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Forum: Solar Power

09-21-10, 06:03 PM

Replies: 132

my diy pv set-up

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Posted By Xringer

That's kinda what I figured. Set for best summer...

That's kinda what I figured. Set for best summer operation and take advantage
of the sunny part of the year. Not near as much sun up north during the winter months.

My Tracker isn't going to earn...

Forum: Solar Power

09-21-10, 11:41 AM

Replies: 132

my diy pv set-up

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Posted By Xringer

Is '29 to 34 degrees' a little low? Is that...

Is '29 to 34 degrees' a little low? Is that mostly for summer?
I've seen a lot of recommendations for using the latitude for fixed mounts.

Solar Angle Calculator...

Forum: Solar Power

09-13-10, 08:12 AM

Replies: 132

my diy pv set-up

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Posted By Xringer

"$217.09 for the year."?? That's about the cost...

"$217.09 for the year."?? That's about the cost of his Enphase Inverter..

Yeah, a 30 deg roof isn't real good, unless you live down south. Around here 41 degs is good.

Sometimes a taller...

Forum: Solar Power

11-14-09, 10:01 AM

Replies: 132

my diy pv set-up

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Posted By Xringer

I do not have the schematics. But, looking at the...

I do not have the schematics. But, looking at the block diagrams, the only thing I see using AC is the Power Relay (230vac).

Maybe the Crankcase heater is using AC too, but even if it is, it's...

Forum: Solar Power

11-13-09, 07:43 PM

Replies: 132

my diy pv set-up

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Posted By Xringer

All the motors are DC, and they seem to be doing...

All the motors are DC, and they seem to be doing a soft-start when they come on..

I think in-rush current might be a problem during power-up from the circuit breakers
or during a power blink. ...

Forum: Solar Power

11-13-09, 02:56 PM

Replies: 132

my diy pv set-up

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Posted By Xringer

Thanks for the verification. This old KillaWatt...

Thanks for the verification. This old KillaWatt is my back-up plan,
in case the whole-house monitor idea doesn't work out.

Cheers,
Rich

Forum: Solar Power

11-12-09, 03:07 PM

Replies: 132

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Posted By Xringer

So, if I wanted to see how much power my 230V...

So, if I wanted to see how much power my 230V heat pump was using,
I could cut one of the 230 lines and run it through the Neutral pins of my Kill-a-Watt?
And tie the Hot (smaller) pin to ground?...

Forum: Solar Power

02-26-09, 09:45 AM

Replies: 132

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Posted By Xringer

I see what you mean. Using a balanced load does...

I see what you mean. Using a balanced load does the trick.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/5-424/f8-11.gif

The Parallel load on the top rail perfectly matches the...

Forum: Solar Power

02-25-09, 06:39 PM

Replies: 132

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Posted By Xringer

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/Xringer/Cra...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/Xringer/Crash/MicroInverter.jpg

Okay. Are you using the EnPhase AC Interconnect cable?
If you are, is the Blue wire being used as Neutral?

I suggest you...

Forum: Solar Power

02-25-09, 12:05 PM

Replies: 132

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Posted By Xringer

"never measured any current in the neutral"

Re: "never measured any current in the neutral".

If you are only using your inverter to supply 230V Only devices, I can see how that could happen.
But, if you plug in a 120V appliance, it's not...

Forum: Solar Power

02-14-09, 06:38 PM

Replies: 132

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Posted By Xringer

The way I understand 230VAC is, the neutral line...

The way I understand 230VAC is, the neutral line is the return for the two 115VAC lines that make up the 3 wire 230v outlet.

http://appliancetechtips.com/troubleshooting/dryerplug.jpg

I...

Forum: Solar Power

02-14-09, 06:13 PM

Replies: 132

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Posted By Xringer

"backfeeding the grid."

Since this seems like only an experiment,(?) I'm wondering if you have the approval of the power company for your connection to their grid?

Trying to work with the power co. is something I don't...

Forum: Solar Power

02-05-09, 11:11 AM

Replies: 132

my diy pv set-up

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Posted By Xringer

If the meter is using an inductive pickup, I...

If the meter is using an inductive pickup, I wonder if it can even tell the direction of power flow?
If it can't, and I fed my surplus power into the grid, the meter might actually go UP and I...

Forum: Solar Power

02-05-09, 08:18 AM

Replies: 132

my diy pv set-up

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Posted By Xringer

Digital meter might explode??? ;)

Wow! After watching the installation video, this 700 watt system looks like it would be a snap for a DIY project.
GTe .7...

Forum: Solar Power

02-04-09, 04:52 PM

Replies: 132

my diy pv set-up

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Posted By Xringer

I've been looking over the specs of the Enphase...

I've been looking over the specs of the Enphase stuff and read about the grid failure-system shutdown test.
It seems like a reasonable test that should be preformed once in a while to insure that...

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