi Howie, > > There is definitely some grey area involve

Re: [RE-wrenches] Modifying a plumbing vent

I have never used one, but there is this: https://solarroofjack.com/ On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 6:17 PM William Miller wrote: > Friends: > > > > Over all

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

nder if a magnetic hydraulic vs thermal breaker > ( CBI vs CH etc) would have worked? > > Is that breaker box ever in the sun? Is there any Correlation between > high ambient temperatures and tripping? > > It sure would keep me up at night too > > Jay > > > On Aug 27,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

and service calls are expensive and I can't isolate the issue to one branch circuit. I don't even know where to start. Leaving each circuit disconnected for several weeks to prove a negative is an untenable suggestion to make to a client. But I don't see any other good options. Jason Szumlanski

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stackable Battery-Based systems complying to IEEE 1547-2018 standard

(unless configured to do so). That way you could use Enphase which I believe is a 1547-2018 approved inverter. I wonder if that would meet their requirements. I'm not up to speed on these "progressive" utility companies, but I would like to stay tuned in, so please keep us updated on the resu

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge Site Monitoring Administration Rights Transfer Form

. <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/97c0d9a384820502a8a112066e50d85c8f998629?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floridasolardesigngroup.com%2F=1613865=2cb5db6680c33956> *Jason Szumlanski* Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group ___ List sponsored by R

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld Sunmodule Plus

Since I'm not finding anything, I'd like to open this up to any 60-cell module with a 33mm frame depth, preferable BoW. On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 11:10 AM Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > If anyone has a module around with black frame, white backshee

Re: [RE-wrenches] IAEI Online Articles

I thought it was just me. It has been like that for a few weeks. On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 4:50 PM Corey Shalanski wrote: > Does anyone know what happened to the online IAEI magazine article > website: https://iaeimagazine.org/ >

[RE-wrenches] Solarworld Sunmodule Plus

%2F%2Fwww.floridasolardesigngroup.com%2F=1613865=5d1418805ce7eba4> *Jason Szumlanski* Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email a

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA SB#000US LCD Displays

> Bill > > Feather River Solar Electric > Bill Battagin, Owner > 4291 Nelson St. > Taylorsville, CA 95983 > 530.284.7849 > CA Lic 874049www.frenergy.net > <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/86e40499e98806ac1123ea5dd68eb33e1694ea9f?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.frenergy.net=1613865

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA SB#000US LCD Displays

in the driveway of another client with a SB 5.0 that has failed three times. Not only will I decline to offer their products in the future, but I'm about to stop servicing them too. I can put up with this lack or support. Jason On Tue, Aug 11, 2020, 5:41 PM Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.

[RE-wrenches] Bolt-on breaker panelboards

and physically large for 2-4 breaker configurations. Jason Szumlanski ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cg

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA SB#000US LCD Displays

wrote: > Jason, > > Yes the LCD displays can be swapped out. I had an issue with one earlier > this year on a SB6000US and SMA sent a replacement. Very easy to swap out. > Good luck with tech support. > > -Chris > > On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 7:20

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA SB#000US LCD Displays

and gave me another email to get information on availability. On Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 5:05 PM Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > Does anyone know if the LCD displays can be replaced? I have a client with > three SB6000US and one SB3000US all manufact

[RE-wrenches] SMA SB#000US LCD Displays

with them about this and the easiest currently-available replacement for an out-of-warranty SB6000US. I failed to get a straight answer on either question. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address

[RE-wrenches] Austin, TX Installer

Please contact me off-list if you install gird-tied systems in Austin or know of a reputable dealer. I have a good client from Southwest Florida that just moved there and is looking for solar. Jason Szumlanski ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance

Re: [RE-wrenches] rafter finding tool

Tried, tested, doesn't do well. It works marginally on bare peel & stick underlayments, but through shingles we had very poor results. Jason Szumlanski On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 2:20 PM jay wrote: > Here is one tool I’ve heard good things about but haven’t used due to its > cost. &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flir One for Smart Phones

, it's completely useless. I abandoned the whole idea. Jason Szumlanski On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 2:19 PM Solar Energy Solutions < solarenergysoluti...@yahoo.com> wrote: > We have spent a lifetime hoping, searching, dreaming of an easy and > affordable means of finding roof rafters. Has

