Re: [RE-wrenches] I sent in my Wrench List dues, have you?

2024-09-27 Thread Jesse Dahl via RE-wrenches
Paid. Great idea! Patreon for PV. Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 27, 2024, at 3:56 PM, Dana Orzel via RE-wrenches wrote: If you’re not contributing knowledge &  $ you are stalking!. Participate & Pony up All!   _ Dana Orzel    

Re: [RE-wrenches] favortie micro inverters?

2024-09-25 Thread Jesse Dahl via RE-wrenches
I like enphase too. I live in northern MN and we see cold temps of -40 F in the winter and they hold up. Sent from my iPhoneOn Sep 23, 2024, at 10:09 PM, david quattro via RE-wrenches wrote:I used Chilicon on a couple installs, and Enphase is far better.On Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM greg egan v

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion tool batteries

2022-01-21 Thread Jesse Dahl
I use Delwalt only because they still make a couple power/battery tools in the USA. And it’s the only reason I buy them. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2022, at 12:16 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: > > I live in far northern MN (it was -32F this morning) my shop is well > insulate

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion tool batteries

2022-01-20 Thread Jesse Dahl
I live in far northern MN (it was -32F this morning) my shop is well insulated but I only heat when I working in there (wood heat). It was 22F in the shop this morning. My batteries give the “cold temp” light when I try charge them even when as warm as 20F. So I need to bring my batteries in at

[RE-wrenches] FLEXmax 100

2021-09-07 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hi. We have a 24V bi-modal outback system that run the residential wiring labs for the electrical program I teach. Long story short, the FM60 we are currently using had an operator error and we need to get a new charge controller. Can the FM100 Work “seamlessly” with an older outback systems?

Re: [RE-wrenches] What would you do/say?

2021-02-24 Thread Jesse Dahl
Many moons ago I asked this same list the same question and got about the same answer. I tried to help one customer, got sued for not “listening” to them when they told me what to do, even though we fixed the issue. Spent money on attorneys, missed days of work. That was it for me ever doin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Modifying a plumbing vent

2020-08-30 Thread Jesse Dahl
My state requires a licensed plumber to move a vent stack. I saw a vent last winter that got cut short for the array to go over it and it had froze up from condensation and caused the odor for the vent to back up into the house. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2020, at 4:48 AM, Darryl Thaye

Re: [RE-wrenches] Label Durability

2020-06-29 Thread Jesse Dahl
orth American Board of Certified Energy > Practitioners (NABCEP) Continuing Education (CE) Training Provider > >> On Sat, Jun 27, 2020, 4:18 PM Ray wrote: >> Sharpie fades pretty fast in the sun (1 year?). Paint pen would do >> better, but can be messy. >> >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Label Durability

2020-06-28 Thread Jesse Dahl
I bring up the sharpie because as an electrician that’s what we did, sharpie on boxes. Now that I work on solar and try to explain to folks that are older than me about durability and solar and they tend to just blow me off and sharpie away. It would be great to show them with this photo “he

Re: [RE-wrenches] Label Durability

2020-06-27 Thread Jesse Dahl
Did you use a sharpie on the box? I wonder how a sharpie or PICA marker would hold up for 10 years. It’s an awesome test though. I love it. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2020, at 12:59 PM, Corey Shalanski wrote: > >  > About ten years ago we set up a test wall of sorts at our co

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

2020-03-09 Thread Jesse Dahl
I bought some from Iron Edison a few years ago. They were going to be mounted on the front radius of a fish house but the people sold the fish house due to a job move so I never installed them. Can’t tell ya much else about them. Here is the link. https://ironedison.com/100-watt-flexible-solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

2019-09-23 Thread Jesse Dahl
I bought a couple from Iron Edison a year or so ago. Can’t recall the brand however. Not sure if they still carry them. Jesse Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 22, 2019, at 7:01 AM, > wrote: > > Might look at Hanergy, they have them as well. Believe there is a reseller is > south florida. >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting on rock

