Re: [RE-wrenches] [EXT] PID and iLumen

to offer their dealers. I am trying to reestablish direct contact with Dirk at iLumen to see about purchasing one or two at a time as I don't want to get a dozen of them. And so it goes. marco On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, August Goers wrote: > Hi Marco - You might want to check with SunPower ag

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV and EMP

ense 4526* > > *NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional* > --- > > > > On 2023-03-08 11:49, Glenn Burt via RE-wrenches wrote: > > I would review Sol Arks website as they say they are immune. Probably have > something to back that up published there. > > -Glen

[RE-wrenches] PV and EMP

Aloha all, Have any of you come across any articles or white papers on how PV systems (including energy storage) fare under conditions of electromagnetic pulses and solar flares? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member

[RE-wrenches] solar panel warranty exclusion for salt water spray

Aloha all, Does anyone know of a module manufacturer who does NOT have a warranty exclusion when it comes to placing modules in the vicinity of the ocean and salt water spray? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues

Re: [RE-wrenches] solar lease questions

not. Especially on the Kona side, which is sunnier than the east side of the island, such a DC-AC ratio is pretty much sure to clip A LOT I'm thinking. Our current residential electric rates here on Hawaii Island are between 42.5 to 47 cents/kWh. Aloha, marco On Sunday, December 18, 2022, jay via RE

[RE-wrenches] old-style SunPower mods and surface polarization

to ship. If you're interested in contacting iLumen, contact me offlist. Aloha, marco PIDbox-Mini-Indoor-Outdoor-EN.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List

Re: [RE-wrenches] SUNPOWER Costumer Service

is no more. marco On Mon, Sep 12, 2022 at 9:01 AM Solar Energy Solutions via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Dear all those who know more than I, > > For 15 years I have been bragging about the GREAT SunPower customer > service. > > What has chan

[RE-wrenches] PID buggers

arrays to transformerless inverters (such as the SMA SB US-41). Has anyone out there had the opportunity to beta test this bugger in the field? If so, I'm very interested in feedback, please. Mahalo, marco Datasheet-PIDbox-Mini-Indoor-Outdoor-EN.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document

[RE-wrenches] Qualifying equipment

So why wouldn’t any particular PV module qualify as “solar electric property”? marco On Sunday, August 21, 2022, George McClellan via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Kris; Yes, this is a popular request for the manufacturers at tax time. > It is part of

[RE-wrenches] Power One/ABB micros

Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for either Power One or ABB (which purchased Power One) 300HV (300-watt high voltage) micro inverters. Please contact me off-list if you have any or can provide any leads. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupled Tesla system

Max rating of the Gateway2 is 200A. Regarding a generator input, you're correct, there's no means that I'm aware of to integrate a backup generator with the Tesla equipment that would interact with the solar and storage. marco On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 5:45 PM William Miller via RE-wrenches <

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ8

Thank you for the clarification, Nick. Thing is, I know that Enphase is producing micros for 96-cell SPR mods as part of their Equinox line. For whatever reasons, Enphase is not making those micros available separately. marco On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 3:49 PM Nick Soleil wrote: >

[RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ8

for their Equinox AC mod line? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance 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

[RE-wrenches] SMA inverters and Tigo TS4A-O operation

Thanks, Harry. A cut to the chase question, please: is there a Core inverter-compatible/acceptable RSD product that can accommodate mods with a 60+ VOC? Mahalo, marco On Friday, March 18, 2022, Harry Mahon wrote: > All – A few points of clarification. > > > > There are

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA SBxx-US-41 inverters and Tigo TS4A-O operation

Does that go for not using Tigo with the SMA Core inverter as well? marco On Thursday, March 17, 2022, Glenn Burt wrote: > I attended some SMA training last week and we were clearly and > emphatically told that they do not recomment any Tigo products be used with > their inverters. &

[RE-wrenches] Lithium battery placement

Just out of curiosity, does Blue Planet allow for the placement of their Blue Ion battery in residential living spaces? marco On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Sindelar Solar wrote: > I would start by choosing my lithium technology carefully. I have only > installed Blue Ion LiFP bat

