[RE-wrenches] Outback question

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[RE-wrenches] Recommendations for A/B battery switch

look at are really designed for regular use or that high an amp requirement. Is there a commercial product anyone has used that might do the job? Thanks in advance! Ron Best Regards, Ron Young Solareagle.com <http://solareagle.com/> ___ List sp

[RE-wrenches] Magnum problem

Hello Wrenches, I am completely stumped. I built a Magnum 4448 panel for a client and it was installed by an electrician. It was thoroughly tested before going out the door on all functions and pre-programmed for the off-grid site. Electrician just had to hang it on the wall and make 4 connecti

[RE-wrenches] Charger recommendations

Hi All, I am looking for recommendations for a standalone 48v high amp charger (min. 100a). I have a client with a large battery bank that needs a minimum 85a charge but his all-in-one inverter/charger won’t deliver more than 40. Finding high amp 48v chargers has proven to be a challenge. Victr

[RE-wrenches] Magnum issues?

months!! Just asking my U.S. colleagues, have you had the same experience in the last few months or is this just a local issue? Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com <http://solareagle.com/> Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Pr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex AC Fault 186.6v

realized the problem after installing a data meter. Problem was solved by installing an isolating voltage conditioner. Best Regards, Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com <http://solareagle.com/> Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Products 1-877-925-2929 Fol

Re: [RE-wrenches] Magnum Inverters

Magnum is in trouble. Ron Young earthRight Solar - Solareagle.com > On Jul 20, 2022, at 8:08 AM, Luke Christy via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > Hi Jeremy, > Check with Zonna Energy in PA. I use them for almost all of my off-grid > equipment now and have been very happy with the s

[RE-wrenches] Leakage of current

I have a customer that has self installed an array on a metal roof using APS Rapid shutdown devices. The roof rack is standard rails and L-feet. It is a high voltage system that will be connected to a Sol-Ark but it has yet to be connected, just MC cables from each set of 8 panels (3 altogether)

[RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark install

inverters, a combiner at the array and a single Teck home run cable but the string inverter presents a different scenario and it looks like I’ll need to use three home run cables, one for each string. Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy

Re: [RE-wrenches] Fair price for an obsolete component

Hi Allan, if you haven’t sold it I had a customer looking for one just last week. Ron Solareagle.com > On Dec 10, 2021, at 8:27 AM, frenergy wrote: > > Yikes, that's a tough one. Was it an old one on a dusty shelf? was it given > to you or pulled off an old system, or Ebay? I have no idea w

[RE-wrenches] Magnum

to Covid fallout of various kinds. But are US dealers/installers having the same problem with Magnum supply or is this a Canadian issue? Any comments on the new Midnite DIY inverters? Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com ___ List sponsored

[RE-wrenches] Solar panel impact

Seeking the wisdom of the wrenches. I had a stack of 20 330 watt HIDM panels leaning against a shelf in my store window. An out of control vehicle slammed into the front of the store and all 20 of the panels were knocked to the ground. They kind of fell as a unit and the top of the first panel l

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWWP - Whisper 200

If anyone is looking for blades for that Whisper 200 I have a set, new in box. Ron earthRight Solar Solareagle.com > On Jun 18, 2021, at 8:05 AM, Jeremy Coxon wrote: > > Anyone have a need for an unused Southwest Windpower Whisper 200 turbine > head? There are no blades, nose cone, or contro

[RE-wrenches] GVFX3524 fan replacement

Hi Wrenches, I have a client with an Outback GVFX3524 inverter that has had a fan failure. I will check with Outback but thought I might get a head start here. Is this a field replaceable item? I know the boards are but not sure about the fan. Any info much appreciated, thanks. Ron ___

[RE-wrenches] Wind Turbine

Looking for recommendations on a wind turbine from the Wrenches. Wondering what people are liking out there right now. I know it’s a pretty skinny market and lots of junk but my client would like to replace an aging model that he has in a low to moderate wind area, not spend too much money but s