2018-04-12 Thread Jesse Dahl
I see installs like this all over lake of the woods in Canada. Maybe a Canadian installer can lead you in the right direction. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2018, at 8:27 AM, Aaron Mandelkorn wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have a customer that requires a mounting option I have yet to encounter.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rapid shutdown for pole mounts

2014-06-25 Thread Jesse Dahl
Re-reading this rapid shutdown convo. Does 10' from the array mean from the modules or the "mount"? What if the array is on a pole, the pole is 15' tall and the inverter is mounted at the base of the pole? Since the array (modules) is 15' from the inverter is rapid shutdown required? Again, sin

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV Wiring methods

2013-11-19 Thread Jesse Dahl
August, Timely question. I am working with a TenK solar array right now and the wire management from TenK is poor. From the combiner to the inverter they have #2 CU in free air. It looks ugly. The inverter won't allow for one raceway with both conductors plus ground. If each could be installed

[RE-wrenches] Battery reading materials

2013-10-29 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I have a client that just bought an off-grid home and is interested in learning more about batteries. He is a very smart guy and a retired mine electrician. Being older, he's not interested in sitting at a computer and reading, he wants something he can take into the fish house this wi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Adding Charge Controller(s)

2013-10-24 Thread Jesse Dahl
t; They have about a million different boxes, you'll find one that will do the > job for you I'm sure. > > Depending on the area, you might look at a midnight 150v, or 200v or 250v > controller, as you can then run all in series. > > jay > > peltz power > >

[RE-wrenches] Adding Charge Controller(s)

2013-10-24 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, Looked at a system today that consisted of the following: 15 - Kyocera 158W modules 3 - Kyocera 185W modules 1 - Outback MX60 8 - New Trojan L16RE (48V system) 1 - Xantrex SW Plus 6 months ago he swapped out his old charge controller to the new MX60 and purchased the new batteries

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sealing roof vent

2013-10-03 Thread Jesse Dahl
I've always just plugged the old hole completely with plywood of the same thickness and shingled over it with a "matching" shingle. Only when it's under the array and I'm re-routing the vent. That has always seemed like the most professional way of doing it in my opinion. Maybe that's not the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Breaker Space Knockouts

2013-09-25 Thread Jesse Dahl
I just did this for my fish house. I drilled holes first to eat up most of the spot I wanted to remove and then used a jig saw. I filed the area after I was done. I looks good. I put a very thin bead of grey caulk around the edge to hide the spot that I "colored outside the line". Sent from my

Re: [RE-wrenches] transformerless inverters and conductor colors

2013-09-23 Thread Jesse Dahl
Marco, You said that after your "j-box" you will transition to THHN/THWN. Wouldn't you still need to use PVWire or some type of jacketed cable all the way to the inverter? Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Sep 23, 2013, at 4:09 PM, Brian Mehalic wrote: > The 2014 NEC addresses this in a change

Re: [RE-wrenches] XW 600 VDC Controller?

2013-09-22 Thread Jesse Dahl
I have one installed for about a year now. Little over 2kw of PV. This system is using Tigos along with the controller so it's a little different then what you may do. It's been working flawlessly. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Sep 22, 2013, at 7:42 PM, David Katz wrote: > Greg > I have be

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flat Roof PV Attachments with Tapered Insulation

2013-09-11 Thread Jesse Dahl
We've always had ours made by a local shop to fit the roof. I can't say I've ever looked for an "off to shelf" solution. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Sep 11, 2013, at 9:13 AM, "Garrison Riegel" wrote: > Schletter makes their 2” diameter aluminum stanchions in a variety of sizes, > up to 12

Re: [RE-wrenches] Search mode

2013-09-08 Thread Jesse Dahl
Otherpower > Buckville Energy Consulting > Buckville Publications LLC > NABCEP / IREC accredited Continuing Education Providers > 970.672.4342 > > > > > On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 5:59 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: >> Unfortunately I was talking to them at a function and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Search mode