[RE-wrenches] Lithium battery fires

, to their credit, let's us know when a PW is not performing to spec and then actively pursues the RMA. marco On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Dana Orzel wrote: > https://www.euronews.com/2022/03/01/massive-cargo-ship- > carrying-electric-cars-sinks-in-atlantic-ocean-after-fire > > https://www

[RE-wrenches] LG Chem batteries

Aloha all, With LG exiting the solar PV space I'm wondering if their LG Chem affiliate is getting out of the residential battery storage space (their RESU line) as well. Anyone know anything about this? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge

Aloha, I’m in search of SolarEdge Optimizers. If any of you have any leads on a source, please contact me off list. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] ] Tesla Anywhere

pricing with LiFePo battery platforms of similar capacities, Powerwall and Powerwall+ pricing is aggressive. marco From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Clearwater Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 4:21 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE

[RE-wrenches] the edge of solar and storage and SolarEdge storage

Aloha from Hilo, Have any of you taken the dive with SolarEdge and their storage products? I remember seeing their impressive display with their new storage at the last pre-pandemic solar confab in Salt Lake City in September 2019 and haven't seen much since, Mahalo, marco

Re: [RE-wrenches] Imax disturbance Error

Hey Mac, It’s been my experience over the years that the Imax failure is fatal. marco On Sunday, January 9, 2022, Mac Lewis wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > I've got a customer that has an issue with their ~10 yr old SB8000US > connected to a quad stack of Sunny Island system tha

[RE-wrenches] Looking for a solar tech in Bend, Oregon

Aloha all, I’m looking for a Wrench in Bend, OR. Please contact me offline if you know anyone. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for multiple 100 kW inverters

600VDC. On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, Jay wrote: > Hi Marco > > What is your panel max voltage > 600 or 1000? > > Jay > Peltz power > > > > > On Oct 13, 2021, at 4:31 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > > > > Aloha Wrenches, > > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for multiple 100 kW inverters

430 Vmp...less actually since these mods have been broiling under the Hawaiian sun for 12 years. marco On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, William Miller wrote: > Marco: > > Ha ha. That is funny. > > What is your Vmpp? > > William Miller > www.millersolar.com > >

[RE-wrenches] Looking for multiple 100 kW inverters

Aloha Wrenches, I'm looking for as many as six 100 kW @ 480VAC inverters to replace as many Xantrex GT100s. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also (now please don't laugh), does anyone know of any electro wizard or wizardess who's repairing GT boards? Mahalo, marco

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sun power 327 modules

Hey Jay, I’d suggest the SPR 345, if you can find three of ‘em, as a reasonable substitute. marco On Friday, September 17, 2021, Jay wrote: > Hi all > > I have a customer wanting to add 3 x 327 sunpower modules to his existing > array of 327 sunpower modules. > > 2 question

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall off-grid

the Powerwall(s) and it's unclear to me whether it's possible, practical and successful to integrate another power generating source such as a fuel-driven generator. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http

[RE-wrenches] custom DC disconnect sought

for such a bugger? mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance 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

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwalls

Tesla continues to maintain their Certified Installer network. Tesla Direct sells direct to the consumer/homeowner in a number of geographic territories. marco On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > Didn't Tesla explicitly cut off it

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwalls

Wow, Blake. I'm stunned and really feel for you. I can only hope that Elon and crew are able to significantly ramp production. Thanks for responding. marco On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Blake Gleason wrote: > Hi Marco, > > After installing a bunch of Powerwalls over the last few y

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwalls

Aloha all, For those of you, like me, who are Tesla Certified Installers, I’m curious as to 1) how well you feel you’re being adequately supplied with Powerwalls and 2) whether any of you have installed their new “back up switch”? Thanks, marco

[RE-wrenches] commercial BESS possibilities

Aloha all, I need to get better educated and see what's currently out there as far as battery storage in the 120/208 and 277/480 variety in the 100 kWh to one MWh range. Any suggestions and recommendations would be appreciated. Mahalo, marco ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need some help

