Re: [RE-wrenches] Electric fence, metal buildings, lightning protection systems

Hi Erika, What seems to be the issue? And what equipment ( inverters ) are you using Jay Peltz power On Dec 6, 2013, at 5:57 AM, Erika Weliczko er...@repowersolutions.com wrote: Anyone had to contend with electric fence installation (AC controller) using a ground rod (not main

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Wiring methods

Hi August, I can only assume that the inspectors are talking about say running a return leg which would have no pair back to the combiner/junction box? jay peltz power On Nov 19, 2013, at 9:38 AM, August Goers wrote: Hi All – On a related note, I’ve become good friends with some

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Wiring methods

Hi Bill, I get mine from PV-cables Less expensive and no minimum order Cheers, jay peltz power On Nov 14, 2013, at 6:21 PM, Bill Hoffer wrote: Jason I just started using Nine Fasteners, Inc www.ninefasteners.com . 410 stainless wire management clips. Got turned on to them at SPI

Re: [RE-wrenches] To stack or not to stack? Off-grid 240V

generator. One option is to swap the motor for a 3 phase and then get a 240 single phase to 3 phase motor speed controller. This will allow a soft start, very cool stuff. let us know what you do, jay peltz power On Oct 29, 2013, at 7:47 PM, Hilton Dier III wrote: Hello Wrenches, I have an off

Re: [RE-wrenches] 12V battery charger

Hi dave I have used the power max, it works well. Made by some ex Iota engineers if I have the correct info. http://www.powermaxconverters.com Jay Peltz power On Oct 30, 2013, at 1:16 PM, Dave Palumbo d...@independentpowerllc.com wrote: Wrenches, I’m looking for a battery

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding Charge Controller(s)

look at a midnight 150v, or 200v or 250v controller, as you can then run all in series. jay peltz power On Oct 24, 2013, at 1:13 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: Hello, Looked at a system today that consisted of the following: 15 - Kyocera 158W modules 3 - Kyocera 185W modules 1 - Outback

[RE-wrenches] 230 50 hz kWh meters

Hi All, Does anyone know of either dial or EZ read kWh meters that can work with 230v 50 hz, 100 amp is more than enough thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pump end repair needed_helical rotor SQFlex

Hi Mick Have you tried preferred pump here in ca? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Oct 9, 2013, at 9:11 AM, Mick Abraham m...@abrahamsolar.com wrote: Hello, Wrenchies~ I supplied the Grundfos SQFlex 11 SQF-2 helical rotor pump to a client back in the good old days before dear

Re: [RE-wrenches] GTBB resistance

Hi William I have been giving this some though. As we know it makes no sense, now. What don't we know about electric prices in the near future that might make this cost effective? Jay Peltz pow On Oct 9, 2013, at 12:03 PM, William Miller will...@millersolar.com wrote: Friends

Re: [RE-wrenches] SunBandit Hybrid Solar Water Heater

Hi Jason I would only add that this continues the issue with single tank solar/ grid combos IE it's hard to make sure the heat is coming from solar, as the tank has the thermostat from the grid side as well. It's a solution still looking for a problem. Jay Peltz power On Oct 3, 2013

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

What about running the genny through one inverter and putting a transfer switch on the AC out which opens the ac out. Meaning 100% charging but no loads. Jay Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2013, at 9:50 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems la...@starlightsolar.com wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

Exactly Jay Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2013, at 11:48 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems la...@starlightsolar.com wrote: If you mean automatic transfer, how would you trigger it since AC power will be present from both sources at the inverter output? Do you mean a N.C

Re: [RE-wrenches] Using legacy modules on micro-inverters

Hi Bill Is there a new M250? Enphase shows the 250 at 48vdc max and states 60 cell only modules. That would be nice if it did both Jay Peltz power. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 27, 2013, at 10:14 AM, Bill Brooks billbroo...@yahoo.com wrote: William, Just to add one more thing. I