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarBridge microinverter troubleshooting and path ahead for stranded customers

I love my Flir One for smartphone. It works great for all kinds of tasks. I had not thought of using it for this task. On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 8:57 PM Dave Tedeyan wrote: > Scott, > The best way to find a faulty MI (at least one that is not working at all) > would be to scan the array with an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

f thinking about the KISS model of trying to keep > everything as simple as possible. The wiring on an AC system is just > getting basically as simple as it gets - just two hots to wire up and it > doesn't even matter if you mix up the phasing. > > Good luck out there everyo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

t several generations of Enphase > was. So should I trust Enphase over SE now? Will you trust SE years from > now if this board finds them acceptable again(over Enphase)? Just sayin' > > On 7/23/2020 6:30:29 PM, Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

ink/52f0937e3a3bac7f7f321ef31e4da1975c96346e?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DEvXyGiUlALw=1613865=dfeb13a2c0a9ad67> This one is 208Y/120. For 480V you're looking at a transformer, which changes the calculus. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 5:06 PM AE Solar wrote: > i

Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

Chain hoist and muscle for the move. It's not easy. It can be hard to get them out of the steel case. Slow and careful... I haven't done this a lot, but the few times it was a dicey proposition. Jason Szumlanski On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 5:47 PM Rick Brown < r...@solshineenergyalternatives.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - AC Coupling

never be higher than what the Powerwall could handle. Jason Szumlanski On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 11:18 AM wrote: > Considering the lack of public info available for the Powerwall, does > anyone have any insight into the AC coupling limits for a single Powerwall? > > For exampl

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - Experience?/Generator charging

I'm not a fan of this strategy. What happens when the coil fails? It's not a failsafe solution IMO. Jason Szumlanski On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 10:52 AM wrote: > Larry, > > Connect the coil of a 240 VAC contactor to the output of the generator > circuit. Have the contacts of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - Experience?

he NMC battery technology is that it doesn't work well > particularly in the cold, so offrige Powerwall batteries should > be installed in the heated envelope of the home. > > August > > > On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 10:09 AM Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesign

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - Experience?

for-homes/ > <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/30dc881da0adc01c345c651ab6e758d93b12a707?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiaeimagazine.org%2Fmagazine%2Ffeatures%2Frenewables%2Fconnection-of-normal-and-emergency-power-sources-for-homes%2F=1613865=918999654f32c1b4> > > August > > > On Mon, Jul 20, 2

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - Experience?

along these lines. Things are getting very interesting with these "AC Batteries." Jason Szumlanski On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 5:30 PM August Goers wrote: > Tesla released new offgrid design and installation instructions April of > this year. As a Powerwall dealer, we're under

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall 2.0 - Experience?

he Powerwall battery the same way you would charge with the grid. However, you would need a way to disable PV AC coupling when the generator is running. I can see how Enphase would be able to do this pretty easily. But Tesla is clear in that they do not allow a generator to interact with the Powerwal

[RE-wrenches] Engineer Needed for Large Off-Grid System

with experience with Victron equipment. I need them to specify all BOS equipment in detail and preferably identify sources (manufacturers/fabrocators) for all components. Any leads would be greatly appreciated (contact me off-list). Thanks, Jason Szumlanski

Re: [RE-wrenches] MLPE Mapping

Google: cell phone camera endoscope I once had to rebuild an array of 40 modules that the original installer didn't scan (didn't even provide an Envoy to the client). One of these cameras worked out great for me. I have used it several times for various things. Jason Szumlanski On Wed, Jul

Re: [RE-wrenches] Oversized meter enclosure for line side connection recommendation

I'll second this. Florida frowns upon interconnections in the meter. I don't know any utility here that allows it (maybe some munis/co-ops, but I've never come across one). On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 10:56 AM Dave Tedeyan wrote: > Make sure that your utility allows for this. NYSEG in NY gets

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

L1 branch 1, isn't connected to an L2 branch 2? That could > explain two different breakers tripping. > > Good luck > > > On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 1:07 PM Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > >> Undoubtedly, the termination caps ar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging a Bolt with an SW

