Re: [RE-wrenches] LG Chem batteries

2022-02-25 Thread Kirk Herander
settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery in non cycling use

2022-02-23 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Mate3s hangups

2022-02-16 Thread Kirk Herander
Wind Installation > NABCEP Certified PV System Inspector > NABCEP PV Associate > d anbo...@gmail.com > 970-672-4342 > > > > > On Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 12:24 PM Kirk Herander > wrote: > >> Hello all, >> >> I've had several Mates go offline (refus

[RE-wrenches] Mate3s hangups

2022-02-16 Thread Kirk Herander
Ideas??? -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991-2022!!* *www.vermont.solar* <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9f0330d75a2448701124

Re: [RE-wrenches] ] Tesla Anywhere

2022-02-15 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Bricked Mate2

2022-02-06 Thread Kirk Herander
nches.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 > > -- *Kir

[RE-wrenches] Skybox manual charge using OpticsRE

2022-02-02 Thread Kirk Herander
Does anyone know in opticsRE how to initiate a manual grid charge using a OB Skybox? Thanks. Can't find the option, but I remember doing it before. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 31st Anniversary 1991

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue Planet 8kWh instllation

2022-01-31 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] neutral sizing for sense

2022-01-24 Thread Kirk Herander
Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > 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 > > There are two list archives for searching. When one

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

2022-01-06 Thread Kirk Herander
delta, has high voltage dual PV input, Outback has one >> big benefit and that is surge along with being modular from internals to >> charge controllers, all separate and serviceable individually >> >> On Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 6:45 AM Kirk Herander wrote: >> >>&

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

2022-01-05 Thread Kirk Herander
onitor can directly interface as Namaka can with some inverter brands. And I'd be interested in hearing of any experiences you may have as to how nicely these different components play together. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celeb

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue planet energy wants confidential client data

2021-12-23 Thread Kirk Herander
rg > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try 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 & etiqu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue planet energy wants confidential client data

2021-12-23 Thread Kirk Herander
s: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Weather sealing between panels

2021-12-13 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Weather sealing between panels

2021-12-13 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] small lithium chargers, say 20-50 amps

2021-12-03 Thread Kirk Herander
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Blue Ion "dark start" procedure

2021-11-21 Thread Kirk Herander
Please disregard my last request. I found the BI dark start procedure online. On Sun, Nov 21, 2021 at 10:42 AM Kirk Herander wrote: > Hi, > Can someone out there briefly describe the dark start steps for a BI 48v > 2.0 system? One of my systems went down to 0% SOC due to a generator

[RE-wrenches] Blue Ion "dark start" procedure

2021-11-21 Thread Kirk Herander
a Sunday, no tech support either. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 1991-2021!!* *www.vermont.solar* <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.com&data=02%

[RE-wrenches] outback skybox remote power off

2021-11-07 Thread Kirk Herander
disco). The skybox does not have a simple on/off connection for remote control of the inverter from what I see in the manual. I can use the 12v out aux contact to control a power relay to shut the inverter AC off manually. Any other way I can accomplish this? Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh

[RE-wrenches] hybrid inverter recommendation?

2021-08-31 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
Hi Folks, Looking for a 24vdc inverter with both grid and generator inputs @ 120/240 vac for hybrid grid-tie and backup.This is for an old customer, going on grid, and for existing DC load purposes trying to avoid reconfig of batteries to 48v. Thanks. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler 12RES at 120vac full power

2021-08-24 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
Now I remember you can jumper L1 & L2 together at the generators breaker(that parallels the stators), then just have a L1 / N/ G to the house. Should be good after programming the gennys controller to 120vac output. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] O

[RE-wrenches] Kohler 12RES at 120vac full power

2021-08-24 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
strip. Is this field rewiring still a OK thing to do from a warranty perspective? AND I have not looked inside at the access of the wiring on a terminal strip yet. Some genny person installed it without knowing the old genny's wiring at 120v. Thanks fellow old timers. Kirk Herand