2013-09-08 Thread Jesse Dahl
ltz power > On Sep 8, 2013, at 3:38 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> A friend of mine in the woods just put in a new xantrax inverter and is >> having a search mode problem. They can't get 25W search mode to work and are >> stuck with using the 50

[RE-wrenches] Search mode

2013-09-08 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, A friend of mine in the woods just put in a new xantrax inverter and is having a search mode problem. They can't get 25W search mode to work and are stuck with using the 50W setting. So they've had to put a few incandescents in to make this setting work. His calls to tech support have be

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA WebBox - Bluetooth vs RS485

2013-08-30 Thread Jesse Dahl
I have two installed so far, 0 issues. One is 5 feet from the inverter one is around 50 feet away. Lots to like! Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Aug 30, 2013, at 6:41 PM, SwingJunkie wrote: > Dave, > > We put one in early this year about 70' from the inverter. No issues so I'm a > fan. Two dia

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tax credit question.

2013-07-27 Thread Jesse Dahl
So, has anyone had a customer install a ITC eligible system on a second "residence" and claim the credit? Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Jul 27, 2013, at 4:36 PM, Bob-O Schultze wrote: > Here is IRS Form 5695. You can hand them a copy and they can make the > determination themselves. As All

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tax credit question.

2013-07-27 Thread Jesse Dahl
Certified Technical Sales Professional > New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician > Founder and Chief Technology Officer > Positive Energy, Inc., a Certified B CorporationTM > 3209 Richards Lane > Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 > 505 424-1112 office 780-2738 cell > www.positiveenergysola

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tax credit question.

2013-07-27 Thread Jesse Dahl
s fulfill the rest of the >>> requirements, IE the system is installed on their primary residence, etc, >>> then they should get the credit. >>> Bob-O >>> >>> >>> On Jul 27, 2013, at 6:49 AM, Jesse Dahl wrote: >>> >>> Hello, &g

[RE-wrenches] Tax credit question.

2013-07-27 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I've been searching the archives and haven't been able to find the answer to my question so I figured I'd ask here. Would an off-grid system installed on a hunting shack qualify for the federal ITC? We don't have any statewide rebates in MN, so this would be their only incentive. Tha

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Secure Power Supply

2013-07-23 Thread Jesse Dahl
I know the MREA in WI has one installed on site, but not sure who installed it. Do they have a representative on the list? Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Jul 22, 2013, at 6:18 PM, wire...@gmail.com wrote: > If we have another long outage here in CT and we seem to have one every year > now, I

[RE-wrenches] Battery vent distance

2013-07-10 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, How far away does the vent from a battery box need to be away from an air intake for a home's furnace? Jesse Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery bank during peak times

2013-06-25 Thread Jesse Dahl
w.schneider-electric.com/solar | Address: 250 South Vasco Rd., > Livermore, CA 94551 > > > *** Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail > > > > From: Jesse Dahl > To: RE-wrenches > Date: 06/24/2013 08:51 PM > Subject: [RE-wren

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery bank during peak times

2013-06-25 Thread Jesse Dahl
power will go out at the end of one of these > non-essential discharge cycles. Then what? > > Probably not worth it. > > Eric Stikes > SunHarvest > 530-798-3738 > - Original Message - > From: Jesse Dahl > To: RE-wrenches > Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 8:50

[RE-wrenches] Battery bank during peak times

2013-06-24 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I was contacted by a local co-op about installing a PV system at their office. At first they wanted a straight grid-tied system, and after they received the bid they changed their minds and now want a battery based system price. What they want now is a system that will allow them to draw t

[RE-wrenches] DC LEDs

2013-06-07 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I have a few hunting shacks coming up on the board so I've been searching for DC LEDs to use. I Want to give the customers options for the tasks needed and have spent hours searching online for products. Any recommendations? I hate to purchase and be disappointed. Websites? On that t

[RE-wrenches] Adjusting a ground mount.

