; with no problems.
>
> Larry Crutcher
> Starlight Solar Power Systems
> (928) 342-9103
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 4, 2012, at 4:08 PM, robert ellison wrote:
>
> On the subject of the Honda 3000 inverter generators. Has anyone had
> any issues running them as chargers with
On the subject of the Honda 3000 inverter generators. Has anyone had
any issues running them as chargers with the Magnum 4024 inverters?
Just wondering, i have a customer looking at the 3000 honda or the
sized Yamaha.inverter unit.
Any thoughts,
Bob Ellison
On 4/4/12, Dan Fink wrote:
> Or the H
The turbine spinning has no relationship to actual power into the battery bank.
If you can't get it into the air a ways don't bother at all, just add
more solar or a larger battery bank.
They might spin at 15' but they accomplish absolutely nothing.
Bob Ellison
On 4/3/12, Drake wrote:
> Hi Roy,
for typos and shorthand!
>
> -Original Message-
> From: robert ellison
> Sender: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.orgDate: Sun, 1 Apr 2012
> 20:50:41
> To: RE-wrenches
> Reply-To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Hot Trojan Batteries
>
> Are the batterie
Are the batteries packed tight with no ventilation and under a hiugh
charge rate?
They should not be over 115 to 120 in most any case, and lower is always better.
A c/20 is a high rate and the batteries will hold their heat for a
while, lead heats and cools slowly.
What is the water usage, it shoul
Kirk,
This is out of my normal realm but i would expect the inspector to
take the breaker at it's max setting for the calculations. You could
turn it lower without a problem but i doubt he would allow a lower
setting due to it being turned up after he left.
I bet they don't give that breaker away!
I think that the high voltage unit is the 602, there are units available
from other manufacturers but they are a boat load of money and still require
prayer.
Bob
On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 6:31 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf wrote:
> Is the best one can do as far as high DC array voltage the Delta LA602?
>
OOPS this was not intended to go to the group sorry..
Bob
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 10:08 AM, robert ellison wrote:
> Just knock the cow and hog shit off it.
>
> Let me know what you need if you have one.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>
> On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Roy B
nt,
> wisconsini...@smallwindconference.comhttp://www.smallwindconference.com
>
>
> On 4/12/2010 9:44 AM, robert ellison wrote:
>
> Does anyone have access to a service manual for a 4 K Enertec windmill ?
> The owner has an operators manual but no service manual..
>
>
>
Does anyone have access to a service manual for a 4 K Enertec windmill ?
The owner has an operators manual but no service manual..
Thanks,
Bob
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I have seen info from independent tests that convinces me that AFCI's
probably don't work for AC and i hate to think what they would do for DC, if
anything. Besides drive the costs up.
This was a few years ago and maybe they have gotten it together by now.
Anyone remember the original ground fault
I believe that the breakers from CBI, Midnite and Outback are hydraulic /
magnetic and may be operated at 100% While the derating applies to all
others that are Thermal / magnetic,
Bob
On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Kent Osterberg wrote:
> Erika,
>
> You should refer to NEC 690.8 this informa
A golf cart battery is a T-105 Trojan or a GC -2 size battery. 6 volt and
usually 220 AH but there are some around that are 110 AH apacity.
Bob
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 11:25 PM, wrote:
> What is a "golf cart battery"?
>
> Todd
>
>
>
> On Monday, February 22, 2010 12:53pm, "R Ray Walters"
> sa
I would think the UL listing would means it s a safe tool to use for the
crimps. But with anything use common sense.
Bob
On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 3:15 PM, Doug Pratt wrote:
> Rennsteig shared many, many MBs of independent 3rd party test results
> using various brands of crimpers with various br
I had to swallow it and get the set, at least if you he none you can do all
3 of the ends with 1 tool and interchangeable dies.
Figured it was better than getting them all separately. The tool had to come
from AEE, this company was not on the web at that point, but i think they
are the manufacturer
At a minimum twist the wires in the conduit. PVC or metal.
Bob
2010/2/4 Richard L Ratico
> Hi Ron,
>
> One of our clients claims to be "sensitive" to exposure to EMR. I was
> initially
> sceptical, but have come to believe that considerable variation exists in
> the
> way individuals react.
