Re: [RE-wrenches] Fried Classic150?

Curious, what is the actual voltage and the nominal voltage? Jay Peltz power > On May 30, 2016, at 4:59 PM, Aaron Mandelkorn wrote: > > Hi all. I returned to a off grid site today after having no winter access. It > appears as though the classic 150 charge controller has

Re: [RE-wrenches] Compressor motor/SW+5548

Hi jeremy, The 5548 has really poor surge, it's not a wire issue. I'm not sure caps will fix that. Jay Peltz power. > On May 30, 2016, at 9:46 AM, Jeremy Rodriguez wrote: > > Hello > I've got an SW+5548 that will barley start my air compressor. Once it does &g

[RE-wrenches] 1000 volt wire for trench-buried extended runs - what type?

my cable from Bryan at PV cables, you might give him a call for pricing. Jay peltz power > On May 17, 2016, at 3:52 PM, Howard Arey wrote: > > Good day, wrenches. > > I am installing four dual axis trackers totaling 52KW (13KW per) to four > individual Fronius Primo 12.5 Pr

[RE-wrenches] supply side connection

Has any one used the Milbank tap connectors? Or maybe get them approved by the utility? It would require meter removal, but seems to be a good alternative to a piercing connector. thanks jay Peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Radian GSLC

Hi Drake, Are you saying that the relays have failed or the breakers? Jay Peltz power. > On May 13, 2016, at 7:37 AM, Drake > wrote: > > William and Wrenches, > > The lack of room in the GSLC becomes much worse when using the factory > installed AC coupling "

[RE-wrenches] Radian GSLC

Hi William, One easy upgrade would be the use of Arctic Ultra flex wire. It would put almost no stress on the breaker connections. I haven’t done this yet, but I plan on doing it for the next GSLC that I install. jay peltz power > On May 12, 2016, at 11:52 AM, William Miller wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] multiple radian installation

Thanks. I hope that OB comes up with a better integrated unit. I can get a 200 amp 3R transfer switch from my local hardware store for $189. Not bad. thx jay > On May 11, 2016, at 1:22 PM, Kirpal Khalsa wrote: > > Jay, we typically use an external on/off/on transfer switch...

[RE-wrenches] multiple radian installation

HI All, I’m curious how folks are doing the AC bypass and AC side on a 3 radian 240v setup? I”m leaning on doing an external transfer switch, but curious what others have done. thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance

[RE-wrenches] Outback programing question

situation he will put the Generator mode back to AC from DC. Sincerely, Jay Peltz > On May 9, 2016, at 10:10 AM, Lones Tuss wrote: > > Hello Fellow Wrenches > > Due to customer feedback OutBack decided to automatically enable the > Inverters Ac Charger > if the Mate

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update?

Question to all the generator techs out there. I’ve always been told that you don’t want a diesel to be sitting for long periods. Fuel can go bad, all that sort of thing. Vs propane which doesn’t care. Is that true? Or in mild climates will a monthly must run be OK? Thanks jay > On Ma

Re: [RE-wrenches] Off-grid generator update?

anyway. jay peltz power > On May 4, 2016, at 10:30 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote: > > Lena and all, > I was watching this thread closely, as I have shared your concerns and I was > hoping to hear of any new solutions. In this thread I hear of Gillette > (always positively over t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Optics RE with two hubs.

Nope doesn't care. You could have 1 shunt or 3. You just get to monitor the 3 shunts. The m3 display uses comm from the cc Jay Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2016, at 8:44 AM, William Miller wrote: > > Jay: > > Thanks for the reply. I meant label the shunts. Does

[RE-wrenches] Winter Battery Maintenance

Hi Steve Thanks I would only add that those self discharge rates are for good condition batteries. As they age, it increases. Question. How does the self discharge rates vary between, VRLA and flooded, or do they? Thx Jay Peltz power > On May 3, 2016, at 7:09 AM, Steve Higgins wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Optics RE with two hubs.