? > > > > *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > "we go where powerlines don't" > http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ <http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/> > e-mail offgridso...@sti.net > text 209 813 0060* > > On Sun, 6 Jun 2021 06:38:40 -1000, Marco Mang

Re: [RE-wrenches] Need some help

of the common failure modes is the cooling fan failing. Which is an easy enough repair. By contrast, a board failure is bigger bad news because I’ve found it impossible to get any replacement parts from Schneider. marco On Sunday, June 6, 2021, wrote: > Good morning fellow wrenchers, need some h

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFX3648

A number listed on eBay. -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2021 12:23 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] VFX3648 Hello Wrenches, Does anyone know where

[RE-wrenches] LG Energy Solution Battery Recall

Whoa...amazing that almost 1/2 year after the recall that I'm now just hearing about this. How has LGC been as far as responsive and easy to work with on this recall? marco On Monday, May 10, 2021, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar wrote: > Wrenches, > > I testted the RESU 10 48V here for

Re: [RE-wrenches] home energy monitors

eGauge. On Sunday, February 7, 2021, jay wrote: > Hi All, > > I’m wondering what you recommend for whole house energy monitors with > solar option. > > There seem to be two basic types. > > Ones that use actual sensors on a number of the larger load circuits such > as Emporia Vue. Which can do

[RE-wrenches] Tesla new gt inverter

Hey Jay, Pricing info has yet to be released. If you are a Tesla Energy dealer, you can ask your rep for a copy of the preliminary spec sheet. marco On Saturday, January 23, 2021, Jay wrote: > Any of the Tesla dealers have any info, costs, features about the new gt > inverter? > &g

[RE-wrenches] Positive grounded arrays

ide, even though such an array may not have had a + ground for years, we've seen the polarization dissipate after getting grounded and the output go back to expected levels. marco On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, wrote: > Looking for feedback on the following, any help would be appre

[RE-wrenches] Aquion

Hi all, Does anyone know whether Aquion is still around and producing product with that unique saltwater electrolyte after being purchased for cheap cheap by Chinese investors three years ago? Thanks, marco Rebellion logo --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

[RE-wrenches] Trace SW 4048

in this fine dinosaur for additional guidance, please. Please contact me off list. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] SMA Rapid Shut Down

Aloha all, I'm in need of two of these, please. <https://files.sma.de/dl/27991/RSDBOX-DUS172426W.pdf> https://files.sma.de/dl/27991/RSDBOX-DUS172426W.pdf If someone out there has one or two, please contact me off-list. ma...@pvthawaii.com mahalo, marco --- This ema

[RE-wrenches] SolarWorld warranty coverage

Hi all, Can someone please remind me what, if any, is the warranty coverage of SW mods and from whom? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & sett

[RE-wrenches] SolarWorld

Aloha all, Does anyone know who or what, if anyone, is covering the warranties of all those many thousands of SolarWorld mods installed far and wide? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Flex panels?

The SunPower flex linethe best one is going to find. marco On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Dana wrote: > Hey there All – > > > > I have a new client that has an over the top [$100K+] 4X4 off road camper > that has glued down flex PV modules that have died, fade

Re: [RE-wrenches] replacement Solarworld Sunmodule SW plus 250 poly clear frame

Is this company in Singapore providing warranty coverage for SW products made by the previous incarnation? On Friday, September 13, 2019, David Katz wrote: > SolarWorld is back in business > > > Sky is the limit... > The possibilities > We are endless > are endless... >One of the

[RE-wrenches] SMA phantom arc faults

month. Does anyone know anything as to where they’re at on this? Really frustrated marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid tie w/o battery no sell back

The SolarEdge HD Wave line with their accompanying electricity meter (which uses CTs to make sure that export does not take place upstream of the CTs) should work fine for what you suggest. marco On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, Jay wrote: > Hi Chris, > > So it doesn’t sound like what

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid tie w/o battery no sell back

Both SolarEdge and the Enphase IQ7 should be capable of doing zero export with or without storage. marco On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, Jay wrote: > are there any products out there that can do a grid tie w/o batteries but > no sell back to the > grid? >