>
How about using a small inverter like a Morningstar to fire the boiler ?
Seems i remember they are working on some 24 volt units.
If not they hopefully will get started soon, i like the little inverter (300
watt) but it is 12 volt only.
Just more thoughts.
Bob
On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 10:35 PM,
I have a customer with a link 10 meter that keeps resetting and flashing.
The wires are tight on both ends and i have not been able to get it to reset
while I am on site.
It runs throught a 2 amp fuse that has not blown and it gets it's main power
from the battery side of the main breaker.
The bat
Hi Chris,
I may have a used set of brushes for that pump. I have to get to the shop
late tomorrow and see if i can find it.
It shorted when it got wet due to the AHJ not letting me use an inline fuse
to protect it. I had to only use a 15 amp breaker..
I will let you know.
Bob
On Mon, Jan 4,
Thanks, makes sense. Never thought of that and it's starng me in the face,
so to speak.
Seems that i remember leaving it that low to compensate for a lousy gnerator
at some point and i have been doing it ever sense.
Nerry Christmas.
Bob
On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 7:25 PM, ryan wrote:
> Bob
>
>
I have one at a camp that we started last weekend at -20 F
Try the remote to turn it on if you have one.
If you start a generator will it pass power through and charge the
batteries?
Any chance you have a 24 volt bank and a 48 volt inverter or the opposite?
Might it be that the push switch is not
Water miser caps and hydro caps are not the same thing except that they both
fit into the hole in the top of the battery.
I have not used hydro caps in years, too hard to deal with!
Take them off to equalise the battery bank? Thats when you need them
most
Bob
On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 11:14 AM,
On this area of Northern New York i have not had over .30 KWH (300
watts) per day over the last week and thats the high day, most have been
.10 or none, none being the most common. Thats off a 1400 watt rack of SW
panels
Up here you size in a generator or go south for the winter.
Tell me agai
world uses power! - Dana Orzel
>
>
>
> *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:
> re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *robert ellison
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 01, 2009 3:56 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] 2 vdc l
On that note heat the Vaseline to about smoking and brush it on. It gives
you a thin coat without all the lumps and gobs of slop. I also clean and dip
the cable ends in the can, Nice smooth coating and no corrosion for years.
The hotter the better.
The occasional hating yourself while having to cl
Generally the load testers can test up to 48 volt banks and the entire set
is tested over the 6 hour period Trying to do it with a hand held tester
probably wouldnt cut it. It takes 6 hours and a hand unit can't do it.
You could try it with a clamp on meter and any variable load that sucks up 2
vo
e complete table (at the end of the file,
> again).
>
> http://www.brooksolar.com/files/Expedited_Explanation-5-6-09.pdf
>
>
> DKC
>
> Original Message
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SWR2500U Inverter
> From: robert ellison
> To: RE-wrenches
> Dat
My eyes must be bad, i just looked at the entire list 3 times and New York
state is not on it anywhere.
I have see 48 below and just wanted to see what the averages ctually were.
Bob
On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 7:30 AM, Dave Click wrote:
> Just a note here- rather than using the record lows, you c
I have never used these modules but they seem to actually be doing the
recall "with a smile" so to speak. Better than getting put off or jerked
around or made to jump through hoops..
Just another opinion,
Bob
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:14 PM, Marco Mangelsdorf wrote:
> And REC Solar had HUGE
I have adapted 2 SW's to an e panel and had to deal with an inside corner in
the process We also had to deal with the original conduit locations. It did
make for some interesting plumbing.
Works well, it also had 2 FM-60 controllers and some other gear in the mix.
The e panel used with the notagutt
Seems like i remember the early ones had relay based temp switches, might
work to wire them like a well pump transformer, put the converter between
the relay and the compressor. Disadvantage, it has 2 compressors. You
could put the converter on the side that runs the most, then both can come
on whe
gs done on an active bank or “at
> rest” and what were the readings?
>
> * Tom Duffy
> ** Systems Design Engineer
> *
> [image: 4ce320d.jpg]
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> *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [
&
Just visited a site with a 04 version FX2024 The inverter is shutting down
and showing "low AC output voltage"
It is hooked to 4 Trojan L-16 G batteries. When i arrived the voltage was
23.8, the other day when i arrived it was 25.5 volts and shut down both
times with the same error showing. There a
ood as well.
