Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Charging Method

for systems with large batteries and generators that run for many hours at high charge rates. Hope this helps, jay Peltz power On Jun 21, 2010, at 1:49 PM, Mark Frye wrote: I just got off the phone with Outback technical support in which my understanding of how the charger works was challanged

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Charging Method

Hi Mark, In stacked systems I've usually seen the inverters not charging the same amount. Seems like they should share the charge as well as load, but doesn't seem to be the case. Was the unloaded one above the other? jay peltz power On Jun 21, 2010, at 2:39 PM, Mark Frye wrote: Thanks

Re: [RE-wrenches] AM noise on batteryless inverters

and the AM noise was gone and has had this problem enough times to no longer use them for folks who like to listen to AM during the day. So I'm trying to find if anyone else has had anything similar? Thanks, jay peltz power On Jun 17, 2010, at 9:30 PM, Darryl Thayer wrote: I have heard

[RE-wrenches] AM noise on batteryless inverters

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Re: [RE-wrenches] AC wiring loss on micro-inverters

Hi Nick, You bring up a good point that Enphase should address more clearly. However, I think the math should be done section by section to accurately account for the wire loss and not the total combined amps for the entire length. If the loss's are too high then reducing the number in each

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC breakers used in DC applications

HI Drake I don't know if this could apply to your situation, but I've seen the QO/QOU fail from debris getting into the breaker itself. Around here there are insects that deposit mud into small openings, like on those breakers. I've seen this cause the breakers to fail. jay peltz power On May

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC breakers used in DC applications

Hi Rebekah, The 48v is a max rating not a nominal rating. So yes only good for 12 and 24v systems. However with CBI breakers I don't understand why the need for QO for DC anymore? jay peltz power On May 15, 2010, at 6:28 AM, Rebekah Hren wrote: Hi, One thing to be clear about is whether

Re: [RE-wrenches] Amphenol Helios as MC4 substitute

HI Rebekah, The most amazing thing is that the tool is only $100 even on this site. Since the parts are interchangeable, then does this tool work for the MC as well? jay peltz power On Apr 11, 2010, at 5:38 AM, Rebekah Hren wrote: Hi Wrenches, After the MC4 shortage update a few weeks back

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC wire sizing

Since the topic of AFI's has come up I wonder if anyone has actually tested one, even an AC one. From what I've read from some tests on the Mike Holt site for AC breakers is that they couldn't get them to work at anything less than standard ISC for the breaker. thanks, jay peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Voltage degradation

from the higher Vmp. thanks, jay peltz power On Apr 6, 2010, at 1:58 AM, Drake Chamberlin wrote: Esteemed Wrenches, How much voltage overhead should we have available on our arrays to allow for inverters not to fall out of their DC voltage operating range? Since the module power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Outback Grid Problems

HI Steve, Is there a logic to the change between 75 and 76 regarding loss of temp comp for Sell RE? thanks, jay peltz power On Apr 5, 2010, at 2:11 PM, Steve Higgins wrote: Sell RE and Refloat are not Temp Compensated, Absorb, Float Voltages and EQ are temp Compensated. Older Grid

Re: [RE-wrenches] xantrex xw experiment

Hi Nick, I'm curious why the two banks of batteries? jay peltz power On Mar 30, 2010, at 10:58 PM, Nick Vida wrote: Hi wrenches, I am looking at the xantrex XW system with 2 inverters, and I asked their tech support if it is possible to have 2 inverters synced to the same grid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Arc Flash Hazards

hold up if an inspector wants to go to the full NEC/NFPA code. So we need to try and get the code updated to our industry, but in the mean time, as usual depends on the AHJ. jay peltz power On Mar 23, 2010, at 4:36 PM, Matt Lafferty wrote: Wrenches, You know solar is prime-time when

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module Connectors

that they will standardize anything, jay peltz power On Mar 21, 2010, at 5:32 PM, Jeff Yago wrote: OK, first we stocked up boxes of Solarline MC1 connectors, then we had to switch and stock up on Solarline MC2 connectors, then Solarline MC3 connectors, then Tyco Solarlok connectors, then Solarline MC4 connectors

Re: [RE-wrenches] anti islanding?