Re: [RE-wrenches] On demand WH

Hi bill Just installed a takagi TK4 6 watts standby, pilotless 87 watts on 110 watts freeze element. Solar preheat ready This one has a fan Others I've seen have no fan, and some with no standby watts or pilot Jay Peltz power. On Sep 28, 2013, at 9:19 PM, frenergy frene...@psln.com wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC sizing for a high amp, low voltage PV system with microinverters

I believe this is the tenK solar product being talked about. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2013, at 8:49 AM, August Goers aug...@luminalt.com wrote: Hi Charlie, I can't help but be intrigued by your setup here. It seems like the complete opposite of where our

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off Grid LP Gen advice

Hi all FYI. But if you live in ca, they don't sell them here according to the website. Jay Peltz power On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Dave Palumbo d...@independentpowerllc.com wrote: Ecogen it is. Thanks everybody. Dave Plaumbo From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Advice Needed: L16 Accident! Damage Questions

observation for the first days/weeks to see if any problems appear. Jay peltz power On Sep 13, 2013, at 8:45 PM, Jeff Clearwater wrote: Thanks folks - it's apparent from the feedback that my post was not presented in a clear way. I wasn't asking about how to proceed with the customer

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sundanzer questions

Hi Allan I've had mine for 4-5 years now, no issues 12 cuft, freezer, running on DC Jay Peltz power On Sep 11, 2013, at 12:27 PM, Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com wrote: Wrenches. We have sold four Sundanzer chest refrigerators or freezers over the last ten years. All have

Re: [RE-wrenches] Who has the best overall solar racking solution?

Sub question/ Best ballasted flat roof rack? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Sep 10, 2013, at 1:04 PM, James Rudolph jamesrudolp...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings Fellow Wrenchies, With all the racking options out there today, are there any stand outs in terms of quality

Re: [RE-wrenches] Search mode

HI Jesse, Can you tell us which model inverter? jay peltz power On Sep 8, 2013, at 3:38 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: Hello, A friend of mine in the woods just put in a new xantrax inverter and is having a search mode problem. They can't get 25W search mode to work and are stuck with using

Re: [RE-wrenches] PSX-240 wiring question

in the box it would really help. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2013, at 11:56 AM, Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com wrote: Wrenches, Here's a small issue on which I need help. It concerns the best functional way to wire up an Outback PSX-240 balancing

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext inverter

HI Allan, I think you have me here. I was under the impression that this is just a new name for what is the old XW series? jay peltz power On Aug 28, 2013, at 5:24 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Wrenches, When a new product comes out I usually wait for a few reviews on this list before

Re: [RE-wrenches] cool fan

Hi Todd Is the relay cycling or could it be the fan is having issues? Did you try manual on? On a side note. For the turbo units in warm areas, I replace the fan with a high output AC fan controlled with relay, really helps. Jay Peltz power. On Aug 26, 2013, at 10:21 PM, toddc

Re: [RE-wrenches] cool fan

Hi Todd, As the fan won't even stay on, when ON, then the board being bad is a good choice As to the AC fan, I wasn't suggesting an external thermostat, but just a larger cfm fan Jay On Aug 27, 2013, at 9:11 AM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote: thanks for the ideas jay! the fan

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW system stability

Hi Kevin Given how that system works, could you install the CC's on their own? Ie use a seperate scp to keep track of data? Jay Peltz power. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 22, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Kevin Pegg kp...@energyalternatives.ca wrote: Hello Wrenches, Curious how others are finding

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC4 center conductors

PV-cables.com Jay On Aug 19, 2013, at 4:10 PM, penobscotso...@midmaine.com wrote: Hi all, Does anyone have a source of just the center conductor (small metal inserts) for MC4 connectorsI seem to have accumulated a lot of female - plastic without the associated crimpable center

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback efficiency?

helpful in any sort of calculations. I usually use 90% ish ( I think they publish 94% as peak eff.) as my INV design efficiency ( sometimes it'll be lower, sometimes higher), and then add in the idle watts x 24 hrs day. Hope this helps, jay peltz power On Aug 18, 2013, at 3:01 PM, Ray Walters

