Re: [RE-wrenches] AGM recommendations?

guy). I’ll text his contact. Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Sep 23, 2024, at 7:20 AM, David Palu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Radian programming

As far as I know, the only mode that will export power is grid tied mode. If you want to sell during the day and Support in the evening, you can use the MATE3S (or via OpticsRE) function called Flex Time.Radian/FXR: FLEXtime Scheduleyoutu.beThank you,MaverickMaverick BrownOff-Grid Solar Commander s

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fm100’s stuck at full charge

, turn it off and also check restart mode to set to two which means restart after 90 minutes no matter what. Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider mppt 60-150 question

controller perceived battery voltage versus the actual battery voltage. So you might want to hand edit absorb and float settings to match the battery voltage expected numbers. Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fortress Shutdown?

mail offgridso...@sti.net text 209 813 0060 On 2024-08-27 4:19 pm, Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches wrote: Ray   I think you are on to something.    I have multiple eVault MAX batteries on a Radian and I have had mysterious random shutdowns with high SOC before.    Could be they were off grid at th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fortress Shutdown?

RayI think you are on to something. I have multiple eVault MAX batteries on a Radian and I have had mysterious random shutdowns with high SOC before. Could be they were off grid at the time or had a big load shut off causing a voltage bounce. The batteries are comm’d together but not to the Radian,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cell based monitoring

there is some sort of system that this is all one. JayOn Aug 20, 2024, at 7:59 AM, Maverick Brown wrote:JayTry this <41LnvFAm4BL._BO60,255,255,255_US1600_PIRIOTHREEANDHALF-large,BottomLeft,-680,0_ZA121,780,1460,400,1000,AmazonEmber,86,4,0,0_PIWhiteStrip,BottomRi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cell based monitoring

JayTry this KT-G3-A USA 4G GSM AUTO Relay Switch 12V Solenoid Remote Control Box Wireless Gate Opener 2CH Output HOG Trap Aircraft Pre-Heater System 30A Relay Contact(for AT&T and T-Mobile Volte 2022 New)a.coAlso, if you want to have tank level monitoring and temperature as well, you can use a Vict

Re: [RE-wrenches] discover lithium warranty issues.

LukeI appreciate the follow up. And as a/an FLA/AGM to Lithium upgrader with many of my customers and having deployed Discover batteries myself,  I will remember your “joy” and take notes. Lots of choices to be made. And I have notes on the customers / batteries and results. Companies will stand by

Re: [RE-wrenches] MN 15-12KW-AIO

you,Robin GudgelMidNite SolaThank you,MaverickMaverick BrownOff-Grid Solar Commander since 2006Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com512-460-9825On Aug 1, 2024, at 8:29 AM, Maverick Brown wrote:I think the best

Re: [RE-wrenches] MN 15-12KW-AIO

ade in america.On Aug 1, 2024, at 6:17 AM, Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:The AIO is subcontract manufactured similarly to  how the solark is made.  ___List sponsored by Redwood AlliancePay optional member dues her

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Cabin inverter

Chad I recommend Victron Multiplus II or Quattro. Victron has a slew of monitoring and charge controllers to go along with the inverter. The Cerbo GX can put the system in the internet and the SmartShunt is a must for knowing the system state of charge. Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown

Re: [RE-wrenches] KiloVault Issues

access to MySolArk.com for that customer to see how things are going? Do the batteries get charged (about 3.45V per cell each day or six)? How low do they get each day? Does the generator auto start on time? Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15k solar panel frame grounding

, leakage or bonding. I do always run a properly sized ground wire from the array to the inverter ground. Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Another one bites the dust?