Hi Nick, The usual answer is this is a bad idea for the generator. The only exceptions I know of are if the solar is a small percentage of the generator size, then its probably OK on the generator. jay peltz power On Feb 15, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Nick Soleil wrote: I have a couple

[RE-wrenches] tyco connector tool

I'm in the market for a Tyco connector tool . (I already have the MC tool) Any recommendations ? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] High amp charge to desulphate

. Amazingly they did come back to life. He did get about 3 years before they did die for real. You won't need a lot of current, they won't take it, at least initially ( if they react anything like sulfated batteries I've dealt with) jay peltz power Ron, Before hitting them with a lot

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Automatic Watering

HI Todd, Given the super long time between waterings, do you send a reminder or work out a service contract? jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] large array string sizing

Hi Jeff, Is there no way to select a different inverter or panel? without knowing which you are using its hard to help here. But the issue with being right at the low end of voltage isn't good for the long term production of the system, jay peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sandia study - WAS Strings and series of batteries with reverse return linkup

but only have 1 or 2 batteries per system. So while I cannot validate the numbers they could be both correct and also very misleading. jay peltz power On Dec 4, 2009, at 9:42 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: There's an interesting back story to the 1996 battery study you cite, Joel. It illustrates

Re: [RE-wrenches] Buss Bar

Hi Tump, thanks its what I've used in the past but thought I'd find out what the real parts are, thanks, j On Dec 3, 2009, at 5:17 AM, Tump wrote: Hey Jay, when on the west coast, we buy Bbuss bar down to Louie's/Chris or John's(what ever they are calling it now). OR for the rest of us

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-Grid Sizing Case

Hi Mark, I'd install as much PV as I could afford, a MPPT controller and a battery capacity meter to keep an eye on things. And if they are still looking to throw money around then a new generator as Allan suggested. jay peltz power On Dec 3, 2009, at 9:22 AM, Mark Frye wrote: Folks, I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Equipment shortages, long lead times?

repaired both, and many mechanics will still try their hands at repairing standards, but the automatics have gotten very very complex needing very special tools and training such that that someone who fixes automatics might be able to fix a standard, but it doesn't go the other way. My 2 cents, jay

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW CC availability

How much? 80's too? jay peltz power On Nov 12, 2009, at 7:33 PM, wind...@wind-sun.com wrote: And the Outback Power ones are going up in price on Monday, however the new Morningstar MPPT-60 will be out in about 2 weeks

Re: [RE-wrenches] OB Battery Charging

the customer to show up and do a adjustment? Thanks, jay peltz power On Nov 7, 2009, at 12:10 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Ray, We usually include the Mate if we expect a backup generator to be the periodic source of a higher C/rate than the PV array for equalizing batteries. The Mate

Re: [RE-wrenches] OB Battery Charging

HI Ray, What charge parameters are you using if you are not doing an EQ. volts absorb and volts float and absorb time? thanks, jay peltz power On Nov 7, 2009, at 12:45 PM, R Ray Walters wrote: I think that periodic Equalization is old school, a concept left over from the days of C30

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC modules

includes Sanyo, BP, Kyocera, plus many others. jay peltz power On Oct 26, 2009, at 4:14 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf wrote: And REC Solar had HUGE recall earlier this year to the tune of tens of millions of . marco No, IMHO. A polycrystalline module is never going to be top shelf. First Quality

Re: [RE-wrenches] micro-hydro distribution problem

there will need to be a dump load so that if all the chargers are regulating there is somewhere for it to go. 2. You can use a timers and relays to send the watts to the different houses. Feel free to contact me and I can work out some details for you. jay peltz power On Oct 25, 2009, at 2