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium battery cable lengths

2021-07-21 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
rious points. No consideration to cable lengths required.  Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 1991-2021!! www.vermont.solar [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.com&dat

[RE-wrenches] 1000vdc surge/lightning arrestors re: Citel SPDs

2021-06-27 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
Anyone have experience with Citel SPD's? They make PV specific models. CITEL, PV surge protectors for industrial and public building [https://citel.us/en/citel-pv-surge-protectors-for-industrial-and-public-building] Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar]

[RE-wrenches] 1000vdc surge/lightning arrestors

2021-06-24 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
Hello, Can anyone recommend a 1000 v arrestor for a 850 v array? Had a storm event this week which requires research. Thanks. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 1991-2021!! www.vermont.solar [https

[RE-wrenches] 2000v DLO/RHW-2 : in conduit required?

2021-06-05 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
s forum to DLO/RHW-2 and conduit requirement, but no consensus one way or the other. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 1991-2021!! www.vermont.solar [https://nam02.safelinks.protect

[RE-wrenches] Astropower AP-120

2021-05-22 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
Looking for for one of these. Please contact off list if you've got one available. Thanks. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 1991-2021!! www.vermont.solar [https://

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA SB 2500U

2021-05-18 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
"IEEE 1547-1" certification is required at least in the New England ISO document which our utilities abide by. IEEE 1547 does not qualify. My local utility denied my approval for installation last year of a old SMA2500U inverter for this reason.  Kirk Herander / kirkh@ver

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA SB 2500U

2021-05-18 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
These older Sunnyboys do not comply with latest UL standards regardless. If its a new installation, a savvy utility  / AHJ will catch this. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 1991-2021

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC transfer switch

2021-05-09 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
y 8, 2021 at 11:13 AM Kirk Herander, VSE wrote: Hello, Any recommendations for sourcing a 600 vDC bypass / transfer switch? I know Morningstar used to make a manual stand-alone, but now it appears to be offered only as part of their HV charge controller. Thanks. Kirk Herander / kirkh@v

Re: [RE-wrenches] Breakers weakening?

2021-05-09 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
ar must be. That's $365 to fix a $20 breaker. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 1991-2021!! www.vermont.solar [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.com&

Re: [RE-wrenches] Breakers weakening?

2021-05-09 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
That's what I expected to find, i.e. evidence of a heat event / loose connection at the breaker terminals (discolored and / or melted wire insulation, etc.), no visual evidence or smell. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebr

[RE-wrenches] Breakers weakening?

2021-05-08 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
, close to the max output of the inverter. Reset it outside of peak inverter output and its good. I assume the breaker has weakened from stress of some sort, so I replaced it and time will tell. Anyone ever seen a breaker have it's trip point reduced like this? Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.

[RE-wrenches] DC transfer switch

2021-05-08 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
Hello, Any recommendations for sourcing a 600 vDC bypass / transfer switch? I know Morningstar used to make a manual stand-alone, but now it appears to be offered only as part of their HV charge controller. Thanks. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal

[RE-wrenches] Powerwall 2 AC PV regulation

2021-04-16 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
essary for safety, i assume the extra pv inverter can be routed to the main panel, and then won't participate in battery charging if the grid goes down. Am I correct? Thanks. The PW manuals are of little use here. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal

[RE-wrenches] outback radian spec sheet " IEEE 1574.1" typo

2021-03-10 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
l I told them, and looking back it has been an ongoing snafu in previous versions of the Radian spec sheet. Just sayin' if necessary for a similar utility challenge. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th Anniversar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ Envoy Distance for Monitoring

2021-03-02 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
I've done the original Envoy at > 300 feet and was fine. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 1991-2021!! www.vermont.solar [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsola

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

2021-02-26 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
Man, I agree. The soot factor wins the prize. What did the inverters look like inside? I'm surprised they still worked, or did they? Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 1991-2021!! www.vermont.