2013-06-05 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I was contacted by a homeowner to come look at a system installed by others and come up with a way to make the tilt angle of their ground mount easier to adjust. It uses DPW adjustable ground mount for the racking and Is broken up into 3 sections of 8 modules in portrait. It uses 18 s

Re: [RE-wrenches] Defective modules

2013-05-31 Thread Jesse Dahl
The point of the PPA is interesting. We have a local investment group that is using this type of plan on local installs. After 5 years the system becomes the property of the business/school/city. For the first 5 years it is owned by the investor group overseeing the project. Typically, who then

Re: [RE-wrenches] pump questions

2013-05-30 Thread Jesse Dahl
I was reading up on the SQF pump and do remember seeing something about efficiency at higher voltages. Can't remember if it got better or worse. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 6:44 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: > Todd, > The SQF runs on 30V or more, but is happiest above 90V acc

Re: [RE-wrenches] modules

2013-05-30 Thread Jesse Dahl
Silicon Energy's cells are made in Taiwan last I talked to them. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2013, at 8:04 PM, Brian Teitelbaum wrote: > Suniva has some limited module production capacity in Georgia, so not all of > their modules are assembled in Taiwan. You just have to specify tha

Re: [RE-wrenches] FM80

2013-05-28 Thread Jesse Dahl
XW, just haven't had > time yet to fully trouble-shoot. I think it's a matter of reconfiguring the > XW charging setpoints. I haven't had any direct issues with the FM80 with > this STC "over power" set up. > > Eric > SunHarvest > (530)98-3738 > &

[RE-wrenches] FM80

2013-05-24 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I'm working on bid for a system using the FM80 controller. The specs for the controller say the maximum STC wattage for a 24V system is 2500W. The array I want to use has a STC wattage 2550. I called outback to ask if this was "close enough" today and didn't get a reply (holiday weekend

Re: [RE-wrenches] SE or SW

2013-05-15 Thread Jesse Dahl
e steeper > pitch is certainly the better choice. > > Kent Osterberg > Blue Mountain Solar, Inc. > www.bluemountainsolar.com > On 5/14/2013 8:23 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: >> Allan, >> >> That is pretty much my thinking. They have 0 interest in stepping foot roof

Re: [RE-wrenches] SE or SW

2013-05-14 Thread Jesse Dahl
Installer > NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional > New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician > Founder and Chief Technology Officer > Positive Energy, Inc. > 3209 Richards Lane (note new address) > Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 > 505 424-1112 > www.positiveenergysolar.c

Re: [RE-wrenches] SE or SW

2013-05-14 Thread Jesse Dahl
fferent directions into PVWatts and see what it says, since > it is based on weather history (isn't it?) > > Good luck. > benn > Sent from a 'smart' phone, with touch screen keys. Please excuse shortcuts > and typos. > > On 2013-05-14, at 4:34 PM, Je

[RE-wrenches] SE or SW

2013-05-14 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I was asked to look at a site today for a homeowner looking for a grid-tie with battery-back up. They are Doomsday Preppers for lack of a better term and want certain loads if and when the grid goes down for good. Aside from parts selection, they have two roof lines, one facing SE one fa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging voltages

2013-05-13 Thread Jesse Dahl
definitely be bumping into > amperage limits.but that is ok... > good luck... > > > Sunny Regards, > Kirpal Khalsa > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional > Renewable Energy Systems > www.oregonsolarworks.com > 541-218-0201 m > 541-592-3958 o >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging voltages

2013-05-13 Thread Jesse Dahl
mits.but that is ok... > good luck... > > > Sunny Regards, > Kirpal Khalsa > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional > Renewable Energy Systems > www.oregonsolarworks.com > 541-218-0201 m > 541-592-3958 o > > > On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 7:34 PM,

