Re: [RE-wrenches] Bad Diodes in QCells?

2020-11-06 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
Adam, I had a similar experience with four QCell modules on two different jobs. Underperforming modules with low voltages at installation. Q.Peak Duo 325. Replaced under QCell warranty by credit to distributor. No labor compensation. Jeff Jeff Wongstrom NABCEP Certified PV Installer

Re: [RE-wrenches] 200 Amp Main Equip for 60A Solar

2013-06-13 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
Jeff.Although not marketed for PV, the Eaton Cutler Hammer Ranch Panel CMBER88B200BTS has a 270 amp rating and comes with a 200 amp main breaker with space for a 70 amp secondary main breaker space(a tap between the meter and the main breaker) as well as pass through lugs and 8 more breaker spaces.

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-11 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
I second using scaffolding.  It comes to almost every job tucked into the front of the trailer.  We have had good lifting performance with a pulley fastened to the underside of a scaffolding plank which is sitting on the very top of 4 sets of scaffolding(scaffolding strapped to the building of cour

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius State 104

2013-01-02 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
signal originates.Kent Osterberg On 10/9/2012 9:20 AM, Jeff Wongstrom wrote:Kent,I just talked with Mike in the meter department.  The utility does indeed use Aclara TWACs AMR.  The meter reading signal can vary but is usually done at midnight or it could be set to every 8 hours, 1 hour, etc.  However

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius State 104

2012-10-09 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
zero crossings are often confused by the TWACS signal. The signal isn't there constantly -- only when the local kWr meter has been asked to send data. Kent Osterberg Blue Mountain Solar, Inc. www.bluemountainsolar.com t: 541-568-4882 On 10/8/2012 9:34 AM, Jeff Wongs

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius State 104

2012-10-09 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
data. Kent Osterberg Blue Mountain Solar, Inc. www.bluemountainsolar.com t: 541-568-4882 On 10/8/2012 9:34 AM, Jeff Wongstrom wrote: Hello wrenches, We have a Fronius IG3000 that chronically and frequently cycles into and out of a state 104(grid freq

[RE-wrenches] Fronius State 104

2012-10-08 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
Hello wrenches,We have a Fronius IG3000 that chronically and frequently cycles into and out of a state 104(grid frequency not within admissible range).   The utility has monitored the supply and claims to have found no frequency or supply issues.   Fronius sent a replacement inverter but the error

[RE-wrenches] NABCEP Recertification Survey

2012-07-15 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
Hello Wrenches,I have recently learned that as part of the NABCEP recertification process a Quality Assessment Survey must be presented to three System Owners during the recertification period.  The questions in the survey are:TO BE COMPLETED BY SYSTEM OWNER: 1. Upon completion of the System instal

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Experience

2012-07-01 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
I have had bad luck with Trojan batteries that were installed 3-5 years ago having had several premature L16 failures.  Some of the batteries had one cell fail within 1-2 years.  Most of the batteries were well cared for and most were the HC model.  Prior to the HC model I had good luck with Trojan

Re: [RE-wrenches] SW Inverter Recycling

2011-12-13 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
Hello Orion,I will take the inverters off your hands. Jeff WongstromNABCEP Certified406.291.3416www.thirstylakesolar.com On Dec 13, 2011, at 8:45 AM, Orion Thornton wrote:Hi Wrenches, We are moving our shop and in the process purging ourselves of some unneeded equipment, specifically QTY 5 Trace S

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gen set problems

2010-06-24 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
AGS signal was installed to interrupt the generator input. Thirsty Lake Solar Jeff Wongstrom NABCEP Certified Solar Installer University of Montana College of Technology Renewable Energy Instructor 406-219-1119 thirstylakesolar energytechnology On Jun 14, 2010, at 11:31 PM, William Miller

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gen set problems

2010-06-15 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
Application Engineering Mgr Sub-Saharan Africa Business Dev Mgr. Outback Power Systems. 19009 62nd Ave Ne Arlington Wa 98223 360-618-4313 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches- boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Wongstrom Sent: Tuesday, June 15

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gen set problems

2010-06-15 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
Hello Steve, In my case, I tightened the voltage window to 110 lower, 125 upper and the transfer delay to 30. This made no difference. I did not confirm SETUP/FX/INPUT ...ac transfer control set to GEN. On Jun 15, 2010, at 7:15 AM, Steve Higgins wrote: William, Check to make sure

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gen set problems

2010-06-15 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
generator with the OB system disconnected. I am also going to try a second backup generator. Thirsty Lake Solar Jeff Wongstrom NABCEP Certified Solar Installer University of Montana College of Technology Renewable Energy Instructor 406-219-1119 thirstylakesolar energytechnology On Jun 14, 2010

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Automatic Watering

2009-12-12 Thread jeff Wongstrom
ed for $40-50. I am also a fan of the big red amp and volt read out of the Trimetric and include one in every system, preferably located in the living room or kitchen. Thirsty Lake Solar Jeff Wongstrom NABCEP Certified Solar Installer 406-889-5324 thirstylakesolar On Dec 12, 2009, at 6:50

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler 8.5 RES

2009-07-10 Thread jeff Wongstrom
The Kohler mobile 10ERG (ADC2100 controller) is another option, although not UL listed for a stationary application. See Backwoods Solar description. Thirsty Lake Solar Jeff Wongstrom NABCEP Certified Solar Installer 406-889-5324 thirstylakesolar

Re: [RE-wrenches] wireless routers for off grid

2009-04-13 Thread jeff Wongstrom
coincidental to the 24/7 router power.. but . have any other off-grid DSL internet users experienced this problem? Offgrid/Outback/Mac/Comtrend Jeff Thirsty Lake Solar Jeff Wongstrom NABCEP Certified Solar Installer 406-889-5324 thirstylakesolar On Apr 13, 2009, at 9:53 AM, Bob-O

Re: [RE-wrenches] Max irradience

2009-02-18 Thread jeff Wongstrom
Hello Carl, I am guessing that you took the reading near sea level and were not on top of Mount Cook putting in a telecom system! Jeff Thirsty Lake Solar Jeff Wongstrom NABCEP Certified Solar Installer 406-889-5324 thirstylakesolar On Feb 18, 2009, at 12:22 AM, Carl Emerson wrote: Hi

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

2008-12-16 Thread Jeff Wongstrom/ Sarah Anderson
spare mate without hesitation. Is the time and date loss a problem in conjunction with the ags issue? Jeff Thirsty Lake Solar PO Box 538 Eureka, MT 59917 Jeff Wongstrom NABCEP Certified Solar Installer 406-889-5324 thirstylakesolar.com On Dec 15, 2008, at 9:33 PM, jay peltz wrote: Hi Mark

[RE-wrenches] Wood shop lighting

2008-12-06 Thread Jeff Wongstrom/ Sarah Anderson
nt, wood shop lighting options? Jeff Thirsty Lake Solar PO Box 538 Eureka, MT 59917 Jeff Wongstrom NABCEP Certified Solar Installer 406-889-5324 thirstylakesolar.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wr