[RE-wrenches] SMA 1800u not generating power

[Jerry Shafer]

There you go, I just assumed it was
Jerry
On Jul 24, 2015 10:59 AM, "William Miller" <william at millersolar.com> wrote:

> Put it in conduit.
>
>
>
> On Jul 24, 2015, at 8:14 PM, Glenn Burt <glenn.burt at glbcc.com> wrote:
>
> How do you get around the code requirement for the use of PV wire with a
> TL inverter on the existing array?
>
> Sincerely,
> Glenn Burt
> Sent from my 'smart' phone so please excuse grammar and typos.
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> From: jerrysgarage01 <jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com>
> Sent: ‎7/‎24/‎2015 12:57
> To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA 1800u not generating power
>
> SMA used to to do repairs but last I heard they no longer have replacement
> parts. I have used the new SMA TL-22 because of the low voltage dc input.
> If you added some additional modules to the "B" input it might qualify for
> the tax credit (I did say might)
> Good luck
> Jerry
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S™ III, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Jason Szumlanski
> Date:07/24/2015 4:25 AM (GMT-10:00)
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SMA 1800u not generating power
>
> Someone contacted me off list and said this company does out of warranty
> SMA repairs:
>
>
> http://www.shop.solarcowboyzoutlet.com/Inverter-Repair-Service-Inverter-Repair-Service.htm
>
> Looks like there is a risk in how big the repair is, but apparently they
> are willing to talk about the diagnostics before you send it in, and fix
> minor problems for a flat rate.
>
> One bad part about these small systems is that labor to repair or replace
> failed units can easily turn into a cost equivalent to years of energy
> production, not to mention the hardware cost itself... I've only sold a few
> "tiny" systems over the years, and never really considered this. It makes
> much more financial sense for an owner to replace a failed 5kW inverter
> when the labor is basically the same as a 2kW.
>
> Jason Szumlanski
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 10:04 AM, Sky Sims <sky at ecologicalsystems.biz>
> wrote:
>
>> This is a known issue. I've come across a bunch of their inverters that
>> have had this problem. In addition to seeing this issue on their 1800's
>> I've seen it happen on their 2500's as well. Shows a solid green light but
>> isn't putting out power.
>> The first time I came across this issue they had a refurbishment program,
>> where they would rebuild the inverter and send it back with a one year
>> warranty for under $400. The refurbishment program was a great program that
>> I hope they bring back someday.
>> The last few times I contacted SMA about one of these defective
>> inverters, they said the product was not under warranty and they no longer
>> supported it. Only option they gave was to buy a new unit.
>>
>> Sky Sims
>> Ecological Systems
>>
>>
>> On Jul 24, 2015, at 5:49 AM, Jason Szumlanski <
>> jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote:
>>
>> I am looking at a 1800u from 2004 that has a green light and in mpp
>> mode,  but Pac is zero. Grid and DC voltage are good.  No other indication
>> of problems. I saw Pac tick up to 2W a couple of times,  but that's it.
>> It's just not delivering AC power.
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Sadly, it doesn't make much financial sense for the owner to replace it
>> with a current model, as the replacement cost would take almost 10 years to
>> recover with the small BIPV array connected to it. I'm hoping for a field
>> repair option.
>>
>> Jason Szumlanski
>>
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