EG4 Electronics has enough capitalization to purchase Outback Power from Alpha technologies? Thank you,MaverickMaverick BrownOff-Grid Solar Commander since 2006Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com512-460-982

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid-Tied Radian Force Discharge

ction in reliance upon this information is prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please contact the sender and delete or destroy this message and all copies.On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 1:53 PM Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:You can do it in one

Re: [RE-wrenches] speaking of batteries

allows two comm cables and shows both SOCs. At another customer, I’m adding four Pytes batteries a quarter until we get 16. Grid Tie battery back up. Once we get to 16 will turn on time of use metering and exercise the batteries a bit more. Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid-Tied Radian Force Discharge

You can do it in one of several easy ways.HPX mode on the Mate. High Battery transfer. When the battery voltage and/or SOC is above the setpoint drop the grid. When the battery voltage or state of charge goes below the setpoint pick up the grid. This case the Mate  is doing the driving. Also availa

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

LoganIs MidNite making the AIO or is it rebrand like the other guys? If MidNite is actually making it, that adds a whole new level of interest. MidNite makes great products already. This would be a game changer.Thank you,MaverickMaverick BrownOff-Grid Solar Commander since 2006Maverick Solar Enterp

Re: [RE-wrenches] OpticsRE

Outback rolled back a recent upgrade:OpticsRE 5.0 Rollback - OutBack Power Technologies User Forumforum.outbackpower.comMaverick BrownOff-Grid Solar Commander since 2006Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com51

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum 4448 PAE whimpy charge rate.

cellular modem add on as well. Victron offers a VRM virtual remote monitoring via the web. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small Diesel generator recommendation off-grid

You can’t go wrong with the Kubota GL series. I have deployed several GL Series Lowboy II and personally have a GL7000 paired with a Radian (manual start) and one paired with a XW6048 (auto start with AGS module).They larger sizes:Generators Archive - Kubotakubotaengine.comThank you,MaverickOn Nov

Re: [RE-wrenches] 70-100 amp relay

I typically use mouser.com or Grainger.com to select a contactor. They a search box form that allows for specific parameters to be entered and products that are available (and in stock) can be viewed. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 15k Conduit Entries

Jason The old Sol-Ark had the PV disconnect and the Wi-Fi adapter connection on the bottom and that needed about six or 8 inches of clearance. The current Sol-Ark has those items on the side of the unit so you don’t need such clearance on the bottom. I installed several Sol-Ark and I use the re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Parallel Homegrid Stack'd Busbar

I recommend the Victron Lynx Power In or the Lynx Distributor. Thank you, Maverick > On Jun 29, 2023, at 6:55 AM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > Hi all, > > I'm doing my first installation with two 24 kWh Homegrid stacks. They will > feed two Sol-Ark 15k. I'm seeking re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider Conext SCP

I connected the Insight to the internet via the wireless connection and the tablet get the wired connection. I guess you plug them both into a network switch or router. Also, on the 25th, they have a webinar to discuss this topic. Monitoring with Tablet Solution and System Control Panel (SCP)solar.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Old and new Radian

You could find a used not a version of the Radian to Parallel. Or you could make the new a version, the master, and only inverter on your main electrical panel and use the old not a version as your generator battery charger and off grid vehicle charger tied to the same existing battery bank. Th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Phased out Schneider Electric SCP

The key word there is Cobbled. The off grid or grid interactive (battery backup in case of grid down) world really needs to rely on a smart phone? Why couldn’t Schnieder go the extra step and put a display “with enough memory” to support legacy and XW Pro equipment on the Insight product family.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Radian / Flexmax issue

at the OpticsRE to see what all the settings are that fit the philosophy of use. Now is a good time to switch to Lithium, if the environmental conditions are right and the customer is ready. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback with a 48V Lithium battery

://www.outbackpower.com/downloads/documents/productchangenotice/productchangenotice_li-ion.pdf Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Oct

Re: [RE-wrenches] Head scratcher

when the main is connected to grid to utilize available solar production. Assumption: only power mini split on the grid. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Looking for remote controlled contactors

I’ll usually use a 60 amp contactor with 240Vac coil. The generator powers the coil and opens the Normally Closed contacts disconnecting the grid tie inverter. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow

Re: [RE-wrenches] Shipping costs

Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Oct 10, 2022, at 2:06 PM, William Miller via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Friends: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] MPPT voltage changes

/#downloads Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Aug 18, 2022, at 10:42 AM, Tump via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Schnie

Re: [RE-wrenches] GT inverter for SWWP turbine

. Thanks in advance. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Jun 28, 2022, at 6:26 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Temp compensation

. I do edit the value for different brands, sometimes it is hard to find the exact number for each brand, but it improves SOC accuracy and Specific Gravity vs Voltage readings when properly programmed. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider XW+

Sounds like he has a 24V inverter. What does the serial number tag on the top of the unit say about that verses the silkscreen part numbers on the relay board and computer board(s) under the hood? Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Li Replacements for Lead-acid Bank

For LBCO, you can wire the inverter AUX port to the inverter Enable port (there is a jumper installed by default). Then program AUX for a higher set point. It would be great if battery companies added an AUX port as a warning before shutting down. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander

Re: [RE-wrenches] Step up charge controllers?