[RE-wrenches] Charging voltages

2013-05-13 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I'm interested in charging voltages for AGM batteries. After my visit to the site mentioned in the battery box thread, I was thinking about the system. New install, 8 solarworld 255s charging a 24V battery bank through a outback FM80 (MPPT) All 8 modules in parallel. VOC - 37.8 VMP -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes

2013-05-13 Thread Jesse Dahl
r > Buckville Energy Consulting > Buckville Publications LLC > NABCEP / IREC accredited Continuing Education Providers > 970.672.4342 >> >> On May 11, 2013, at 10:16 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: >> >> > Hello, >> > >> > I visited a site on Friday to do

[RE-wrenches] Off-peak requirements.

2013-05-13 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, What types of problems/issues are people seeing when installing grid-tied or grid-tied with battery backup systems when doing so on homes with off-peak services? Most homes in my area have off-peak heat and water heaters and depending on the system it can involve rewiring if the home h

[RE-wrenches] Battery Boxes

2013-05-11 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I visited a site on Friday to do some trouble-shooting on a system and noticed the battery box was homemade by the installer of the system. Made from lumber. Seems to me like there may be some safety and liability issues with a homemade/lumber battery box. Maybe I'm getting gun shy afte

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dual Channel Inverters

2013-05-07 Thread Jesse Dahl
I installed 2 10kW 208V powerone inverters this summer and both failed. The first one failed right out of the box and the second made it a few months. We were hired just to install the system by a local firm that designed and sold the system and have had a bear of a time getting paid from anyone.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire Gutters

2013-04-28 Thread Jesse Dahl
690.4(B)(1-4)covers the requirements. AC and DC can be together with some requirements for identification. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2013, at 5:34 PM, Chris Mason wrote: > NEC allows AC and DC in the same raceway as long as they are of the same > system. > > > On Sat, Apr 27,

Re: [RE-wrenches] torque screwdrivers

2013-04-22 Thread Jesse Dahl
I have a Klein I bought a few years ago. I can't recall the range, but you can most likely look it up. Otherwise I can post the ranges when I get back to my shop. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 22, 2013, at 3:11 PM, Ray Walters wrote: > We've used them before, just check the in-lb ratin

Re: [RE-wrenches] ground mount options?

2013-04-18 Thread Jesse Dahl
They want two sizes proposed to them so I was going to go with a 40kW and a 11kW-15kW. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 18, 2013, at 9:01 AM, jay peltz wrote: > How large an array are you needing? > > Jay > > Peltz power > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 17, 2

[RE-wrenches] ground mount options?

2013-04-17 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I've been asked to put together a proposal for a local community and the only option is a ground mount (pole mount would work too). I've looked at a few options today and was wondering if anyone has any opinions on the DPW "Power Peak" mounting system? Also, I would be interested in any o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Advanced PV Training Recommendations

2013-04-12 Thread Jesse Dahl
The MREA (Midwest renewable energy association) offers classes, some on-line now. Really good Instructors. www.midwestrenew.org Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:03 PM, jay peltz wrote: > HI Eric, > > I'm going to advise you to look at SEI > Solar energy international. > > h

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Wire Management

2013-04-11 Thread Jesse Dahl
I use the clips that come from Enphase. They are quick to install, much faster than zip-ties. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Apr 11, 2013, at 8:33 PM, penobscotso...@midmaine.com wrote: > We use as clips specifically designed to hold Enphase trunk cable to SnapN > Rack rails. We buy them from

Re: [RE-wrenches] Clipping

2013-03-22 Thread Jesse Dahl
different. > > As with many things, the PV cost as a percentage of total installed price is > making this quandry less important. Go BIG is becoming the safe bet when it's > a minimal cost comparison. > > Jason Szumlanski > Fafco Solar > > On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at

Re: [RE-wrenches] Clipping

2013-03-22 Thread Jesse Dahl
; of the inverter. It isn't really an apples to apples comparison to equate > that production reading to the 225watt max output of the Enphase M215. > > > On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 8:24 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: >> Hello, >> >> Marco's email about Power-1&#