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback BOS

Hi Guys, and thanks, It was what I sort of thought but just couldn't prove. The metal is just too thick for the CBI breakers. thanks again, jay peltz power On Oct 25, 2009, at 9:52 AM, Wind-sun.com wrote: In theory, all DIN rails should be the same, there are only two generally used

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback BOS

way around. Maybe someone can tell me why? thanks, jay On Oct 24, 2009, at 1:59 PM, R Ray Walters wrote: Getting their DIN rail combiner box listed for AC is exactly what we need. I'm not sure, but you might be able to snap the venerable QOU in. Imagine being able to DIN rail mount bypass

Re: [RE-wrenches] SS Tek Crews

HI Guys, Check out dynamic fastener, they have a lot of great stuff. Including self drilling 1/4x 20 SS screws and larger. jay peltz power On Oct 23, 2009, at 3:12 AM, Carl Adams wrote: Hello Wrenches, Pulling up this thread from earlier in the year. I have a couple of upcoming jobs

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback FNDC relay

Hi Bruce, Volt/time start is pretty accurate. I'm wondering if you have a battery problem that is causing the issue. I'm guessing that the volt/time is starting before the % shows it should start? jay peltz power On Oct 15, 2009, at 10:17 AM, Mendocino Solar Service wrote: Hi Kent, We're

[RE-wrenches] whos doing the PV testing

HI All, Im wondering if anyone knows who is doing the new 3rd party PV testing for california? And also how they are doing it, ie real world testing or modeling. thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address

Re: [RE-wrenches] hydro

, contact Canyon industries http://www.canyonhydro.com/ jay peltz power On Sep 23, 2009, at 7:07 AM, Larry Brown wrote: Wrenches, Any recommendations for a small scale hydro manufacturer for a grid- tied system with about 80 feet of head and 1200 gallon per minute flow and the dam already

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging AGM Batteries

HI Peter, I don't know of any sealed that go above the 14.4v/12v setpoints. And most I've seen a 14.2 ish. That said I have seen eq recommendations for industrial sealed, but with very controlled conditions. above 14.4 it will start to gas just like a wet battery. jay peltz power On Sep 15

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pitched EPDM Roof Attachment

Hi Carl, Have you looked at the DPW easy feet. Very large foot that shouldn't compress the foam. You may want to use more feet to distribute the load as well. They may be able to give you some help on the calcs. jay peltz power On Sep 8, 2009, at 1:04 PM, Carl Adams wrote: Hello Wrenches

[RE-wrenches] tax credit form.

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Re: [RE-wrenches] American made

PV powered is USA, lots of sizes. jay peltzpower On Sep 2, 2009, at 2:53 PM, Michael Kelly wrote: Mike, Solectria grid-tie inverters are made in the USA. They have three-phase 13kW and 15kW units. Web site: www.solren.com. - Mike -- Michael Kelly Project Manager / Project Engineer NABCEP

[RE-wrenches] RF noise

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Re: [RE-wrenches] SDHW on tracker

Hi Dan, Why would they say for on grid only? jay peltz power On Aug 26, 2009, at 7:15 PM, d...@foxfire-energy.com wrote: Check out Earth Turbines new unit -- yell If you need a Phone Number. db Dan Brown President Foxfire Energy Corp. Renewable Energy Systems (802)-483-2564 www.Foxfire

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar and pumped hydro

loads is that you can make hot water for domestic and space heating, air conditioning, leave lights on, you name it. Hope this makes sense, jay peltz power On Aug 25, 2009, at 1:10 AM, Keith Cronin wrote: Jay Ok How about the long version? Can you also elucidate on # 4? Regards

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar and pumped hydro

the battery for off grid usage. Thats the short version, the long answer if needed. 4. While hydro is magic if you've got it, pumped storage 5. So we've got some big loss's, 35% efficient at best and 15% at worst. IE batteries are way more efficient than pumped storage. jay peltz Power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surge protector update?

Depends on who built the system. If a UL integrator builds it, the UR works. If I build it as joe electrician, then no the UR does not work and could compromise the code compliance because of it. At least this is what I was told by a UL shop. jay peltz power On Aug 1, 2009, at 8:06 AM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surge protector update?