>
> I was thinking maybe it is an intermittent internal connection, but I put
> an external charger on the same battery bank and it charges just like it
> should
>
> Thanks for the hints,
>
> Jason
>
> On Sep 26, 2009, at 8:11 PM, robert ellison wrote:
&
Have you deep cycled the batteries? Normally you would be way below 12.7
when you had to use a generator to charge,12.7 is fully charged for a 12
volt pack.
.
Cycle them down to 10.5 to 11 volts or so a few times and charge them back
up.
See if it charges better when cycled.
What brand of batteries
I had a fellow ask me yesterday if there was a tracker for hot water panels.
I have never heard of mounting them on a tracker.
Would it be as easy as mounting them with flexible hose connections and
hoping for the best? My thought is the weight would be heavier than the
tracker was intended for.
They can be a challenge but all seem to come from the same manufacturer and
meet the same spec, with out the wrench it can drive you nuts getting them
apart. But it's not easy with the wrench sometimes either.
Bob
On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 3:09 PM, Jeff Yago wrote:
> Like most of you it seems li
Here is what i am looking at, it requires a laptop or computer to hook it
to.
New VELLEMAN PCS 500 Digital Oscillocopes PCS500 - eBay (item 290128945131
end time Sep-01-09 08:01:43 PDT)
The link was too large and got flagged, so hopefully this is smaller.
Bob
On Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 9:55 AM, Gl
I have used the Brand power meter until someone absconded with it. I
understood that the original "Kill a watt" meter was real inaccurate. So i
have stayed away from it.
Might that have changed?
Bob
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 12:35 PM, jay peltz wrote:
> HI All,
>
> For plug in watts/PF meters is
It is an interesting piece, can you tell us what it cost? Probably not worth
it on the small jobs but could be a back saver on the big ones.
Bob
On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 8:06 AM, Jeff Irish wrote:
> Hi Geoff,
>
> We picked up one of them last fall. Kind of bulky, takes up a lot of
> truck space
I have seen modules with a sheet of Plexiglas or Lexan (expensive) over the
top. If you seal it with something like 'LEXAR" it might hold. That sealant
skins over but does not get solid.
I think you could heat and bend plexiglas to fit over the sides of the
panels to keep the weather out but i have
I ground things well, bond them together and I install "LA's at the array
and at the e panel. Then I make the sign of the cross and pray for the best.
Also a good idea to change them out every few years we really don't know
how hard they work, till they fail.
Bob
On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 2:5
Hi Ryan,
Is the cat 5 cable in the same conduit or really close to the AC lines?
I have seen other remotes (Trace) in the same conduit that would scramble,
one would do it in a day or so after power was applied.
I did not do that install but figured out what i thought was happening and
have avoided
All this figuring makes my head ache, that being said. Here
goes.
People do these systems for many reasons not always for a payback, i have
always thought that that is a bad reason anyway.
It might not be justifiable with a .06 per KWH rate. The rate in our area
for residential is .185 per KWK an
All breakers have torque specs and the recomendation is to torque them then
retorque then in a hour or so. This takes care of any "cold flow", that is
the soft copper mioving around after it is put under pressure.
It is not limited to CBI breakers, I wish i had a nickle for every breaker
that I ev
...
> Northern Arizona Wind & Sun - Electricity From The Sun Since 1979
> Solar Discussion Forum: http://www.wind-sun.com/ForumVB/
>
> ..
Does anyone know if the 30% tax credit will apply to windmill repairs?
I just had a customer ask me and I have no idea.
I told him that i am sure not into tax advice but that i would ask..
Thanks,
Bob
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On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 9:03 PM, Joel Davidson
wrote:
> Thank you all for the good advice. Is the Fluke 336 rugged? Can it be
> dropped?
>
> - Original Message - From: "Max Balchowsky"
> To: "RE-wrenc
I will try the AM on the Magnum 4024 and on the generator when i get to the
shop, much later today.
I must admit that I have not tried it in the last few years, I just accepted
it would not work well !
Bob
On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 10:30 PM, jay peltz wrote:
> Anybody heard of any interference fr
I am a fan of talk radio and have always had a problem when the car gets
within 30' of the inverter, the brand seems to make no difference. The house
radio never had a chance.