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

2021-02-25 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
nally tell them, nicely or not, to find someone else. I've done firings no less than 5 times in the last several years. At this late date in my career, who needs it. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th A

[RE-wrenches] PV on north roof

2021-02-21 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
rules of thumb for such a thing? Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 1991-2021!! www.vermont.solar [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.com&data=02%7C0

Re: [RE-wrenches] NEC 2020 - 705.12(B)(6)

2020-11-09 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
On that note, is there a device made to physically prevent additional breakers from being installed in the meter main? And also the two SP meter main breakers would have a combined ampacity limit. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC

Re: [RE-wrenches] Optics RE

2020-10-16 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
A company called ViaSat. Northern NH site. Customer tells me it goes down a lot with normal internet use anyway. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 29th Anniversary 1991-2020 www.vermont.solar [https://nam02

Re: [RE-wrenches] Optics RE

2020-10-14 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
I have a site with satellite internet. it's router would not recognize the Mate 3s or an eguage monitor. I used a Verizon data sim card / jetpack with a repeater to create a Lan connection and all is fine for 9 months now. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar]

Re: [RE-wrenches] GTBB inverters without batteries

2020-10-08 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
Storedge 7.6kw inverter functions fine without batteries. I've had one working for a year like this, waiting for the customer to pull the trigger on LG Chem RESU set. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our

Re: [RE-wrenches] wire clips for Sunmodo rail

2020-09-07 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
Thanks, Unfortunately the HR300 rail which I'm using has no side channels, just 1/4" top and 3/8" bottom ones. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 29th Anniversary 1991-2020 www.vermont.solar

[RE-wrenches] wire clips for Sunmodo rail

2020-09-07 Thread Kirk Herander, VSE
us i can't find a clip to span the channel to rail side and snap in. Looked at Heyco and Hellermantyton lines but no luck. Any ideas? Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 29th Anniversary 1991-2020 www.vermont.solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dr Pepper on Metal Roofs

2020-08-25 Thread Kirk Herander, VT Solar, LLC
"OFF" brand bug spray. Learned this from a roofer web site. Works great on standing seam. I can attest. Keep a can in my truck at all times. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 29th Anniversary

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solaredge Storedge backup operation

2020-08-21 Thread Kirk Herander, VT Solar, LLC
short answer: no. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 29th Anniversary 1991-2020 www.vermont.solar [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.com&data=02%7C0

Re: [RE-wrenches] shunt trip breaker with outdoor disconnect offgrid

2020-08-13 Thread Kirk Herander, VT Solar, LLC
d off (ungrounded neg) for code compliance. You are probably best off running the battery leads outside to a 600vdc dp safety switch. And then back it's only 10 ga, wire back and forth. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebratin

[RE-wrenches] shunt trip breaker with outdoor disconnect offgrid

2020-08-13 Thread Kirk Herander, VT Solar, LLC
the inverter output power wires. But it wound save in round-trip inverter wiring outside and back in to the load center, and perhaps a big AC outdoor disco in larger systems. Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar [mailto:kirkh@vermont.solar] Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 29th

Re: [RE-wrenches] 200A Automatic Transfer switch

2020-08-12 Thread Kirk Herander
The Kohler brand ATS will perform a contact closure when utility power fails for a two wire start generator. it doesn't switch over until it senses the generator ac is present. Your Generac model may or may not be 2 wire start. The newer "smart" ones can be converted with a generac adapter kit. 