See if the genasun gv8 can do what you want. They have several versions that can boost output voltage. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460

Re: [RE-wrenches] Optics will not accept remote programming

passthru and SunnyBoy does the selling. I added AC relays between the SunnyBoy and their breaker just in case the battery voltage got too high during off grid periods and other Radian charger events. Good luck and have fun! Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar

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

I’ve had good results from a combo of power washing and the Magic Eraser for paint dust in the texture of the glass. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark install

-Ark sizing guide helps with string calculations. https://www.sol-ark.com/solar-panel-sizing/SolarPanelSizing.html Contact me off list with additional questions. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow

Re: [RE-wrenches] Module - microinverter compatibility question

. https://www4.enphase.com/sites/default/files/downloads/support/IQ7A_Vs_IQ7plus_in_Australia.pdf Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outdoor LiPO batteries

Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Apr 6, 2022, at 9:36 AM, Jason Szumlanski via RE-wrenches > wrote: > >  > I'

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2nd VFX3648 added to double charger rate

a while. A video from the Mayan era. https://youtu.be/9k1afbsQrAA The Mate3(s) is easier. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cable Ties

, we use one-hole 1/2” and 3/4” EMT pipe straps with self tapping screws to keep wires from dangling. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bricked Radian?

If the inverter is under warranty and is not functioning, Outback can send a Spare-204 board stack. Otherwise, yes, about $2k. “those less” means those LEDs on the boards indicate the internal operation status and can tell OB tech support the exact failure mode. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bricked Radian?

status. You can bring a Spare board set and likely get it back up and running. That alone make the Radian on of the best inverters ever made, the HUB concept aside. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ferrites for EMP/solar flare protection?

d too many parameters can guarantee anything. I going to investigate further and make kits for my own customers. Good luck! Maverick Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protect

Re: [RE-wrenches] Skybox manual charge using OpticsRE

On the customers OpticsRE Dashboard, click the little blue gear icon on the upper right of the screen. Bulk Charging setting is on the System Tools pop up, at least that’s how it works on a FX and Radian sites I have. Charger setting of the inverter has to enabled, etc. Maverick Brown Off

Re: [RE-wrenches] 24v to 48v upgrade help

I’ve installed a few ARK battery 48V, 100ah and they offer a 24V, 200Ah version https://arklithium.com/ Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460

Re: [RE-wrenches] FM80 failures due to arc faults

What kind of fans? And are they large? On the far end of the 1300’ run? Sounds like hat 1300’ foot run is acting like an inductive whip to the radians. I suggest installing ferrite cores on the dc and ac conductor pairs to attenuate transient spikes. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mixing Outback FM100 CC with Fm80 or 60.

made for past Radian expansions. ;-) Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Jan 21, 2022, at 11:15 AM, Tuss, Lones wrote: > &g

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lithium Ion tool batteries

I love the Milwaukee CP 3.0 HO batteries. A great combo of size vs power/energy and they use the larger 21700 battery. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark AC Coupling Issues

Is this system off grid? Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Jan 19, 2022, at 5:16 PM, Vince McClellan > wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext MPPT60-150 controller and LFP batteries

p tool, that may be harder than doable. Good Luck! Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com Work: 512-919-4493 Cell: 512-460-9825 > On Dec 10, 2021, at 10:42 AM, > wrote: &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Simpliphi Bus Bar

fuse blown led indicators work without other Victron equipment. https://youtu.be/8h-E1lkYCKg Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Radian 8048's shutting down on generator stop

case, make sure the generator is landed on the generator terminals, AC2. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Nov 2, 2021, at 3