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall

. marco On Friday, August 23, 2019, Jay wrote: > A question for the power wall installers out there > > If I understand correctly, the customer buys the powerwall from Tesla > directly and then pays you for the install? > > Does Tesla have any control or influence over the ins

[RE-wrenches] Solarworld warranty

Hello all, Is there any entity that is covering Solarworld warranties? Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] SunPower 72-cell

Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for a handful up to a pallet of 72-cell SunPower Corp. mods...215-watt to 250-watt. Please contact me off list if you have any. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] SolarEdge woes

Aloha, Does anyone know any special tricks to get through to a live person at SolarEdge support? We've been dealing with nightmare waits of HOURS while my field crew wait, wait and wait and wait some more. Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase and Tesla Powerwall

in the solar field for 41 years and do not tend to hyperbole or BS. marco On Thursday, July 25, 2019, Mark Frye wrote: > Uh, Looking at what is happening with Tesla's share price, I am not sure I > would want to be "investing" in the products of the neglected solar > divisi

[RE-wrenches] Enphase and Tesla Powerwall

Sounds encouraging, August. Mahalo. Are any of those systems zero export by any chance? marco On Thursday, July 25, 2019, August Goers wrote: > Hi Marco - We have dozens of systems with this combo, so far no problem. > Tesla's AC coupling mechanism in general seems to be very robust -

[RE-wrenches] Enphase and Tesla Powerwall

Aloha, I’m thinking about combining the Enphase IQ 7 micros with a Tesla Powerwall or two. Anyone out there try this? With bueno or not so bueno results? Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Large Off-Grid Residential System

Si senor. 7 kW surge. On Saturday, July 20, 2019, Jay wrote: > Hi Marco, > > Is the max surge 7kw, which is what is listed on line? > > Jay > Peltz Power > > On Jul 19, 2019, at 3:10 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf > wrote: > > Seven to eight Tesla Powe

[RE-wrenches] Large Off-Grid Residential System

Seven to eight Tesla Powerwalls will get you that assuming that the service entrance is no bigger than 200A. marco On Friday, July 19, 2019, Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > What are current popular options for battery based systems in the 100kW

[RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Storage

Aloha amigas y amigos. Have any of you installed any of the new Sunny Storage inverters with the accompanying backup switch? Any feedback? Mahalo, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

[RE-wrenches] LG CHEM

Aloha all, I would be very interested in hearing feedback on the LG Chem RESU10H battery. As far as I know, it's only been compatible with either the SolarEdge StorEdge or SMA Sunny Storage inverters. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood

[RE-wrenches] Does SMA have a SGIP-compliant (i.e. Smart Storage) Product?

uys on the Sunny Storage front. If he doesn't respond, let me know and I'll get you two together. Aloha, marco On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, Peter Parrish wrote: > When I was a C-46 contractor in California from 2000 to 2012, I used to do > about 1/3 of my business as grid-tied battery backu

Re: [RE-wrenches] comparing batteries

Didn't catch that, Jerry. I agree re: Blue Ion. I wish that Sony would make a HV version that would be compatible with the SolarEdge StorEdge and SMA Sunny Storage. I had nothing to do with making the table and will try and reach the author. marco On Friday, January 25, 2019, Jerry Shafer

[RE-wrenches] comparing batteries

Aloha all, I thought many of you might find the attached table of interest. marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] looking for a 145-175 watt module

Aloha, I'm looking to source 300 145-175 watt modules @ nominally 12V. And they CANNOT come from China. They have to come from a TAA-compliant country. See the link below. Mahalo, marco https://gsa.federalschedules.com/resources/taa-designated-countries

[RE-wrenches] Kyocera 145s

Hi all, I'm looking for (300) Kyocera KD 145 SX mods. I don't even know if Kyocera makes 'em any more. Please let me know off-list. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schott solar panel warranty info

Hey David, I have had recent contact with Schott peeps and can provide it to you when I'm back at my desk next week. marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of David Coale Sent: Friday, November 09, 2018 7:05 PM To: RE