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best Battery

2020-08-11 Thread Kirk Herander
The cost sounds accurate, considering Blues are 2.5 to 3x the cost of LG Resu's for instance. To minimize sticker-shock, remember they are rated for 8000 0-100%SOC cycles (that's 21 years daily). And certified immune from thermal runaway. I assume we are talking 48v here, not their 850v cabinet

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best Battery

2020-08-10 Thread Kirk Herander
ht. On 8/9/2020 8:30:04 PM, Jay wrote: Hi Kirk, Can you explain why it wouldnt work? Just setpoints.  Jay On Aug 9, 2020, at 4:13 PM, Kirk Herander wrote:  For some reason (that I never got an answer to from Outback or Blue Planet) older FX inverters are not compatible with Blue Ion LFP batt

Re: [RE-wrenches] Best Battery

2020-08-09 Thread Kirk Herander
For some reason (that I never got an answer to from Outback or Blue Planet) older FX inverters are not compatible with Blue Ion LFP batteries. The newer FXR series are. Considering one only needs to change slightly charge voltages, duration, etc. to meet BI recommendations, it's a mystery why Ou

Re: [RE-wrenches] dual rated 600/1000v cable for HV battery application

2020-08-04 Thread Kirk Herander
505-8760 On 8/1/20 7:09 AM, Kirk Herander wrote: I need to spec battery cable for a nominal 850 vdc LFP bank. Several brands of power cable list their rating at a dual 600/1000v. it is my understanding that to be listed in this manner, the cable must pass a test apply of over 600v for a short

[RE-wrenches] dual rated 600/1000v cable for HV battery application

2020-08-01 Thread Kirk Herander
I need to spec battery cable for a nominal 850 vdc LFP bank. Several brands of power cable list their rating at a dual 600/1000v. it is my understanding that to be listed in this manner, the cable must pass a test apply of over 600v for a short period  without breakdown. But under normal operati

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

2020-07-23 Thread Kirk Herander
I gave up on Enphase a long time ago for the same reasons many of you are dumping on SE now. High replacement rate etc. Any of you in this biz longer than ten years knows how horrible the first several generations of Enphase was. So should I trust Enphase over SE now? Will you trust SE years fro

[RE-wrenches] DC HV battery combiner source

2020-07-23 Thread Kirk Herander
Hey folks, I am looking to source a DC battery combiner for a 1Mwh Blue Planet (Ion) system. That's -16- 64kwh cabinets. I am aware of SolarBOS and Innovative Solar Inc.. Any other OEMs someone could point me to? Thanks.___ List sponsored by Redwood Al

Re: [RE-wrenches] Solar Edge...continuous saga of 181/183 hardware failures...moving on to another inverter.

2020-07-23 Thread Kirk Herander
I have over 100 SE inverters in the field over the last 7 years and the failure rate is minimal. And NO 181/183 errors. I am just lucky??? I could trash SE on other subjects, but that's not the subject of this thread. On 7/22/2020 8:32:39 PM, Brett Bartmasser wrote: We had the exact same experie

Re: [RE-wrenches] protecting wire below 8' w/awning array

2020-07-20 Thread Kirk Herander
Hey Dave, Well my building inspector is just being a dick about the "need" for a fence surrounding the side of a wall-mount PV awning. He has mis-classified it as a ground-mount per NFPA 1 rules, which requires 10' clearance for ground mounts, and doesn't care about wires being accessible or not

Re: [RE-wrenches] protecting wire below 8' w/awning array

2020-07-18 Thread Kirk Herander
is not a specific definition specifying 8' for physical damage in the broader NEC - I think it's just up to the AHJ. August Luminalt   On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 8:38 AM Kirk Herander mailto:vtso...@icloud.com]> wrote: All, Is there a reference to

[RE-wrenches] protecting wire below 8'

2020-07-17 Thread Kirk Herander
All, Is there a reference to this so-called "8-foot rule" that someone could point me to in the NEC? Thanks.___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.

Re: [RE-wrenches] MLPE Mapping

2020-07-08 Thread Kirk Herander
We scan the barcodes with a smart phone app which automatically creates an excel file for upload(there are many apps to choose from), and number them also 1,2,3...etc with a sharpie for mounting. If scanned in the right order, the row number in the excel file with correspond with the physical nu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Slave Radian not showing up on Hub10 or @ Mate3s

2020-06-25 Thread Kirk Herander
Of Kirk Herander Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 2:07 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org] Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Slave Radian not showing up on Hub10 or @ Mate3s The master-slave config types and port assignments have always been confusing. The quick

Re: [RE-wrenches] Slave Radian not showing up on Hub10 or @ Mate3s

2020-06-25 Thread Kirk Herander
The master-slave config types and port assignments have always been confusing. The quick start guide lists a config where the master is port 1 and the slave is port 7. I believe port 7 is called the sub-master in this config. With only 2 inverters it functions as the slave to the master in port

Re: [RE-wrenches] Programs for one line DWGs.