[RE-wrenches] Solar area lighting

Hello Wrenches, I’m looking for some solar area lighting or street lights for a local project. I need decent wattage or lumens, nothing under 5000 lumens. Has anyone had any experience with these? I’ve seen a few on Amazon etc. but a lot of conflicting and unreliable info. I contacted solar ligh

[RE-wrenches] Solaredge inverter noise

I have a client complaining about RF noise from his Solaredge 5kw GT inverter installed in 2018. He believes it is causing static on his radio no matter where he locates it in the house. I haven’t been able to visit the site yet but wondering if there are any suggestions for mitigating RF or lin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Broken bolt

ure, try grease > paste on the threads next time, it might help. > Jerry > > On Tue, Oct 2, 2018, 1:14 AM Ron Young <mailto:solarea...@solareagle.com>> wrote: > Anyone seen this before, the bolt on a shunt inside a Magnum inverter snapped > right off, other half inside

[RE-wrenches] Broken bolt

backwater along a punishing road. Ron Young earthRight Solar - Solareagle.com___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cg

Re: [RE-wrenches] M210 Enphase

Good to know August and Bill, I’ll put in a call today. Ron earthRight Solar - Solareagle.com > On Jul 30, 2018, at 8:40 AM, August Goers wrote: > > We have many M210 and M190 micros installed and deal with replacements > frequently. If you're seeing physical signs of oozing or swelling, it's

Re: [RE-wrenches] M210 Enphase

Hi Jay, there is a black tar like substance leaking out of the seams on two inverters and from around the connection wire on a third. It’s not a lot but seems like it shouldn’t be happening. There are 12 inverters in the array. > On Jul 27, 2018, at 6:51 PM, jay

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase question

Hi Nick, so if I understand you correctly then I can find some older Enphase units (I know where I can get some 250’s) and they will integrate with a couple of new 265w Hanwah Q Cells, no problem. I could just plug them in then add them to the existing array. The existing Envoy and 210 Enphase u

Re: [RE-wrenches] old sanyos failing Iso test

I have several dozen older Sanyo’s installed from that period. Are there any obvious physical degradations to look for or specific tests that can show issues? I don’t have a megger but have two systems installed in grid tied systems and a couple off-grid. No performance complaints as yet. Ron

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback inverter generator question

I leave I will not be allowed back in. Ron Young > On Aug 13, 2017, at 10:42 AM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > wrote: > > Agree Dan if this is troubleshooting an installation done by someone else. > On the other hand, it is our responsibility at the design phase to not > ev

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback inverter generator question

gen. voltage output. Ron Young > On Aug 13, 2017, at 12:07 PM, Wallace Stahle wrote: > > I would look at the generator output voltage with charger in standby. > Oops no mate = no control. Find a way to power loads directly and monitor gen > voltage. With true RMS meter. &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback inverter generator question

throws an error, the generator is taken offline, and the generator >> rpm go up. >> -If I manually manipulate the throttle not he generator lower, then the >> inverter re-engages. >> >> What the heck could this be? I don’t want to fry the borrowed >> generator

[RE-wrenches] Outback inverter generator question

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback Optics weird behavior

Looks good on mine William, firmware is 3.15.1 but probably out of date. The Gateway is Offline and so it’s probably not valid indication anyway. I’ve given up on OpticsRE. I’ve spent so much time updating firmware and trying to debug issues that it makes no sense to spend any more time on it.

[RE-wrenches] Tree lights

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[RE-wrenches] PV ratings

Hi Wrenches, anyone have a link to a recent study on PV ratings, solar panel performance type data? Something within the last two years? Many thanks! Ron Young earthRight Solar ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re

Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace T220

Great memory Allan! Thanks. Ron > On Oct 25, 2016, at 9:32 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote: > > Ron, > Shooting from memory here... the T220 was rated at 2800 watts max, as > compared to the later T240, which is rated at 3900 watts continuous. At 240 > VAC 2800W is just a bit over 10A. Given that us