I think what he means is that the battery lifespan will improve with slower charging. On that note, I have not seen much concrete information on how high charge rates affect all of these newer lithium batteries. They all claim outwardly that their battery can be charged fast, because let's face

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC run

Sorry, I hit send too soon. 1-1/2" from bottom of roof decking. See NEC 300.4(E) Along the bottom of the top chords is fine, even for cables (i.e. NM cable or other cable carrying AC not in raceway). On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 2:17 PM Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.co

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC run

300.4(E) <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/1bc679edc4f01833843dddcf3bac0fa45a914fd1?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floridasolardesigngroup.com%2F=1613865=89e227ab4835df7e> *Jason Szumlanski* Principal Solar Designer | Florida Solar Design Group (239) 491-8010 (239) 410-4985 www.FloridaSolarDesignGro

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

he failure and when. > Jerry > Jerry > > On Wed, Jun 3, 2020, 7:58 AM Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > >> I wonder about that. Of course, it could be the "inverter output circuit" >> having a fault in the wi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

AM wrote: > If it trips at night, we know it is not the output from the inverters > causing the tripping. The current must be coming from the grid. > --- > > > > On 2020-06-01 12:05, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > > > It's not weather. It's at all tim

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

spikes or a > frequency shift, surge, most anything. > Install two non connected breakers to isolate the line, just for testing > purposes and see if it's only one that pops. > Jerry > > > On Mon, Jun 1, 2020, 9:11 AM Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wro

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

ut in > a 50 as a test. I would assume the wire size will still be protected by > the 50. > > And I would also ask if the breakers are actual CH or clones? > > jay > > peltz power > > On Jun 1, 2020, at 7:23 AM, Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesig

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

p://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ > <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/3184eed65ad0009b17f7a1eb448e78663d79c7d8?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmembers.sti.net%2Foffgridsolar%2F=1613865=7eb043f982852f6d> > e-mail offgridso...@sti.net > text 209 813 0060* > > On Mon, 1 Jun 2020 10:23:35 -040

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

, had fallen off, or not properly installed. A little moisture > leads to shorts. > > August > > > > > On Mon, Jun 1, 2020 at 7:23 AM Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > >> Well, that didn't resolve it. The main breaker and a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

ve any indication what time of day it trips off at? > > Ray Walters > Remote Solar > 303 505-8760 > > On 6/1/20 10:23 AM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > > Well, that didn't resolve it. The main breaker and a branch circuit > breaker tripped again a few days ago. It was the same

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

, 2020, 10:43 AM Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > I strongly suspect the CH240 combined breaker was compromised (we will > see). Since it happened that two different strings tripped, I doubt I have > two microinverters with internal faults. It has to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

0. It says 4,000 watts but > in reality, 3,600 is the max when amps spike. I will be extra careful going > forward on IQ7 string length when going to the max published… > > > > My story. > > > > Scot > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches *On > Behalf Of *Jason Szuml

[RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

resetting a trip breaker multiple times. This case seems to be unrelated to those issues. I'm perplexed. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listse

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Radians x 8 don't seem to sell back as much as they could in this microgrid

/chargers. I'm willing to take the efficiency hit to just get good data on the PV output. Jason Szumlanski On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 11:49 AM wrote: > Hello wrenches: > > > > I have a rural “micro-grid” system with eight 8048 Radian, twelve FM80s, > and paralleled RE2700 batteri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Programs for one line DWGs.

a real challenger to full CAD packages and does a lot of things AutoCAD can't, especially when linked to Sketchup. They are unquestionably committed to continuing development (improvements and bug fixes) with annual major updates and maintenance updates as well. Jason Szumlanski On Mon, May 18, 2020

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Neutral Sizing 705.95

Combiner, but it's rare for us since we usually dedicate a load center for PV AC combining only and exclude all other loads. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 11:04 AM Al Frishman wrote: > Hey Wrenchers, > Wondering what you all think about NEC Article

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown Compliance

g year after year, with little or > no maintenance. Someone must pay for the ongoing maintenance of module > level electronics. Dependable string inverter systems should be allowed > unless statically significant danger can be demonstrated. > > Drake > --- > > > > O