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal shingles

2013-03-21 Thread Jesse Dahl
t;>> Thanks, >>>> Will >>>> >>>> >>>> __ >>>> Will White >>>> Regional Field Operations Manager - New England >>>> >>>> Real G

[RE-wrenches] Metal shingles

2013-03-20 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I looked at a site today and the roofing was a brand of metal shingle. This was just a quick drive by and check out the site so I don't have access to the brand or method of attachment. It still got me thinking, what are people doing for attachments to roofing like this? 6/12 pitch,

Re: [RE-wrenches] 14 inch aluminum standoffs?

2013-03-15 Thread Jesse Dahl
I've used hot dipped galvanized 4" x 4" square tube for the "backbone" (lack of a better term) of a pole mount on a dual axis tracker. I worked on it with Darryl Thayer so maybe he could add more info... Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Mar 15, 2013, at 4:11 PM, William Miller wrote: > Andrew:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reliable Cheap Modsine Inverter

2013-03-13 Thread Jesse Dahl
The point Dan makes about boxes and strain reliefs is a big second for me. I actually do many of this type of systems each year. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > Bob; agreed! > > And to add to your 24v issue from my own Morningstar SureSine wish lis

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reliable Cheap Modsine Inverter

2013-03-13 Thread Jesse Dahl
I have to agree with the Morningstar. I've had countless people come to me for fish house and hunting shack projects that used "truck stop" inverters when they fail (and they do). Some take my recommendation, some don't. The ones that upgrade to the Morningstar love them. The others call again.

Re: [RE-wrenches] high insolation value and inverter undersizing

2013-01-27 Thread Jesse Dahl
I see I forgot to mention that I have 210W modules on my home that were producing the 215W to 223W. William, Your question is a good one. I've wanted to study this, but haven't had a chance. I will look into it. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Jan 27, 2013, at 10:05 PM, William Miller wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] high insolation value and inverter undersizing

2013-01-27 Thread Jesse Dahl
A while back (3 years)I installed a system (bid spec) for a school that used 215W RECs and D380s on a dual axis tracker. With the ability to monitor the array, I see constant clipping. The modules will usually produce 199Ws regularly. A few days ago we had temps of -34F and clear skies. My a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bonding bushings?

2013-01-25 Thread Jesse Dahl
t; m: 415.559.1525 >> o: 415.641.4000 >> aug...@luminalt.com >> >> -Original Message- >> From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org >> [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jesse Dahl >> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 8

[RE-wrenches] Bonding bushings?

2013-01-24 Thread Jesse Dahl
If you are using micro inverters and terminating them in an AC combiner panel, does the feed for the AC combiner panel (125A) need to have bonding bushings for the ground wire? In other words is this ground wire a GEC/Equipment ground like might be used if running an inverter output to a panel?

Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

2013-01-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
I find info about the AC soladeck in my distributors catalog, but I don't find any information about it on Soladeck's website. On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 7:18 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: > Hello, > > I am in the process of installing a Enphase system that requires center > fee

Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

2013-01-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
c models that are AC rated. Search the archives for a > recent discussion on that. > > Jason Szumlanski > Fafco Solar > > > On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 9:25 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: >> I mentioned this to the powers that be on the project (when I was hired, all >&g

Re: [RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

2013-01-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
it protection... > > Jason Szumlanski > Fafco Solar > > > On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 8:18 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I am in the process of installing a Enphase system that requires center >> feeding the individual 15 modules circuits. I am wondering

[RE-wrenches] center feeding Enphase

2013-01-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, I am in the process of installing a Enphase system that requires center feeding the individual 15 modules circuits. I am wondering about wiring the J-Box. I need to cut all of the boxes into the center of the runs of Engauge cable and maintain the 6" of free conductor. To do this, I will

[RE-wrenches] Enphase box bracket?