Hi William, Yes you need the shunt for PV the FNDC to read correctly I'm not sure exactly what you mean about labeling the cc? The FNDC doesn't care what each shunt does. Cc, inverter DC loads etc, if that's what you mean Jay Peltz power. > On May 3, 2016, at 12:10

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback programing question

That is what we are doing as a temporary fix. According to outback the charger should stay off if it's set that way. It's unclear why it's not doing it. Actually opticsRE will allow full programming. No phone app ( darn) but computer yes. Jay > On Apr 29, 2016, at 7:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback programing question

want and I agree to have an additional cycle on the batteries when they don’t need it. I’m working with OB to find out why this is happening. Thanks jay peltz power > On Apr 29, 2016, at 11:07 AM, Ray Walters wrote: > > What's wrong with the chargers being on? Just

Re: [RE-wrenches] 480 single phase delta

system to do. And as the experts here have provided, thats just not true. Thanks for the input. jay > On Apr 28, 2016, at 6:58 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > I cant say l have seen a single phase delta, open delta, use two of the three > legs but not on pumps, can someone explain

Re: [RE-wrenches] Goofy roofing

Hi Bill, What about installing unistrut to the roof on those attachment points, then installing the racking to the unistrut? jay peltz power > On Apr 29, 2016, at 6:55 AM, frenergy wrote: > > Recently, a customer had a metal roof (not standing seam) installed by a > "h

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2014 NEC 705.22 disconnect for inverter capable of being locked

HI August, I guess my question is. Are they asking for a lockout AC disconnect on a AC circuit IE from the AC panel? or are they asking for a lockout from the inverter AC at the inverter? thanks jay peltz power > On Apr 28, 2016, at 3:11 PM, August Goers wrote: > > Hi Wrenches,

Re: [RE-wrenches] 480 single phase delta

Great inverter but this is single phase. Jay Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2016, at 3:10 PM, jerrysgarage01 wrote: > > What about an SMA Tri Power inverter > Jerry > > > Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S™ III, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone > > > Origi

[RE-wrenches] 480 single phase delta

HI All, I have a question from a person wanting to do a intertie on a commercial water pumping site with 480v single phase delta configuration. PV will be in the 10kw range. Anybody have an idea of what equipment will work for this? thanks jay peltz power

[RE-wrenches] Outback programing question

chargers to operate. OK so just hit charge off, and yes the chargers will turn off. But next day, genny starts up, and the chargers come back on as well. Outback says that shouldn’t be happening, but it is. Anybody have this issue or know of a fix? Thanks jay peltz power

[RE-wrenches] small inverters

. I’d like pure sine wave. Morning star 300 watt is a nice unit, would be on the small side. Exeltech are nice but I think maybe have too much idle power. Any other options out there than I folks can recommend? Thanks jay peltz power ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] 60 Amp PV breaker tripping

battery buss in the XW box. The reason is for more wire, to help dampen the surge that is put onto the CC Hope this helps jay peltz power > On Apr 19, 2016, at 12:15 PM, Kristopher Schmid > wrote: > > No recent changes, Jay. System has been installed since 2009. > 16 Kyocera

Re: [RE-wrenches] 60 Amp PV breaker tripping

Is this a new or old problem And any changes ( equipment etc)just before the problem started? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 19, 2016, at 9:04 AM, Kristopher Schmid wrote: > > Hi All, > > I recall a thread not so long ago where someone was having an issue w

[RE-wrenches] Grundfos CU200 location

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Storage Batteries for dwellings -Canadian Code

Hi dan The sonnen is the Sony battery. 48v packs. No problem. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2016, at 3:46 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > > I wonder how this code will apply to the new SonnenBatterie system, which > uses a high-voltage lithium battery bank adapted t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Specific AC Coupling question

SS relay, but a regular mechanical contactor will do as well. jay Peltz Power. > On Apr 4, 2016, at 12:34 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: > > Wrenches, > Core question first: Will a ~2010 Fronius IG-4000 respond properly to the > frequency shift regulation supplied by a new Schneide

[RE-wrenches] outback VFX outdoor enclosure

Hi all Any recommendations for an outdoor enclosure For a vfxr outback? No cc but will need a mate 3. Thanks Jay Peltz power. ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email