Sure, if you install something electrical that is not UL, they can fail it. Even though that same part installed in a factory is OK. jay On Aug 1, 2009, at 8:22 AM, hol...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Then if I install LA's to a system in the field, an inspector could fail a system? Picky, yes

[RE-wrenches] Meggers.

HI All In trying to round out my electrical tool box, I'm in the market for a Megger. I was wondering what folks are recommending and/or what features to look for? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List

[RE-wrenches] solid vs stranded AC vs DC

HI All, I'm trying to understand this wire issue. Whether or not there is a difference between stranded or solid wire for DC or AC. Any takers on this one? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] solid vs stranded AC vs DC

, jay peltz j...@asis.com wrote: From: jay peltz j...@asis.com Subject: [RE-wrenches] solid vs stranded AC vs DC To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Date: Friday, July 31, 2009, 7:00 PM HI All, I'm trying to understand this wire issue. Whether or not there is a difference between

Re: [RE-wrenches] CBI circuit breakers

Hi all, I've had one issue with the 100's of CBI breakers I've installed. It was a failed 2 pole AC breaker, all the DC ones have worked perfectly, jay peltz power \ ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] CBI circuit breakers

HI Allan, they are designed to use a POZI drive bit I believe, which is slightly different than a phillips but works much better. I also use my large straight tip on my 8 in 1 screw driver. jay peltz power On Jul 27, 2009, at 9:56 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Kent, No, this hasn’t happened

[RE-wrenches] FM Interference

the generator, but is there if the inverter is charging. So any help on this? thanks, jay peltz power On Jul 15, 2009, at 5:14 PM, solar...@aol.com wrote: It disappears when the breaker is thrown. Pat Redgate In a message dated 7/15/2009 5:11:58 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, b...@midnitesolar.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace non-volatile memory after market

HI Randy, Go to http://www.righthandeng.com/ They got them. jay peltz power On Jul 16, 2009, at 8:44 PM, Randy Brooks wrote: Wrenches, A while back I recall hearing about an after market add on to provide non-volatile memory for Trace inverter settings. I haven't been able to locate

[RE-wrenches] xw xan buss cable lengths

Hi All, Does anyone know the max cable length for the xanbus? 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/options.cgi/re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler 8.5 RES

HI All, I just checked with my genny guy. He says that the new 8.5 are configureable for full power 120v and he has done this. thought you all should know, jay peltz power On Jul 6, 2009, at 9:16 AM, Drake Chamberlin wrote: Thanks to all who have helped with this. The moving target

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ground Mount

Hi All, Unistrut makes a telescoping set called get this telestrut. Pretty close to what you are discussing. But does anybody know if Powerstrut makes the same? My supplier only carries Powerstrut? Thanks, jay On Jun 30, 2009, at 5:47 PM, R. Walters wrote: I just looked at the Techno Metal

Re: [RE-wrenches] DRFX Compatibility Problem, Magnum inverters

Hi Larry, Did this occur even if there were other loads on? jay peltz power On Jun 18, 2009, at 7:39 PM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar wrote: Hi Jeff, I am not sure if this relates to your issue but there is an issue with Magnum inverters and Splindide washers. Splindide will not work

Re: [RE-wrenches] DRFX Compatibility Problem

HI Allan, How do you know its a overload, I'm with Bob-O. as to low voltage or? I suspect another issue, either low VDC or a problem inverter, but I've never had this as a problem with a FX before, only with external problems. jay peltz power On Jun 14, 2009, at 12:20 PM, Allan Sindelar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator

, but I don't sell them and the generator guy gets to fix them. For my own system I use a honda EU 2000 like Brian. Its quiet, super fuel efficient and all I need as I hardly ever use it. Last year I used 1.5 gallons of fuel, or two tanks. jay peltz power On Jun 11, 2009, at 11:52 AM, d