2012-12-26 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello all, Does the Enphase box mounting bracket have compatibility problems with any top down mounting rail? (Solar mount, ironridge std) Jesse Sent from my iPhone ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wren

Re: [RE-wrenches] Transformer or not?

2012-12-14 Thread Jesse Dahl
I can only answer for the cold weather portion. I live in northern MN, my hometown has a record cold temp of -60F (no wind chill). We see -40F every year. I usually stay away from outside mounting, although we have installed some Enphase and they have seen colder than their rating with no probl

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

2012-12-12 Thread Jesse Dahl
quot; > > From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org > [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jesse Dahl > Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:54 AM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template > > Since this job was a sp

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

2012-12-12 Thread Jesse Dahl
t; >> __ >> >> Will White >> >> Regional Field Operations Manager – New England >> >> >> >> Real Goods Solar >> >> 64 Main St. >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small PV system/experiment for kids

2012-12-12 Thread Jesse Dahl
This is for older kids, but may help. I did a project for a 7th - 10th grade science class. The school wanted one module and batteries, but I talked them out of any batteries, and they went with a small awning mount array and grid tied it with weather station, temp and irradiance meters along

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

2012-12-12 Thread Jesse Dahl
The 2x6 are not the "beams" the beams are 3x10 laminated beams that hold the whole roof up, confusing I know. The beams are what I will eventually attach to. I like the idea, that would allow the drill to stay "straight" when I drill my pilot hole. Thanks! Jesse Sent from my iPhone On D

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

2012-12-12 Thread Jesse Dahl
Benn, If you were to look at the roof from the side, it would look like this: 2x6 tounge and grove (laid flat and exposed inside) foam board, 3/4 plywood, shingles. I guess I'm looking for a way to ensure my bit goes in at the right angle, perpendicular to the beams inside. William, Im not

[RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template

2012-12-11 Thread Jesse Dahl
Hello, The roof I'm currently working on is not a typical roof. The construction is as follows: 2"x6" tongue and groove exposed inside, with 4 inches of foam (blue board) and on top of that 3/4" plywood with asphalt shingles on top of that. I'd like to make a template to ensure that my pilot bi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fix the Fluorescents: What about LED tubes for late 2012?

2012-12-06 Thread Jesse Dahl
The brand of T8 LEDs I have in my shop is Neptune. When I purchased them them website had "buy American compliant" but they say made in China on them. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 6, 2012, at 11:21 AM, Chris Mason wrote: > If you have never looked at LED panels, do find a sample to try. The 30cm

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fix the Fluorescents: What about LED tubes for late 2012?

2012-12-06 Thread Jesse Dahl
I did notice one thing when I converted my shop to LED. One of my 4' flour fixtures was a plug in type so I used my kill-a-watt and plugged the fixture in, with the ballasts and T8s and recorded a usage of 48W. After removing the ballast and installing the LEDs (21W each) the kill-a-watt read

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fix the Fluorescents: What about LED tubes for late 2012?

2012-12-05 Thread Jesse Dahl
I have the T8 LEDs in my house and garage, I've had them running for a year or so, I'm not home to check the brand, but I really like them for the shop, especially come winter. I'm by no means a lighting retrofit guy, so maybe I just bought into a tech to soon, but they seem to work good for me

Re: [RE-wrenches] roof rakes

2012-12-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
I made mine from an old shovel handle and a chunk of wood wrapped in carpet. It was basically free and works for clearing my truck as well. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Dec 2, 2012, at 3:49 PM, "Stephen Kane" wrote: > Hey Nicholas, > > I’ve always liked the Sno Knife (American made). It is

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ten K Solar

2012-10-22 Thread Jesse Dahl
I haven't had a chance to work with TenK, but I'd love to see some monitoring info from a system or two to verify their numbers. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2012, at 5:49 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote: > ac & dc are very different animals. > > todd > > > > On Monday,