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Assist

Hi William Thx helps a lot. I can only say how I do it. I'll give the client some options, including the change of appliances and usually the price difference makes the sale one way or the other. Funny reminds me of the old days, only with much smaller loads/$. Good luck Jay Sent from

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hawker versusu MK

I agree with Daryl and Tump And would add Trojan IND as an option to the Rolls and made in SoCal Also most of the industrial battery folks make 2v cells. Jay Peltz power. On Aug 13, 2013, at 4:55 AM, penobscotso...@midmaine.com wrote: I second Tump's experience! Daryl DeJoy NABCEP

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hawker versusu MK

. Interesting to hear the comments on the Rolls shipping. I've seen that problem myself, but didn't realize that it was so common. jay peltz power On Aug 13, 2013, at 9:31 AM, Richard L Ratico wrote: I've got two Hawker installs out here, a 48 Volt and a 24 Volt system. Both are going on 6 years

Re: [RE-wrenches] UPS -1500w

hi Jeremy, Sorry to pull teeth here, but which inverter is it? jay peltz power On Aug 11, 2013, at 11:08 AM, All Solar wrote: It's a sine wave unit and the manufacturer has been very involved in this case. The owner is going to try a UPS that he already owns and will bring it out the next

Re: [RE-wrenches] UPS -1500w

What's the load, the inverter? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2013, at 1:00 PM, All Solar allso...@scswifi.net wrote: Looking for recommendations for a reliable UPS for a problem load that will not run off the homes inverter The load is 1200 w max 120v Thanks in advance

Re: [RE-wrenches] Relay for 48v Vent Fan

HI Rich, Grainger will have 12v coil relays that will switch 48v. jay peltz power On Aug 8, 2013, at 4:49 PM, Rich Nicol wrote: Hello Wrenches, Does anyone have any advice about what to use for a relay to power a 48 volt Zephyr battery vent fan using the 12 volt auxiliary output from

Re: [RE-wrenches] SW AGS

HI Eric, Sounds like the stop absorb might have been enabled. This will stop the AGS when the battery volts reach absorb setpoint. But has no impact if starting the generator manually. jay peltz power Sounds like you talked to the right guy, that's his info...except that he has

Re: [RE-wrenches] retail price lists

Hi Tom and all Thanks for the price list. I'm sorry, I guess my question should have been more clear. Why is it that some of our manufacturing companies don't publish retail price lists, but actually have them? There must be a reason? ( however dopey) Thanks Jay On Aug 6, 2013, at 7:30

[RE-wrenches] RS 232/tristar

Hi All, Any special issues with using a RS232 to USB for programing the Tristar? IE will any USB/RS232 adapter do? thanks in advance, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change

[RE-wrenches] retail price lists

Anybody know the logic on why some manufacturers don't publish a retail price list? For example, Outback? thx, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback AC coupling Sunpower?

are correct to install a back up to the frequency shift that may or may not work. jay peltz power On Jul 31, 2013, at 11:24 AM, Corey Shalanski wrote: Mac, We have installed about ten AC coupled Magnum systems over the past year. Overcharge protection is accomplished by frequency shift

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback AC coupling Sunpower?

Hi ray Magnum does have a way to do it Theirs is a bit different, but all the data is on their web site Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Jul 30, 2013, at 4:23 PM, Ray Walters r...@solarray.com wrote: The Outback rep got me some good info, and I'm liking the Radian with the Remote

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tri-Star MPPT

Hi Eric, While agree with most all your assessments, Can you please elaborate on the sulfation causes the voltage not to climb? This is quite counter to what I have seen and what the battery people say? Thanks Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Jul 23, 2013, at 2:48 PM, eric.bent

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L-16s

Hi Tom Where did you get the .42 from? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Jul 22, 2013, at 11:04 AM, Tom Duffy t...@thesolar.biz wrote: Drake Keep the absorb rate recommended for the CC. The trimetric strays over time and will become accurate again when you overcharge (equalize