[RE-wrenches] DC to DC converters

-voltage-regulator/cv1236-8-12v-36v-8a-voltage-regulator-p5503/ Jay Peltz power. > On Mar 28, 2016, at 12:44 PM, William Miller wrote: > > Friends: > > I am designing a satellite data interface for a large off-grid system for a > state highway department facility. We

Re: [RE-wrenches] Access pathways

heard of other successes with doing such things. Good luck jay peltz power > On Mar 25, 2016, at 8:04 PM, Rebecca Lundberg > wrote: > > Dear Solar Colleagues, > > I know the building code language regarding PV installations providing 3' > access pathways w

Re: [RE-wrenches] AFCI trip on metal roof

Hi drake. I've been researching problems with using the wrong connectors. Are your home runs using same brand connectors as the modules? Jay Peltz power. > On Mar 23, 2016, at 2:08 PM, Drake > wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > We have a project with an array on

Re: [RE-wrenches] Group thoughts on Power Perfect Box from Static USA

correction gets us no reduction in our electric bills. So the 3% is bogus. As to how it would help our GTI inverters, nope. The smart meters, don’t use power line carrier but a wireless carrier, so hard to see how that would help with EMF. In the end snake oil. jay PS 20+ year ago at MREF, there were

[RE-wrenches] SW series fuse rating

HI All, I was looking at the SW cut sheet. It doesn’t mention series fuse rating. It does mention “maximum reverse current” Is this the same thing? Or where would I find the series fuse rating. thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood

Re: [RE-wrenches] HIQ Inverter Experience?

Hi Patrick I would add that the NEMA 6 rating is for dust/water intrusion, not corrosion resistance. I don’t know what the metallurgy of the Enphase was/is or the HIQ. But I would not make the assumption that whats bad/good for one is the same for any other. jay Peltz power > On Mar

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA 5.0/6.0US

HI Dan, Do you have any links on info on the battery? A quick search didn’t find anything. Yea I know given SMA time, I’ll be long retired when it comes out but still. jay peltz power > On Feb 18, 2016, at 2:34 AM, Dan Fink wrote: > > Wrenches, please correct me if I am off-

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA 5.0/6.0US

HI Marco, that might indeed be true. But there are many references to batteries, battery relay control for battery charging, pages below all reference to different battery parameters http://files.sma.de/dl/27676/SB5.0-6.0-1SP-US-40-IA-xx-10.pdf 27 36 37 39 Curious. jay > On Feb 17, 2

[RE-wrenches] SMA 5.0/6.0US

HI All, I was reading the manual for this new inverter and there are many references to batteries. No one I’ve asked knows anything about this aspect of the inverter. So I’m posing it here. Does anyone know about the battery aspect of this inverter? thanks jay peltz power

[RE-wrenches] Battery enclosures

Hi all I have a customer who has an old outback PS1-be. ( long extinct) Battery enclosure that holds 4 group 27 12v batteries. Anybody know of anything similar? He wants to add but I can't find anything in a similar shape. I.e. Tall and narrow. Any suggestions? Thanks Jay Peltz

Re: [RE-wrenches] Increasing output Amps, Off Grid

That's a very trick way to do it! A somewhat less expensive way would be to use a 3rd VFX on the leg you want the added power on. Jay Peltz power. > On Feb 1, 2016, at 9:09 PM, William Miller wrote: > > Jeremy: > > I have often wondered this question since the Trace

Re: [RE-wrenches] 600V charge controller questions

about the moringstar is that manual relay. You should be able to configure a relay to turn off the GT inverter and turn on the 600v CC automatically in the event of a power failure. Not that I’ve looked for a 80 amp 600vdc one. jay peltz power > On Jan 30, 2016, at 2:21 PM, Allan Sinde

[RE-wrenches] Inverter Failure Due to Generator Backfeed (?)