I don't know if it applies to grid tie only inverters or not but suspect it
might be the same.
Interested in an easy cure
Allan,
I have never used that Honda into a 4024 but have used the other inverter
generators with good results.
Sounds like the problem is in the Honda, everything else has been
eliminated.
The problem is convincing the dealer.
Bob
On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 2:24 AM, Allan Sindelar <
al...@positivee
If you are in a snow area you will need to get it up high enough to shed the
snow, but have had customers use a rgm rack and connect the legs together
with steel connectors and pile rocks on them for ballast.
Been there for 5 years or better with no problems. Sounds like a simular
situation.
Bob
Congrats Ezra, welcome to "lightning Rod" status.
Best,
Bob
On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Brian Teitelbaum
wrote:
> Well...there goes the neighborhood!
>
> Congrats Ezra!
>
> Good thing that "NA..." stands for North American...
>
> Brian T
> AEE Solar
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From:
I attended one of Mr Wiles seminars years ago and the pics of his system
were truly ugly. That would have been an embarrassment with those of us who
take the time to make things look good as well as be code legal.
I also found him to be arrogant and opinionated.
That's just my opinion of course, bu
Just had 1 fail that was probably 8 years old. Took 2 - 3 weeks for the
replacement to arrive, the factory was out of boards. The replacement was
damaged, (in shipping?) and too 3 more weeks to get a replacement. The new
ones are made by Siemens if i understood correctly. She is now running on a
re
I am in the real Northern New York, (not the city) and have no problem with
chipmunks or squirrels or anything else bothering wiring anywhere. We have
had hedgehogs (porcupines) eat into the wood siding at camps and rubber
tires, as well as a hungry bear. He also left a big hole in the wall where
h
The DC disco coming off the PV breaker box might be a good idea. With this
case showing that. We know that we can open the box and kill all the
breakers but few others do or would have the the time and thought to do it
in an emergency..
Would it be a 1 armed bandit or would a big dc rated breaker
I have a customer that we just upgraded that has one, If you need it let me
know and i will ask him what he plans for it.
Bob
On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 1:16 PM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar <
la...@starlightsolar.com> wrote:
> Does anyone know where to find a new Trace (xantrex) SW4024?
> Ki
Sorry it's already covered. Thats what I get for not reading all the way to
the bottom of the posts.
Bob
On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 10:11 AM, robert ellison wrote:
> http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fluke/pricelist.htm Has a 1507 for
> $385.06
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr
http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fluke/pricelist.htm Has a 1507 for $385.06
On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 9:55 AM, Matt Lafferty wrote:
> RE: Suggested replacements for Fluke 1520 and "pricey meters"... Good
> News below!
>
> Another Wrench sent me a note off-list last night, asking how much a
>
Just went to check the Fluke 1520 price. Looks like it is discontinued.
They do have a couple suggested replacements.
Just for reference,
Bob
On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 11:08 PM, Matt Lafferty wrote:
> Hi Keith,
>
> Both hands up here. From day 1 in PV.
>
> Every single field-installed current car
It's hard enough to get real leads that we can screen.I would never pay for
them.
I have never had any except 1 from a battery supplier that turned out to be
good. and 1 from Kurt that didn't happen, but resulted in another small one
in the neighborhood.
So the score is 9998 bad leads to 2 good one
Does anyone have a power curve for a DR 2412 inverter?
I need to show a customer that it is not 94% effecient with a 10 watt ac led
pluged into it alone.
I am betting that it needs 500 watts to get into the 75 or 80% range.
Thanks,
Bob
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>
> On Apr 7, 2009, at 6:31 AM, robert ellison wrote:
>
> I have put 3, 100 watt panels on travel trailers in the past so 1 should
> be no problem.
> But AC is a hard load to run, i guess the easy part is that the engine
> would do most of the battery charging for the system
I have put 3, 100 watt panels on travel trailers in the past so 1 should be
no problem.
But AC is a hard load to run, i guess the easy part is that the engine would
do most of the battery charging for the system so a single panel would be
enough unless he was spending a bunch of time in a parking l
I think the jury is still out whether or not the FM-60 is better than the
MX-60. but I find it strange that only 1 out of 2 in a system misbehaves.