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L-16s

Hi Todd Where can we find info and pricing? Thanks Jay Peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re

[RE-wrenches] Tape on modules for wire management

Then there is the whole ul,listing of the modules and is that approved? Thanks, Jay Peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Square D QO breaker DC question

Hi Dan I'm guessing the wire can handle the 100 amp if they are already running 60a. I've had QO breakers go bad, even ones not tortured like that one. The derate is interesting as it has to do with less atoms of air per volume. Less air, equals less cooling Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generac Ecogen (was RE: generator suggestions)

delay. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Jul 6, 2013, at 10:46 AM, Kirk Herander k...@vtsolar.com wrote: Alan and others, I have an off-grid customer looking at the Ecogen. Now that 6 months have passed since your comments, can you tell us more of the pros and cons of this unit? I

Re: [RE-wrenches] double insulated wire

HI Ray, I agree and think that at least high voltage DC should have its own color code. Labels go away, but wire colors are forever. thanks, jay peltz power On Jul 2, 2013, at 11:15 AM, Ray Walters wrote: Hi Dick; What you're suggesting is actually something I thought would work too

[RE-wrenches] Wet NiCad batteries

HI All, I'm looking for information on how you recondition wet cell NiCad batteries, Thanks in advance, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings: http

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wet NiCad batteries

HI Dan and Bob-O, I totally agree with you both. But as you guys both know, some folks really wont take no for an answer. This person has the money and talent to do this, and he really wants to, just trying to get him the correct info rather than some garbage off the WWW. thanks, jay On Jun

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC 690.55 - maximum operating voltage

HI All, I mean as its worded, it would also be 240vac? jay peltz power On Jun 11, 2013, at 7:30 AM, eric.bent...@schneider-electric.com wrote: Hi Bob, I would rather it be worded maximum normal operating voltage. Maximum operating voltage would be the recommended BULK voltage

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery watering systems

HI Tom, Thanks, I need 3 of the VB-TB5-S For Trojan L-16's. we'll work out the details. thx, jay On Jun 8, 2013, at 1:43 PM, Tom Duffy wrote: Jay We have them Tom Duffy Senior Solar Design Engineer Toll Free 888-895-8179 t...@thesolar.biz Customer Service and Accounting 888

[RE-wrenches] battery watering systems

HI All, Any good places to order watering caps from Battery watering technologies? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings: http://lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] would this work?

Hi Todd As bob-0 and Larry have said And the sqflex is a mppt unit, nothing else needed Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Jun 5, 2013, at 7:30 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote: ok wrenches... here is a hair brained idea i came up with. i have this customer with the grundfos pump

Re: [RE-wrenches] Defective modules

HI Carl, I can't seem to be able to get that data off the site. Maybe someone else can. It is a main reason I bought the subscription, just to support their great testing work. jay On Jun 2, 2013, at 8:30 PM, Carl Emerson wrote: Hi Jay, Thanks for that, yes, I have seen the setup

Re: [RE-wrenches] Defective modules

Hi Carl Would like to see real data. Photon publishes their module data, and thin film are no where near the top of the list. Nexpower. #14 First solar. #131 Total of 151 modules in the test. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Jun 1, 2013, at 6:20 PM, Carl Emerson c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Defective modules

look like in doing it right? Many thanks, jay peltz power On Jun 2, 2013, at 3:27 PM, Carl Emerson wrote: Jay, The short answer is no… These are not real world tests of energy yield under ‘normal’ outdoor conditions. Photon are setting up field tests for 2013 in Germany

Re: [RE-wrenches] pump questions

HI all All those 75 watt panels were really close to the same parameters. According to one catalog, it was: 4.4 imp, 4.8isc, 17 vmp, 21 voc From memory, they did poorly in hot weather, heavy voltage drop. jay peltz power On May 31, 2013, at 10:30 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Bob-O

Re: [RE-wrenches] used panel mount questions

however. jay peltz power On May 30, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Todd, I don't have your answers, only the caution that blue foam to many of us with a construction background means extruded polystyrene or blueboard, commonly used around foundations. It deteriorates with exposure