2020-05-19 Thread Kirk Herander
Been using Autocad lite (1999 version) for twenty years.  On 5/18/2020 6:30:00 PM, Dana Orzel wrote: Hey all you wise guys!   I looked back in the archives & found a few recommendations on drawing programs. I had Design CAD-3D for 15 years and it was simple [2D & 3D] & worked fine. I had to upgr

[RE-wrenches] cast-in-place ballasted ground mounts

2020-05-18 Thread Kirk Herander
Hi, Looking for info on smaller (50kw or less) suppliers of cast-in-place ground mount systems Thanks.___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wre

[RE-wrenches] handheld irradiance meter

2020-05-14 Thread Kirk Herander
Hello, Any recommendations on your favorite handheld pyranometer/irradiance meter? Preferably with the sensor on the front of the meter instead of the top? Thanks.___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Ch

Re: [RE-wrenches] the history of three Mate's

2020-04-28 Thread Kirk Herander
YEP, you need a hub 10.3 to work properly with a Mate 3S. And the hub 10 jumpers may need to be reconfigered from the factory positions. On 4/28/2020 12:09:13 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: What version Hub? On Tue, Apr 28, 2020, 9:55 AM Jerry Shafer mailto:jerrysgarag...@gmail.com]> wrote: You may have

[RE-wrenches] wind and pv ITC 2019 vs. 2020

2020-04-19 Thread Kirk Herander
Hello, I am trying to wrap my head around the wind tax credit 2019 vs. 2020 and as it relates to my customers situation in concert with PV. I am in the middle of designing an off-grid power system, battery/inverter etc. My customer has contracted separately for a 30kw wind generator. They told me

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

2020-04-17 Thread Kirk Herander
So you terminate the shield somehow outside of the RJ45 connector? On 4/16/2020 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

Re: [RE-wrenches] advice on cellular modem brands

2020-04-14 Thread Kirk Herander
Another option Is the Novatel T1114 4g modem with voice. Verizon used to sell them as their brand, just don't support them any more. You can find them both new and used online. They do have ethernet ports, which interests me the most. They will work by using the SIM card from other devices (jet

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

2020-04-13 Thread Kirk Herander
Delta inverters with Blue ion and/or  Dellta's own battery pack. On 4/13/2020 4:18:15 PM, Jeff Clearwater wrote: Hey There Esteemed Wrenches, Okay so hospitals all over the world are clambering for battery-inverter systems and now with potential international funding not available before.  Goa

Re: [RE-wrenches] advice on cellular modem brands

2020-04-11 Thread Kirk Herander
Just did the exact same thing using a Verizion Jetpack. Works quite well transmitting both Mate3s and Blue Ion egauge data simultaneously. Trouble is it does not have a LAN port, wifi only, so I had to use a Netgear wall repeater with  a port, along with an ethernet switch to plug everything int

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback VFX upgrade question

2020-03-08 Thread Kirk Herander
10.3 with the FXR series of inverters. Please contact me off list for more info. I replaced the 10-year-old FX ‘s at this site with FXR’s and they are available. they are 3648’s. Kirk Herander > On Mar 7, 2020, at 8:20 PM, Sindelar Solar wrote: > >  > Wrenches, > > I ha

[RE-wrenches] Power OB mate stand-alone

2019-09-30 Thread Kirk Herander
Hello, i have several older Mates i want to energize to read firmware versions. Is there a way to do this without access to a hub / inverter / controller / etc.? There must be a pin assignment avail for the cat5 patch cord. Thanks. Kirk Herander