Might be that I just haven't caught the 2nd one doing it yet.
But everything gets growing pains and we have come along way in a short
time.
Reflashed
I had a FM-60 "latching" and was told to send it in for a reflashing. She
said it only happened with systems with SW inverters.
Didn't think there was a corrilation till I remembered there was an SW in
another building, hooked to the same battery.
Really LONG cables on that one.
Bob
2009/3/27 Ric
I guess that i can qualify as an "off grid battery wrench" I also do large
motive power batteries.The difference being mostly that they are on wheels.
I have recieved 1 on grid call in 2 years and they were looking to connect
an off grid system to the grid.
So much for qualifying for NABCEP !
The i
Sorry, list. That was supposed to go to Ryan alone, not all of you.
Bob
On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 10:11 AM, robert ellison wrote:
> What kind of money are you geting for SW's on e bay? Don't say green,
> either..
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>
> On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at
What kind of money are you geting for SW's on e bay? Don't say green,
either..
Thanks,
Bob
On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 7:29 PM, wrote:
> Another good option is the xantrex XW it has 2 inputs one for the grid
> and one for the Generator then you can sell the sw's. we have had good
> succes on e
to
> have the gti box installed. If the guys on a budget why spend the extra
> ? Its not the most efficient it certainly cheaper.
>
> -Original Message-
> *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:
> re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf
Does anyone have a manual for a Whisper 1500 HVLV windmill. Eliot's design,
not an SWWP design.
I can find all my manuals but that one. If it is downloadable that works
also.
Need the rewire info to test the clipper when it gets here.
Thanks,
Bob
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The difference is the "standard" unit will have some features the other
available units on the market do not have. Otherwise what is the sense in
making one?
Can't wait for the Wind mppt unit.
Sometimes we forget how far boB's designs have brought us. I was at one of
my original MX-60 installs th
On a similar question to what works well together. I am rebuilding the wind
side of an old off grid system that the new owner has brought the grid in.
He wants to grid tie the system. Another dealer is doing the solar side of
things.
My thoughts are the 48 volt SW inverters need to go, and replace
I got mine from "the knife and tool store"
http://myworld.ebay.com/don19470/on E bay. nice tool, adjustable 10 -
50 In Oz and he has others, just get
the adapter that lets you use 1/4" drive bits and your good to go. It is a
german tool and i use it on all breaker connections as well as others.
La
I have been hired to reinstall (finish / repair) a system installed by a
local installer / butcher who cut off the MC 4 connectors on the SW panels..
Does anyone have a lead on the crimpers for the MC 4 connectors that does
not cost $488.00 + ?
There has to be a cheaper way to do this.
Thanks,
Bo
I just pluged my Sears Water softner into the Brand Power meter and the
electronics draws a hefty 1 (one) watt, the motor draws 4 (four) watts to
turn the selector gear but it only continues it for 15 seconds or so at a
time.
I have been out of the country and have not gotten the water back running
the link 10 would do it also. but not the
'cheap" one
bob
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 4:38 PM, jay peltz wrote:
> Hi Walt,
> Have you tried the solar converters VCS units.
> They come active high and low, each unit will do from 12-48v systems.
> Up to 30 amps dry contact relay
> totally adjustable
Hi Travis,
That cell will have 2 or 3 posts coming out of the battery and you will need
to use a post cutter to remove the old mounting foot. Quick cable has them,
any other method id an incredible pain in the tail and hard to get the posts
right, and that makes them hard to weld back together,
Onc
*Does anyone know if this scope is something usefull enough to have or
something to stay away from?*
**
**
*VELLEMAN Personal Scope* *Model* *HPS10*
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Bob
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Seems that I remember that the APC and other backups are not a sine wave but
a modified wave? But it's been a while.
Bob
On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 9:52 AM, Howie Michaelson wrote:
> I installed an off-grid system with identical symptoms:
>
> OB VFX 3648 dual stack
> Buderus GB142-24
> Kohler 12 kW
Keep in mind that Honda does not build any engines or provide warranty for
use with propane. The ones available are aftermarket conversions warranted
by the converter.
They seem to start dropping exhaust valves probably from lack of lube to the
valve stems.
