[RE-wrenches] Schneider MPPT 80 600 Charge Controller

Wrenches, Are there any recommendations on repair shops for the above device? Schneider provided me with a list of repair shops but none of them work on charge controllers. The charge controller in question throws a ground fault error when there isn’t one. I verified this with a different charg

[RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ Max Distance

Good morning Wreches. What’s the furthest distance anyone has placed Enphase micros from the Envoy? We’ve done ~300’ without any issues related to comms or performance. Thanks, rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergy.com Cave Sprin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase Envoy CR2032 battery

Many batteries on circuit boards are for the Real-Time Clock (RTC) in the event that the main power source is absent. I believe that’s the case for the Envoy. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergy.com Check, Virginia 24072 O: 540.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Original Envoy

Drake, If you’re not in a hurry, when I upgrade my legacy system you can have mine. Contact me offline if interested. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergy.com Check, Virginia 24072 O: 540.235.3095 M: 540.808.9502 VA Class A Con

Re: [RE-wrenches] RSD Troubleshooting Help

out and > causing the problem that might help pinpoint it but in our case the entire > string was offline because the failed RSD was the last module in the string. > > With Kind Regards > Carl Adams > SunRock Solar > 513.290.9072 > >> On Mon, Jun 21, 2021, 5:45 PM r.

Re: [RE-wrenches] RSD Troubleshooting Help

ally says lift each panel to find > the problem. Not a happy camper! > > Jeremy Coxon NABCEP > Certified MWBE > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Jun 21, 2021, at 12:43 PM, "r...@solshineenergy.com" >>> wrote: >>> >> Carl, >> Th

Re: [RE-wrenches] RSD Troubleshooting Help

gt;> Rick, >> I would check with SMA to make sure you have the latest firmware. >> >> Best regards, >> Lloyd >> >> Lloyd Hoffstatter >> Sunstruck Consulting >> >> Get Outlook for iOS >> From: RE-wrenches on behalf of &

[RE-wrenches] RSD Troubleshooting Help

Wrenches, I’m in need of some troubleshooting help on a newly installed system with rapid shutdown. System consists 2 SMA SB5.0-1 SP-US-41 (RSD version), RSD devices are APS RSD-S-PLC. Each SB is configured with two strings of 9. Modules are REC Alpha 360s. This system was fully functional fo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 12k w/ Generac Transfer Switch

0V signal. My plan was to >> rewire that start signal to the Sol-Ark inverter, but keep the transfer >> switch as the main service point to prevent any kind of backfeeding to the >> grid. >> Cheers, >> Dave >> >> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 9:41 AM r...@so

[RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark 12k w/ Generac Transfer Switch

Wrenches, I’m looking to tie in a Generac Powerpact 7.5kW generator with transfer switch to a Sol-Ark 12kW. The Sol-Ark has a two wire start (NO or NC) capability, however, the Generac transfer switch operates on loss of 240V. Is my only option to use a relay driven by the two wire start to dro

Re: [RE-wrenches] VFX3648

Drake, Check on eBay. They have a bunch. rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergy.com Check, Virginia 24072 O: 540.235.3095 M: 540.808.9502 VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660 VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762 VA Alternative E

Re: [RE-wrenches] PV direct EV charging

There’s this company. I don’t have any experience with their products but the concept is promising. http://cyboenergy.com/ rick brown SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC Electrical & Solar Contracting Services www.SolShineEnergy.com Check, Virginia 24072 O: 540.235.3095 M: 540.808.9502 VA Class

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ7A 3 phase limitations

ergy Systems Installer NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21 > On Mar 2, 2021, at 1:31 PM, r...@solshineenergy.com wrote: > > Jason, > > You’re thinking of the IQ7+. The IQ7A is rated for 349W. > > > > > rick brown > SolShine Energy A

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase IQ Envoy Distance for Monitoring

Jason, We recently completed a ground-mount array ~350’ from the Envoy and all micros are able to report. > On Mar 1, 2021, at 8:47 AM, Jason Szumlanski > wrote: > > How far has anyone ever put an IQ Envoy from an array and successfully > monitored it? > > I am planning a ground mount tha