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grundfos CU200 location

Agreed, just needs to be somewhere in the system. I have mine mounted next to the pressure tank in the house. I have also mounted them right at the well top in a protected space. Ron earthRight Solar > On Apr 9, 2016, at 7:58 PM, Mac Lewis wrote: > > Hi Jay, > > I think it just needs to be

Re: [RE-wrenches] panel failure

output unless he bypasses the diodes. However he pulled >>> the diodes and checked them on a diode check and separately on a battery >>> with a light bulb and they appear to be functioning correctly. Any ideas >>> what could be causing this anomaly? >>>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Grundfos SQFlex

cycle as frequently and pump efficiency will optimize with longer running times. Aside from bulk and weight problems of the tank I don’t foresee any other issues. Appreciate comments if otherwise. Ron Young On Oct 20, 2014, at 7:55 PM, toddc...@finestplanet.com wrote: > "If you are no

Re: [RE-wrenches] wood gasification to grid

verters interconnect standards. > > > After all that you get to deal with the regulatory hoops and I doubt that > would be easy. > > Just some thoughts. > Bob Ellison > > > > -Original Message- > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re

[RE-wrenches] wood gasification to grid

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Re: [RE-wrenches] PV panel backing

en compromised, allowing >> ambient humidity into the PV. While it may be functional now, long-term >> prospects for continued proper operation are questionable at best. >> >> Unless there's a pressing reason to try to salvage the module, it's better >> to replac

[RE-wrenches] PV panel backing

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Re: [RE-wrenches] controllers

The Midnite Kid looks like the ticket but didn't realize it was shipping yet. I like the Classics so if the Kid is a chip off the old block then I'll go with it for sure. Ron On 2014-02-21, at 1:41 PM, Jason Andrade wrote: > I recieved a Kid controller and the Whizbang Jr a couple off weeks

Re: [RE-wrenches] SWWP Whisper 200 - Looking for a Short to Ground

http://renewableenergysupplies.net/index.html Will be interested to hear how you make out. Ron Young On 2013-10-14, at 5:38 PM, Matt Sherald wrote: > I've got a Whisper that's not performing and I'm putting this out to the > group in hopes that someone has had a similiar

Re: [RE-wrenches] question about pole mount interconnection

Always value the input of the group William, that's why I ask for it but I admit I am leaning towards the conduit between poles idea. What has your practice been? Kirpal, your points are valid aside from cost which is the big nut to crack these days it seems. Ray, would love to have gone multi-p

Re: [RE-wrenches] advice on testing turbine on tower

One of the windings is apparently > shorted > > Jeremy > All Solar > Penrose CO > > Sent by Jeremy's iPhone. Sorry for typos and shorthand! > > On Sep 8, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Ron Young wrote: > >> I have a client with a Whisper 200 that failed re

Re: [RE-wrenches] advice on testing turbine on tower

ct like a shunt across the 3 phases of > turbines which acts like a magnetic brake. > > My 2cents. > > Ryan Harkins > Synergy Renewable Systems, LLC > > > > On Sep 8, 2013, at 8:14 PM, Ron Young wrote: > >> I have a client with a Whisper 200 that failed rece

[RE-wrenches] advice on testing turbine on tower

, i.e. has a battery connection. Suggestions, ideas? If the turbine is fried I guess I'll be looking for another turbine that would work on the 80' tower installation already in place, I know SWWP has folded it's tent. Ron Young ___ Li

Re: [RE-wrenches] Whisper Turbine Parts

and help to offset the significant increase in cost. Ron Young earthRight Solar On 2013-07-08, at 8:50 PM, All Solar wrote: > > I will be ordering a new controller for the WHI100/200 made by Luminous RE > out of India. There is a dealer in Colorado. > I can report on its performance after i

Re: [RE-wrenches] not sure what's going on here

y Dan "heating of the PV is causing one or more bypass diodes in one or more of the remaining modules to fail short intermittently". I'll try and work out a site visit to chase this one down and report back. I've also emailed Rick at Blue Sky. Once again thanks for the considered