Re: [RE-wrenches] used panel mount questions

Hi Dan, Schletter solar has some. under their Laminate modules and accessories section. jay peltz power On May 30, 2013, at 4:25 PM, Exeltech wrote: I've seen rack edge clamps for frameless PV advertised, but didn't make a mental note of made by whom, or where I saw the ad. I *do* recall

[RE-wrenches] modules

A question about US made modules. Who actually makes the cells here in the us? Only 2 that i know of, Im sure there are more. Solar world. First solar who else? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupling different brands

Hi Lars I'm curious what you found those efficiency differences to be? And how are you measuring inverter charging efficiency in the bi directional mode Thanks Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On May 28, 2013, at 10:53 AM, lars Ortegren l...@cal-solar.com wrote: We have done

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV-direct electric water heating

Hi Hilton What controller did he use? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On May 14, 2013, at 5:22 PM, Hilton Dier III hiltond...@gmail.com wrote: A friend of mine lives off grid with PV and wind. He added a shunt-type controller to his battery bank and connected it to a DC heating

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes

Hi Jesse What is your concern with a wood based battery box? Thanks Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On May 11, 2013, at 10:16 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I visited a site on Friday to do some trouble-shooting on a system and noticed the battery box was homemade

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Back-up and Grid Tie

Hi bill Just how often is your grid down? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2013, at 10:01 AM, Bill Turberville billt...@ece-llc.com wrote: I live in a TVA area where there is a Feed In Tariff. Everything that is generated by the PV array feeds into the grid through

[RE-wrenches] large ground mounts

HI All, Wondering if anyone has recommendations of the following ground mounts. Unirac ULA vs Iron Ridge ground mount. Thanks in advance, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] ground mount options?

How large an array are you needing? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Apr 17, 2013, at 9:23 PM, Jesse Dahl dahlso...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I've been asked to put together a proposal for a local community and the only option is a ground mount (pole mount would work too). I've

Re: [RE-wrenches] Micro-inverters for 3-phase 220/127 in Mexico

Hi all You might look at HiQ http://www.hiqsolar.com/ Dave Katz has been using them and likes them a lot They are a true 3 wire 3 phase. And have bidirectional communication. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Apr 18, 2013, at 7:20 AM, Chris Mason cometenergysyst...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback fx series inverters

around the inverter, put in extra grounds etc. No way she could have known, but she did notice the difference. So don't discount everyone, just almost everyone. jay peltz power On Apr 13, 2013, at 1:09 PM, Chris Daum wrote: I don't knowI have perhaps three customers, over the past ~20

Re: [RE-wrenches] Advanced PV Training Recommendations

HI Eric, I'm going to advise you to look at SEI Solar energy international. http://www.solarenergy.org/ Full disclosure, I teach part time from them. Cheers, jay peltz power On Apr 12, 2013, at 12:46 PM, SunHarvest wrote: Wrenchers - I am in need of hands-on advanced training for my

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cable tray

Hi Bill I'm with you all the way. I love to do things Telecomm style. Very clean, safe and better IMHO. 1000v PV wire can be bought at PV cables.com Cheers Jay Peltz Power. ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Auto Gen on Outback

Hi drake It's the mate which has had issues. Make sure the mate is current rev. Outback will put in latest version for no charge. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Mar 27, 2013, at 12:51 PM, Drake drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: Hello Wrenches, We are adding

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupling Situation

Hi Jeremy Seems like a perfect place for the 600v controller from xantrex Jay Peltz power. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2013, at 7:23 PM, Jeremy Rodriguez- All Solar Inc. allso...@scswifi.net wrote: Wrenches, Here is my situation: GT string inverter - 3 strings of mods, 10KW DC

Re: [RE-wrenches] bad battery = system overvoltage = dead inverter

Hi Dan Can you tell us which CC? Thx Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Temperature sensor compatibility for inverters, charge controllers

