Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback:

Clearwater linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> cell - 413-559-9763 ~~~ Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> May 20

[RE-wrenches] EG4 18kPV Correction - does have frequency shift AC Coupling

that output when battery SOC reaches a programmed level-- There is apparently no frequency shift function. Hope that helps, Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> William Miller via RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Nuance ground racking

job making it work. Hope that helps, Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> October 9, 2023 at 10:32 AM Hi all, I am going to try out the Nuance OSPREY PowerRack as a ground mount option that does not require an exc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Service rated tap devices

Hi Mac and All, If you are about to do a Supply-side tap I'd encourage you to look into the many advantages of using a Feeder Tap instead - one of which is that since it's not on the load side of the Main the equipment need not be Service Rated. (not that you might not want it to be anyway.)

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fortress LFPs & ENVY 12kw inverter

This is incorrect. Deye does not make the ENVY. Contact me off list if you want to discuss Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2023, at 12:28 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > Hi Kirk > > It’s the same Chinese company who makes both. Deye > > If I understand correctly sol ark’s

[RE-wrenches] Need 1 Sanyo (Panasonic) HIP-195BA19 or equiv

Hey there Esteemed Wrenches Anyone have one in New England? Anything from. 190-210 watt would do. Physical dimensions have to match. Thanks!!! Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC 230.46 spliced and tapped conductors

We've transitioned from using supply-side taps to using Feeder taps re: 705.12(B) almost exclusively. The advantages are numerous - and you just added one more - not needing line side listing on your tap hardware. One of the most dangerous things I see looming in the present code is the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Remote battery disconnects

Hi Esteemed Wrenchies, Love this discussion. It is clear to me after many years of watching this that the industry needs to have an Emergency Shutdown standard that includes an emergency shutdown of the BMS of every battery as well as the inverter's circuits including MPPTs if all

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large current battery combiners, UL Listing

Actually up to 1500 amps available including 1000 amp version as well. It’s hidden in the spec sheets under large fuse holders. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 2, 2022, at 5:20 PM, Glenn Burt via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > I recently found that Victron makes DC bus bars for battery work with

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage lithiums

Hi Kris What voltage do you have your charge settings at? I recommend that bulk or absorb voltage for lithium iron phosphate not be set above 56 V - there is no reason for it even though many manufactures suggest higher settings. In cases where total storage is sized generously enough

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol ark reliability question

I have a dozen Sol-Arks In the field and all systems have been giving solid performance . The MCU board upgrade is standard and super well supported and easy and usually done in a preventative context. I consider that a small price to pay for all the Sol-Ark can do and the overall performance

Re: [RE-wrenches] EG4

the same prismatic cells. Fortress, SimpliPhi, Discover take note! Less than $300/KWH is here on batts. Less than .50/watt or even lower on high surge -off grid capable all-in-one inverters is fast on its heels! Best, Jeff Clearwater CA license “#852360 C-46, C-10 Village Power Design 413-559-9763

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15k

the 15 KW. We have also just added KOs to the left side of the unit to bring in the PV inputs when that is more convenient. No better tool than our hydraulic KO punch! Hope that helps ~ Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ideas and racking systems for "stowing" ground mount PV array during snowy winter?

- hope it helps! Best, ~~~ Jeff Clearwater linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> cell - 413-559-9763 ~~~ Blake Gleason via RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Equipment for 400 Amp Service Supply Side & 2 200s

log/M400-UG-APS-LC > > Best, > > August > Luminalt > > >> On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 10:15 AM Jeff Clearwater via RE-wrenches >> wrote: >> Good Day Wrenches, >> >> Does anyone know of a 400 Amp Meter/Main that can accomplish the following? >

Re: [RE-wrenches] ​Equipment for 400 Amp Service Supply Side & 200A PV

it has all the features of a typical 2x200A service panel. > > > With Regard, > Vince Jolissaint > Cobalt Power Systems Inc. | Director of CAD Services > 2557 Wyandotte St. | Mountain View CA 94043 > Office: 650.938.9574 | E-Mail vince...@cobaltpower.com > >> >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ideas and racking systems for "stowing" ground mount PV array during snowy winter?