Re: [RE-wrenches] question about Xantrex AGS

nsulting with me at > this point - I didn't supply any of this equpt. - and Onan supplier is being > completely unhelpful. I'm trying to do a little detective work here and > discover the cause of the problem. I'm wondering if it could be the XW-AGS > possibly sending to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outdoor woodstove/furnace and solar

.e. pretty far north) he has tomatoes growing in his greenhouse in October. But I'm looking for systems that are pre-packaged like the Central Boiler brand that David Katz recommended and any specific experiences with power consumption and the viability of it off-grid. Ron Young On 2012

Re: [RE-wrenches] broken glass

much trouble, especially with the price of PV now. BTW, one of these modules was a Sanyo HIP 190. As for the glazier solution - on some PV modules I'm pretty sure the glass is bonded to the cell surface in some fashion so picking off the old glass is not an option. Ron Young On 2012-04-15,

Re: [RE-wrenches] real world example - fuel saving with battery bank

ou to identify the right combination of > equipment and help close the deal. > > On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 12:17 AM, Ron Young wrote: > Hi Wrenches, > I'm putting together a proposal for a national company that has a few remote > installations. They are looking for options

[RE-wrenches] real world example - fuel saving with battery bank

fuel savings in this type of scenario? They run generators 24/7 and a lot of the dusk to dawn energy requirement is well below the daytime needs. Appreciate any ideas or examples. Ron Young ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wre

[RE-wrenches] Adding acid to a battery

A client purchased a set of batteries (not from me) and purchased BOS from me. The batteries are a double walled type and it appears that one must have fallen over during shipment or was improperly filled at the factory and some of the electrolyte leaked into the space between inner and outer wa

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem; ...Battery Sulfation

in. > > On Nov 16, 2011, at 12:20 AM, Ron Young wrote: > >> Hi Daryl. I've got other KS25's in hybrid systems (wind gen & solar) that >> seem to do fine over the last several years. The Ouback 3524 has an 85 amp >> charger. There was no problem getting

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem; ...Battery Sulfation

may be on the right track with an intermittent failure of one cell. I just can't seem to find it. Ron Young On 2011-11-13, at 3:51 AM, penobscotso...@midmaine.com wrote: > Ron, > What comes to mind for me is that Surrette 5000 series batteries like > to have a regular charge of C10. KS2

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem; ...Battery Sulfation

So I'm thinking I'll just put the meter in and tell them to pay me when they feel like it. It'll help solve the problem and get some of the Wrenches off my back ... ;-) Ron Young On 2011-11-13, at 8:26 AM, wrote: > Ron, > I stick by my evaluation as seen here: > htt

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem; ...Battery Sulfation

lots of wind in the fall, winter, spring. Any more thoughts on this anyone? Best Regards, Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Products On 2011-10-24, at 6:50 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote: > Hi Ron, > Accurat

Re: [RE-wrenches] Xantrex Vesta Online units

So would these be suitable for an off-grid application Bob? Any comments on the reliability? The proposed set is in individual residences on a First Nations reserve and the recipients will have zero technical knowledge for operation of them. Ron Young On 2011-11-10, at 2:41 PM, b

[RE-wrenches] Xantrex Vesta Online units

to be UPS units. Client has no further info or manuals. I have a pic if anyone needs a look. Best Regards, Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Products 1-877-925-2929 blog: http://www.earthrightsolar.tumblr.com website: http://www.solareagl

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem; ...Battery Sulfation

see if I can convince the client who now believes everything is A-Ok. Best Regards, Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Products On 2011-10-22, at 12:06 PM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote: > Hi Ron, > > A

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem

be spot on. I'll have to try a load test on each battery. Float readings from MX: Day14: 108 min. Day 18: 16 min. Day 22: 135min. Day 23: 115min Day 52: 156 min. Day 56: 243 min. Day 57: 112min Day 59: 100 min Day 61: 243 min. Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative E