Re: [RE-wrenches] graphic software for mac

2012-10-22 Thread Jesse Dahl
Inkscape is an open source software for print drawing. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2012, at 1:23 PM, Dave Click wrote: > DraftSight is a free AutoCAD clone (not just for Mac) that may be what you're > looking for. > > On 2012/10/22 13:37, Jason Szumlanski wrote: >> I don't know if

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tigo Tech Support Response

2012-10-22 Thread Jesse Dahl
Darryl has a good point. I've intentionally shaded my array (9 modules in series) and have seen the VDC drop from 225vdc or so to around 170ish. Basic string sizing with these modules and this inverter say 8 is the minimum number of modules, but 8 would drop me out of MPPT during shade issues, w

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120V grid tie inverter recommendation

2012-10-19 Thread Jesse Dahl
The only one I know of is the SMA 1800. SMAs 700 also has 120V output, but has a low array input current. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Oct 18, 2012, at 9:24 PM, Carl Adams wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > We are looking at a job where we need to install a number of small 2K PV > systems where

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Charge control question 2

2012-10-15 Thread Jesse Dahl
When I get home I will send you the link to my Tigo system on my home. I just installed it, but the few times I fired it up, I saw increased production. (230W from 210W modules.) I have the inverter monitored as well, so I'm thinking of running the tigos for a year and then run the system withou

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: Charge control question

2012-10-15 Thread Jesse Dahl
I was wondering about battery charging using Tigos. I have a few spare Tigos and modules for them lying around and was thinking of using them with a magnum to run my radon fan and chest freezer. Since the Tigos have MPPT built in, would the use of a MPPTing charge controller be unnecessary?

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tigo Optimizers.

2012-10-11 Thread Jesse Dahl
I have Tigos on my system at home. I have very little shading on my array but I wanted to test these out. I do see increased harvest from my array using the Tigos. If you contact me off list I will send you the link to my systems so you can check it out. They do seem to work as advertised. I hav

Re: [RE-wrenches] Utility disconnect

2012-10-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
> I think all will be fine, I spent 15 min or so explaining it to him and > brought out my NEC to show him all the required disconnect provisions. He > just kept saying "I can't get my head around it, I've never seen a system > without one". Sorry for the blue text. Jesse

[RE-wrenches] Utility disconnect

2012-10-02 Thread Jesse Dahl
I just finished a job on a home where the utility didn't require the utility disco. They contend that the service disconnect on the "farmer panel" meter base will work for them. I said cool and didn't put one in. The inspector said he couldn't sticker the project because the utility disco was

Re: [RE-wrenches] counterfeit modules

2012-09-05 Thread Jesse Dahl
I've seen a couple of those sharps up here. The guy bought em on-line with Enphase in a package deal. They had been up for 3 years and two of the modules had the lower portion of the frame come off in heavy snow. Seemed unlike a sharp module to me. He had bought more and wanted us to do the ele

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solmetric PVA and Tigo

2012-08-28 Thread Jesse Dahl
optimization. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2012, at 1:02 PM, boB wrote: > On 8/26/2012 7:54 AM, Jesse Dahl wrote: >> Hello, >> >> Has anyone has experience using the Solmetric PVA and optimizers? Is there >> any issues? >> >> Jesse >>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius replacement

2012-08-27 Thread Jesse Dahl
I think some Solectria inverters have a low number (115vdc). The Solectrias I have worked with had a max DC voltage of 400vdc though. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Aug 27, 2012, at 4:13 PM, David Brearley wrote: > Off the top of my head...Power-One? > > You can download an Excel file with co

Re: [RE-wrenches] Motech Inverter Warranty

2012-08-27 Thread Jesse Dahl
Did Silicon Energy get its inverter from Motech? I think they did. I have one installed and I would like that info if something comes up. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Aug 27, 2012, at 1:48 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote: > I finally found an email contact at Motech in Taiwan. It looks like I am

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