Re: [RE-wrenches] Small diesel generator

-diesel-generators/ Also available from here: https://www.norwall.com/brands/Kubota/?ctm=kubota&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-4SLBhCVARIsACrhWLXrK-_K2hgVgVCT761mzVN910IRz1e4ZkBRiJTm0uZU1yhC9xJW4vMaAjm_EALw_wcB Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Comma

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Radian 8048 Main AC Breaker Trip with Generator

the inverters. Make sure none of the inverters have Errors. Especially ones that don’t necessarily report as an Event. I had a similar issue and it turned out I also needed a née Hub. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote

Re: [RE-wrenches] outback grid tie help

Jay Even if you that sell limit setting is low, I’d drop the grid and load up the inverter a bit, and force bulk just to be sure the CC and PV are functioning correctly. You could even amp clamp the PV strings to make sure each string is correct. Good luck! Maverick Maverick Brown Off-Grid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext 80 600v MPPT fan replacement

installed. ;-) Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Jul 7, 2021, at 6:54 PM, Andrew Perkins wrote: > &

Re: [RE-wrenches] schneider xw-Pro issue with genny running

(if necessary) so if you need power to complete the upgrade, you will have it. Good luck and enjoy! Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825

Re: [RE-wrenches] sol-ark

And…. The CTs are included with the inverter. You’ll need to extend the leads to reach the main panel or sub panel. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver

Re: [RE-wrenches] 4 XW+ 6848 with AC Coupling problem

will put everything in standby. I have several 8-12 unit XW sites 3-4 Inverters, SCP, AGS and Combox/ Gateway, etc. It can be done. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Dual Sol-Ark Inverter 120/240V

Radian with Charge Controllers, etc. (and of course XW stuff). But, I think it is redundant for Sol-Ark. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512

Re: [RE-wrenches] OutBack Inverters

. I also recommend getting the new mate3s and connecting to OpticsRE. It’s a great way to see what going with the system over time. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. • Solar Commander Remote Power • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver

Re: [RE-wrenches] Charging 48V Battery with One Module

I saw solar charge controller that boosts the voltage to allow a 60-cell module to charge a 48V nominal battery, like in a golf cart to Lithium conversion. I think it was a Genasun GVB-8PB-48V-WP. I’m guessing there is a 72-cell version. Thank you, Maverick > On Apr 12, 2021, at 12:43 PM, J

Re: [RE-wrenches] Concorde Lifeline Batteries

It’s my understanding that they are exactly the same battery made in a line owned different family members. (More or less). I have used many of them interchangeably (not in the same system). Thank you, Maverick > On Mar 17, 2021, at 6:11 PM, drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org wrote: > >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider Electric XW Pro

Whaaat? Can’t you use Multi Unit Config using the SCP Advanced menu to set additional inverters as Slave? Thank you, Maverick > On Jan 6, 2021, at 1:00 PM, Kent Osterberg wrote: > > I just finished a call with Schneider Electric tech support about setting up > a multi-inverter XW Pro syste

Re: [RE-wrenches] Schneider XW AGS plug/cable

Jay I think I have one you can have. I’ll confirm in the AM. Thank you, Maverick > On Jun 26, 2020, at 8:33 PM, Jay wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have a customer that has a plug with no wires on their XW AGS. > I’ve never seen that. > > 2 questions > > 1. What pins/tool do I need to instal

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase intermittent breaker trippjng

Jason Can you check for heat? How close is the branch breaker to the main breaker? Maybe the bus bar is loose or the breaker is loose or wire is loose somewhere causing heat to trip the breaker. Thank you, Maverick > On Jun 1, 2020, at 9:24 AM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > >  > Well, tha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Semi flexible modules

Jay, Are they going to be doing a lot of boondocking? Run-in A/C off grid?? What size battery bank will they use? If you need to have the most watts possible, I suggest using the LG Neons or some other power dense module. As Jeff suggests, a ladder rack frame that mounts to the drip edge is a

Re: [RE-wrenches] XW FET over-temp errors

I’ve replaced the fan a few times. Mouser.com or digikey will have a good replacement. You’ll need to splice the white fan connector on to the new fan. I’ll look in the mouser history for the brand and model I used last. Thank you, Maverick > On Mar 3, 2020, at 9:39 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Offgrid Generators?