Re: [RE-wrenches] Neutral sizing

At the risk of sounding like a grandpa Wrench...I've never had or seen a neutral conductor be smaller than current carrying. marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jay Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 3:47 PM To: re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

Mahalo Mike. Can you tell us please when the SS will actually be able to integrate the BYD battery platform in the north American market? marco On Monday, September 17, 2018, Harry Mahon wrote: > Marco and all – yes that is the correct spec sheet for the BYD batteries > that wil

[RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC v. higher voltage DC

The SMA Sunny Storage looks promising. It will be able to work with the LGC RESU10 HV battery and, sooner rather than later I hope, BYD package as well. And it will allow for a backup generator tie in. Ta-dah! marco On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Bruce Erickson wrote: > Hi Marco, &g

[RE-wrenches] Low voltage DC

service. The sooner the industry fully migrates to higher voltage DC (Tesla, LG Chem, BYD and others), the better. marco From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Peter Giroux Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 3:03 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re

[RE-wrenches] three-phase storage

Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for three-phase storage @ 277/480V. Yes, Tesla has its Powerpack. But availability is questionable. I'm open to suggestions, please. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE

[RE-wrenches] Trina or Yingli 240

Aloha all from soggy Hilo. I'm looking for a couple 2013-2014 vintage 240-watt Trina or Yingli poly mods. Please let me know off-list if you know of any to be had. Thanks, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Non breakable RV modules

Look to the 110-watt flexible panel from SunPower. Comes with MC connectors @ nominal 12V. Contact me offline for a spec sheet. marco On Monday, August 20, 2018, Jay wrote: > Hi All > > What are good options for a portable module for RV use. > One that you can move around,

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex 30 kW inverter

SPR arrays float. But the so called surface polarization effect equals an output loss of 25 or more percent. As transformer based inverters fail, us SunPower dealers will be in more and more of a pinch. marco On Friday, August 10, 2018, Jerry Shafer wrote: > Marco > Am I missing somethin

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex 30 kW inverter

Hi all, I'm in need of a vintage Xantrex 30 kW (PV 30208) inverter. Anyone happen to have one or know of someone who might? Can't use a TL because the array needs to be grounded. Mahalo, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase tech support

My information re: Enphase tech support is that they can put you on hold for a very LONG time. marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Roy Butler Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 7:29 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] AC-coupled storage

Aloha, Other than the Tesla Powerwall, does anyone know of any other AC-coupled residential storage products currently on the market? Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Sunny Boy Display Window

Toothpaste. On Friday, May 11, 2018, Wayne Irwin wrote: > We have installed quite a few SB's over the years and are seeing a growing > number of fogged over display lenses. > > We've tried headlight polish with limited success. > > Other than purchasing a new lid

[RE-wrenches] 3-phase with storage

Aloha all. I'm on the hunt for workable options for a PV plus storage design for a 3-phase 120/208 application. And there ain't much out there at present. Any suggestions would be appreciated. mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance

[RE-wrenches] insolation meter

ity-Measur ement-Radiation-Tester-SM206/201350413285?epid=2215824178=item2ee16b7be 5:g:z6YAAOSwrklVVco7> =item2ee16b7be5:g:z6YAAOSwrklVVco7 It’s less than ½ the cost of a Daystar. Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.ava

Re: [RE-wrenches] Experience with the Tesla Powerwall

Is there a financial benefit to the customer-generator to choose the self-powered mode, August? marco On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, August Goers <aug...@luminalt.com> wrote: > Yes, PG The Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) created a flood of > applications and PG is having

[RE-wrenches] Experience with the Tesla Powerwall

Hey August. By utility I assume that you are talking about PG What's the hang up? And are running the PWs in back-up power only mode or daily cycling mode? In either case, the addition of PW does not add to the generating capacity of the solar facility. marco On Tuesday, February 13, 2018

[RE-wrenches] experience with the Tesla Powerwall

of the SMA SB line and their Secure Power Supply.)* *And no, I'm not a shill or toadie for Tesla.* *marco * *I wanted to walk my own talk. Before we launched adding Powerwall to existing Net Energy Metered solar electric systems, I wanted to make sure that what was promised on paper would work