Re: [RE-wrenches] need for outdoor DC disconnect

2019-06-12 Thread Kirk Herander
of or ground mounted, which would effect the 690.12 interpretation. Ray Walters Remote Solar 303 505-8760 On 6/12/19 12:49 PM, Kirk Herander wrote: All, I am retrofitting an existing PV system with Storedge / LG Chem / optimizers and updating some code issues. I am replacing the PVC condui

[RE-wrenches] need for outdoor DC disconnect

2019-06-12 Thread Kirk Herander
conduit penetrating the building? The system at present has no outdoor DC disco, and to me that's a violation in addition to lack of metallic raceway entering the building. Thanks. Kirk Herander Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 28th Anniversary 1991-2019 <https

[RE-wrenches] merging PV data from different dashboards

2019-05-25 Thread Kirk Herander
are which could import data from distinct platforms and merge it all into a uniform summary site-by-site? Kirk Herander Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 28th Anniversary 1991-2019 <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.co

[RE-wrenches] Solar contractor insurance cancellation

2019-05-10 Thread Kirk Herander
iberty. Anyone else heard of this by Liberty or any other insurer?? Hopefully this is not an industry trend.. Kirk Herander Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 28th Anniversary 1991-2019 <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.vermontsolarnow.co

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bus bar battery jumpers

2019-05-02 Thread Kirk Herander
These are great charts. What I’ve always done this to find cross-sectional area of the typical round battery cable ampacity required per the NEC. Then calculate equivalent cross-sectional area of rectangular copper bus and buy that dimension in 6’ lengths to make my own. Kirk Herander >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dc discos

2019-03-27 Thread Kirk Herander
that's similar to the SolarEdge one, this was a box with multiple breakers in it for source circuits. On Wed, Mar 27, 2019 at 1:20 PM Kirk Herander mailto:vtso...@icloud.com> > wrote: The IMO plastic box is comparable to the Solaredge inverter DC disco in terms of wall thickness. And

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dc discos

2019-03-27 Thread Kirk Herander
The IMO plastic box is comparable to the Solaredge inverter DC disco in terms of wall thickness. And the switch itself is identical. In my case, I would prefer to pay $200 for a listed compact 4-pole 1000vdc disco than the $2k it costs for a SQD metal box version of the same specs which is much

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dc discos

2019-03-26 Thread Kirk Herander
Hey Jay, Check out industrialcontroldirect.com. I found a 1000 vdc Nema 3R disco for $200. very compact. They appear to use the same switch mechanism as Solaredge inverter discos. UL/ETA listed and passed my local AHJ. Lots of similar discos for different voltages. Kirk Herander > On Mar

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA WLAN?

2019-01-30 Thread Kirk Herander
Unfortunately this fact is not mentioned anywhere on the SMA website or either the user or installation manuals of the 7.7 inverter. I am trying to reach the inverter in an out building by using a 5 GHz access point. And obviously this won’t work. Why is this not in the manual? Kirk Herander

[RE-wrenches] SMA WLAN?

2019-01-28 Thread Kirk Herander
What frequency does the Sunnyboy Inverter (SB7.7-US) Wi-Fi use to connect-operate on? 2.4 or 5 GHz? Or both? Can’t find the answer anywhere in the SMA documentation. Thanks. Kirk Herander ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE

[RE-wrenches] Lg chem

2018-12-14 Thread Kirk Herander
Does anyone know when LG chem batteries for Storedge inverters are going to be available? I’ve heard nothing new for months thanks. Kirk Herander ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change

Re: [RE-wrenches] Kohler generator 1/2 voltage

2018-11-09 Thread Kirk Herander
I just discovered that the controller has to be programmed to the proper wired voltage and frequency. I’m having a generator tech check on that. He recently replaced the AVR board I’m now told, but didn’t take any measurements, I guess. Kirk Herander > On Nov 9, 2018, at 6:27 AM, Eva

