Re: [RE-wrenches] SDHW and High Mains Pressure

2008-12-10 Thread jay peltz
Hi Peter, There are some hi end units that are really nice. Takagi, Rennai are the two that come to mind that are really amazing. They have digital remote controlls and are are designed to mounted outside, which saves a lot of interior space, cost of reworking the flue etc. Jay Peltz

Re: [RE-wrenches] More on AC coupling - SI and SB

2008-11-28 Thread jay peltz
are what I'm using. Hope this helps, jay peltz power On Nov 28, 2008, at 10:25 AM, Chris Worcester wrote: Hi Todd, We are looking into the new East Penn Deka Unigy ll sealed batteries. They seem to be a good deal less money than the GNB’s. Anyone have any experience with these? I agree

Re: [RE-wrenches] More on AC coupling

2008-11-26 Thread jay peltz
Hi Dana, So is the issue that any 120v 60 hz units are all the US versions, or do they have 120v 60 hz international versions ( probably non UL)? My asking is that I've got some large projects in Baja that could use full feature and larger stacking than the US version. thanks, jay

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC compliant solar labels

2008-11-21 Thread jay peltz
Hi Joel, I believe AEE sells them as well, jay peltz power On Nov 21, 2008, at 12:42 PM, Joel Davidson wrote: Tyco makes solar labels. See www.tycoelectronics.com/AboutUs/news/getpdf.asp?id=1363f=solar_labels_flyer_final.pdf At least one reseller offers the labels. See http

Re: [RE-wrenches] inverters/ generators and noise

2008-11-20 Thread jay peltz
Hi Bob, Do you have any numbers as to what the HZ where or where you think it worked best? thanks, jay peltz power On Nov 20, 2008, at 3:38 AM, robert ellison wrote: Probably due to the load of the charger, try changing the rpm a little (higher) if you can. Might help. I have had stoves

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shoes

2008-11-20 Thread jay peltz
Hi mark, Best I've seen is like Converse Allstars, big wide flat sole. But the felt fishing boot, although really hot, but great idea. What about gluing the felt to a pair of regular shoes? jay peltz power On Nov 20, 2008, at 1:29 PM, Mark Frye wrote: Any thoughts on the best type of shoe

[RE-wrenches] inverters/ generators and noise

2008-11-19 Thread jay peltz
equipment in the house. Stove pizeo won't lite, transformer on furnace runs hot, Fridge makes more noise. Seems to get worse at end of charge cycle. Now, with inverter only, no noise, humm, buzz etc. With Genny only no buzz, humm, etc. Any advice? thanks, jay peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] grid-tie inverters generators

2008-11-19 Thread jay peltz
return to normal, inverter will reconnect and repeat. But I sure wouldn't want to fix the generator. A relay powered from the grid will take care of the problem. jay peltz power On Nov 19, 2008, at 5:24 PM, Kelly Keilwitz, Whidbey Sun Wind wrote: Wrenches, I'm dredging up this subject

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery box fan

2008-11-07 Thread jay peltz
Hi Larry, I suggest you get a 12v fan, make it easy. jay peltz power On Nov 7, 2008, at 1:29 PM, Larry Brown wrote: Wrenches. On an upgrade to an existing system, we just installed a Xantrex XW6048 inverter. We have a 48 volt dc battery box vent fan that we used to run through

[RE-wrenches] mate/flexnet

2008-11-06 Thread jay peltz
HI All, Can you run the mate just with the flexnet,and no inverters, CC or hub? 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: [RE-wrenches] mate/flexnet

2008-11-06 Thread jay peltz
Hi Phil, OK thanks, jay peltz power On Nov 6, 2008, at 7:37 AM, Phil Undercuffler wrote: Unfortunately, no. I have a single FX in my home system, and when I wanted to add the FN-DC I had to add a Hub Mate too. The inverter (or charge controller) provides power to the hub, and the hub

Re: [RE-wrenches] crystalline VS uni-solar

2008-10-31 Thread jay peltz
, warm, cold weather. I have seen nothing in the field to support the Unisolar claims about better performance in low light etc. That said, they do work better in very hot conditions, if thats what you have. jay peltz power On Oct 31, 2008, at 8:08 AM, Geoff Greenfield wrote: As a follow

Re: [RE-wrenches] evergreen panels diode problems

2008-09-23 Thread jay peltz
there is no problem, but above 180v ( if memory serves) there are problems. jay peltz power On Sep 22, 2008, at 10:01 AM, ASAP POWER! 2 wrote: Bill, I think Doug P. actually sent this to us. Hope attachments work on this list. I think I've seen them before in my inbox from others