Re: [RE-wrenches] RV solar with SunPower

A number of years ago SunPower switched to using a new cell that does NOT require positive grounding. So there should be no problem in using that 327 as described. Marco On Saturday, January 20, 2018, Mac Lewis <maclew...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Wrenches, > > I have a buddy

[RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall and frequency shifting

the lights on in case the grid goed dark. marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance 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

[RE-wrenches] AC-coupled battery back-up

, the newer Enphase IQ micros now have a high frequency tolerance as high as 68 hz. Whoa. Which means that the battery storage system would need to push the frequency to above that to get them to curtail. Any insight into this stuff would be appreciated. Mahalo, marco

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tariff

ve dragnet on solar modules imported into the U.S. PRIOR to any tariffs/restrictions decision. This is what, in fact, happened to me back in 2012 during the first round of this trade war. Just don't be the importer of record for any purchase of modules and you should be OK. Caveat emptor. Buyers beware

[RE-wrenches] PV Powered 35

Aloha all, I've got a misbehaving 35 kW PV Powered inverter. Does anyone know of anywhere to go for technical support and/or replacement parts? Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

[RE-wrenches] REC 275s

Aloha all, I'm on the hunt for ~ (150) REC 275 all-black (frame and backing) mods. If anyone knows of any available somewhere, please let me know off-line. Mahalo, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches

[RE-wrenches] 1,000 volt-rated connectors

Aloha. Does anyone know of any 1,000 volt-rated insulated connectors? I checked the Polaris line but they're only rated to 600V. Mahalo, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf, President 69 Railroad Avenue, A-7 Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 (808) 969-3281, 934

[RE-wrenches] PV to EV charging

Aloha all. Does anyone know of a readily available product that would allow one to charge an EV directly from a PV array (with an inverter) with or without battery storage that would NOT be connected to the grid. Thanks, marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast

Re: [RE-wrenches] anything like Generac Smart Management Module for a solar critical backup panel

Has to be a RESU10H to work with the S.E. StorEdge. The LG is a RESU 10 or 10H? Dave Howard AreyDave > Hello again, wrenches. > > > > I know many of us have run into the quandary and that is prioritizing > loads > in a critical load panel. > > > > About to put in some LG RESU units with the

[RE-wrenches] Enphase S280s

Namaste all. I'm looking for (72) (six complete boxes) of Enphase S280s. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks, marco ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

Re: [RE-wrenches] SimpliPhi Power PHI3.4 Smart -Tech Batteries

Tesla has been shipping the AC PWs to its dealers and we have been installing them. marco On Friday, August 4, 2017, <penobscotso...@midmaine.com> wrote: > Funny, Tom, I was just looking at these as well and wondering if they > would work with SolarEdge StorEdge solutions. The Tesla

Re: [RE-wrenches] No more Enphase

Any experience yet with the RESU10H, Dave? marco -Original Message- From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 11:34 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] No more Enphase I see LG

Re: [RE-wrenches] Net Metering

. marco From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Drake Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 7:57 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Net Metering Home Power Magazine wrote that Hawaii had ended its net metering program https://www.homepower.com/articles

Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000vdc rated multi meter/clamp on

I live the Klein CL 2000. On Monday, February 20, 2017, August Goers wrote: > We have a couple of Fluke 381 meters. I recommend them although battery > life > has been a problem. Now we always keep spare batteries in the case. > > I like having the iFlex option for

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV ratings

Photon magazine used to do such a survey. But I think that they have disappeared. On Sunday, February 19, 2017, William Dorsett wrote: > Home Power used to do one that I thought was quite useful, but don't know > that the most recent is within the last two years. > >

[RE-wrenches] Advanced Energy MM 5 inverter

Hola Wrenches, I'm in search of a spec sheet and manual for a 2002 vintage Advanced Energy Multi-Mode 5 kW inverter. Looked on-line to no avail. Please send to me off-line if you have these docs. Mahalo, marco provision_highres_solar_logo2 with C-26351 Marco Mangelsdorf

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