HI Larry, Been wanting to know that myself. I know that outback and midnight are compatible. jay peltz power On Mar 11, 2013, at 3:48 PM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote: Battery Wrenches, There are a myriad of battery temperature sensors for inverter/chargers

[RE-wrenches] DC generators

I just wanted to follow up on one thing about the kohler DC gensets. I talked to my genny buddy about the Kohler and he said: The voltages are adjustable. On the 24v unit, from 24 to 33v. It also tapers the current down to around 40 amps, from a peak of 222. thanks, jay peltz power

[RE-wrenches] DC generators

can get 222 amps from 6kw at 24v is very appealing. http://www.kohlerpower.com/industrial/filterresults.htm?categoryNumber=12061sectionNumber=13261filter_1=Variable%20Speed,%20Direct%20Current Cheers, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power

[RE-wrenches] Wireless AC relay

Hi all I seem to remember some folks using a wireless remote to control a AC relay Any info on this would be appreciated Thanks in advance Jay Peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] MC3-MC4 Connectors

Hi Jason Contact. PV cables br...@pv-cables.com 707-923-3000 Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Feb 13, 2013, at 3:55 PM, Jason Szumlanski ja...@fafcosolar.com wrote: I'm getting an odd number of calls recently from local people who want MC4 connectors. When I tell them a crimping

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator Controlled Mini Grid

Hi guys, You might look into AC direct hydro controls. Thompson and Howe make them they are designed to keep both frequency and voltage within tolerance with dump loads. jay peltz power On Feb 12, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Glenn Burt wrote: Sounds like a job for a directional relay - utilities use

Re: [RE-wrenches] Accessibility of Equipment on Roof was Are PV Systems Mechanical Equipment?

I've done the enphase suggested switches on the roof, but no overcurrent. It doesn't appear that is a requirement from your inspector? jay peltz power On Feb 8, 2013, at 7:27 AM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: Oh, yes - that is a great application for the MNPV-AC. I didn't mean to imply

Re: [RE-wrenches] Accessibility of Equipment on Roof was Are PV Systems Mechanical Equipment?

I'm with your inspector on this. I don't install fuses or breakers on roofs jay peltz power On Feb 7, 2013, at 12:02 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: While I haven't completely convinced the latest inspector about PV not being mechanical equipment, I'm running into another issue. I decided

Re: [RE-wrenches] Accessibility of Equipment on Roof was Are PV Systems Mechanical Equipment?

Hi Jason, Is it possible to install them on the side of a building? And Dan's suggestion for the remote midnite might be perfect. jay On Feb 7, 2013, at 3:55 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: Jay, I assume you mean pitched roofs, or not readily accessible flat roofs. This particular project

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

if you want. jay peltz power On Feb 4, 2013, at 11:46 AM, Howie Michaelson wrote: Hi it has been more than a year since I wired up a Sunny Island 5048 system and I'm trying to determine lug size for the DC conductors. My memory is that the maxiumm wire size was (2) #1 conductors each

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Husqvarna 5500 and VFX3524Compatibility question

Hi Carl, Your 230vac is a single wave form right? RMS peak to zero crossing of 230v vs our 240vac which is 2 phase wave form RMS peak to zero crossing of 120v Have I got this right? thanks, jay peltz power On Feb 2, 2013, at 6:56 PM, boB wrote: Carl, NZ is 240 VAC right ? 240

Re: [RE-wrenches] wrenches] Husqvarna 5500 and VFX3524Compatibilityquestion

Hi Carl, thanks and yes, I think its why they only did a 120v version here. Another question for you there. Its my understanding that neither of your legs is bonded to ground correct? jay peltz power On Feb 3, 2013, at 4:22 PM, Carl Emerson wrote: Hi Jay, Yes you have described our

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator suggestions

Hi Dan So true. But never had it explained to me why propane is different than gasoline or diesel at altitude. Thx Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Jan 30, 2013, at 11:42 AM, Dan Fink danbo...@gmail.com wrote: And because of our Colorado location here, we are always dealing