Hi jerry Can you give any insight as to the failure mechanism? I guess I don't understand why bad AC would damage the inverter, I mean besides the obvious bad equipment design. Jay Peltz power. > On Jan 29, 2016, at 3:18 PM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > We have seen something

Re: [RE-wrenches] fusing requirement for 4 strings run to a Inverter with 2 MPPT's

Hi Dan Can you provide any documentation on this? Thanks Jay Peltz power. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2016, at 8:52 PM, > wrote: > > While Brian T. is correct that fusing is not required for string-to-string > overcurrent protection with two strings into two cha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plastic washers

rubber will compress over time, and then we’ll have the SS washer touching the rail” vs what everyone else is saying “ that the plastic will fail and then it’ll be SS on AL anyway. 1 step forward, 3 steps back. jay > On Jan 28, 2016, at 11:23 AM, Ray Walters wrote: > > We just had

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plastic washers

My hesitation to that is the compressibility of the neoprene. One of the things I like about nylon or similar hard plastics is they don’t compress so you do get a ridged structure. jay peltz power > On Jan 28, 2016, at 10:15 AM, Ray Walters wrote: > > I would use a SS wa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plastic washers

Hi Jason, It's part of why I asked because I'm not sure the best material. I always thought of Epdm as pretty soft? If you have a supplier let us know Jay > On Jan 28, 2016, at 5:00 AM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > > If you are going to do it, have you considered E

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plastic washers

dule. As lones pointed out, there are parts that would insulate the bolt. But as the owner hasn't requested that, not going to suggest it! I sure didn't plan on stirring the pot like this. Just really wanted some help on sourcing the washers Thanks Jay Peltz power > On Jan 28, 2016

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plastic washers

ok for the parts he's looking for. Jay Peltz power. > On Jan 27, 2016, at 8:56 AM, Kurt Johnsen wrote: > > Jay, > > There is the consideration of voiding any engineering that is being relied on > for your protection. If there is a failure telling the judge th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plastic washers

The rack company general specialties recommends a SS washer between aluminum to aluminum, as in rack rails m Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2016, at 10:10 AM, William Miller wrote: > > Jay: > > Conrad has a very pertinent point to make below. We are discovering that >

[RE-wrenches] Plastic washers

Hi all I've got a client who insists on "plastic " ( synthetic) washers between SS washers and the aluminum racking and modules. I'm tried every angle to assure him it's not a problem to no effect. So anybody have any recommendations about type, material, and where t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rooftop disconnect for multi tracker TLs

Probably 2 of the Sq D 361RB still might be the least expensive. jay peltz power > On Jan 22, 2016, at 8:00 AM, August Goers wrote: > > Wrenches, > > We have a few jurisdictions in the Bay Area that still require rooftop DC > disconnects. We are installing a lot of SMA TL

[RE-wrenches] SE / tesla availability

HI All, I’m guessing you are being hit with these questions too. But any time frames for the SE equipment that’ll be ready to go with Tesla batteries? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solarworld

Hi guys. Look not all of us are getting these emails. So please share what's going on ok And my opinion is that if these are published emails with prices you can share them, especially if you think they are bogus parts. Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 21, 2016, at

Re: [RE-wrenches] enphase AC battery

Hi jerry You actually have one of the enphase battery units? Jay Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2016, at 8:17 AM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > Wrenches > I have used it both for off grid and for battery back up, charger system is > ok does not seam to advanced > Jerry >

[RE-wrenches] enphase AC battery

Hi All, Does anyone know if the enphase battery system is designed to work for battery back up? or just grid support? thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Charge Settings.

Hi Steve, I'm curious about the temp sensor location. Some OEM's use a bolt on type. How do you find this for accuracy? Thanks Jay Peltz power. > On Jan 19, 2016, at 8:01 AM, Steve Higgins wrote: > > The testing that we have done with our batteries, is well over 9

[RE-wrenches] Inverter identification quiz

Hi all Home power, latest issue 171, page 18 Has a photo of an inverter (display only no name)that wasn't doing a good job. Interesting problem, glad it wasn't mine. Anybody know what inverter that is? Thanks Jay ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Radian vs SI - Shunt for SOC Control

Hi mark, Yes the radian doesn't have an integral shunt. All that information is via external shunts ( 1-3 shunts) and the FNDC Jay Peltz power. > On Jan 16, 2016, at 9:34 AM, Mark Frye wrote: > > Folks, > > I know with both the Radian and the SI you can use an external

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery-based inverter

to a pretty small amount. A cat 5 cable is run between the inverters for comm. I don't know if you can use wireless yet. Jay Peltz power. > On Jan 16, 2016, at 7:22 AM, Drake > wrote: > > Hi Kevin, > > Are you talking about the generator charging algorithm or t

