Re: [RE-wrenches] Grounding/bonding question for 200A main breaker service disconnect

2016-12-29 Thread Mike Nelson
It looks like there is a bonding screw just below where the bare equipment grounding conductor lands? That bonds that grounding lugs set to the panel enclosure. You can always do a continuity test from point to point to determine if they are bonded. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 70

Re: [RE-wrenches] micro-inverters

2016-09-14 Thread Mike Nelson
> 190's fail but not to environmental conditions and very few issues with > 215's. Do you have any pics of the damage as l have seen very little salt > issues. > Jerry > > >> On Sep 13, 2016 9:11 PM, "Mike Nelson" wrote: >> I've had so ma

Re: [RE-wrenches] micro-inverters

2016-09-14 Thread Mike Nelson
of the failures? > Is this wire connection or actually inside the micro? > > Jay > Peltz power > >> On Sep 13, 2016, at 6:44 PM, Mike Nelson wrote: >> >> I've had so many Enphase failures it's kind of ridiculous. We install most >> of our

Re: [RE-wrenches] micro-inverters

2016-09-14 Thread Mike Nelson
I've had so many Enphase failures it's kind of ridiculous. We install most of our systems near the ocean so corrosion has played a big factor. The newer micro inverters are holding a much better, 215 and 250's. I have learned over the years that SMA makes the best product, and I mostly stick wit

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grid tie with dump load?

2016-09-07 Thread Mike Nelson
Seems like a very unnecessary complication, The grid is the dump load. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2016, at 12:54 PM, Daniel Young wrote: > > SolarEdge inverters have an export control

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire nuts

2016-09-06 Thread Mike Nelson
Sometimes the code is wrong.., Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2016, at 5:21 PM, Glenn Burt wrote: > > Do you mean beyond the NEC listing violation? > From: Benn Kilburn > Sent: ‎9/‎6/

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pass through/transition box for Enphase

2016-08-10 Thread Mike Nelson
pectable, rugged. > > Carl Adams > SunRock Solar > NABCEP Certified PV Installer > > >> On Aug 10, 2016 12:20 PM, "Mike Nelson" wrote: >> I have been using buchannon copper crimps with their plastic snap on "wire >> nuts" for years to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pass through/transition box for Enphase

2016-08-10 Thread Mike Nelson
I have been using buchannon copper crimps with their plastic snap on "wire nuts" for years to splice rooftop wires (enphase or pv wire to string inverter) inside junction boxes or soladecks. Best connection you can have and I've never had one come loose or melt down. Michael D Nelson MD Electri

Re: [RE-wrenches] Pass through/transition box for Enphase

2016-08-08 Thread Mike Nelson
Soladeck. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2016, at 8:49 AM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > > I'm looking to bring 8 Enphase 240V circuits in multiple conduits into an > enclosure inside the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase without internet

2016-05-13 Thread Mike Nelson
I know you can connect a laptop to the envoy and type in the IP address and download info. It's been five or six years since I've done this but it does work. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com Sent from my iPhone > On May 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] to flash or not to flash

2015-08-26 Thread Mike Nelson
Definitely flash, didn't do it one time, and it bit me. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 26, 2015, at 7:44 AM, jay wrote: > > Didn’t know there was a pole. > I”m on the flash side. > > Ques

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tesla Powerwall battery paired with solar

2015-05-01 Thread Mike Nelson
August, I've been wondering the same things myself all day long. What we need is a battery based inverter that can work off of 350 V DC nominal battery voltage? Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com Sent from my iPhone > On May

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fwd: 72 cell Mono modules needed

2015-05-01 Thread Mike Nelson
Solarworld. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2015, at 6:45 AM, Carl Adams wrote: > > Hello Wrenches, > > I am looking for a good tier 1 module for an upcoming project. The architect > ha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Gen4 - How Is It Doing?

2015-02-08 Thread Mike Nelson
I've had a couple of M-215 failures and 1 M-250 failure. Had MANY 190 and 210 failures. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 8, 2015, at 9:14 AM, Mark Frye wrote: > > All my M215's are stable in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Spare SW4024 anyone?

2014-12-22 Thread Mike Nelson
Who services and repairs these older trace inverters? Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 22, 2014, at 7:22 AM, Jerry Shafer wrote: > > Whats wrong with it parts are still available > Jerry >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Poletop rack with easy tilt change...anybody got that?