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem

use of our problems a few months back. Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Products On 2011-10-09, at 11:56 AM, Ron Young wrote: > As always, impressed and gratified by the number of thoughtful replies from > Wrenches, thank you

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem

k out that Sunfrost as well. My mistake was believing that the hydrometer could tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth but apparently it takes an amp hour meter to keep it honest. Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Pro

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem

he long run. > Give them a LONG full charge, what are the inverters? Does it ever get an EQ > charge? > > Bob Ellison > > From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org > [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Ron Young > Sent: Saturday, Oc

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem

HI David, Well they only have a 2500 watt gas generator, but they've had three very strong windstorms in the last couple of weeks so the batteries should have been getting lots of charge. They are very conservative power users. Ron Young On 2011-10-08, at 2:01 PM, David Katz wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem

overnight ie was there really a drain on the system? > > jay > > peltz power > > On Oct 8, 2011, at 11:01 AM, Ron Young wrote: > >> Howdy Wrenches, >> >> One of my customers that lives 3 hours out in the back country is having an >> intermittent problem t

[RE-wrenches] intermittent battery problem

ve a Sunfrost on a separate DC circuit. It sounds like an intermittent circuit problem or electronics issue. Customer has checked and tightened all the connections he can get at but hasn't been inside the components. Would appreciate any suggestions or clues before I make the tr

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery cycle life, US Battery

Hey Ray I like your dolly! I could use something like that to move the big Surrette/Rolls batteries. Not nearly as big as a HUP but at 300+ lbs can be a little hefty. Ron On 2011-09-17, at 6:52 PM, Ray Walters wrote: > Todd; > > I haven't tried the 2v L16s, because they were rated the same cy

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery cycle life, US Battery

be sold through mass retailers from what I can see. The Rolls d.o.d. at 80% shows 800 cycles for the 4000 series batteries vs. 675 on the U.S. Battery chart but the U.S. battery chart doesn't differentiate between GC batteries and L-16's or any other type so I find it a bit suspect. Ron

Re: [RE-wrenches] battery cycle life, US Battery

cycle life graph for all of their batteries whereas >> Surrette/Rolls differentiates between the series 4000 and series 5000. >> >> Comments? >> >> Best Regards, >> Ron Young >> earthRight Products - Solareagle.com >> Alternative Energy Solutions ~

Re: [RE-wrenches] Damaged Modules (Hidden on Pallets)

n the end the distributor made good on the claim and replaced the panels. Ron Young On 2011-03-10, at 11:22 AM, William Miller wrote: > Jason: > > Back when SolarWorld (or maybe they were Shell at the time) used to include a > grounding screw, we once found a grounding screw packet s

[RE-wrenches] questions about solar charging 72v UPS

battery pack with solar? Is there a charge controller out there that will provide nominal 72v? http://www.gedigitalenergy.com/PowerQuality/catalog/gtseries.htm Best Regards, Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Products 1-877-925-2929 blog

Re: [RE-wrenches] recover broken modules

f Voc & Isc due to refraction & reflection from the broken bits of glass. Removing it did not seem like an option. Ron Young On 27-May-10, at 8:11 AM, Joel Davidson wrote: Jeff, You can put another glass front on top of the module to protect the cells and wiring to get a few more y

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter causing migraine?

complaining and asked me if it was on. It was right at quitting time and she was out of the environment within 7-8 minutes but the next day she complained that she had a "migraine" that night. Ron On 4-Feb-10, at 6:41 PM, Ron Young wrote: forwarded from earth2 Begin forward

Re: [RE-wrenches] Inverter causing migraine?

