Re: [RE-wrenches] High altitude off-grid systems

performing great, but wonder if that will be an issue in the future. It would be great if some manufactures would give us a quality, competitively priced, equipment that is rated for altitude, but I don't think there are that many options out there as of now . Jay Pozner (970

Re: [RE-wrenches] WEEB-ADR clips

HI Jerry, Bryan at PV cables stocks most of the WEEB/Hubbell parts. 707-923-3000 pacific time jay peltz power > On Apr 9, 2019, at 3:22 PM, Jerry Caldwell wrote: > > Wrenches, > > Does anyone know where and if you can still get WEEB-ADR clips? I need 1,900 > of them ra

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum Inverters - Digital Clocks Losing Time?

Hi Rich, This appears to be a newer thing with magnum. I’ve seen this and it’s been commented previously here on the wrenches. Doesn’t appear to be load or charge related. It’s definitely not on the older models. Magnum says that this voltage fluctuation is normal operation. Jay Peltz

Re: [RE-wrenches] Big AGM's and 24V Lithium batteries

gauge and for Schneider, they are Xanbus comm ready. Jay Peltz Power. > On Mar 29, 2019, at 8:51 AM, Howie Michaelson > wrote: > > Jerry, > I'm looking at all the lithium options out there for an application phycisist > client who wants a lithium backup system. Can yo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Big AGM's and 24V Lithium batteries

Hi Christopher I’d look at Discover battery. Have external monitors, battery to battery comm And Xanbus if you have Schneider inverters. It seems more advanced than Simpliphi Jay Peltz power. > On Mar 28, 2019, at 1:12 PM, Lorenzo Ortiz wrote: > > Simpliphi has 24V Lithium >

[RE-wrenches] Dc discos

Hi All I’m in need of a few single string 600v nema 1x discos. I’ve been looking at the IMO brand, they fit the bill and are low cost. Any comments pro/con and recommendations as to where to get them? Thx Jay Peltz power. ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Voltage Spikes?

Hi Drake, Can you explain the diversion load more. Dc or ac Size, Watts What type of load How is it turned on, off My reasoning is that you seem to point to a connection between diversion load and shut down. Thx Jay > On Mar 19, 2019, at 6:25 AM, drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Crimper for Enphase field wireable connectors

Hi Jason Talk to Bryan at PV cables 707-923-3000 He’s got the Rennsteig tool for under $200 and the MFG tool for just under $300 Jay Peltz power. > On Mar 6, 2019, at 2:20 PM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > > Is there a reasonably priced alternative to the Multi-Contact

Re: [RE-wrenches] DKD Lithium Batteries

of catching on fire) Cycle life Just sucks seeing people getting screwed. Jay > On Mar 4, 2019, at 5:23 AM, Kienan Maxfield wrote: > > Hello all, > > I just got back from looking at an off-grid system that is only about 4 > months old or so, and it has several problems. I have

[RE-wrenches] Optics-RE

Hi all, Does optics RE have a history of changes made to setpoints/settings? I’m pretty sure not, but wanted to check, Thx Jay PS. And if not might be a good thing to add? ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Solar edge storeedge question

side? Thanks in advance Jay Peltz power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need UL Listed direct DC pump

HI William, You might look at http://www.franklinwater.com/products/packaged-systems/solar-products/subdrive-solarpak-075-3hp/ <http://www.franklinwater.com/products/packaged-systems/solar-products/subdrive-solarpak-075-3hp/> UL listed. Jay peltz power > On Feb 6, 2019, at

Re: [RE-wrenches] module level control for offgrid

and not. thx jay > On Feb 2, 2019, at 12:47 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > > A very common way around rapid shutdown for off-grid systems especially with > ground or pole mounts is using a "power shed" for the BOS components.if > it is not inhabited / uninhabitable then rapid shutd

[RE-wrenches] module level control for offgrid

HI All, Well its the new year and Module level control is here. 690.12 (B)(2) Does anyone have any updates as to products that work with CC's that meet it? Thx jay Peltz Power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] comparing batteries

The prices are all in Australian $, which I assumed this list is just for the ozzy market. Jay > On Jan 25, 2019, at 9:47 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > Marco > I do not see Blue planet Blue Ion Batteries which are UL listed and have a 15 > year warranty and are a prov

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider Phone Support

Hi all, In regards to signing up for the special code. Does anyone know how long it takes to get a response? It’s been 2 days now and so far no return email with the “code” Jay Peltz power. > On Jan 10, 2019, at 12:03 PM, Michael Welch > wrote: > > Hi gang. I am posting th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Equipment ideas for very large residential PV and battery backup