Re: [RE-wrenches] Credit Card Fraud - Again

I have been getting these e-mails for a while as well!   --- On Fri, 5/8/09, Jeff Yago jry...@netscape.com wrote: From: Jeff Yago jry...@netscape.com Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Credit Card Fraud - Again To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Date: Friday, May 8, 2009, 4:36 PM I

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Watering Systems

Hi Wayne, I've used the following, and sure like them. http://www.batteryfillingsystems.com/ jay peltz power On May 6, 2009, at 5:48 AM, Wayne Irwin wrote: Has anyone found a reliable battery watering system? Wayne Irwin, President Pure Energy Solar International Inc. State Licensed Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Heat dump or Stagnate?

Hi August, Its what I've been told that using glycol in drainback you will end up with problems when the fluid hits the super heated metal in the collectors. Very hard on the chemistry, shortens the life etc. So PH neutral water only, jay peltz power On Apr 24, 2009, at 10:38 AM

[RE-wrenches] testing data.

HI All, Evergreen is touting a test by TUV Rheinland group. Anybody got a copy of the test results? or for that matter any other test results? thanks, jay ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] panel back tedlar flaking off

Hi Joel, Thanks for the confirmation. Easier to give bad news to folks when you've got support. jay peltz power On Apr 18, 2009, at 8:52 PM, Joel Davidson wrote: The tedlar backsheet is laminated with heat and vacuum to protect the back ethylene vinyl acetate encapsulant. The eva

[RE-wrenches] AC coupling with solid state inverters

HI All, I'm wondering if anybody knows if you can AC couple with a high frequency battery based inverter. The only ones we discussed are transformer based. Thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE

[RE-wrenches] panel back tedlar flaking off

think they are Photowatt 75 watt, the labels are so faded that nothing is readable. I've just never seen panels literally fall apart like this. Any thoughts? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] wireless routers for off grid

, B efficient, and C isn't an Apple. Any suggestions? thanks, jay peltz power Powered by Outback. ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wattsun AZ-225 reliability and Production

if there is a problem. jay peltz power On Apr 11, 2009, at 7:39 AM, Carl Adams wrote: Hello Wrencjhes, Happy Easter. May the Bunny bring you lots of goodies in your basket. Two questions on the Wattsun AZ-225 1) What is the experience with reliability of these units 2) Any real world data for comparison

Re: [RE-wrenches] panel fire

HI Brian, thanks for the clarification. I wasn't assuming they were the product on this roof, but the size and construction seem similar, jay peltz power On Feb 23, 2009, at 11:00 AM, Brian White wrote: Jay, I am assuming that you are referring to their membrane / flat roof product

Re: [RE-wrenches] Stand-Alone DC Relays?

Hi Walt, Have you tried the solar converters VCS units. They come active high and low, each unit will do from 12-48v systems. Up to 30 amps dry contact relay totally adjustable voltage hi/low jay peltz power On Feb 23, 2009, at 1:33 PM, Walt Ratterman wrote: Hello, In our off-grid systems

[RE-wrenches] panel fire

Hi All, I'm wondering if there has been any more news about the panel fire on the wind-sun site? What are the Open Energy ( now applied solar) made with? I know they are a non glass unit, but I don't know what the bottom/backing is made of? thanks, jay peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mobile Solar Power Systems

the system, or rip out the wiring if you forget. Outback sealed inverters + CC on the one I saw. My 2 cents, jay peltz power On Feb 14, 2009, at 10:09 AM, Chris Daum wrote: Dear People: Have any of you heard of these mobile power systems from a company called Pure Power

Re: [RE-wrenches] SW BOS

Hi William, Have you checked with Outback. They did have some old stock not that long ago at least on PS2's don't know about the PS4's. jay peltz power On Feb 13, 2009, at 1:31 PM, William Miller wrote: Friends: I can't belive it, but we keep getting hired to rewire SW inverter systems

