Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA Secure Power Supply

2013-07-23 Thread Orion Thornton
, especially for someone who has a desire for limited power supply during a grid outage. They can always add a Sunny Island later on, if a more robust backup system is needed. I hope this helps. Orion Thornton Onsite Energy NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer -Original Message- From: re

Re: [RE-wrenches] poly tape

2012-05-25 Thread Orion Thornton
Hi Jay, Here is a product I have used in the past and it worked well. They have a retail locator on their website, hopefully you can find something close by. http://www.koolseal.com/product_detail.asp?product_id=40-321 Orion Thornton Onsite Energy LLC NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer

[RE-wrenches] 10 Degree Ballast Racking--Recommendations

2012-02-21 Thread Orion Thornton
system and SunPower T10, but I would be curious to know some other good options, taking into consideration design support, ease of installation, and grounding integration. Thanks in advance for any insights. * * * * *Orion Thornton* Independent Power Systems NABCEP Certified Solar PV

Re: [RE-wrenches] 10 Degree Ballast Racking--Recommendations

2012-02-21 Thread Orion Thornton
a little higher in comparison to other systems? *Orion Thornton* Independent Power Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer (Office) 406.587.5295 www.solarips.com *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Glenn

[RE-wrenches] SW Inverter Recycling

2011-12-13 Thread Orion Thornton
of our hands please send it over, or if you are interested yourself please contact me off list. Thanks for your time. *Orion Thornton* Project Manager Independent Power Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer (Office) 406.587.5295 www.solarips.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] OutBack Radian

2011-12-01 Thread Orion Thornton
output available. Orion Thornton Project Manager Independent Power Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer (Office) 406.587.5295 (Mobile) 406.249.9912 www.solarips.com -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org

[RE-wrenches] MATE3 Inverter Mode

2011-10-30 Thread Orion Thornton
an Outback tech could send me in the right direction, but I am hoping someone out there in the wrenches world has got the MATE3 dialed in. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks. *Orion Thornton* Project Manager Independent Power Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer (Office

Re: [RE-wrenches] MATE3 Inverter Mode

2011-10-30 Thread Orion Thornton
, single phase, no balancing transformer. 240 VAC off the Kohler generator. *Orion Thornton* Project Manager Independent Power Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer (Office) 406.587.5295 (Mobile) 406.249.9912 www.solarips.com *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto

Re: [RE-wrenches] ARRA Question

2010-09-19 Thread Orion thornton
worked with to write the bid documents. I will say we have been subcontracted on a few projects, through larger electrical contractors, that needed NABCEP certification to bid the projects, and I think we will see more ARRA projects with NABCEP requirements written into the specifications. Orion

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex XW CC availability

2009-11-12 Thread Orion Thornton
Recently had the same problem, but was able to get one from Backwoods Solar within a couple days, you may want to try them next time, although it will come with a little higher price tag. Orion Thornton Independent Power Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer W-406.587.5295 C-406.249.9912

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Charger

2009-09-29 Thread Orion Thornton
To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Charger I am curious how you connect a generator to the GVFX? It only has one AC input that us used for the grid. Todd On Monday, September 28, 2009 11:43am, Orion Thornton othorn...@solarips.com said: Wrenches, We recently installed

[RE-wrenches] Battery Charger

2009-09-28 Thread Orion Thornton
would be the best way to control the battery charger-any thoughts? Thanks in advance for any input. Orion Thornton Project Manager Independent Power Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer (W) 406.587.5295 (C) 406.249.9912 http://www.solarips.com/ www.solarips.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery Charger

2009-09-28 Thread Orion Thornton
controlled. There was no load on the generator as the Outbacks would not grab on. The batteries were full and there was no additional loads being applied to the generator. Thanks, I will look closer into the rpm rate. Orion Thornton Project Manager Independent Power Systems NABCEP

[RE-wrenches] CHP Generator

2009-05-06 Thread Orion Thornton
heating system. Thanks in advance for any information. Orion Thornton Independent Power Systems ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org

Re: [RE-wrenches] CHP Generator

2009-05-06 Thread Orion Thornton
in the near future as I think it could integrate nicely into RE systems. Orion Thornton Independent Power Systems _ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 6:30 PM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Request for Enphase inverter comments

2008-10-24 Thread Orion Thornton
The only advantages I see with the Enphase inverters are decreased effects of shading and the ability to monitor each module. Other than that, I would anticipate increased installation time and obvious difficulties servicing the inverters. Orion Thornton Independent Power Systems NABCEP