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery-based inverter

Hi Todd Yes the XW, Radian, FXR versions and the RE version from magnum Have generator support. But that isn't what I was talking about in my last post. Jay Peltz power. > On Jan 15, 2016, at 2:37 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote: > > the old sw inverters had so

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery-based inverter

hooked up and with that we could run the chargers flat out, worked fine. Jay Peltz power > On Jan 15, 2016, at 2:08 PM, Kevin Pegg wrote: > > Hi Jay, > > Thanks for your information. That generator mode sounds like an excellent > feature. I guess it is time to

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery-based inverter

frankly is a joke. So I choose the Radian. its not perfect, but. Jay peltz power > On Jan 15, 2016, at 11:59 AM, Kevin Pegg wrote: > > Interesting thread. Our firm wrote off Outback products several years ago for > two reasons: > > 1) beyond abysmal tech support - when we

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery-based inverter

Hi Kirk, Schneider Conext XW is 120 or 120/240 with dual input SMA SI 120v but has a dual input relay system you can use. These are the only other two I know of that will sell from the battery inverter. > On Jan 14, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Kirk Herander wrote: > > Hello, > Can anyone recommend a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Automotive PV Supplies

HI Mark, Backwoods solar has a good selection of battery parts and good tech help. jay peltz power > On Jan 9, 2016, at 5:32 PM, Mark Frye wrote: > > A buddy of mine is rigging his van with PV and is looking for some help. > > Can anyone suggest a good website for picking

[RE-wrenches] demolition hammer drills

HI All, Any recommendations for a demo hammer, and where to get. I don’t use it much, but for digging holes, and installing ground rods. Standard 15 amp 120v unit. thanks jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Source Circuit Disconnect - 690.14 (C)(1)

Hi Carl, Given that you are using SE equipment. I'm guessing that locking out the DC disco or AC side to shut the array down wasn't an option the inspector wanted? I thought that is one of the reasons for using SE? Jay Peltz power. > On Jan 4, 2016, at 7:58 AM, Carl

Re: [RE-wrenches] What are the most reliable OTG washers these days?

HI Jeff, I’ve got a new front load digital kenmore that works on my 10 yr old VFX 3524. no problems at all. I don’t have the exact model, can get it for you. jay > On Dec 22, 2015, at 5:00 PM, Jeff Oldham wrote: > > I'm particularly interested in ones that are happy on Out

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Refractometer reading has me stumped

ver. As the situation is unclear, I would check with a fluid hydrometer to double check your battery SG results. Jay > On Dec 21, 2015, at 9:16 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote: > > Wrenches, > For years I have carried and used a refractometer to accurately measure SG of > F

Re: [RE-wrenches] 4 ways to keep a battery for a long time

the better Lithium BMS systems are measuring each cell for voltage and temp. And are also able to balance them with small current flow. We need that for LA, but I don’t think it’ll happen. jay peltz power > On Dec 18, 2015, at 7:44 AM, Starlight Solar Power Systems > wrote: > &g

Re: [RE-wrenches] 4 ways to keep a battery for a long time

HI Todd, Thats not my understanding. VRLA batteris come just like FLA, cycling and non cycling. I can’t speak to the non cycling as I don’t use them. But cycling VRLA are lead/antimony, not lead calcium. jay peltz power > On Dec 17, 2015, at 8:56 AM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] 4 ways to keep a battery for a long time

HI Ray, yep agreed, the brain power is going towards Lithium. Thats what I would do. Schneider also has a high temp shut down. Not sure about OB, or magnum. cheers, jay > On Dec 17, 2015, at 10:55 AM, Ray Walters wrote: > > Hi Larry and Jay; > > I totally agree, that taki

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback OpticsRe

HI Lou, I’m using the Optics RE at my house. Its pretty easy to hook up. The newest rev works well with Power line carrier units. And its free jay peltz power > On Dec 17, 2015, at 8:05 PM, Lou Russo wrote: > > Wrenches, > > I have several existing off-grid sites that now