2014-09-08 Thread Mike Nelson
I've always found the DP&W top of pole racks easy to adjust. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. 707-684-0064 mobile 707-884-1862 office www.mdelectricsolar.com Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2014, at 7:11 AM, Mick Abraham wrote: > > Hi, My client wants one of the larger "top of pole" r

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase failures

2013-08-03 Thread Mike Nelson
Marco , Haven't seen any M-215 failures (yet) but have had many, many M-190 and M-210 failures. Haven't seen a 250 yet. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar Inc. 707.884.1862 office 707.684.0064 cell Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2013, at 7:29 PM, "Marco Mangelsdorf" wrote: > What are you all

Re: [RE-wrenches] Electric car chargers

2013-02-23 Thread Mike Nelson
charging/high-power-wall-connector > > If you are correct, I will need to upgrade the 100 amp service I am planning. > Let me know, please. If you have a specification sheet or photo of an > equipment plaque, that would be appreciated. > > William Miller > > > > A

Re: [RE-wrenches] Electric car chargers

2013-02-23 Thread Mike Nelson
I recently installed a tesla charger, 100 amps at 240v, grid tied customer. Michael D Nelson MD Electric & Solar Inc. 707.884.1862 office 707.684.0064 cell Sent from my iPhone On Feb 22, 2013, at 9:55 PM, "frenergy" wrote: > William, > > I would have to concur with Randy's chart pretty m

Re: [RE-wrenches] galvanized barn roofing

2011-04-07 Thread Mike Nelson
water line. Mike Nelson MD Electric & Solar Gualala Ca. On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 7:47 PM, R Ray Walters wrote: > Interesting that it seems the industry is moving back to L-feet and > sealant? > Always worked for many situations. > > R. Walters > r...@solarray.com > Sola

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grundfos SQ Flex

2011-04-06 Thread Mike Nelson
multiple failures of the Grundfos control boxes, and low water sensor. Mike Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. Gualala Ca. On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM, jay peltz wrote: > Hi Nathan, > > The SQ Flex will take AC or DC voltage. > I suspect your issue is with the CU200 which have a

Re: [RE-wrenches] meter breakers

2011-04-03 Thread Mike Nelson
buy the whole load > center or just the breaker/buss? > thanks, > > > jay > > peltz power > > On Apr 3, 2011, at 10:07 AM, Mike Nelson wrote: > > I have done this. I purchased a 225A all in one meter panel, and > purchased an identical 200A meter panel, and chan

Re: [RE-wrenches] meter breakers

2011-04-03 Thread Mike Nelson
I have done this. I purchased a 225A all in one meter panel, and purchased an identical 200A meter panel, and changed out the 225A main for a 200. Now I have a useless 225A main breaker in my shop. But it worked well. Mike Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. Gualala Ca. On Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] Rail concerns (was: Top of POST mount)

2011-03-23 Thread Mike Nelson
e needs to seriously rethink that one. Other than that, I really like their products, especially the dark bronze anodized rail. Looks great under dark framed modules. Mike Nelson MD Electric & Solar Gualala, Ca. On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 7:34 AM, wrote: > Yup.. I'm on board with the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Roofers installing solar = creative, new installation methods

2011-01-28 Thread Mike Nelson
the roof. Mike Nelson MD Electric & Solar Gualala Ca. On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 3:35 AM, Warren Lauzon wrote: > We have seen a lot of the roofing companies nibbling around the edges of > solar installs lately. I have only seen a couple of installs personally, and > they were fa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xslent?

2011-01-07 Thread Mike Nelson
And, because it only puts out 120V, you don't need a permit, or inspections! I love these new gadgets! Mike Nelson MD Electric & Solar On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 7:24 AM, August Goers wrote: > Hi All - > > Thanks for the helpful info! We did a little more research on our end and

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inspectors on ladders and roofs

2010-11-15 Thread Mike Nelson
Keith, Here in rural Mendocino & Sonoma county, our inspectors love to climb on the roof, and look at everything. I've opened combiner boxes, explained WEEBS, talked about sub-structure in the roof, etc. I always get to the job early on inspection day, and set up a ladder in an easy to climb locati

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grundfos

2010-11-06 Thread Mike Nelson
Power is getting out of the pumping biz, so is Wholesale solar up north, hopefully Solar Depot will remain in it. Our only other option is to go through the plumbing supply houses. I hear the bugs are being worked out of the Lorentz pump line, anyone have any experience with them? Mike Nelson MD Ele

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grundfos

2010-11-05 Thread Mike Nelson
efficient. I wish there were more solar direct well pump options, I've tried the ETA pumps, the Sunpumps (which are great for low head, low flow) and am about to try a Monoflow. Any other thoughts? Mike Nelson MD Electric & Solar Gualala Ca. On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 4:40 PM, Gary Gordon at

Re: [RE-wrenches] modules near salt water

2010-10-25 Thread Mike Nelson
Jeff, Just saw an ad in my new Photon magazine for Centrosolar America Inc. C-Series modules, that is already in use in Europe, which is now available in the U.S. It claims resistance to extensive salt-spray testing, with no apparent corrosion after a 60 day saline atmosphere test, even on scratche

Re: [RE-wrenches] insolation v. actual output

2010-10-12 Thread Mike Nelson
Marco I use 75% as a general rule, it seems to work out well. I've gotten upwards of 80% on certain enphase & sanyo installations. Mike Nelson MD Electric & Solar, Inc. Gualala, Ca. 95445 On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 6:17 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf wrote: > Could someone please prov