Hello Wrenches,
This is my first go around here in the mailing list. I ve been a "lurker"
for years, I much appreciate all the insight you all have provided.
Here is the situation:
I have a client with 12 Interstate UL16HCs (24v system, 3 x 4 battery bank)
purchased and installed exactly 12 mont
Wrenches,
Thanks for all insight.
Cheers,
Lou
On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 1:49 PM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power
Systems wrote:
> Lou,
>
> In addition to what Allan said, if you perform the discharge test, measure
> the terminal voltage across each battery. If you find one battery that
Hands down my favorite to use. Ditto what Daryl says. Wire management is a
breeze. Stamped engineering for my state makes the AHJ happy. Clean lines.
My only gripe is that the ends of the rails tend to be VERY tight making it
tough to install their universal end-clamp if you are in a precarious
po
Wrenches,
I am looking for panels with a 20.1% efficiency rating or better, that are
NOT Sun Power. My distributors can not acquire anything even near that. Any
leads or resources to check would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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Wrenches,
Has anyone ever removed these from a metal standing seam roof? If so, was
the module or roof damaged? If not, then is there a market for these used
panels?
Thanks for any insight.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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talk about lifts in general.
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the client,
logging, control, troubleshooting, etc.. so any detailed real world
experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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comes
pretty fast, unlike the Schneider web product (Conext Insight) which only
polls every 10 minutes, but they have the admin/user account thing nailed.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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On Fri, Dec 18, 2015 at 1:24 PM, b...@midnitesolar.com
wrote:
>
> Lou, are you referring to the My M
of
the classic itself is a nice addition (Serial #, firmware version, mac
address, and device ID). It still lacks the client login feature, but
otherwise a great improvement.
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Lou Russo
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On Fri, Dec 18, 2015 at 4:51 PM, Lou Russo wrote:
> Bob,
>
> Yes I am referr
pment.
It was all pretty obvious what was happening, just thought I would spread
the word.
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he clients currently have no
monitoring in their home and would like to add that feature. I am leaning
towards just using MyMidnite2 and the Local App (as I often do), but I am
curious what else is out there in this application.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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ybody have an old version of the Conext firmware lying around they
could point me to? The website does not seem to have old versions.
Any input is greatly appreciated!
Schnieder, if you have a presence here contact me.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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icensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer303 505-8760 <(303)%20505-8760>
On 12/29/2016 12:27 PM, Lou Russo wrote:
Wrenches,
I recently installed a Schneider Conext SW 4024, Schnieder's DC
Distribution panel, AC Distribution panel, SCP, and the AGS. It was to be a
straightforwar
poke around. Any one out there have any ideas?
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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elieve our manufactures can not and should not take the
same approach to software as Silicon Valley does. "Fail early and often"
may work for Facebook, Google and Uber but it has no place in our
industry. Keep it simple and fight the urge to engage in feature creep.
PLEASE.
Aloha All,
Does anybody have a contact within Tesla for information on becoming a
certified installer? I have submitted paperwork twice now since the first
Powerwall was announced and feel like it just enters a digital black hole.
Please contact off-list . Thanks
_
between our PV projects.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
(440) 345 6762
On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 5:51 PM, Solar wrote:
> I’ve never heard of C-10 or C-46. A quick google search seems to point to
> it only being a CA thing. Nothing like this happening in MN.
>
> Jesse Dahl
>
> NABC
greatly appreciated.
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r and since
the MyMidnite2 portal is down I am unable to provide more details. I was
super hopeful about the Wizbang.
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On Sat, Aug 18, 2018 at 6:27 AM Jay wrote:
> Hi Lou,
>
> Can you tell us which
is good, bad, or
failing? I don't have much experience with Aquions and have yet to have
any of the 40 or so stacks I have installed fail.
Thanks for your insight.
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Lou Russo
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option for their new Islanding inverters or even a confirmed
installation. Any one?
As always..Thanks.
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n a charge controller,
like I said...tiny). So I do not believe charging that particular "layer"
with 6V charger would fix the problem.
Has anybody out there swapped out a bad "layer" with a good one and
reassembled the stack? Is it even possible?
As always thanks for
Aloha Allan,
Of my small 132kW-Hr install base I have not had this issue.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
(808) 345 6762
On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 6:31 AM Jerry Shafer
wrote:
> Allan
> Have you contacted BI Support, they have a pretty good team that can help
> with this,
> Jerry
>
> On
Wrenches,
Anybody out there installed the Skybox? If so, what do you think?
I know a couple folks had some pending installs last time this subject was
brought up.
Thanks for your time and insight.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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Blue Ion 2.0 with Outback or SMA. Works every time.
Blue Planet's tech support is great, the warranty is even better.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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Spree Solar Systems LLC
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On Sat, Jul 20, 2019 at 10:36 AM Jay wrote:
> Hi Marco,
>
> Is the
ation?
As always, thank you.
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Aloha Wrenches,
I am starting to explore Sol-Ark's product line. The last mention of them
on the
list was April of 2019 with nobody having actual tested or installed one.
Anybody have experience with them ?
