[RE-wrenches] Trace Power Module Upgrade?

[William Miller]

Ray:

The Flexware series does not have the SW knock-out.  The hard part then is 
jig-sawing a hole in the sides of the Flexware cabinets.    I saved some 
old SW plates from the Outback green series.  I can scan and e-mail you an 
image of one for a template to cut on.

If the SW inverter packs in, you can slap on a sheet metal patch and go 
with an FX inverter or two.

Sure the enclosure is factory, but the layout is pretty poor, as you 
described.  You and your knuckles will be hating life if you have to work 
inside of power module.  Maybe now is the time for a fresh start?  I really 
like the look and functionality of a Flexware 1000 BOS system.

William



At 04:52 PM 1/22/2012, you wrote:
>Hi William;
>
>Thanks for the reply.  Yes, I've done quite a few of those Outback 
>(1000s?), but I have a few issues:
>1) Does Outback still have the SW knock out on the side of their Flex 
>enclosures?
>2) His existing enclosure is actually supposed to be good stuff from 
>Trace; its not some homemade trip on the wall.
>3) That inverter is no longer made, no longer supported, and might pass on 
>to the inverter underworld anytime in the next few years, so I'm hesitant 
>to design a whole new system around it.
>
>I'm tending towards reusing the Trace equipment just for the main battery 
>cables and inverter disco, and remotely mount everything else in a Midnite 
>Mini DC box, or similar for the charge controller, etc.
>What thinkest thou?
>
>Ray
>
>
>On 1/22/2012 1:55 PM, William Miller wrote:
>>Ray:
>>
>>I recommend changing out the BOS components.  I like to use Outback.  See 
>>this web page for some examples.
>>
>>http://millersolar.com/MillerSolar/practices/Technical_Procedures/SW_Upgrade/_SW_Upgrade.html
>>
>>William
>>
>>
>>At 12:41 PM 1/22/2012, you wrote:
>>>HI All;
>>>
>>>Does anyone have any experience with upgrades on a Trace Power 
>>>Module?  It basically was a single box with an SW5548 inverter and a C40 
>>>inside with disconnects, some inside and some outside.  It doesn't seem 
>>>to be code compliant in my book, because several of the disconnects are 
>>>accessible only by removing the cover ,and exposing the user to live 
>>>parts.  Space is also a serious issue, and I was planning on adding a 
>>>new MPPT controller.  The owner wants to relocate all the equipment, so 
>>>it seems a good time to reevaluate the whole system.  I'm tending 
>>>towards scrapping the power module, and reusing the SW inverter with a 
>>>different DC load center.  Option 2: I might use the power module, but 
>>>pull out all the PV wiring and controller to a separate location next to 
>>>it.  3rd option is to start over with a whole new setup: new inverter, 
>>>etc. but that's probably not in the budget.
>>>I'm just looking for others experience and ideas.
>>>Thanks in advance as always,
>>>
>>>Ray Walters
>>>
>>>9e169d8.jpg
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>_______________________________________________
>>>List sponsored by Home Power magazine
>>>
>>>List Address: 
>>><mailto:RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
>>>
>>>Options & settings:
>>>http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
>>>
>>>List-Archive: 
>>>http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
>>>
>>>List rules & etiquette:
>>>www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm
>>>
>>>Check out participant bios:
>>>www.members.re-wrenches.org
>>>
>>>
>>>No virus found in this incoming message.
>>>Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
>>>Version: 8.5.454 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/4158 - Release Date: 01/21/12 
>>>19:34:00
>>
>>Miller Solar
>>Voice :805-438-5600
>>email: <mailto:william at millersolar.com>william at millersolar.com
>>http://millersolar.com
>>License No. C-10-773985
>>
>>
>>
>>_______________________________________________
>>List sponsored by Home Power magazine
>>
>>List Address: 
>><mailto:RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
>>
>>Options & settings:
>><http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org>http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
>>
>>List-Archive: 
>><http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org>http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
>>
>>List rules & etiquette:
>><http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm>www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm
>>
>>Check out participant bios:
>><http://www.members.re-wrenches.org>www.members.re-wrenches.org
>>
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>List sponsored by Home Power magazine
>
>List Address: RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
>
>Options & settings:
>http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
>
>List-Archive: 
>http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
>
>List rules & etiquette:
>www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm
>
>Check out participant bios:
>www.members.re-wrenches.org
>
>
>No virus found in this incoming message.
>Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
>Version: 8.5.454 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/4158 - Release Date: 01/21/12 
>19:34:00

Miller Solar
Voice :805-438-5600
email: william at millersolar.com
http://millersolar.com
License No. C-10-773985
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org/attachments/20120122/927bddf7/attachment-0004.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: 9e169d8.jpg
Type: application/octet-stream
Size: 41109 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org/attachments/20120122/927bddf7/attachment-0007.obj>