Re: [RE-wrenches] evergreen panels diode problems

2008-09-23 Thread jay peltz
been a great help, sincerely, 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] evergreen panels diode problems

2008-09-21 Thread jay peltz
Hi Marv, What do they do in Europe or japan? How are they grounded, or are they grounded? thanks, jay On Sep 21, 2008, at 11:17 AM, Marv Dargatz wrote: Mark, From an inverter manufacturer's standpoint there is a huge advantage in running positive ground in all installations. Since

Re: [RE-wrenches] evergreen panels diode problems

2008-09-20 Thread jay peltz
that other panels will see an improvement with doing positive ground, if I understand what you are saying? But I will forward on the information to the telecom in question. thanks, jay Peltz power On Sep 20, 2008, at 5:36 PM, Mark Frye wrote: I am sorry to hear that folks are having

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charge controllers connected to monitors

2008-09-18 Thread jay peltz
HI William, You should have no problems with connecting the MX/FM to the mate which you can then use the RS232. jay peltz power On Sep 18, 2008, at 1:55 PM, William Miller wrote: Friends: Coincidentally, I have several clients that need new charge controllers and remote monitors but do

Re: [RE-wrenches] Actual losses from dissimilar orientations onsingle inverter

2008-09-13 Thread jay peltz
HI Sky, I sure hope the data doesn't take a few more decades! jay peltz power On Sep 12, 2008, at 8:26 PM, Sky Sims wrote: August makes a good point. There really isn't much solid info on the topic of dissimilar orientations. In the experiments I've conducted using different orientations

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery question

2008-09-04 Thread jay peltz
Hi Jamie and others. Thanks for the conformation and the information. Another system installed badly. Hard to give bad news to people. Thanks, jay peltz power On Sep 4, 2008, at 5:42 AM, James Surrette wrote: Morning Jay, I don't have a lot of good news for you - but maybe others do

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power-Save and Power Works

2008-08-25 Thread jay peltz
HI Peter, Check out this website. He makes great stuff. http://www.brandelectronics.com/ jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org http://lists.re-wrenches.org/listinfo.cgi/re-wrenches-re

Re: [RE-wrenches] offgrid system question

2008-08-22 Thread jay peltz
Hi Travis, thanks for the great insite, this helps a lot. So the higher the SEER number the more efficient the unit is. thanks, jay On Aug 22, 2008, at 7:40 AM, Travis Creswell wrote: 1 ton = 12,000 BTU's SEER = how many BTU's per kW (Since you asked about rough electrical load

Re: [RE-wrenches] Imbalanced Legs in 3-Phase systems

2008-08-08 Thread jay peltz
Hi Bill, Can you explain why the 6kVA rule on split phase systems? I mean why 6? thanks, jay peltz power On Aug 8, 2008, at 8:48 PM, Bill Brooks wrote: Jeff and Ryan, The 6kVA value comes from the California Rule 21 that I worked on. It only applies to split-phase 240V systems (6kVA

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette Battery Question

2008-08-03 Thread jay peltz
Hi bob, Wow now thats unusual! So have you figured out a better charger or are using a IBE or similar? jay On Aug 3, 2008, at 6:02 PM, robert ellison wrote: The 80 volt battery banks are not on inverters, sorry I didn't mention that. They are 2 - 20 cell packs in series for 80 volts total

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette Battery Question

2008-08-03 Thread jay peltz
HI Allan, so right you are. Thanks about the surrette link. There batteries sure seem to be prone to odd things in the PV world. peace, jay On Aug 3, 2008, at 5:12 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: Jay, You're right about leaving off the post at the bottom - whoops. It's at the bottom here

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette Battery Question

2008-08-01 Thread jay peltz
Hi Robert, When you mention cycling batteries, are you saying that batteries in a offgrid system that are being cycled 15-25% a day should be cycled even deeper than that? Thanks, jay peltz power On Aug 1, 2008, at 8:36 PM, robert ellison wrote: A couple things that I haver noticed

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gray code area

2008-07-30 Thread jay peltz
Hi Drake, do you know how this is all done in say Germany? I realize they have different codes ( hopefully) but how do they address the main issue of potential bussbar overloading? thanks, jay peltz power On Jul 30, 2008, at 10:24 AM, Drake Chamberlin wrote: Thanks to All who have replied

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