Hi August Did you tell us how many kW of battery inverter you needed? Jay > On Jan 11, 2019, at 6:40 AM, August Goers wrote: > > Thanks All for the ideas. For the battery inverters, I'm most interested in > sticking with SMA or Schneider which I've had good experience with in

[RE-wrenches] Module level storage

Hi all, I had someone send me this link about a battery storage device that fits under the modules. Curious if anyone has seen it, knows anything about it, or opinions? https://simplglobal.com/ It doesn’t seem right to me. But I bet someone out there knows more, Thx Jay Peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Equipment ideas for very large residential PV and battery backup

HI Mac, I wondering if you know which SMA GT inverters communication with the SI? thx jay > On Jan 8, 2019, at 1:02 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: > > Hi August, > > The limitation with the Sunny Island, (if you don't go 3 phase), is a quad > stack of 6048s in a 120/240 system

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hober Pumps Reviews?

=item5d781f904d:rk:16:pf:0 Its a direct copy/knockoff of the shurflo. jay > On Jan 8, 2019, at 1:25 PM, Michael Welch > wrote: > > Hi Bill and all. Windy was having troubles getting this to post, so he asked > that I post it on his behalf: > > Bill, > > I agree, mostly, wit

Re: [RE-wrenches] LiFePo4 vs BOS

HI Dan, I’d like to know more about the system: battery brand size of the PV voltage jay peltz power > On Jan 7, 2019, at 6:46 AM, > wrote: > > I've been asked to trouble shoot a problem with a new set of LiFePO4 > batteries on an older OB system.. The customer complained t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hober Pumps Reviews?

to running watts as a bare minimum. And specify a pump that is pumping in the bottom of the curve instead of near the top helps to allow it to produce better during lower PV watts input. Good luck, Jay Peltz power > On Jan 2, 2019, at 4:44 PM, William Dorsett wrote: > > Happy

[RE-wrenches] Lithium battery cost

at closer to the $145 kWh? Thanks Jay Peltz power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] 600 Vdc Transfer Switch

Hi Mac, There is the Morningstar TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR It’s got a transfer switch inside. But maybe you want something different? Jay Peltz power. > On Dec 19, 2018, at 4:50 AM, Mac Lewis wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > Does anyone have a recommendation for a DPDT 600 V

[RE-wrenches] AIMS power inverters

Hi All, I was recently looking at the AIMS website and they show 30-200kw battery inverter. I was wondering if anyone has used them or has anything to say one way or the other? Or has recommendations to other brands for same sort of sized inverters. thx jay peltz power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lg chem

HI Kirk, SE bought BYD battery and I expect you’ll see them and not LG Chem. As to when, that I don’t know, but would expect pretty soon. jay peltz power > On Dec 14, 2018, at 6:43 AM, Kirk Herander wrote: > > > Does anyone know when LG chem batteries for Storedge inverte

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum inverter issue

Hi Louis Again, magnum admitted to the issue, gave no fix. I checked with RE-Wrenches as someone might have figured a work around. Jay > On Dec 12, 2018, at 8:11 PM, > wrote: > > Jay, > > I have not seen this, yet. > If you go into the Magnums remote and look at AC

[RE-wrenches] Magnum inverter issue

inverter and that somehow this “feature” has to do with it being able to AC couple better. I’m writing to ask if others have seen this as well and more importantly if anyone has a fix? Thanks, Jay Peltz Power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance

Re: [RE-wrenches] FullRiver battery question

cycles to 50%, vs Full River or Rolls AGM at around 1300 cycles to 50%. VRLA are a pretty tricky compared to flooded. jay peltz power > On Nov 29, 2018, at 8:33 AM, Starlight Solar Power Systems > wrote: > > Let me confirm what William has shared about Deka/MK 8D AGM batteries;

Re: [RE-wrenches] FullRiver battery question

Hi Allan, You check Rolls, which has a similar battery. Jay Peltz power. > On Nov 28, 2018, at 10:43 PM, William Miller wrote: > > Allan: > > We have had poor luck with the 8D AGM batteries (MK/Deka). Many of them have > had short life spans along with swelling

