Any experience with BZ Products [RE-wrenches]

[Nick Lucchese]

<x-flowed>
Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor:
-------------------------------------------------------------------
MAKE NEW FRIENDS, MEET POTENTIAL BUSINESS PARTNERS, FIND THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE!
IT'S EASY, IT'S FUN! AND BEST OF ALL, IT'S TOTALLY FREE!
http://click.topica.com/caaeatFbz8Qcsbz9JC9a/Friendsand.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks Phil,
  The larger more rugged terminals are certainly a 
welcomed feature. As for the lightning induced 
surges I don't believe that would be the case 
with my personal unit since I have no float 
switch but could be likely that it came in on my 
array wires. It's been so long now but I believe 
it came from the Dankoff with these little 
glitches. The pump will not operate in overflow, 
only the float switch position. Dip switch 
settings are correct, it's quite clear in the 
manual how to get those right so that's not the 
issue either. Most importantly it works and has 
worked for the last 4 years so I'm certainly not 
complaining. For the high volume of units sold 
the failure rate has been quite low so they 
definitely have my recommendation. Just wanted to 
speak up with experience using and selling BZ 
products (and of course the great customer 
service at Conergy).

Thanks again, Nick

>Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor:
>-------------------------------------------------------------------
>Is your computer freezing up or slowing down?
>Repair corrupt files and harmful errors - protect your PC
>Take a 2-minute PC health check-up at no charge!
>http://click.topica.com/caaeatrbz8Qcsbbdj4Fa/PC PowerScan
>-------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Nick,
>
>Glad to hear the good word about our LCBs.  They are indeed made by Frank at
>BZ Products, who private labelled them for us under the Dankoff name.  We've
>had great success with them, considering the large number we've sold.
>
>This spring Frank upgraded the products, and the new versions are
>distinguished (visually, at least) by a B letter code (as in, DL-8B), as
>well as having larger, more rugged terminals.
>
>The failed overflow switch in your experience is most likely caused by
>lightning induced surges taking out the float circuit.  Make sure you use
>shielded, twisted pair floatswitch cable, and tie the shielding to your
>grounding system.  The new B versions have a much improved surge protection,
>but still nothing is as good as a good ground.
>
>If the pump only works in overflow mode, (especially if the flow is much
>less than you expect) double check the dip switch settings against the array
>configuration and motor voltage.  It's really easy to get them in the wrong
>place, and will cause what you describe.
>
>
>Phil Undercuffler
>Tech Services Manager, ext 238
>
>Conergy, Inc.
>
>Our World is Full of Energy
>
>888.396.6611 toll free
>505.473.3800 phone
>505.473.3830 fax
>www.conergy.us
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Nick Lucchese [mailto:nickl at sierrasolar.com]
>   We've been using the Dankoff (Conergy ) DL-8A controllers for years
>and most have been trouble free for the most part. Not sure if the
>guts are still made by BZ but all the units I witnessed problems with
>did utilize internal BZ components. I say for the most part because
>it does seem that I've had to either replace units or live with the
>units little quirks. Mostly the three position switch not operating
>as designed so that the user would have to fall back to overflow mode
>or, with my personal unit, float position is the only way the unit
>will operate. Almost every time at least one of the switch positions
>would still allow the pump to operate. Many squeaked and made noises
>as well but I don't really see that as an issue other than having to
>reassure the customer that it's operating as designed. In any case
>Dankoff was always on the ball with replacements and it blows away
>the old Solarjack units that were priced nearly twice as much and
>half as dependable. I've always had an interest in BZ's controllers
>myself but have a hard time beating the reliability of Morningstar
>products, if only they made a small MPPT controller...
>
>Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor:
>-------------------------------------------------------------------
>New AppleÆ iPodÆ nano. As Thin as a No. 2 Pencil. Stores up to 3
>Days of Songs! Get it Here FREE*!
>http://click.topica.com/caaeatBbz8Qcsbbdj4Ff/Superb Rewards
>-------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>- - - -
>To send a message: RE-wrenches at topica.com
>
>Archive of previous messages: http://lists.topica.com/lists/RE-wrenches/read
>
>List rules & how to change your email address: 
>www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/etiquette.php
>
>Check out participant bios: www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/
>
>Hosted by Home Power magazine
>
>Moderator: michael.welch at homepower.com


--
Nick A Lucchese
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
General Contractor # 808851
Sierra Solar Systems
563C Idaho Maryland Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
tech info and foreign orders:  (530) 273-6754
order line: (800) 51-SOLAR (US only)   FAX:  (530) 273-1760
e-mail:  <mailto:nickl at sierrasolar.com>
world wide web:  <http://www.sierrasolar.com>

Because of the high volume of e-mail to which I respond, please
leave _all_ of the previous messages (unless it's unbearable) in
   your reply so I can better remember your original message.

Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor:
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Oprah vs Dr. Phil- who is your favorite? Vote now.
http://click.topica.com/caaeatsbz8Qcsbz9JC9f/Your opinion
-------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Archive of previous messages: http://lists.topica.com/lists/RE-wrenches/read

List rules & how to change your email address: www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/etiquette.php

Check out participant bios: www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/

Hosted by Home Power magazine

Moderator: michael.welch at homepower.com
--^----------------------------------------------------------------
This email was sent to: michael.welch at homepower.com

EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Qcs.bz9JC9.bWljaGFl
Or send an email to: RE-wrenches-unsubscribe at topica.com

For Topica's complete suite of email marketing solutions visit:
http://www.topica.com/?p=TEXFOOTER
--^----------------------------------------------------------------


</x-flowed>