Hi Blake, I'm curious why the assumption that the snow will destroy the array - how about 3 rails instead of 2 under the modules? Blake Gleason via RE-wrenches March 26, 2022 at 8:39 AM Hi all, I think there's a lot of experience on this list with

Re: [RE-wrenches] ] Tesla Anywhere

Yea Tesla blew it big time with their approach with distributors and installers.  Many of us reached out to them early on only to be met with silence and then to find out that some fly-by-night or new start-up received a territory covering big areas including several experienced installers

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid Shutdown for Off-grid systems

Hey Brad and All, We've been switching (pun intended:)) from SQ D HU361s to IMO DC Isolators with good results.  They make 2,3,4,5,6,8 pole units and that lends itself well to actually switching both poles at reasonable cost. As for the RSS

Re: [RE-wrenches] Well siphon?

Great Explanation Jay. One can just feel those molecules being pulled apart to gas! One could however recover the energy needed for pumping over the hump with a small turbine on the down side but probably not worth the expense and complexity. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2022, at 9:46

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24v to 48v upgrade help

HI Aaron, You could stack multiple 24 Volt inverters to achieve more KW and there are plenty of 24 V Lithium battery options. (like Signature Solar, Simpliphi, Discover etc.) If you do go for converting to 48 Volt then depending on how many amps of 24V loads you have (how many is it?) - you

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark AC Coupling Issues

Yes what Jay said - need a block diagram with available power flows on this one.  If you've been working with Sol-Ark you probably covered the basics but just for the rest of us to be assured: I assume: 1)  you are using the Radian only as an AC Grid-Tie inverter - no batteries on it? 2)

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext XW Pro Compatible Generators?

more than the smaller generator with a lot more capacity. I don't think they make it in gasoline so you'd have to use propane. Thanks, Will Jeff Clearwater <mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com> January 17, 2022 at 9:08 PM Hi Ray, Yes indeed I'm used to 10-30 KW gensets as I mostly

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext XW Pro Compatible Generators?

sually built to last longer than the portable stuff. Ray Walters Remote Solar 303 505-8760 On 1/17/22 5:33 PM, Jeff Clearwater wrote: ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext XW Pro Compatible Generators?

Hello Again All, Or I'd consider suggesting propane to the customer as well.  Any experience with know compatibles in propane? txnks jc Jeff Clearwater <mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com> January 17, 2022 at 1:29 PM Thanks All, Aren't there any 5-8 KW gas gennys out there already

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext XW Pro Compatible Generators?

ve got to figure out the correct ags protocol on the Xw. Hope this helps Jay Jeff Clearwater <mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com> January 17, 2022 at 12:38 PM Thanks Michael and Jay! If the generator is a 2-wire start why is there the need for additional remote start relays?  Do

[RE-wrenches] Conext XW Pro Compatible Generators?

Good Day Wrenches, So can anyone steer me to generator models in the 5-7 KW range (gas) that are known compatible with the Conext XW Pro and the Conext AGS module? Thanks! Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> cell - 413-55

Re: [RE-wrenches] BP HI / Namaka with Sol-ark inverters

ptimizing solar and battery and grid and generator inputs - Especially great for grid-tie with strong off-grid capability as opposed to most  lightweight GTTB systems.  In pure Off-grid I find them robust and reliable so far. Enjoy! Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design __

Re: [RE-wrenches] BP HI / Namaka with Sol-ark inverters

capability as opposed to most  lightweight GTTB systems.  In pure Off-grid I find them robust and reliable so far. Enjoy! Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design Jason Szumlanski <mailto:ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> January 6, 2022 at 5:52 PM Is anyone installing Storz? From what I unde

Re: [RE-wrenches] BP HI / Namaka with Sol-ark inverters

Hey Chris and All, So my understanding of open versus closed loop and my experience is that closed loop is ideal and will be increasingly required by UL9540 or utilities that require that. However many inverters don’t use SOC from the BMS to determine charge states anyway and they will be

Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

w -- Benn Kilburn SkyFire Energy 780-906-7807 Jeff Clearwater <mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com> December 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM Wow cool product Nick!  Anyone have actual experience? I've been thinking that the concrete beam systems (above grade pre-engineered rectangular blocks like solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

ld expand the options that we installers have for ground mount solutions since most offerings for pre-engineered solutions are intended for the utility scale market. jc Jeff Clearwater <mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com> December 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM Wow cool product Nick!  Anyone have actual e

Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

Wow cool product Nick!  Anyone have actual experience? I've been thinking that the concrete beam systems (above grade pre-engineered rectangular blocks like solarmounts.com) really could be used for any ground mount rack system (Unirac, IronRidge, SnapNRack, SolarMounts, ReadyRack, etc.)  in

Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

Two that I've looked at but never used - I like the use of rock on the second one.  We quoted it for a job at one point and the price was quite reasonable. https://solarmounts.com/ballasted-ground-mount/ https://www.readyracksolar.com/ Hope that helps! Jeff Mac Lewis

Re: [RE-wrenches] Storz Power Batteries

9540 on Sol-Arks. Jeff Clearwater <mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com> December 23, 2021 at 11:06 AM Hi Chris, My only experience thus far is ordering and getting tech support on a biggish system's worth.  3 Sol Arks on 16Storzpower 5.12 KW batteries. In working with Everett and his sta

Re: [RE-wrenches] Storz Power Batteries

else that cares about UL 9540 (which will soon be everywhere perhaps) the integrated closed loop is the way to go so loving that Storz Power stepped up to offer that. I'll let you know once I get them installed and up and running. Best, Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater linkedin <ht

Re: [RE-wrenches] How Best to Load Test 2 V Cells

recall, although this might be my own thoughts, that internal resistance of each cell can be measured with an ohm meter... Chris Worcester ch...@solarwindworks.com 530-448-9692 Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s9. Original message From: Jeff Clearwater Date: 7/14/21 1:42 PM (

Re: [RE-wrenches] How Best to Load Test 2 V Cells

utback then it shows an eq requirement. If not that battery, most industrial quality VRLA  I’ve seen have a eq requirement, conditioning charge or something similar. And the lowering of capacity is common from experience. Question What equipment/brand  is charging it? Jay Peltz power Jeff Clea

Re: [RE-wrenches] How Best to Load Test 2 V Cells

ng forward. It's easy to access the cells as this is an EnergyCell AGM stack with easily accessible terminals and removable terminal bars. If we replace we'd go LFP - on the order of 100 KWHrs.  So no small decision for the customer - so worth the testing. Thanks! Jeff Clearwater Village Po

[RE-wrenches] How Best to Load Test 2 V Cells

- so they can't be testing full to empty discharge AHours. Thanks! Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: htt

Re: [RE-wrenches] Exploding LFP battery

Actually thinking of my last post - pretty unlikely the heater being on would coincide exactly with opening a battery that had gone to 5 V. But It strikes me that Relion would really want to get to the bottom of this - especially if they thought this story might spread and hurt their

Re: [RE-wrenches] Exploding LFP battery

Hey Jay, So at the 4:35 mark of this quick review of available LFP batteries on the market at the time (2019) - Will Prowess states that "they (Relion) are the only battery that has a built-in battery heater (I think he was implying as standard equipment and not an option). Is it possible

Re: [RE-wrenches] Exploding LFP battery

Hey Jay, So I don't believe ReLion batteries are openable - so it's most likely that when he decided to open it he cut into it and shorted the leads. As for recycling - first is health safety!  I'd suggest he contact the manufacturer and get specific instructions for safing the mess.  Will

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum MM1524AE rebuild?

com/calculator-ohm.htm> With less than 5 amps - you'll get a nice ramp up fill of your caps on most inverters we use in the industry. Hope that helps! Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design Jeff Clearwater <mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com> June 14, 2021 at 8:53 AM Hi Drake, So

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum MM1524AE rebuild?

rake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org <mailto:drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org> June 11, 2021 at 12:27 PM Hello Jeff, That sounds really useful. How do you wire this? Where do you get the momentary switch? Thanks, Drake --- On 2021-06-09 12:13, Jeff Clearwater wrote: Hey

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol-ark

Yes indeed Jay. You’ll find the Sol -Ark is easily programmable and flexible to do all you describe. There is No-sell select that Is achieved with CTs sensing current at the grid interface. There are also a “ Limit sell to Home” and “Limit sell to Load” modes (that can be concurrent with the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum MM1524AE rebuild?

and battery BMS.  I recommend it for any inverter over 2 KW.  Many LiFePO4 BMS's will shut down when sensing that much inrush so it's a must on many systems. Best, Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design palumbo1...@gmail.com <mailto:palumbo1...@gmail.com> June 8, 2021 at 6:01 AM Is a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Chilicon Microinverters AC Coupled with Generators