[RE-wrenches] outback skybox

HI All, Anyone install a Skybox yet? And if you have comments? My questions are: Does it have module level shut down capabilities? Does it need or can it use the mate 3s or does it use some other device? thx jay peltz power ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Batt Cap AGM

r 48v battery: Charge to 60v 4-6 hrs Charge first thing in the am 3 days in a row 1 x year Jay Peltz Power > On Nov 22, 2018, at 8:23 AM, Dan Fink wrote: > > All; I forgot to note that with the AGMs a full equalization that could > temporarily stave off problems across the mas

Re: [RE-wrenches] Insolation calc anyone ;)

HI Bruce, OB specifies 2000 watts STC max for the FM-80 at 24v. Gotta say I've never measured 3X solar irradiance, impressive. jay peltz power > On Nov 22, 2018, at 7:37 AM, Solar wrote: > > I live in Northern MN and we get very cold days (-50F +) and very crisp clear > da

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe update?

Hi Dan and Kienan I’m curious how much water you are adding monthly? Jay Peltz Power. > On Nov 22, 2018, at 7:08 AM, Dan Fink wrote: > > Wrenches; I have run my house on 12 volt NiFe batteries for 3 years now. I > was going to write a long essay, but Kienen beat me

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe update?

As we are talking about the IronEdison batteries. I checked their site about lithium and they claim to have a BMS that will communicate with Outback. I didn’t think anybody had comm with OB? Can anyone confirm that? jay Peltz power > On Nov 21, 2018, at 11:36 AM, Ken Schaal wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ni-Fe update?

as a top end Lithium battery, I’d go for the Lithium if someone has that kind of cash to throw around. Jay Peltz Power. > On Nov 21, 2018, at 10:37 AM, Ray wrote: > > Charge efficiency is really low, Charging parameters can be hard to get > right, Voltage is not stable under

Re: [RE-wrenches] mate 3s locking

Does Schneider have videos of how to operate the SCP etc? Jay Peltz power. > On Nov 18, 2018, at 7:41 AM, Howie Michaelson > wrote: > > Drake, > It took me years to try Trace/Xantrex/Schneider products after swearing off > Xantrex in 2004, becoming an Outback devotee for a

Re: [RE-wrenches] mate 3s locking

Hi william Very tech fix with the relay! Fortunately or unfortunately there is no reliable web at the location but someone who manually checks things. Yes the 3s still has some of the same problems Thx Jay Peltz power. > On Nov 16, 2018, at 2:14 PM, William Miller wrote: >

[RE-wrenches] mate 3s locking

. No change. thx jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Vaccine refrigeration

Hi Jerry Vaccine refrigeration Jay > On Nov 13, 2018, at 12:47 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > Jay > I have done ACDC refrigeration, how big of a unit are you looking for, > apartment size or container size. Bigger is almost easier, need info before. > Jerry > >>

[RE-wrenches] Vaccine refrigeration

Hi all I’m looking for recommendations on vaccine refrigeration. It’s for buddy in west pacific which was just pounded by strongest typhoon ever. Thx Jay Peltz Power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Lithium age question

Hi all, As a lithium battery ages, does the voltage keep it’s flat line steep curve but just start it’s drop at a higher voltage or does it have more of a gradual voltage drop? Thx Jay Peltz power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List

[RE-wrenches] wattsun linear actuator

HI All I”m trying to locate another ( or Similar) VonWeise V76-5 actuator for an older wattsun smaller tracker. I’ve only found 1 used one on Ebay. Any ideas? thx jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] MPPSolar equipment

HI All, Has anyone used or know anything about MPPsolar equipment. Inverters, CC etc. It would be for international work. thx jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate 3 shutdown

recommended to clear it at least every 6 months. And even with current firmware and clearing memory, I still see it happen. Jay > On Oct 10, 2018, at 4:51 PM, Dana wrote: > > My learned fellow Sparkies, > > I have at home off-grid Radian with Mate 3 monitor. Periodically &

[RE-wrenches] deka ultra battery

HI All, Has anyone installed, seen, used or priced the Deka Ultrabattery for stationary applications? ( solar) Thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

Hi all What is the news on the skybox? Last I checked it was still MIA Jay > On Sep 25, 2018, at 9:13 AM, Jeff Clearwater > wrote: > > Hi Dave and All. > > Reasons for HV batteries off grid? > > 1) Smaller cable size (I just did an 18 Kw off grid with 4 SI

Re: [RE-wrenches] Neutral sizing

the county, he had the money to install the 500mcm as a neutral. I have been just trying to educate myself for future projects and as often is the case with me and the NEC, its more complicated that I thought. jay peltz power > On Sep 23, 2018, at 10:26 AM, Drake > wrote: > &g

