<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8" class=""><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Use rope or I have nylon straps w/ snaps that I use, if the cells are bolted, otherwise sawzall the interconnects and a rope thru the bolt holes, n lift. There are times that I will hit the case w/ a large hammer to start the removal of individual cells. When installing new cells silicone spray or dish soap will ease installation.</div><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><div class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:24 PM, Rick Brown <<a href="mailto:rick@solshineenergyalternatives.com" class="">rick@solshineenergyalternatives.com</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class=""><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" class=""><div dir="auto" class="">Allen,<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Did you use the battery terminals to pull the cells? I don\u2019t see any other way to grab the cells. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Great idea on the engine hoist!<br class=""><br class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);" class="">rick brown<br class="">SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC<br class="">Electrical & Solar Contracting Services<br class=""><a dir="ltr" href="http://www.solshineenergyalternatives.com/" class="">www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com</a><br class="">Check, Virginia 24072<br class=""><a dir="ltr" href="tel:540.808.9502" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3/3" class="">540.808.9502</a><br class=""><br class="">VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660<br class="">VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762<br class="">VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer <br class="">NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21</span></div><div dir="ltr" class=""><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class="">On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:03 PM, Allan Sindelar <<a href="mailto:allan@sindelarsolar.com" class="">allan@sindelarsolar.com</a>> wrote:<br class=""><br class=""></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div dir="ltr" class="">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" class=""><div dir="ltr" class="">Rick:</div><div dir="ltr" class="">1) consider renting or buying an engine hoist to pull out the individual cells, and lowering each onto a hand truck for transport to your truck. I have done this several times - it\u2019s actually not that difficult with a crew of two or three. </div><div dir="ltr" class="">Northwest Energy Storage (www.solarone com, I think) supplies a short, heavy nylon strap with clevises at each end for raising and lowering each cell. You might contact them to purchase one. </div><div dir="ltr" class="">At one remote site, the client suggested that I buy a cheap engine hoist from Harbor Freight, as it would be cheaper than renting a professional one. </div><div dir="ltr" class=""><br class=""></div><div dir="ltr" class="">2) the older Trace SW series is early technology in regards to its sell efficiency, because of the lack of what was dubbed \u2018silent sell\u2019. The general number from when it was about the only game in town was about 55%. I would suggest upgrading to a modern unit if it\u2019s primarily used for selling back. </div><div dir="ltr" class=""><br class=""></div><div dir="ltr" class="">Allan Sindelar, Sindelar Solar</div><div dir="ltr" class=""><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class="">On Jul 23, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Rick Brown <<a href="mailto:rick@solshineenergyalternatives.com" class="">rick@solshineenergyalternatives.com</a>> wrote:<br class=""><br class=""></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div dir="ltr" class="">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" class="">Wrenches,<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Dilemma #1:</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">I\u2019ve had to replace 4 sets of Solar One batteries (see pic). Each set weighs in excess of 1000lbs. How have you all transported these? The originals were placed into service prior to the room\u2019s walls and roof going up. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><div class=""><image0.jpeg></div><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Dilemma #2:</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The above system is comprised of a Trace SW5548 along with two Outback FM60s. After reprogramming the CCs and inverter with new charging parameters, I can\u2019t get the Trace to export excess production once the batteries are charged. I do have the inverter set to \u201cSell\u201d mode What am I missing? I have had little experience with the Trace line. </div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Thanks,<br class=""><br class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);" class="">rick brown<br class="">SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC<br class="">Electrical & Solar Contracting Services<br class=""><a dir="ltr" href="http://www.solshineenergyalternatives.com/" class="">www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com</a><br class="">Check, Virginia 24072<br class=""><a dir="ltr" href="tel:540.808.9502" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3/3" class="">540.808.9502</a><br class=""><br class="">VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660<br class="">VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762<br class="">VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer <br class="">NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21</span></div></div><span class="">_______________________________________________</span><br class=""><span class="">List sponsored by Redwood Alliance</span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""><span class="">List Address: <a href="mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" class="">RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a></span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""><span class="">Change listserver email address & settings:</span><br class=""><span class=""><a href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org" class="">http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org</a></span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""><span class="">List-Archive: <a href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org" class="">http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org</a></span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""><span class="">List rules & etiquette:</span><br class=""><span class=""><a href="http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm" class="">www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm</a></span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""><span class="">Check out or update participant bios:</span><br class=""><span class=""><a href="http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/" class="">www.members.re-wrenches.org</a></span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""></div></blockquote><span class="">_______________________________________________</span><br class=""><span class="">List sponsored by Redwood Alliance</span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""><span class="">List Address: <a href="mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" class="">RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a></span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""><span class="">Change listserver email address & settings:</span><br class=""><span class=""><a href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org" class="">http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org</a></span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""><span class="">List-Archive: <a href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org" class="">http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org</a></span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""><span class="">List rules & etiquette:</span><br class=""><span class=""><a href="http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm" class="">www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm</a></span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""><span class="">Check out or update participant bios:</span><br class=""><span class=""><a href="http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/" class="">www.members.re-wrenches.org</a></span><br class=""><span class=""></span><br class=""></div></blockquote></div></div>_______________________________________________<br class="">List sponsored by Redwood Alliance<br class=""><br class="">List Address: <a href="mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" class="">RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a><br class=""><br class="">Change listserver email address & settings:<br class=""><a href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org" class="">http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org</a><br class=""><br class="">List-Archive: <a href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org" class="">http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org</a><br class=""><br class="">List rules & etiquette:<br class=""><a href="http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm" class="">www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm</a><br class=""><br class="">Check out or update participant bios:<br class="">www.members.re-wrenches.org<br class=""><br class=""></div></blockquote></div><br class=""></div></div><br class=""><br class=""><div class="">
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