[RE-wrenches] Kohler generator 1/2 voltage

2018-11-08 Thread Kirk Herander
the genny side of its breaker when turned off (no inverter connection). I am having trouble envisioning a scenario of mis-wiring if indeed each one of the windings is producing 120 VAC. Seems odd to me that a bad regulator would cause this, but who knows. Alternator? Ideas? Thanks. Kirk Herander

Re: [RE-wrenches] crumbling ballast blocks

2018-07-01 Thread Kirk Herander
Thanks. FYI - I’ve since found this on the Ironridge site: http://files.ironridge.com/ballastedmounting/IronRidge_BallastedRoofMount_ballastSupplierList.pdf Recommendation is 3000 psi min, And be freeze/thaw resistant. Kirk Herander > On Jun 30, 2018, at 10:10 AM, "glenn.b...@g

[RE-wrenches] crumbling ballast blocks

2018-06-30 Thread Kirk Herander
ng of some sort? Kirk Herander Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 27th Anniversary 1991-2018 www.vermontsolarnow.com dba Vermont Solar Engineering NABCEPTM 2003 Inaugural Certificant VT RE Incentive Program Partner 802.863.1202 _

Re: [RE-wrenches] Squirrel Guards for Solarworld 2.0 Frames

2018-05-13 Thread Kirk Herander
Snapnrack makes an “add-a-lip” mount for these situations. From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Benn Kilburn Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2018 5:47 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Squirrel Guards for Solarworld 2.0 Frames We've used the

[RE-wrenches] old sanyos failing Iso test

2018-05-13 Thread Kirk Herander
upgrade the inverters from old SMA's which don't test for it. Anyone else see this issue in older panels, in particular Sanyos? Kirk Herander Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 27th Anniversary 1991-2018 www.vermontsolarnow.com dba Vermont Solar Engineering NABCEPTM 2003

[RE-wrenches] string fusing with 3-channel MPPT inverters

2017-05-26 Thread Kirk Herander
elieve it, but opinions? Thanks. Kirk Herander Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 26th Anniversary 1991-2017 www.vermontsolarnow.com dba Vermont Solar Engineering NABCEPTM 2003 Inaugural Certificant VT RE Incentive Program Partner 802.863.1202 _

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conduit Bushings

2017-03-07 Thread Kirk Herander
Peter, Bridgeport makes both split ring grounding bushings and plastic bushings in that size. No threading on to the connector required. From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of William Miller Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2017 3:08 AM To: RE-wrenches Sub

Re: [RE-wrenches] Milwaukee M18 one key tools

2016-11-29 Thread Kirk Herander
renches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Milwaukee M18 one key tools Most battery powered 'torque' settings change as the batteries are depleted. Do they say that this is not so for this model? -Glenn From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Milwaukee M18 one key tools

2016-11-29 Thread Kirk Herander
Milwaukee M18 one key tools Most battery powered ‘torque’ settings change as the batteries are depleted. Do they say that this is not so for this model? -Glenn From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kirk Herander Sent: Monday, November 28,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Milwaukee M18 one key tools

2016-11-28 Thread Kirk Herander
hristopher Warfel Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2016 10:12 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Milwaukee M18 one key tools Don't tell me this, I just bought Dewalt tools. ahhh On 11/22/2016 11:21 AM, Kirk Herander wrote: Hello, Anyone out there invested in these tools yet? Lo

[RE-wrenches] Milwaukee M18 one key tools

2016-11-22 Thread Kirk Herander
Hello, Anyone out there invested in these tools yet? Looks interesting. Amongst other things, you can custom program the cordless drill to various speeds and torques using a smart phone app. Kirk Herander Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC Celebrating our 25th Anniversary 1991-2016

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sub Panel Mounted on Roof Slope

2016-09-28 Thread Kirk Herander
Correction: I meant “other than vertical” in last email, not horizontal. From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dana Brandt Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 7:30 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Sub Panel Mounted on Roof Slope Hi Wrenche

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