[RE-wrenches] Neutral sizing

/L2 Thanks in advance Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Raised up ground mounts

Iron ridge has a 3” option > On Sep 20, 2018, at 2:15 PM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > > > I wish! 180mph, Exposure Category D - about as bad as it gets in the US. I > don't think pole mount will work around here. We need a really beefy > structure. It's probably going to have to be

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Volume Solar Pumping

Mac Look at the grundfos RSI It’ll go up to 37kw for standard 3 phase pumps. At 37kw it’s 480 3 phase output and 1000vdc input if I remember correctly Jay > On Sep 20, 2018, at 10:04 AM, Mac Lewis wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > This is a larger volume pumping applicat

Re: [RE-wrenches] Step-up/Step-down Transformer question

Thx Brian. I guess I was thinking that 50kw + was probably A darn big house and probably be outbuildings that the inverters would be installed on. Yea bringing 1000vdc to a house is a bit much but then we said that with 600v too. Jay Peltz power > On Sep 18, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Br

Re: [RE-wrenches] Step-up/Step-down Transformer question

Does anyone make a 1000vdc single phase inverter? Would reduce wire costs dramatically Jay Peltz power. > On Sep 18, 2018, at 11:36 AM, Lorenzo Ortiz wrote: > > Thanks for all the input guys. After looking at the 3 phase with transformer > options with some transformer m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

HI Harry, The battery is charged from the AC side correct? And is the charging algorithm inside the ABU. If so why couldn’t you use a generator to charge the battery? jay peltz power > On Sep 13, 2018, at 7:10 AM, Harry Mahon > wrote: > > Marco – > > The Sunny Boy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

HI Drake, Can you upload that http again? The link doesn’t work. thx jay > On Sep 15, 2018, at 7:39 AM, Drake > wrote: > > Is this what you are referring to? > http://en.byd.com/energy/download/high-voltage/B-Box%20High%20Voltage%20Specification.p > > > At

Re: [RE-wrenches] Multi-meters

HI Will, I found this unit from Japan. Hioki CM4372 jay peltz power > On Sep 13, 2018, at 5:28 AM, Will White wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > I've started doing some work on 1,000 VDC systems so I need to upgrade my > meters. What I'd really like is a clamp-on amp m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trojan L16RE-2V set-points

default! Jay Peltz power. > On Sep 11, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: > > Hello wrenches, > > I inspected a system that another company had installed. It had single > string of 12 x Trojan L16RE-2V batteries about 2 years old. They had > experienced a battery

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback OPzV

HI Steve, I’d look at the Rolls Gel S2-2160. 2437 ah at C/20 3700 cycles to 50% I don’t know what the cost comparison is between the OB, Rolls and GS SLR batteries, jay peltz power > On Sep 11, 2018, at 12:44 PM, Steve Romo > wrote: > > Good afternoon everyone, &

[RE-wrenches] New house LED lighting/switches

segment of the industry and its really hard to keep up, or at lease me anyway. I very much understand this is a very personal subject, and I know there will be lots of opinions out there! thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

under warranty Jay Peltz Power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Arc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid refrigerator

fridge, no defrost? Happy shopping jay peltz power > On Sep 8, 2018, at 10:25 PM, Tom at wagonmaker wrote: > > Almost 25 years ago, when we built our off grid home, we looked at the > limited options then available one of which was the Sunfrost. After looking > into thing

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trackers

Hi Chris, In regards to wattsun, which controller are they using? The website doesn’t give any details. The last one I did used a quite complicated one and it didn’t have easy to use external manual controls. Thx Jay Peltz power. > On Sep 6, 2018, at 1:13 PM, Chris Schaefer wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] mod waveform LED dimmer

of that but they are expensive and could be a big rabbit hole. thanks jay > On Sep 5, 2018, at 4:44 PM, Ray wrote: > > Sorry I can't help with specific models, but my guess is that most dimmers > will work. They will probably buzz annoyingly due to the mod sine, and > probably die a rel

[RE-wrenches] mod waveform LED dimmer

HI All, I’m asking the group for a very obscure piece of information. I have someone with an very old Trace 2012 mod wave form inverter and wants to use their new LED bulbs with a dimmer Does anyone know of any LED/dimmer combos that will work? thanks in advance jay peltz power

[RE-wrenches] Phone/ sun position apps

Hi all, I’m wondering about which apps people are using for determining shading and sun position. Thx Jay Peltz Power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