Ray Your list mirrors mine. Never. Ever. Ever. Buy or believe you’ll get support of any kind from Generac. I fell for the lure of the ECO GEN and it ate itself one night while helping our off grid home get through a hot cloudy summer day. For my off grid experience since 2005, I would vote f

Re: [RE-wrenches] Real World Sol-Ark experience

s a unique setup > and as I said, Sol-Ark was great with guidance and support. > > Peter Giroux > American Solar > > From: RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>> On Behalf Of Maverick > Brown > Sent: Friday, January 31, 2020 3:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Troubleshooting Xanbus

Just to be clear the 8-pin RJ 45 cables are not Ethernet. They are Xanbus which is a version of Canbus, a type of serial communication. I’ve had some trouble shooting of Xanbus where the AGS was intermittent. I happen to have just finished a Radian job and had a bunch of green cables with me.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Real World Sol-Ark experience

inverter on paper and was looking to get one. Thank you, Maverick > On Jan 31, 2020, at 2:15 PM, Doug Phillips wrote: > > I’ve never tried that low, what battery? > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Jan 31, 2020, at 9:29 AM, Maverick Brown >>> wrote: &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Problems with Conext SW inverter

Is this an off grid system? If so, the generator needs to be running to execute EQ on the inverter. Thank you, Maverick > On Jan 31, 2020, at 1:50 PM, Eric Smiley wrote: > >  > I recently discovered a critical problem with a client's SW inverter and I > want to know if others have encounte

Re: [RE-wrenches] Real World Sol-Ark experience

Doug Well, can I edit bulk, absorb and float to 50.5 and LBCO <=40V? Asking for a friend... Thank you, Maverick > On Jan 31, 2020, at 12:15 PM, Doug Phillips wrote: > >  > Hey Wrenches, > > I have installed ~15 Sol-Ark 8k’s over the last year and have a few 12k’s > lined up for the comi

[RE-wrenches] TELSA S Battery Charging

Wrenches on high… I am knee deep in an Off-Grid project design and need to confirm a few settings on different inverters. I want to set the Bulk and Absorb to rather low numbers versus typical Lead Acid battery charging. I confirmed Outback Radian allows setting Absorb and Float to 50.5V and R

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tripping gfi

Make sure the electric dryer is using a four prong outlet and pigtail. It could be that the smarts of the dryer is using 120v for its computer and with only three wires, current would flow on the ground. Thank you, Maverick > On Jan 14, 2020, at 8:04 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: > >  > Hi wrenche

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext SW Mystery

The COMBOX is a great addition. It has a detailed seven day black box style recording of all the parameters, even if it not connected to the internet You can zoom in and see the battery voltage and current through the inverter. And you can read errors and warnings for each Schneider device. Plu

Re: [RE-wrenches] 8d battery replacement

Jay Sounds like he doesn’t cycle them very often. So... Concorde makes a nice 8D AGM. So does Fullriver. Thank you, Maverick > On Oct 3, 2019, at 11:00 AM, Jay wrote: > > Hi all > > Ive got a client with dead 8d’S. 48v system, had 3 strings, about 600ah. > > I was planning on using the O

Re: [RE-wrenches] Light Flicker Off grid

May I suggest getting a couple high quality LED bulbs. CREE and other brands have a high Power Factor. The intermittent power factor swings of the washer may be jacking with the PF of the cheap bulbs. Thank you, Maverick > On Sep 21, 2019, at 1:44 PM, Ray wrote: > > Greetings Esteemed Wren

Re: [RE-wrenches] Generac Warranty claim ECOGEN 15k (Dana)

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[RE-wrenches] Generac Warranty claim ECOGEN 15k

Wrenches Any guidance on getting warranty claim approved when their denial reason is the generic “unsafe” installation? There isn’t anything unsafe about the 1.5 year install that I can see. The ECOGEN is connected to an Outback Radian. Generator has 950 hours on it before the brushes melted d

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hail Damage insurance claim

Keywords “their engineers”. He’ll need his own engineers and some lawyers. Thank you, Maverick > On Jun 14, 2019, at 2:31 PM, James Jibril Gustafson > wrote: > > Hello Climate Heroes, > > I have a friend with a large ground-mounted system composed Canadian solar > modules and Fronius inve