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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Doug,
1. Any failures once installed?
2. What are you doing to meet 690.12 ?
3. Do you know if is field repairable at all?
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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On Fri, Jan 31, 2020 at 8:15 AM Doug Phillips
wrote:
> Hey Wrenches,
>
>
>
> I have installed ~15 Sol-Ark 8k’s ove
y but over the top reliability.
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On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 2:54 PM Amanda Potter
wrote:
> We Installed a Kohler 14RES, L.P. & the crank-case breather froze ( the
> generator was on auto & was in a shelter), and the dip-stick blew out & the
>
I third what Ray says.
It is also my understanding that Tesla does not allow their installers to
be "subs".
On Sun, Jul 19, 2020, 10:16 AM Jerry Shafer
wrote:
> I second what Ray says
> Jerry
>
> On Sun, Jul 19, 2020, 12:49 PM Ray wrote:
>
>> There are so many really good Li Iron Phosphate Bat
one"
I have to think that the battery is not foreign to the electrical
installation.
Any thoughts?
Aloha,
Lou Russo
(808) 345 6762
On Sun, Jan 31, 2021 at 12:59 PM Jason Szumlanski <
ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote:
> I'm reading that the working space must be
curious if anyone has had odd issues running this Pentair with
the FXRs.
You never know.
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Aloha All,
Does anyone have experience with the TM-2030's SOC accuracy when used with
LFP batteries that they are willing to share?
I would think the TM-2030 would be accurate but I just want some
confirmation.
Thanks.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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Aloha All,
Does anyone have the contact info for the Enphase sales rep for Hawaii ( I
believe the same person is in charge of Northern CA as well) ?
The number I have does not work and customer support was of no help.
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currently using any software platforms to
meet these needs (separately or together) and what your experience has
been.
Thanks!
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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Aloha Howie,
The Lumin Smart Panel has worked well for us.
https://www.luminsmart.com/
Software is simple and tech support was on point. The app works well also.
Bonus...you can remotely monitor power consumption on each controlled load.
Two minor hang ups:
1. Having to run a separate "grid se
be
good, system set back to system defaults and reprogrammed, etc...
Thanks for your time.
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Aloha Wrenches,
Anyone out there making their own engraved plaques and labels?
If so, is it worth it and what machine are you using?
Thanks for your time and insight, it is always appreciated.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
Owner
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; years to pay for itself.
> We like having it and my only regret us that we didnt get one sooner.
>
> On Sat, Mar 30, 2024, 11:57 AM Lou Russo via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> Aloha Wrenches,
>>
>> Anyone out there making their own
Aloha All,
Does anyone out there know the short-circuit rating of the 200A load
breaker on the SOL-Ark 15kW Outdoor.
The manual and spec sheet do not list it. Tech support did not know, which
is concerning.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
Owner
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Aloha All,
Sorry, I was confusing my terms. Coffee has yet to kick in.
I am looking for the AIR rating.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
Owner
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On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 4:57 AM Lou Russo wrote:
> Aloha All,
>
> Does anyone
6kA in case anyone ever needs it.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
Owner
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On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 5:26 AM Lou Russo wrote:
> Aloha All,
>
> Sorry, I was confusing my terms. Coffee has yet to kick in.
>
> I am looking for
We have installing REC for 15 years with no issues. George and his team
have been nothing but awesome to work with. We have never had to file a
warranty claims.
As a certified installer the improved warranty and labor credit if there is
a claim has been a great selling point for us as well.
Their
All my sites are currently down.
Not related but I tried to call tech support yesterday during business
hours and got message saying thank you for calling Outback Sales leave a
message.
I do hope they are just in transition but I got a bad feeling about this. I
hope I am wrong.
Has anyone heard
.4 million related to severance costs. The
Company also recorded a non-cash write off relating to inventories of $16.1
million, which was reported in cost of goods sold.
To say I am curious about what is going on is an understatement.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
Owner
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Aloha All,
I have a family member in the Wilmington North Carolina area (Carolina
Beach specifically) that is wanting to go solar. Any wrenches out there in
this area? or could you make a recommendation?
Contact me off list.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
Owner
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figured the hive mind of the Wrenches group may have some
ideas or know somebody that would.
As always, thanks for everyone's time.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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Aloha All,
I am considering doing a job with one of these (14kWH) with a Sol-Ark 12kW
for a client who is demanding them. Anyone have any recent experience with
them?
The price is good but all else is pretty mediocre.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
(808) 345 6762
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 4:46 PM Jerry
That was a bit of a cavalier statement on my part. On paper the tech specs
look good.
The warranty (60% after ten years or 3650 cycles) and initial track record
is what I think is mediocre. .
I guess in comparison to Blue Planet most battery warranties look mediocre.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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8x8 gutter and 1" offset nipples have worked great for
us.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
(808) 345 6762
On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 7:09 AM Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Hi Drake,
> Those are single phase combiner panels. I would have loved
I would call Current Connected in Nevada.
They handle SOKs for the US market and I have found there tech support to
be knowledgeable and timely.
On Wed, Oct 11, 2023, 2:06 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> Buy another SOK battery so that doesn’t happen.
>
>
I had a 7 year-old one die 1.5 months ago.
F41 APS Under Voltage.
No ugly sounds. Just no power.
I don't have many out there but this is the first.
Aloha,
Lou Russo
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