Bob
On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 4:19 PM, D
I wonder if a work around might be to run the igniter off a relay activated
by the original board and fed by the inverter direct?
I have seen things not start when the charger was drawing off the generator,
not Magnums but old Hearts.
Bob
On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 1:16 PM, Allan Sindelar <
al...@po
After 15 years i recommend the small ones only for emergency use if there is
nothing else to do the job. In most cases they will go a tolerabe job of
charging but when a large load kicks on it gets real funky fast and the
inverters will probably kick it off if adjusted well.
I have a couple myself
Don't know how to do it gracefully but I would refuse to install it untill
the pipe met spec. I don't think putting rerod in it and filling it with
concrete would help. Have him re-do it or don't touch it with a 10' pole.
Have you spoken to DPW, for suggestions? At least they can back your
opinion.
I get them looking for engine rebuild kits as well as solar. If you run the
phone contacts or addresses in a google search you get nowhere or at least
not anywhere that would be logical.
If you do send a response you will get no logical answers to your questions.
Sometimes when things are slow at
I have had some really bad luck with US Battery, they build the Interstate
L-16 battery's Several failing just after the warranty period was up, 13
months or so for several of them with a 12 month warranty. One set was in a
place that got 7 years out of a set of Trojan, T-105 batteries, so I have n
That article has been pulled and a corrected copy is on it's way. I sent
them a note and got a response almost immediately, another fireman who
teaches fire safety with pv is correcting the inaccuracies. This was a
case of someone being taken as an "expert" who was not.
I just checked and the art
I have 2 customers with the old power centers sitting on the shelves, want
me to see if they will part with the charge controller? No guaranty, 1 says
he is going to move it to his camp and they're both pack rats
The better bet is the MPPT controller but keep in mind that the original
breakers
This makes it hard to decide if the problem is auto starting (it is) or
lousy gear and poor support? Anyone notice a pattern of support here?
I avoid auto start because murphy moves in on the better designed
systems and bites you in the rear sooner that later, on the lousy ones like
the start of th
It is a timed test to do it correctly, load the bank to 25 amps or what ever
load the spec is and measure the battery voltage every 15 minutes (take a
starting voltage unloaded first)
until the first battery drops below 1.75 VPC
That is the first battery to fail. Do it till they are all at 1.75 VPC
You can't use a auto tester because it will not load the battery with a
controled load for the test time.
It needs to be an adjustable (many variable resistors) load bank to do it
correctly.
Bob
On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 11:52 AM, robert ellison wrote:
> The only way to test those definit
The only way to test those definitively is with a load bank and a 6 or 20
hour test depending on the rating. Probably don't want to do the test for
the 75 hour rate!.
If you want detailed instructions I can write them up pass them on, it is a
long and arduous process, but I do it on 40 battery ban
Ron,
I think it would change little as the shipping weight would be about the
same, I am assuming they would ship the acid with the batteries and you have
to do the commissioning and charging.
With wet batteries you will need to charge them as a matter of good practice
if they sit there for a long
We have been putting the wires into hi temp split loom (nylon temp rating is
- 40 to 300 degrees) and using the rated ties to hold it all together. It is
not hot in this area and they seem to hold up fine. Ask me in another 10
years or so.
Generally we use 2 sizes of loom. and weave the smaller int
n...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *robert ellison
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 14, 2008 9:31 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Flex Max 60 question
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> I am doing an upgrade at a site with 16, 53 watt panels wired into 2
> strings of 8 panels e
I am doing an upgrade at a site with 16, 53 watt panels wired into 2
strings of 8 panels each coming into the controller at around 53 or so
volts. The upgrade is 8, 175 watt Solar Worlds at around 70 volts.
Here is the question the customer is telling me that he has seen the old
rack putting out m
The MPPT controllers have revolutionized how we can do off grid systems.
Wider panel choices and greatly reduced wire cost. Have you ever run or
remember running 600 watts (or more) of 12 volt panels 150' or so? It was
going to take 4 huge wires to counter the voltage drop or move the building
clos
I wonder if the caulk could have been removed with a sharp razor blade
without hurting the coating?
Bob
On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 8:18 AM, Tom DeBates <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> good day Wrenches,
> I've had a list of questions to pose. Please excuse me if these have been
> addressed previou
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