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Ray:<br><br>
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.<br><br>
If the SW inverter packs in, you can slap on a sheet metal patch and go
with an FX inverter or two.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
William<br><br>
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At 04:52 PM 1/22/2012, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Hi William;<br>
<br>
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I've done quite a few of those Outback
(1000s?), but I have a few issues: <br>
1) Does Outback still have the SW knock out on the side of their Flex
enclosures?<br>
2) His existing enclosure is actually supposed to be good stuff from
Trace; its not some homemade trip on the wall.<br>
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.<br><br>
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.<br>
What thinkest thou?<br><br>
Ray<br><br>
<br>
On 1/22/2012 1:55 PM, William Miller wrote: <br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Ray:<br><br>
I recommend changing out the BOS components. I like to use
Outback. See this web page for some examples.<br><br>
<a href="http://millersolar.com/MillerSolar/practices/Technical_Procedures/SW_Upgrade/_SW_Upgrade.html" eudora="autourl">http://millersolar.com/MillerSolar/practices/Technical_Procedures/SW_Upgrade/_SW_Upgrade.html</a><br><br>
William<br><br>
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At 12:41 PM 1/22/2012, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>HI All;<br><br>
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.<br>
I'm just looking for others experience and ideas. <br>
Thanks in advance as always,<br><br>
Ray Walters<br><br>
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