As Jay says SMA has the Fuel Save Controller for large PV to Diesel hybrid systems - with or without batteries. https://www.sma.de/en/industrial-systems/fuel-save-solution-for-hybrid-systems.html So no reason it can't be done on a smaller scale. Best, Jeff Village Power Design Jason

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and AC coupling on a Sol-Ark

Dave A. - Sol-Arks'"GEN" breaker can be used for 1 of 3 operations only - Generator, AC Coupling OR Smart Load (Load Shedding)  So when you are grid-interactive (which takes up your GRID breaker) and you have PV and a Generator - the way to go is to have no AC Coupling - put the Grid and Gen

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wrench Membership Dues

- I encourage all to donate if you've benefited from the experience and knowledge on the List. And thanks for your years of patient service Michael! Best, Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design Ray <mailto:r...@solarray.com> May 6, 2021 at 10:56 AM As a user of this list for almost 20

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generator and AC coupling on a Sol-Ark

for the generator.   Depending on how accessible the MC4s are on the array and how easy to run DC wire it might not be that much work - with a much superior result. Best, Jeff -- ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a

Re: [RE-wrenches] how to prevent selling to grid with grid tie inverter

Sol Ark told me they would provide a letter to any utility or jurisdiction if that would help alleviate there sell back fears. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2021, at 5:51 AM, Jay wrote: > >  > A number of companies have this feature which is under their UL listing. > SE > SolArk > To

Re: [RE-wrenches] Field convertible Lithium bank

lps! Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater VillageLab Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagelab.net <http://www.villagelab.net> www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> cell - 413-559-9763 ~~~~

Re: [RE-wrenches] Field convertible Lithium bank

Hey Mac, You could use the 24 Volt LFP packs from BigBattery.com.  It's not a closed loop system with inverter but they have a solid BMS, a good reputation and business model and are coming on strong with new models. They did have a recent issue with some leaking cells - they found 11 out of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Energy Storage and Working Spaces for Other Equipment

Hey Jason, I've installed a few systems now using Fortress eVaults.  I like them as they are a nice 18.5 KW increment and the BMS seems hardy - nice interface screen showing SOC on each battery. However, call Fortress and discuss the status of their closed loop communications (and talk to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery switch 1, 2 or both for 65VDC

Actually this Perko is rated to 60 VDC - will that suffice? https://www.boatid.com/perko/250a-medium-duty-battery-selector-switch-with-afd-and-key-lock-mpn-8504dp.html jc Jeff Clearwater <mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com> January 2, 2021 at 1:13 AM Hi Dave, I doubt you'll find an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery switch 1, 2 or both for 65VDC

Flexware DC switchboxes.  The old Trace DC switchbox also held two 125 vdc 175/250 A breakers. Happy New Year! Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wireless float switch control

Welcome Back Nick! Nice to see your name here - Wrenches continues to be a fabulous resource - some of us have been here close to 25 years! So check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnhUGGjv5WM I don't have direct experience with this wireless sensor but it looks solid:

Re: [RE-wrenches] El Sid replacement

Hey Jay, The thread I think you are referring to started on 9/14/20 with the title "Another Pump Question" hope that helps! jc Jay December 16, 2020 at 6:26 AM Hi All I know this was discussed not too long ago but I can’t find the thread. I have someone

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext SW4048 not charging from generator

Try lowering the max charge amps incrementally. Dave Tedeyan December 15, 2020 at 10:14 AM Hi All, I am going to service a system where the homeowner is telling me that their Conext SW4048 had been working fine for 14 months, and then all of a sudden recently

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark Gen Exercise Cycle

it is an excellent foundation - thanks for your work and openness for input to make it even better. Best, Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> ce

Re: [RE-wrenches] GTBB inverters without batteries

y the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org Je

[RE-wrenches] GTBB inverters without batteries

out or considerations for the upgrade path of each? Thanks, Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> cell - 413-559-9763 ~~~ ___ List sponsored by R

Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback or SMA or other?

