Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2019-08-06 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
BJECT: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex Hi Wrenches, I'm assisting a customer and well person in replacing a failed Lorentz ETApump (after 15 years of intermittent use). We're looking for a quality DC-DC converter to power a not-yet- ordered Grundfos SQFlex 6 SQF-3 from a 24 V Surrette ba

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2019-08-06 Thread Jerry Shafer
Wrenches There used to be a product that changed battery strings from parallel to series to boost voltage, l know the patent holder, let me ask if it can work here that is if there are enough's batteries. Jerry On Tue, Aug 21, 2018, 8:17 AM Gary Higbee wrote: > Hi Wrenches, > > I’m assisting a

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2019-08-06 Thread Tom Duffy
enches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex Hi Wrenches, I’m assisting a customer and well person in replacing a failed Lorentz ETApump (after 15 years of intermittent use). We’re looking for a quality DC-DC converter to power a not-yet- ordered Grundfos SQFlex 6 SQF-3 from a 24 V Surrette battery bank

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-22 Thread Gary Higbee
Wrenches, Thanks, all, for your responses. This recently retired ER Doc customer does have an inverter system (old SW’s, one not so good on the scope). Grid and also two generators, Wanted a DC solution also. I like the Grundfos pumps so far, not their opinion to double the battery bank so

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-22 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
The customer needs education! The SQ should be powered from 240vac and the CU can run a generator input if needed. AC power should be designed so that it never goes away offgrid in my opinion. There should be a water tank that can give time to make repairs. Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-21 Thread Darryl Thayer
let me make a stupid suggestion, why not dedicate an inverter? Ask Grundfos if modified sine wave would be OK or use something like the Outback FXR sine wave inverter or the Magnum, or the Schneider.SW4024. On Tue, Aug 21, 2018 at 1:17 PM Gary Higbee wrote: > Hi Wrenches, > > I’m assisting a

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-21 Thread jay
HI Gary, The customer is always right, ha. If they want a DC option, I know you can find the right part. As to how big of a DC DC converter, yea I would want it to handle whatever the pump could draw. If there is any way that a valve could be closed or a pipe frozen or clogged, the pump will

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-21 Thread Kevin Pegg
Higbee Sent: August-21-18 11:18 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex Hi Wrenches, I’m assisting a customer and well person in replacing a failed Lorentz ETApump (after 15 years of intermittent use). We’re looking for a quality DC-DC converter

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-21 Thread Ray
I agree that an inverter is your most viable voltage converter. There is no good reason to go DC to DC that I can see.  The other option would be to switch the array to operate the pump directly. Use a Charge controller that operates the array at the same voltage the pump needs to operate at,

Re: [RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-21 Thread MDElectricSolar
Is there an inverter, you could power it with 120 or 240V AC? On Tue, Aug 21, 2018 at 11:17 AM Gary Higbee wrote: > Hi Wrenches, > > I’m assisting a customer and well person in replacing a failed Lorentz > ETApump (after 15 years of intermittent use). We’re looking for a quality > DC-DC

[RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter for SQFlex

2018-08-21 Thread Gary Higbee
Hi Wrenches, I’m assisting a customer and well person in replacing a failed Lorentz ETApump (after 15 years of intermittent use). We’re looking for a quality DC-DC converter to power a not-yet- ordered Grundfos SQFlex 6 SQF-3 from a 24 V Surrette battery bank (wish it was 48!). The pump draws