Hi Dan For larger uses, buying 55 gallon drums is usually best if you can’t get bulk delivery. Where I live, they deliver kerosene though. Jay > ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Cha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Forced air Furnace

. My 2 cents Jay Peltz Power. > On Aug 24, 2018, at 2:56 PM, Daniel Young wrote: > > Drake, > > The best thing to minimize blower power draw will be two fold. > Get the smallest BTU furnace you are allowed to (with and ECM blower). Since > blowers are generally sized

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

will push and push and push and draw max amount of watts. Under normal load, it won’t of course. PV direct you’ll be watt limited, but with a battery, no limits up to max pump watt draw and you don’t want the converter to fail. jay peltz power > On Aug 21, 2018, at 11:17 AM, Gary Hig

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC and LFP batteries and TriMetric

A follow up question to all of this: Does anyone know what parameters a BMS is using to determine SOC for lithium? A project I installed uses the Orion BMS jr for lithium batteries. It uses a normal shunt, voltage and also measures internal cell resistance to determine SOC. Jay Peltz Power

[RE-wrenches] Non breakable RV modules

Hi All What are good options for a portable module for RV use. One that you can move around, (it’s going to fall over)and connect with a cable to an camper. The old unisolar ones were perfect. Any recommendations are appreciated Size? 50-100 watts, 12v nominal. Thx Jay

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC, FNDC, and LFP batteries

. I’ve got 4 meters that I compare and if they are full daily it’s about 1-2% difference between them. If it’s been 7-10 days since full, then they could be off by 10-15%+ off. Curious what others are seeing Jay Peltz power. > On Aug 18, 2018, at 9:40 AM, Jerry Shafer wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] SOC, FNDC, and LFP batteries

Hi Lou, Can you tell us which LFP batteries? And what rates of discharge/charge? Thx Jay Peltz power. > On Aug 17, 2018, at 12:09 PM, Lou Russo wrote: > > Hello All, > > Does anybody have any insight in getting the SOC to report accurately on the > Outback FNDC wh

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback FM100

Hi Howie Yes you need a Mate 3 to program and view data for the FM100 Jay Peltz power. > On Aug 14, 2018, at 5:48 PM, Howie Michaelson > wrote: > > I am changing out an off-grid AC coupled SMA SB3000TL inverter tied to a dual > stack VFX3648 system with a Mate (origi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cell Cracks

I had a module engineer tell me these are often a static discharge issue which happens during the lamination process. It’s not effecting the cell surface but the encapsulate above it. It’s not cracking but it looks like it. Jay Peltz power. > On Aug 14, 2018, at 7:31 AM, Dave Tede

[RE-wrenches] Ace-clamps

be curious others take on that. This potential project ticks all the boxes for rail-less install. Low heat, no critters, no leaves, low pitch, few modules, micro inverter, standing metal seam. Thanks in advance Jay Peltz power. ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery temp sensors for older Trace/Xantrex inverters

HI Chris, Maybe someone else can confirm but I believe the OB and Midnite use the thermistors with the same values and are interchangeable. And both use same RJ-11 plug. jay peltz power > On Aug 4, 2018, at 2:04 PM, Chris Schaefer wrote: > > Good Day All, > > Run

Re: [RE-wrenches] M210 Enphase

Yea sure seems like a warranty issue to me. Let us know how enphase deals with it. Jay > On Jul 27, 2018, at 11:55 PM, Ron Young wrote: > > Hi Jay, there is a black tar like substance leaking out of the seams on two > inverters and from around the connection wire on a third. It

Re: [RE-wrenches] M210 Enphase

HI Ron, Leaking what? jay peltz power > On Jul 27, 2018, at 6:46 PM, RM You wrote: > > Anyone have a source of M210 Enphase inverters? I have a customer who has 3 > out of 12 that are leaking and as he is getting his roof re-done would like > to replace those before

[RE-wrenches] Outback ags mate3s

input reconnect delay time” However in setting this feature to 6 minutes the inverter reconnects after a few seconds like normal. Any suggestions as to fix or programming tips? Thanks Jay Peltz power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List

Re: [RE-wrenches] UL/CSA listed battery monitor?