Re: [RE-wrenches] 4 ways to keep a battery for a long time

Hi Larry, I've talked to Ralph about adding temp comp and puekerts. But he doesn't know think that it matters, I don't agree with him though. http://bogartengineering.com/sites/default/files/docs/PeukertsComments.pdf Jay Peltz power. > On Dec 17, 2015, at 7:26 A

Re: [RE-wrenches] 4 ways to keep a battery for a long time

batteries could be quite done. And he is caught in the perfect bind. Do you spend money on replacing some of the cells? If it was my client, I’d say no, he’d be throwing good money after bad. jay peltz power > On Dec 16, 2015, at 12:50 PM, Dana wrote: > > We recommend a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette L-16 battereis

Hi Tump, FYI HUP industrial, on the 12v batteries, use bolted buss bars. But many of the other industrial motive batteries ( like the HUP) are welded. Jay Peltz power > On Dec 16, 2015, at 7:10 AM, Tump wrote: > > Individual 2 volt cells does allow one to bypass that "bad&qu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Surrette L-16 battereis

, jay > On Dec 15, 2015, at 11:34 AM, t...@wagonmaker.com wrote: > > Dan, > > That problem of no AC at remote sites while waiting for replacement batteries > is why I always recommend at least two strings paralleled through a buss bar > rather than across termin

[RE-wrenches] Outback customer service???

. Quite odd really. Jay peltz power > On Dec 15, 2015, at 3:01 PM, Starlight Solar Power Systems > wrote: > > I received a replacement FET board from Outback that I ordered for an out of > warranty inverter. They sent me a used/refurbished board dated 2003. I was > expect

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module recommendation for a specific off grid situation

Hi Allan Backwoods has 190 watt 72 cell for good pricing. They are roughly the same physical size as the 165's they have. Good luck Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 14, 2015, at 2:08 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: > > Todd, thanks, but I rejected them. They'

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover Batteries

HI Ray, Thanks for catching my mistake. I know its 1500 cycles. Yep totally with you on independent testing, we need it for everything! thx again jay > On Dec 13, 2015, at 9:39 AM, Ray Walters wrote: > > Hi Jay; > > > Actually the Outback RE High Capacity batteries

[RE-wrenches] AC house monitoring

computer based, i.e. using a remote display ( not a blue tooth to smart phone although that would be cool too) instead of a computer type house/circuit meter? thanks jay > On Dec 12, 2015, at 3:56 PM, Christopher Warfel > wrote: > > We have used EGuage for three years and it is v

Re: [RE-wrenches] Discover Batteries

HI Ray, Not really that unique. Most industrial VRLA are pretty close. Just a quick check of the Outback site, has their RE version at 1500 cycles at 80%DOD and OPzV at 1800 cycles. Unigy, and Absolite 2P are going to right there as well. jay peltz power > On Dec 12, 2015, at 9:41 AM,

[RE-wrenches] AC house monitoring

, maybe blue tooth app, or digital display with memory ( day/week/month would be good) Could be internet connected but not a priority. I’ve seen some for $40-80. There are so many out there I figure someone/s have got some fav’s. thanks jay peltz power

[RE-wrenches] Equipment manuals

to be able to use it and not have to rely on the installer for every problem. jay peltz power > On Dec 10, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Dana wrote: > > Manufacturers: > > I had a friend (now deceased) that had a mechanical engineering degree & a > K-12 EDU certificate th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback customer service???

This is in no way a reflection on the techs. They are overworked IMHO. I got an answer yesterday after just a few minutes. Jay Peltz power. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 8, 2015, at 11:56 AM, Dana wrote: > > Same here is some one on line from Outback following this

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback customer service???

tech support is 360-618-4363 don’t leave a message unless you can wait for a few weeks. jay > On Dec 8, 2015, at 8:46 AM, Starlight Solar Power Systems > wrote: > > Does anyone know how to reach Outback customer service? I have called, waited > and left messages and email

[RE-wrenches] ] Frozen T-105s

Hi bill 8 X golf cart around $1000. 1 day of your time screwing around, $600 Possibility of fix low Doesn't pencil out Jay Peltz power. > On Dec 3, 2015, at 6:00 AM, Feather River Solar Electric > wrote: > > Hey Folks, > > I came across an off-gri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter back feed liability

