Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Electrolyte Level Measuring

2024-03-01 Thread Mark Downing via RE-wrenches
I found these photo sensors on Wish for $2.69. Detection distance is adjustable from 3 to 80cm. Run on 5V supply. I bought a couple and they work great. Cheap enough to buy a few and play with them. I wonder if they will detect the surface of a liquid? If so, this could easily be used by

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning PV mods

2023-10-23 Thread Mark Downing via RE-wrenches
Indeed, spraying cold water on hot modules between the hours of 10A-2P (or maybe 9A and 3P) is simply foolish. Now the argument of rain being more dangerous than a cold hose is pretty weak. If it's raining, the modules are simply not going to be hot! It would only be an issue if conditions went

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fronius USA available 2023 & 2024 ?

2023-09-01 Thread Mark Downing via RE-wrenches
I have zero experience with Growatt string inverters, only off-grid, and have only dealt with dissatisfied customers. Each inverter requires a separate transformer if you want split phase 240v. They also seem a bit wimpy on big loads. But then again - my opinion is worth every penny you have paid

[RE-wrenches] Recall: Conext Gateway question - need to reset to factory default

2022-12-21 Thread Mark Downing via RE-wrenches
Mark Downing would like to recall the message, "Conext Gateway question - need to reset to factory default". ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] Conext Gateway question - need to reset to factory default

2022-12-20 Thread Mark Downing via RE-wrenches
I set the Admin password and promptly failed to write it down. I can't reset the password to default remotely unless I'm logged in as admin. I've tried the pinhole reset with no luck. The manual says to hold the power button 12 seconds; no luck. No beeps either. Any suggestions?

Re: [RE-wrenches] Razors & Removing paint from solar modules

2022-04-15 Thread Mark Downing via RE-wrenches
That would likely happen of the pressure spray were used on the back side of the modules. From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Solar Energy Solutions via RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 3:12 PM To: RE-wrenches Cc: Solar Energy Solutions Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Razors & Removing paint