[RE-wrenches] 60 Amp PV breaker tripping

[Kirpal Khalsa]

Did you check for loose connections?
Kirpal Khalsa
Oregon Solarworks
On Apr 19, 2016 12:15 PM, "Kristopher Schmid" <solman at legacysolar.com>
wrote:

> No recent changes, Jay.  System has been installed since 2009.
> 16 Kyocera KD180
> Wattsun tracker
> Xantrex XW4548
> Xantrex XW MPPT60-150
> 24 L16s (very tired but surviving)
>
> Could the old batteries cause the CC to pull too much PV current?  Even at
> 1.25 times the Isc of my strings, i should only be pulling 41.75A maximum.
>
> On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 12:03 PM, Jay <jay.peltz at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Is this a new or old problem
>> And any changes ( equipment etc)just before the problem started?
>>
>> Jay
>> Peltz power
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 19, 2016, at 9:04 AM, Kristopher Schmid <solman at legacysolar.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I recall a thread not so long ago where someone was having an issue with
>> a system tripping the 60 A PV input breaker.  I am unable to find it by
>> searching the archives.  I have a system with the same issue.  I tried
>> replacing the breaker but it did not solve the issue.
>>
>> Can someone connect me to that post thread and/or remind me of the
>> solution to that problem (if one was found).
>>
>> Thanks much,
>> Kris
>>
>> --
>> Shine On!
>>
>> Kris Schmid
>> Legacy Solar, LLC
>> 864 Clam Falls Trail
>> Frederic, WI 54837
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>> 715-653-4295
>> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
>> Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
>> BSEE
>>
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>
> --
> Shine On!
>
> Kris Schmid
> Legacy Solar, LLC
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