Re: [RE-wrenches] anchoring racks to concrete roof

Thanks, The closest PE is in La Paz, so I'm not going to worry. jay On Feb 12, 2009, at 10:44 AM, Tump wrote: Hey Jay we have used epoxy in the past, drill hole, clean, fill w/ E, put SS threaded rod in hole there ya go! ( all the feet at the hi school) you will probably need to talk

Re: [RE-wrenches] anchoring racks to concrete roof

but in MX or Baja at least its common. Quicker than standard blocks and lots of insulation in the middle. So I think I really looking at in concrete anchors, and am leaning towards epoxy style. Thanks, jay On Feb 11, 2009, at 6:11 AM, Karl Schwingel wrote: Hi Jay, not having any experience

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum MS4448AE Compatibility Question

that everything likes. Just a thought, jay peltz power On Feb 11, 2009, at 6:52 AM, Howie Michaelson wrote: I installed an off-grid system with identical symptoms: OB VFX 3648 dual stack Buderus GB142-24 Kohler 12 kW propane genny The boiler runs fine on the inverter power, but will occasionally

[RE-wrenches] anchoring racks to concrete roof

I've got a client with a foam core concrete covered roof. the concrete is 2.5 thick + over metal mesh over 6 ridged foam and then the same on the inside. What anchor choices are best to mount the feet to? Thanks in advance jay peltz power

[RE-wrenches] sharp triangle modules

HI All, I've got a project that will use the sharp triangle modules with the corresponding 142 watt square ones. Has anyone done the racking with Unirac or DPW vs the specific sharp racking. Pros and Cons? I don't need true flush mount, and it won't be inspected. thanks jay peltz

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting to metal roofs and thermal expansion

Hi Troy, I don't know what to tell you, pretty scary to me to cut a big hole in the metal roof. I'm curious about any links you have to those mounting systems? thanks, jay peltz power On Feb 7, 2009, at 11:24 AM, Troy Harvey wrote: You don't screw the roofing pans down through the pan

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge Controllers with greater than 150 V input

Hi Peter, Apollo makes a high voltage 200VOC unit, 80 amps. And the Classic from Midnight is almost ready to come out if I hear it right. jay peltz power On Feb 5, 2009, at 5:23 PM, Peter Parrish wrote: I seem to remember mention a while ago of a quality charge controller that supports

Re: [RE-wrenches] dpw top of pole mount pipe problems

to actually install heavy straps to prevent it from rocking. jay peltz power On Feb 3, 2009, at 10:00 PM, Jeff Yago wrote: We have installed lots of pole mounted systems and we stay with what is recommended by the racking manufacturer. I have witnessed several different top of pole solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] NY Times: 25% price reduction on PV

know of any PV funding that would work for the small guys in the new Stimulus bill? jay peltz power On Feb 4, 2009, at 7:49 AM, Drake Chamberlin wrote: The Wrench list should be in good a position to evaluate whether or not green technology is heading down the tubes. It seems hopeful

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Generators=waste of $

, cheap units, well I don't recommend them. yours, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List

Re: [RE-wrenches] dpw top of pole mount pipe problems

Make it short and sweet. Take your 10 lb sledge, and break off the pipe at the ground. Then walk away. That should work well. jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options

[RE-wrenches] power factor meter

. Any other suggestions? 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/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mobile Solar power Center

Hi Peter, Curious about why such a small inverter and also why you are not going with breakers? jay peltz power On Jan 19, 2009, at 8:49 AM, Peter Parrish wrote: We are designing a Mobile Solar Power Center to power Eco-Events and the like in Southern California. We will have 1,600 Wp

Re: [RE-wrenches] Buck/Boostr tranformer for phase conversion, 3 phase generator to outback split phase quad stack

Hi Nick, Why you want the change from single to 3 phase? Pretty big difference that. jay peltz power On Jan 14, 2009, at 4:56 PM, Nick Houser wrote: Has anybody done (or even TRIED) this? The Quad stack is exactly like page 20 of the manual. Owner refuses to let me convert the Quad