Putting a battery that generates massive amounts of hydrogen into a boat seems like a really bad idea to me. Jay Peltz Power > On Jul 10, 2018, at 2:34 PM, Hilton Dier wrote: > > Thanks for all the responses. The people on this list are gold standard. I’ll > look into

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase question

Hi Jerry, Can the new EMU work with the older units? Jay Peltz power. > On Jul 6, 2018, at 11:59 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > Wrenches, Ron > Thats a good thing with enphase, mix and don't need to match, you will need > inverters that connect in line or just seperate them wit

[RE-wrenches] Outback warranty

it. I’m asking if anyone has another avenue, or advice on how to proceed? OB charges a lot for the upgrading since Alpha took over, which makes it not worth doing. Thanks Jay Peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wood pellet stove for off grid

Hi david, As someone who has a pellet stove, I wouldn’t buy another. I’d go with a kerosene heater, direct vent. Cheaper to operate, bulk fuel, cleaner, no mx, and probably uses less electrical energy and more efficient I think. ( no glow bar to start the burn cycle). Jay Peltz Power

[RE-wrenches] steel cased industrial batteries

there has some current info, recommendations, best price etc. thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] top of pole with no galvy

Hi Bruce You might check with Sunwize, or AMERESCO Jay > On Jun 7, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Bruce Erickson wrote: > > Hi All, > I have a super particular customer who needs a small top-of-pole rack, but > will not accept anything but aluminum or stainless (or bro

[RE-wrenches] Xfmr's job?

the manual) Also I know that the Magnum allows you to charge with just 120v and I think the XW is the same, OB you have to have 240v. Cheers jay > On May 30, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > wrote: > > The 8kw radian still has to have balance! You can't expect it to

[RE-wrenches] Pika energy equipment

HI All, Any of you installing the Pika equipment? Thoughts and is there retail pricing that can be shared? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fullriver Battery meltdown

Lead melts at 621. Plastics melt depending on the type between 212f and 491f ( for the most common ones) http://education.seattlepi.com/hot-water-melt-plastic-3626.html But melting and being able to be deformed is very different. jay peltz power > On May 10, 2018, at 2:48 PM, Ch

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire damage

. They are going to be dinged up, and scratched, they can’t be used for any system that’ll qualify for tax credits/rebates. I’d say $.05 per watt, and maybe they should be paid to take them off the roof. jay peltz power > On May 4, 2018, at 10:07 AM, Kristopher Schmid <sol...@legacysolar.com&

[RE-wrenches] Large Off Grid Inverter?

good not to use. jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Arc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Chevy Bolt

Hi Darryl It has to do with the zero point crossing. With pure sine wave, it crosses almost vertical angle so no time spent there. Mod square wave usually has a flat crossing, totally screws certain things up. Jay Peltz power. > On Apr 24, 2018, at 8:39 AM, Darryl Thayer <da

Re: [RE-wrenches] generator search

Hi all. This unit will be in a warm climate so no problems there. Are you all saying the build in AC/shore power charger is extremely inefficient? Jay > On Apr 9, 2018, at 1:46 PM, Michael Morningstar <mjmornings...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Yes, the Cummins technicia

[RE-wrenches] generator search

can get it to work with 2 wire AGS. Onan also has one as well. Are there any other make/models that people would recommend or would caution me against? Thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] rail less standing seam attachments

installed with solar in mind, lots of fasteners. Hes very competent and pays attention to details. Any positive/negative recommendations. thanks in advance, jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] Midnite MNBCB

Does anyone know the K/O sizes, spacing on the MNBCB? I can’t find any spec sheet on it and midnite hasn’t gotten back to me. I’m trying to figure out if any of the KO’s match the Classic charge controller KO spacing. Thanks Jay Peltz power

[RE-wrenches] sharp module needed

HI All, If anyone has one or knows where to get a Sharp ND-167U1F? Please let me know off list thanks jay Peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & sett

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fuses

Hi Jerry, Curious what amp rating the fuses are and what the ISC rating of the modules are. Thx Jay Peltz power. > On Mar 17, 2018, at 8:26 PM, Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarag...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Wrenches > I have a question that I do not have an answer for that I can prove

[RE-wrenches] UPS no load draw

with this kind of product I just don’t have any ideas of power consumption. thanks jay peltz Power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] tesla solar roof tiles

OK all, I have a question about their tile roofs. Anyone know if they are set up for module level shut down? Or anybody have any anything about them? And I heard that they are advertising for installers, ie they are starting a new not Solar city install company? Comments? thx jay

[RE-wrenches] Lorentz pumps

HI All, I’ve got a client asking me about Lorentz pumps. I know they have sort of come and gone from the USA. Is anyone using them, have any pros/cons vs Grundfos and where to get them? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood

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