Hi drake, My follow up question would be, how many inverters are there up and running at this point? Jay > On Nov 24, 2015, at 6:34 AM, Drake > wrote: > > Is there any any recorded case to date of a UL 1741 inverter backfeeding the > grid a

[RE-wrenches] poly pipe welding/fusing machines

I’m looking into buying a poly pipe welding/fusing machine. 1”-2” sizes Does anyone have any recommendations/experience? thanks in advance jay peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Odd battery problem - very low SG in only one cell

Hi dan Assuming all charge settings correct, it's a manufacturing fault. I couldn't tell if the other lower SG readings were in the same battery or not. I just replaced a 1 yr old HUP, cell. Now as to what, why, how it failed, that's a good mystery Jay > On Nov 22

Re: [RE-wrenches] auto-EQ of a net-metered battery bank

HI Kirk, I’m guessing its a AC coupled? But there isn’t any way I’m aware of besides manual or OpticsRE to do it. jay peltz power > On Nov 21, 2015, at 12:25 PM, Kirk Herander wrote: > > Hello, > My customer is out of the country a lot and wants to auto-equalize his > lead-acid

[RE-wrenches] who makes this racking

HI All, Any ideas of what racking this is? Yea nice install work. Sorry I can’t take credit for it. thanks jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & sett

Re: [RE-wrenches] Friend with system needs help

HI Steve, So they are all low? Then I suggest an IV curve tracer. jay > On Nov 19, 2015, at 7:18 AM, Steve Jefferson > wrote: > > The outputs are pretty close. That’s what is throwing me off. > In most trouble shooting adventures, the problem is fairly obvious. > Thi

[RE-wrenches] traveling with digital meters

Hi all Just back from 4 flights requiring tsa check, my clamp on with probes went through with no secondary checks. This included international flights. Your results my vary Jay > On Nov 18, 2015, at 7:53 PM, Martin Herzfeld wrote: > > I typically travel in the US and I ca

Re: [RE-wrenches] Friend with system needs help

Hi steve. Is the output from each string of 11 the same? Have you tried ruining 1 string at a time? Jay Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 18, 2015, at 11:14 AM, Steve Jefferson > wrote: > > Afternoon wrenches, > > I have a friend who I helped install second hand modu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fastening of Backfed Breakers

Hi Jason I would see if your inverter company has an engineer that can send a letter or pay Bill B to write one. I don't see how you can get out of his logic of yet another well written piece of code. Jay Peltz power. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 18, 2015, at 5:29 AM, Jason Sz

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sunnyboy 7700 TL

It was installed in summer super dry weather. First rain, fogged up. It clears up after a few days of no rain. I think there is moisture getting in. As that section has its own gasket, either the gasket leaks or it's the AC conduit. I'll let you all know how it goes. Jay Se

[RE-wrenches] Sunnyboy 7700 TL

> Hi all I've got a newly installed 7700 TL that the display gets foggy after rain. Inverter is mounted outside, under an eve. Seal inside appears in good shape, screws are tight. Anybody have this problem before/ and fixes? Thanks Jay Pel

[RE-wrenches] What is this racking system?

Yep sun modo. jay peltz power > On Nov 10, 2015, at 7:33 AM, Benn Kilburn wrote: > > Looks like Sunmodo. > Only used it once... not a fan. > > Benn Kilburn > CSA Certified Solar Photovoltaic Systems Electrician, SkyFire Energy Inc > 6706 – 82 Ave NW | Edmonton, AB | T

Re: [RE-wrenches] traveling with digital meters

HI Bill, thanks, an no problem with the standard probes? jay > On Nov 9, 2015, at 4:17 PM, > wrote: > > Jay, > > I always try to carry on meters. This includes I-V curve tracers and such. > TSA will often ask you to turn them on. > > Bill. > >

[RE-wrenches] traveling with digital meters

Hi All, I believe this was talked about in the past, but I can’t find it. I’m going to be traveling out of the country with a clamp on w/probes And curious if I should/can check this or carry it on? thanks jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood

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