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown Compliance

is a rapid shutdown device if it is easily defeated? That's another argument for MLPE. It has pretty failsafe MLPE functionality. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group On Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 10:59 AM wrote: > Clearly, rapid shutdown increases cost and reduces reliability. Given th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

kes to switch from gen to inverting. * > Hope that helps, > Eric > > On Apr 21, 2020, at 4:27 PM, Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > > The issue is during switching only. During inverter operation everything > is silky smooth. During ge

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

at 12:45 PM RE Ellison wrote: > And also most battery chargers are not multi stage they’re big taper type > chargers > > They don’t charge nearly as efficiently or as well as a three stage > inverter charger > > Bob Ellison > > On Apr 21, 2020, at 12:32

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

ums or heart >> interface inverters and use them strictly as a charger not an inverter >> >> So the inverters you have can keep inverting the generator would feed the >> other inverters that are used strictly as chargers so the transfer switch >> does not function and you

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

ridso...@sti.net > text 209 813 0060* > > On Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:27:53 -0400, Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > > I actually need 400Adc at 51V nominal of total charge rate. I was hoping > to use 100Adc chargers for redundancy, or some

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

harger, w/o charging thru the inverters. > Unfortunately w/ the virus I have yet to confirm. > > On Apr 21, 2020, at 8:27 AM, Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > > I actually need 400Adc at 51V nominal of total charge rate. I was hoping > to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

of charging current, which I'm learning might be hard to find. I don't really want to buy four more XWs - that's a pretty expensive solution. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 4:26 PM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar < offgridso...@sti.net> wrote: > I use the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

I guess I should mention... 240V input from a generator. If the charger could ramp up the charge rate slowly, that would be helpful. On Fri, Apr 17, 2020, 2:21 PM Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > I'm looking for a standalone 51V nominal battery charger

[RE-wrenches] Stand alone battery charger

goes bad). Ideally they would sync up so they change stages simultaneously, but I'm not sure if that's really important. Who makes something like that? Jason Szumlanski ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex MPPT 80 600 Not Showing Up in SCP

s in the future after spending way more time than that troubleshooting. > > Best of luck! > > jc > > Jason Szumlanski wrote on 4/16/20 3:00 PM: > > I tried swapping the cables for the XW and MPPT. After reboot the XW > continued to show up on the SCP but the M

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex MPPT 80 600 Not Showing Up in SCP

d it as I did both changes at once but I do > suspect those white cables. > > Best, > > Jeff > > Jason Szumlanski wrote on 4/16/20 1:03 PM: > > I am working with a client (not my install) with a XW6048 and MPPT 80 600 > with a SCP. The SCP is not showing the MPPT in the setup

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex MPPT 80 600 Not Showing Up in SCP

n't" > http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ > <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/e271081dba67fcba1a898e37f0b13b34f2e97dd3?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmembers.sti.net%2Foffgridsolar%2F=1613865=6f03516a447adee2> > e-mail offgridso...@sti.net > text 209 813 0060* > > On Thu, 16 Apr 202

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex MPPT 80 600 Not Showing Up in SCP

XW So the MPPT is in the middle and is passing through the XW signal just fine. The MPPT also has a red error light illuminated, but it is charging the battery (positive current measured via clamp meter). Any ideas? Thanks, Jason Szumlanski ___ List spo

[RE-wrenches] SunPower Monitoring Setup

or direct help (contact me off-list) would be greatly appreciated. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: h

Re: [RE-wrenches] Disconnect spacing

o/trace/link/8f4b435fd24ee3593fa2399dacb78aa18022c8c1?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.frenergy.net=1613865=3b40f9d3d79780f0> > > On 3/11/2020 3:03 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > > I'm meeting him tomorrow. He tells me it's too close but I can't get him > to tell me what an acceptable distance

Re: [RE-wrenches] Disconnect spacing

be accessible >> for operation, and NEC 110.26 working clearances need to be maintained. I >> suppose there may be manufacturer clearance requirements, but I haven't >> seen them for standard knife blade disconnects. >> >> August >> Luminalt >> >> &g