Re: [RE-wrenches] Bus bar battery jumpers

I make custom bus bars for Concorde and Fullriver. Which battery are you installing, 12150 or 9150? Contact me directly and I’ll see if have what you need in stock. Thank you, Maverick > On Apr 30, 2019, at 11:26 AM, Drake > wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > I am wiring a set of 2 V Concord

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex AGS wiring harness replacement

I have one handy, new from a warranty swap. Thank you, Maverick > On Mar 25, 2019, at 3:17 PM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > > Does anyone know where I can get one? > > Jason > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Vaccine refrigeration

I recommend the Engel AC/DC frig/freezer. Like the MR040F or similar size. I’ve had one running for 6-8 years. No issues. https://www.engelcoolers.com/shop/12-volt-fridge-freezers/mr040f-u1.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrZe-2pjS3gIVDdvACh0aWQSWEAYYAiABEgIB6PD_BwE Thank you, Maverick > On Nov 13, 20

Re: [RE-wrenches] Concorde Lifeline Battery failures

time. Maverick Brown Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection maver...@mavericksolar.com 512-460-9825 > On Jan 19, 2018, at 11:10 AM, Glenn Burt wrote: > > So the Lifeline models, not the SunXtender models? > > G

Re: [RE-wrenches] AC Coupling Solar Edge SE10000A-US With Outback Radian GS4048A

How many kWh are you shooting for? > On Oct 17, 2016, at 9:54 PM, Gary Willett > wrote: > > Esteemed Wrenches: > > Anyone have experience setting up AC coupling with SolarEdge and the Outback > Radian? > > I have a client with a SolarEdge SE1A-US inverter, equipped with 31 > SunPower

Re: [RE-wrenches] Array/battery relationship (WAS Battery Watt hours FLA VS Iron Edison Batteries)

Is that Honda an electric start? If so, what model it it? As for batteries, I suggest Concorde AGM PVX-9150HT for 915Ah or Fullriver DC1150-2 for 1150Ah. Both are great choices and very rugged. Concorde & FR both may already have them stocked there. > On Oct 14, 2016, at 5:17 PM, Dana wrote

Re: [RE-wrenches] DIN Rail connector source

I use a lot of Phoenix Contact din stuff from Mouser.com. You can get different width din bus bars with fixed bridges to make distribution blocks, from 26 to 2 AWG. Schneider makes a lot of products as well. Like RFP2AJD power relays for gen start and other controls. I also really like Omron

Re: [RE-wrenches] XW6848 inverter leaf blower problem load

The XW should be limited to 3 inverters. I've been there twice. I think the issue has to do with four of those inverter transformers in parallel creating a large Inductive load that gets owned by the inductive load of the reef blower. I guess you could add prescribed AC capacitor to the reef b

Re: [RE-wrenches] Troubleshooting Stumper - Homerun Interference in Conduit/Inverter Turning Off/On Rapidly

"string two in conduit but string one outside of conduit, the inverter does not operate"... Maybe string two has a mild ground fault at the last module, positive side, or at its internal diode. ??? Basically why can't string two operate in the conduit? -Original Message- From: RE-wrenc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pump ideas

Jay Will a Grundfos Mark III MQ3-45 work? With an added foot valve/screen. It comes in 120 or 240 volt and 3/4 or 1hp. Has a built in pressure tank, but I suggest adding an external P/T. Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. SunFlow Systems Office: 512

Re: [RE-wrenches] Older XW with new XW accessories

No issue I could see. I've done that exact same thing. Thank you, Maverick Sent from an iPhone. > On Jul 25, 2016, at 4:33 PM, Jay wrote: > > I've got a customer with an older pair of XW 4048 inverters and cc's. > > He would like to use the new web conext box, and probably the battery mete

Re: [RE-wrenches] Conext XW+ always feeding critical loads subpanel from battery bank

Dan Does it have System Control Panel (SCP)? If not, it's a must. It's like having an Outback inverter with no Mate or a big LCD TV with no remote. Thank you, Maverick Maverick Brown Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. SunFlow Systems Office: 512-919-4493 Cell:512-460-

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