Bob, Not a customer, an employee who works for me. She is mid 50's and has very good hearing. You may be right about sound. I also think there's a significant portion of psychosomatic in the mix but I wanted to find out if there were other instances of people experiencing distress from inv

[RE-wrenches] Inverter causing migraine?

er work area is situated 25' away from the inverter. Ron Young earthRight Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wr

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback manuals in German or French

Just googled this and found a site in Germany that has the FX manual in German (incorporating the Mate). It's old but still useful in case anyone else is looking. Ron On 28-Jan-10, at 6:36 PM, Ron Young wrote: Wow, thanks Jason, I both phoned and emailed and got the answer that

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback manuals in German or French

nd Light Co. On Jan 27, 2010, at 9:39 PM, Ron Young wrote: Hi Wrenches, Does anyone know of a source for Outback manuals (Mate & VFX) in German or French? I have a customer who is having a great deal of difficulty comprehending the operation of her system and has asked. I checked wit

[RE-wrenches] Outback manuals in German or French

lish in Spanish but I thought there might be some third party info out there. Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com Alternative Energy Solutions ~ Renewable Energy Products 1-877-925-2929 email: sa...@solareagle.com http://www.solareagle.com 79F North Third Ave Williams Lake, B

Re: [RE-wrenches] High amp charge to desulphate

eries are so heavily sulphated and is this a normal consequence or is it an indicator of some other malady in the batteries? Ron Young earthRight Solar On 10-Jan-10, at 8:32 PM, Ron Young wrote: Some interesting things to consider, thanks everyone! Ron On 10-Jan-10, at 4:20 PM, James Sur

Re: [RE-wrenches] High amp charge to desulphate

tback won't power up. I am wondering about using a standalone charger to provide power to the batteries -- which will also provide power to the inverter -- and allow it to come on and charge. Anyone suggest a better way? Ron Young This email and its attachments have been scanned by

[RE-wrenches] High amp charge to desulphate

I have just acquired a 24v set of 1400a/h 2v cells that have been in storage without a charge for several years. They were connected up in a system that was never turned on (long story). I believe these batteries can be recovered if I can get a high enough amp charge into them. The battery

Re: [RE-wrenches] solar roof lift experience?

I got a far better price on these ($49.95 ea.) from http://www.texastooltraders.com/Shop/Control/fp/SFV/32723 , they're made by powr-grip, I'm sure they're the same thing mcmaster is selling. Ron Young earthRight - Solareagle.com On 12-Aug-09, at 1:48 PM, Ron Young wrot

Re: [RE-wrenches] Broken Modules

wer output. There's always someone looking for a deal or a gift. Ron Young earthRight - Solareagle.com On 3-Aug-09, at 6:32 AM, Doug Wells wrote: Wrenches, I am curious what other installers are doing with broken modules? I know some manufacturers are starting recycling programs. Doug

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Factor

Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 1:20 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Factor Ron Young wrote: Ok, so all seem to be in agreement more or less. How do I break it to British Columbia Hydro? :-| I think they must be misunderstanding what they are asking for but the question is in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Power Factor

un.com/ForumVB/ .. - Original Message ----- From: Ron Young To: RE-wrenches Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 5:45 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Power Factor Can anyone point me in the direction to find the power factor for Sanyo HIT N 205 panels? The utility is requesting it on a net metering i

[RE-wrenches] Power Factor

Can anyone point me in the direction to find the power factor for Sanyo HIT N 205 panels? The utility is requesting it on a net metering interconnection application. Ron Young earthRight Products - Solareagle.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wildlife issues with ground mounts

f the modules along with it. Luckily for the owner it was fixable and the panel didn't have to be replaced. Ron Young earthRight Solar - Solareagle On 8-Jan-09, at 4:19 PM, David Buckner wrote: I’m curious to hear any horror stories (or simple nuisances) relating to open field ground moun

Re: [RE-wrenches] Outback VFX input voltage cycling

ut and may the New Year bring us all the sun, wind and water we need to green the planet. Ron Young earthRight - Solareagle On 31-Dec-08, at 10:43 AM, Darryl Thayer wrote: HI all and Ron In my previous post I said the inverter FET board, I am wrong, it would have to be the AC board or the

[RE-wrenches] ice accumulation

Hi Wrenches, I know this is a nice cool subject for these (hopefully) sun filled days. I am working on a telecom system that has some issues with ice accumulation on the panels that essentially shut the system down mid winter. Wondering if anyone has suggestions to remedy the ice buildup.