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Microgrid... Outback or SMA or other?

lliance 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:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best Battery

-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Villa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best Battery

nd AES won't venture it?  same chemistry? so is Fortress underselling or the other folks over selling? Has anyone even seen a curve of cycle life vs. DOD for LFP?  or is that not so much a curve as a flat line? thanks! Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater VillageLab Village Power Design www.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex MPPT 80 600 Not Showing Up in SCP

9:01:53 PM, Jeff Clearwater wrote: When I did my cable swap and reconfiguration that fixed it I also was more careful to route the xanbus cables away from the batter/inverter cables - thinking that perhaps induction was the culprit.  As I have an rj45 crimp tool and some shielded CAT5e

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex MPPT 80 600 Not Showing Up in SCP

, but this suggests the cable is not the problem. I didn't think to change the order, however. * * On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 5:57 PM Jeff Clearwater <mailto:je...@villagelab.net>> wrote: Hey Jason, I had a SCP xanbus system once that refused to show a component -

[RE-wrenches] 250KW-500KW Off-grid Inverters?

should we consider? Thanks! Jeff -- ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> cell -

[RE-wrenches] Insight2 Phone App service down?

Sandra H? Thanks, Jeff -- ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> cell - 413-559-9763 ~~~ __

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ground mount fire code clarifications

uette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> cell - 413-559-9763 ~

Re: [RE-wrenches] Brown-Out Prone Opportunity Charging

charging could make all the difference for them. We are in the 24 KW (5 sec) peak, 8 KW typical, 60-100 KWHrs/day range.  Doing more data logging to pin that down more.  Thanks for your input! Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote on 3/16/20 10:05 AM: Did you mean

Re: [RE-wrenches] Brown-Out Prone Opportunity Charging

Ahh I see now the Victron does have a line of Chargers that are not also Inverters. Thanks! Anyone else with experience with specific equipment? Thanks again, Jeff Jeff Clearwater wrote on 3/13/20 6:09 PM: Thanks All, Mick and Tump - I'll look into the Victron - good suggestion - Thanks

Re: [RE-wrenches] Brown-Out Prone Opportunity Charging

tics when that happens Jerry On Fri, Mar 13, 2020, 12:03 PM Jeff Clearwater mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com>> wrote: Good Day Esteemed Wrenchers, So we are doing more work in developing countries where the grid is super unreliable but on for some hours almost daily. So le

[RE-wrenches] Brown-Out Prone Opportunity Charging

the batteries from something able to handle the wonky grid without constantly nuisance charging or burning itself up? Your thoughts and wisdom I await!!! Best, Jeff -- ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Disconnect spacing

Yes, what others said - my understanding is that as long as the door can open 90º then it's considered not in the way of working space. Jeff Clearwater August Goers wrote on 3/11/20 11:10 AM: Jason - I'm not understanding what your inspector is pushing back on. The enclosure lid needs

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

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Re: [RE-wrenches] 48 VDC Control fusing

zEALw_wcB> And of course it's easy enough to add a piece of DIN Rail to the back of any panel. I like using this approach for fusing 24 V power supplies running the monitoring equipment too - again so they don't get easily shut off. Hope that helps. Best, Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Villag

Re: [RE-wrenches] Offgrid Generators?

We've had good experience with the KOHLER 30REOZK 30 KW Diesel units. Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design Kevin Pegg wrote on 2/27/20 9:33 PM: We have had good success with industrial diesels from a local generator shop (westquip diesel). Built to order with name brand components. Put

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Power Split phase inverter/chargers

gt; Jay > Peltz Power. > >> On Feb 23, 2020, at 3:23 AM, Jeff Clearwater >> wrote: >> >>  The Sol-Ark manual indicates 240 Volt stacking to 8 units (9 units for >> 208V). They list the "12KW" off-grid output as 8 KWs each. So 64 KWs. >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Power Split phase inverter/chargers

elar wrote on 2/22/20 6:56 PM:  Jeff, according to Midnite’s website, their B-17 inverter can be up to 40 kW in 2 kW increments.  Allan On Feb 22, 2020, at 8:05 PM, Jeff Clearwater wrote:  Ahh you're right all our 120/240 volt systems are less than 24 KW.  I was thinking of 230 V 50

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Power Split phase inverter/chargers

opportunity is for an agricultural building that peaks at 75KW. -Wes Kennedy 303-653-3073 On Friday, February 21, 2020, 12:47:39 PM MST, Jeff Clearwater wrote: All of my SMA Sunny Island Sunny Boy AC coupled systems greater than 12 KW have worked flawlessly and delivered reliable power