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator suggestions

Hi guys Right on all accounts but I continue to hear that propane/nat gas is further derated than the liquid fuels. Or is this just bad info? Thx Jay Sent from my iPhone On Jan 30, 2013, at 12:44 PM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems la...@starlightsolar.com wrote: Jay

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

Many versions of the Iota, Todd before them and now Power Max ( 12v and 24v are available, not sure yet on the 48v) are adjustable or can be ordered with an adjustment feature which will allow for higher than normal setpoints. 16v+ if you want it Jay peltz power On Jan 27, 2013, at 6:31

Re: [RE-wrenches] high insolation value and inverter undersizing

There are many reasons you might want to limit AC output. Say 120%buss bar rule or some other rebate situation where its sized on AC, not DC size. So you can maximize your daily production without going over the peak AC limit. Jay peltz power On Jan 27, 2013, at 8:05 PM, William Miller

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24V Module Query

Hi guys I've buying the new 6 cell x 72 cell from Trina from a few suppliers. Big yea, but same 44voc so it's an easy add to existing systems. A huge relief. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Jan 24, 2013, at 12:11 PM, Ray Walters r...@solarray.com wrote: Hi Allan; I've been

[RE-wrenches] lithium batteries

HI All, Is there a rough voltage range ( high/low nominal) for the lithium family of batteries? I'm curious if our current range of inverters can work with these batteries, at least on the load side, probably not on the charging side. thanks, jay peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

Or often science Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Jan 16, 2013, at 6:50 AM, Drake drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: That is an interesting point. The Code issue is one of definition, not of function or safety. At 04:02 PM 1/15/2013, you wrote: Hi August, I maintain

Re: [RE-wrenches] GEC for Micro-Inverters and ACPV Modules

Dear John and Brian Thanks for a great discussion. My question is: If you used a WEEB to connect the inverter to the rail, is the rack rail listed as a GEC? Or does it have to be listed as a GEC? Thanks Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Jan 16, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Brian Wiley

Re: [RE-wrenches] off grid PV connected to generator

Hi Dan Would like to know what they suggested besides changing it to a VFX? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPad On Jan 15, 2013, at 1:54 PM, Dan Fink danbo...@gmail.com wrote: Talk to Outback. It's an easy fix, on-site. -- Dan Fink, Executive Director; Otherpower Buckville Energy

[RE-wrenches] mate + flexnet DC

Hi All, Can you use a Mate 1 with only a flexnet dc? IE no hub, or inverter or CC? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] XW AGS

I wanted to update you with the AGS issue I had with an XW. It in the end, it was unknown, settings were all correct, but after a full reboot of the XW and the AGS It all works. Here's to the ghost in the machine Jay Peltz Power ___ List

[RE-wrenches] Temp sensor cross platform

Hi all I'm wondering if anyone knows if temp sensors are common within the following items Tristars Xantex/ Schneider Outback I have been told that midnite and outback are the same. You know how it goes, I've got a bunch of some and none of others Thanks Jay Peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fridge recommendations?

HI All, I believe there was a change in testing of Fridges, and I've been told that many were listed lower than actual kwh/yr Which may account for those really hi efficiency models not being around. jay peltz power On Jan 9, 2013, at 12:51 PM, conrad geyser wrote: David

[RE-wrenches] cleaning battery caps

Yea weird. I've got a client who wants to clean his water miser battery caps, they are filled with battery scum He thinks and seems right to me that they are not working as well as they used to, and I dont know what to tell him Any ideas? thanks, jay

Re: [RE-wrenches] cleaning battery caps

-Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jay peltz Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 8:31 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] cleaning battery caps Yea weird. I've got a client who wants

Re: [RE-wrenches] XW. Ags

the sit there and see if it starts. Thanks. Jay Sent from my iPhone On Dec 26, 2012, at 8:26 PM, William Miller will...@millersolar.com wrote: Jay: You may THINK you have all the settings right but the SCP is not intuitive. I have a nagging feeling that I have gone through this and found

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