Re: [RE-wrenches] fire safety vs. fire hysteria

roofs in the snow? ETC. Just wondering, jay peltz power On Jan 7, 2009, at 1:05 PM, Antony Tersol wrote: The fire hysteria is relatively easy to deal with - the facts take care of untruths. As William Miller noted, of greater threat here in California are the rules being presented

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cable Sizing

Hi Bill, Who puts this into a spread sheet or computer program? thanks, jay peltz power On Jan 8, 2009, at 11:56 AM, Bill Brooks wrote: Peter, We cannot use load diversity to increase the number of conductors in a PV conduit since there generally is little diversity among

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback VFX input voltage cycling

directly from the generator no problems. You can run large loads no problem. If you run the house directly from the inverter all is good. Only issue is with genny/inv interface. Of course its a 2.5 hr drive each way. Do you think this is a related problem? thanks, jay peltz power On Dec 29

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback VFX input voltage cycling

happening? jay peltz power On Dec 29, 2008, at 8:07 PM, Kirpal Khalsa wrote: Hi Ron, Jay and all...It is easy to blame the generator because it is usually the generator causing the problem.One thing that we have run into on occasion is that the generator has been re- adjusted

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback VFX input voltage cycling

such as a floor heater ( size depends on the generator) to lock in the voltage. At this point if the voltage is constant, then the inverter might connect. If this works, then the problem is most likely the genny, which case its needs some work. jay peltz power On Dec 26, 2008, at 8:43 PM

[RE-wrenches] xantrex XW 3 stack

Hi All, Happy holidays. how many out there have done a XW 6048 3 stack off grid. 120/240v power not 3 phase and what are the issues you've seen? thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] FW: Mates Losing time dates

Hi Allan, So once the customer has done this, it never happens again? jay peltz power On Dec 17, 2008, at 12:04 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Wrenches, On the issue of Outback Mates failing to control the AGS function properly, I forwarded a few of the recent posts to one of our off- grid

[RE-wrenches] mate issues

Hi Tump, So just got a call from a customer. Mate not auto starting the generator. Mate set to auto. Will start manually. Time and date are perfect. Volts got to 1.5v under 2 minute start and no start. Getting frustrating. jay peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] mate issues

Hi William, I have a couple of spares that I carry and just have them reprogrammed. Just getting very old. jay On Dec 20, 2008, at 10:16 AM, William Miller wrote: Jay: I just had one of these yesterday. Had a rebuilt Mate on the truck, swapped it out and problem solved. I suggest you

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mates Losing time dates

has seen it at 45% without genny being on. Seems to be some room for improvement. jay peltz power On Dec 16, 2008, at 8:23 AM, Jeff Wongstrom/ Sarah Anderson wrote: Hello Jay and Tump, I set up a mate for autostart six weeks ago. Before leaving the remote job site I started the genny from

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mates Losing time dates

only surmise the problem is a mate issue that I've yet to track down, but have a fix. jay peltz power On Dec 15, 2008, at 8:38 AM, Mark Dickson wrote: Jay, Funny you should mention this. A customer just called today to say that his Mate has been failing to shut down his generator

[RE-wrenches] outback off grid monitoring

, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mates Losing time dates

for reprograming. jay peltz power On Dec 14, 2008, at 7:07 PM, Tump wrote: LGs (ladies gentlemen)I have a quad stack OB system w/ flex net DCCA a mate 2. The Mate will lose the time date settings repeatedly within a day or 2 of resetting it. I'm not on site, so I'm not sure IF all of the other

Re: [RE-wrenches] SS zip ties

Hi Bill, I have seen some real problems too but they have lots of uses beyond just supporting wires. Thanks, jay peltz power On Dec 11, 2008, at 5:53 PM, Bill Brooks wrote: Folks, I'm a bit sour on SS ties. These are easy to overtighten and have caused numerous ground faults

[RE-wrenches] SS zip ties

Where do you get these SS zip ties. I have seen them and think they would work in some applications. thanks, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http

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