Re: [RE-wrenches] Old & new Enphase communication issues

You can have both M series and IQ series in a "system" if you have an old Envoy and a new IQ Envoy. An Enlighten monitoring site can have multiple Envoys of different generations. As always, Envoys should be as electrically close as possible to the MIs. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar De

[RE-wrenches] SunPower Invisimount Span Tables

degree roof tilt (ASCE 7-10). Please contact me off-list if you able to help. Jason Szumlanski Florida Solar Design Group ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & sett

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solectria TL woes

-morning as a result. Usually the utilities here will resolve it if you demonstrate the voltage is high, even if it's not out of their acceptable range. Jason Szumlanski On Tue, Feb 25, 2020 at 3:16 PM Jerry Shafer wrote: > Andrew > What is the AC Voltage when this occurs, to much VAC wil

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Power Split phase inverter/chargers

You should be able to go to 32kW with four Outback Radians. I agree, there are not enough 32-100kW split phase inverter system options. With LiPO batteries becoming popular, a high integrated charging capacity is desirable in larger battery capacity scenarios, especially if trying to maximize

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter Output Circuit OCPD Meltdown

t; 120 v circuit. Not good. > > August > > On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 2:58 PM Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > >> I discovered the issue I believe, so I thought I'd update all of you who >> gave me ideas on what to look for (thank you).

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter Output Circuit OCPD Meltdown

continuity testing and finding strange results, it became clear. Jason Szumlanski On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 12:10 PM Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > (System installed by another contractor...) > > I have been tasked with assisting in the investig

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Envoy - original version

, but that is quite a bit more cost and work. Jason Szumlanski On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 10:47 AM Kirpal wrote: > Hi Wrenches. We have a customer whose Envoy stopped working. We are > looking for a used or new original envoy. Please contact me off list if > you have one that you w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter Output Circuit OCPD Meltdown

her the breakers were faulty or what, but thought I'd just > mention it in case there is a pattern. > > Best, August > Luminalt > > > On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 9:10 AM Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > >> (System installed by another

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter Output Circuit OCPD Meltdown

> have no idea whether the breakers were faulty or what, but thought I'd just >> mention it in case there is a pattern. >> >> Best, August >> Luminalt >> >> >> On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 9:10 AM Jason Szumlanski < >> ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com&g

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC 2020 not available as a portable PDF?

We are going backwards in this world. Thanks for making us less productive, NFPA. #Greedy. On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 5:26 PM gary easton wrote: > It’s a subscription. The digital you pay for access each year. > > On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 5:20 PM Glenn Burt wrote: > >> It is true, I have both 2017

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA connection box access

-4-PVC-Reducer-4FYK1 Regardless of the conduit type, you could also just pass through a j-box rather than splicing inside. The 3/4" KO should still be big enough for your #6 inverter output circuit. Jason Szumlanski On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 9:05 PM frenergy wrote: > Wrenchers, > >

[RE-wrenches] Enphase Envoy and Ring Chime

Is anyone else aware of difficulties connecting an Envoy to a Wi-Fi network where there is a Chime extender installed? I have had repeated issues with the setup (trying to connect to the router, not the extender). Unplugging the chime results and success invariably. Jason Szumlanski

Re: [RE-wrenches] Maximum Devices on Combox

sti.net > text 209 813 0060* > > On Fri, 1 Nov 2019 07:26:59 -0400, Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > > The Conext Combox manual states: > > Max. number of Xanbus > devices: Up to 20 (depending on the device type) > > Does anyon

[RE-wrenches] Conext Inverter Grid Support Mode

power all the time rather than the generator power bypassing the inverters and powering the loads directly during battery charging. I told him it is not possible without using an external battery charger and eliminating the generator AC input to the inverter. I think I am correct on that, but I'll

[RE-wrenches] Maximum Devices on Combox

The Conext Combox manual states: Max. number of Xanbus devices: Up to 20 (depending on the device type) Does anyone know what "(depending on the device type)" means? What are the actual limitations? Jason Szumlanski ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Strategies for staged startup of appliances

t; *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > "we go where powerlines don't" > http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ <http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/> > e-mail offgridso...@sti.net > text 209 813 0060* > > On Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:39:13 -0400, Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridaso

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