Trace wish list [RE-wrenches]

[Michael Welch, Home Power]

Phil Undercuffler wrote at 12:27 PM 01/11/2001 -0800:
   


>My $.02: 
> > 3.      Set default bulk and EQ voltages to 14.1 (per 12 volts nominal). 
>
>I understand the value of this, but I'd rather it be not so easy to reset 
>(or, in other words, memory backup for EPROM should rate higher in wish 
>list)

Good, I moved EPROM close to the top.

> > 5.      The option of getting a bigger transfer switch built in. That 60 
>amp switch feels obsolete when so many houses  are 100 amp service
>
>I think this could just drive up the price without really benefitting 99% 
>of the users.  What offgrid or energy concious backup system needs to push 
>beyond 60 amps, at either 110 or 220?

I think that's why it was requested as an option. But I will add that it should not be added as an option if it will drive up the price of the standard units.

>  
> > 6.      More wiring space both DC & AC.
>Amen!

Bumped that up on the list.


> > 8.      Box redesign with three 2 or 2 1/2" KOs in the bottom, or failing 
>that, stay with the same box if they gotta, but move the KO from the right 
>side to the middle.
>
>Is this the DC disconnect we're talking about?

Yes.

> > 16.     Make ALL AC, relay, and plug in (temp sensor) locations front 
>accessible.
>
>My wish is to have the temp sense plug on the DC side of the inverter. You 
>know, where the conduit going to the batteries ends up.

It now says (numbering has changed because of above):

17.     Make ALL AC, relay, and plug in (except temp sensor) locations front accessible.

18.     Put temp sensor plug in on DC side where DC conduit to batteries ends up.

> > 20.     Equalize battery feature that works.
>I would add at the touch of a button on the faceplate

Good.

> > 28.     Make cursor more visible.
>How about a black square with the letter/selection printed in 
>reverse/background grey?

Good.
   
Michael Welch
   
------------------------
"Society is like a stew. If you don't keep it stirred up, you get a lot of scum on top."

			Edward Abbey
         
Michael Welch, michael.welch at homepower.com www.homepower.com
      Associate Editor, Home Power magazine
      Office Coordinator, Redwood Alliance
      (Not HP mag's #s) 707-822-7884 fax: 707-822-3481
      

- - - - - - -
To send a message:
 RE-wrenches at topica.com

The archive of previous messages: 
 http://www.topica.com/lists/RE-wrenches/

To unsubscribe send a message to: 
 RE-wrenches-unsubscribe at topica.com

To check out the other RE-Wrench participants:
 www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/index.html

Hosted by Home Power magazine: 
 www.homepower.com

For info contact list moderator by email:
 michael.welch at homepower.com

____________________________________________________________
T O P I C A  -- Learn More. Surf Less. 
Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose.
http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01