Re: [RE-wrenches] High Power Split phase inverter/chargers

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Re: [RE-wrenches] largest 240v GT inverter

/www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext Gateway Control

are you using (User, Installer, or Admin)?  I am trying to use the Admin credentials of the Gateway which I thought was correct. Thanks On Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at 10:37 AM Jeff Clearwater mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com>> wrote: Hi Dave and Wrenches, So bringing thi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext Gateway Control

ar/ e-mail offgridso...@sti.net <mailto:offgridso...@sti.net> text 209 813 0060* On Sun, 2 Feb 2020 20:12:38 -0800, Jeff Clearwater wrote: Hey Dave, So I went to those screens to take screen shots to show you what's been happening for over a month now (tried like a dozen or more time

Re: [RE-wrenches] Troubleshooting Xanbus

tp://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext Gateway Control

wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622

Re: [RE-wrenches] 705.95(B) and Sunny Boys - current on Neutral?

not the > intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and permanently > delete the original and any copies of this email and any attachments thereto. > Thank you. > > From: Jeff Clearwater > Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 2:13 PM > To: RE-wrenches ; sc

Re: [RE-wrenches] 705.95(B) and Sunny Boys - current on Neutral?

. Can you clarify, please? simple signature block *From:* RE-wrenches *On Behalf Of *Harry Mahon *Sent:* Thursday, November 14, 2019 11:02 AM *To:* RE-wrenches ; Jeff Clearwater *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] 705.95(B) and Sunny Boys - current on Neutral? Lloyd – great find! I am attaching

Re: [RE-wrenches] Convex modules

to flexing? Any panel manufacturers on the List that can comment? Any other modules besides RECS using cross bars? Thanks Jeff Clearwater Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2019, at 2:25 PM, Jay wrote: > > I’m wondering if it’s designed to account for gravity sag once the modules >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery hydration system info

Hey Jay, I've replaced a few of the older automatic systems with what I usually recommend in their place - an elevated 3 gallon plastic reservoir with a filling hole cut in the top - leading to a petcock and tube to another petcock controlled nozzle that can be brought to each battery filler

[RE-wrenches] 705.95(B) and Sunny Boys - current on Neutral?

with the neutral? Anybody have any field experience with AJHs on this? Thanks, Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagepowerdesign.com <http://www.villagepowerdesign.com> cell -

[RE-wrenches] GFCI Options and OCP on SMA's Secure Power Supply

? 3.  Anyone experience appliance damage from brownouts - can one run multiple fridges on one 16 Amp circuit?  Experience? Thanks! Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagepowerdesign.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] More on Supply side connection

Hey Bill, Yes that's pretty much it.  Stand-Alone Meter Socket to J-Box with Splice Tap to Solar Disco and Main Breaker Panel.  Max backfeed 200 Amps (160 Amps rated solar inverters) for single phase. You'll need to meet the Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) for all equipment and the IC

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Ready Service Panel vs adding Supply Side connection?

8-5600 > www.millersolar.com > CA Lic. 773985 > > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Jeff Clearwater > Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 9:11 AM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarReady Service Panel vs

Re: [RE-wrenches] 600Vdc Transfer Switch Between Charge Controller and GT Inverter

Hey Matt, See Morningstar's TS-MPPT-60-600V-48-DB-TR https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/tristar-mppt-600v/ Hope that helps! Jeff ~~~ Jeff Clearwater Village Power Design linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clearwater-0622a312/> www.villagepowerdesign.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarReady Service Panel vs adding Supply Side connection?

multiple conductors, so no piercing of conductors needs to happen. Good luck, Glenn *From:*RE-wrenches *On Behalf Of *Jeff Clearwater *Sent:* Thursday, October 17, 2019 3:20 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] SolarReady Service Panel vs adding Supply Side connection? Esteemed

Re: [RE-wrenches] SolarReady Service Panel vs adding Supply Side connection?

you already have this?) and 200 A main breaker panel (with no loads) and then a 400 A bused panel to connect both your loads and the PV system. August On Mon, Oct 21, 2019 at 11:52 AM Jeff Clearwater mailto:je...@villagepowerdesign.com>> wrote: Hey August

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