<div dir="ltr">We have used safe rolling kits with plywood to move HUPS into difficult areas. Also used ratcheting straps to pull them into place with rollers. </div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:01 AM Dana Orzel <<a href="mailto:dana@solarwork.com">dana@solarwork.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div lang="EN-US"><div class="gmail-m_5969745628428379926WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Hups do come with a battery pulling tether or did come with one.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><div><div style="border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1.5pt solid windowtext;padding:0in 0in 1pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,32,96)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">C - 208.721.7003 <a href="mailto:dana@solarwork.com" target="_blank">dana@solarwork.com</a><u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">NABCEP # 051112-136 <a href="http://www.solarwork.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">www.solarwork.com</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">"Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988" </span></u><u><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:18pt;font-family:Webdings;color:green">P</span></b><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:navy"> </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:green">Please consider the environment before printing this email.</span><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><div><div style="border-right:none;border-bottom:none;border-left:none;border-top:1pt solid rgb(225,225,225);padding:3pt 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> RE-wrenches <<a href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Rick Brown<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 23, 2020 5:25 PM<br><b>To:</b> RE-wrenches <<a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Allen,<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Did you use the battery terminals to pull the cells? I don\u2019t see any other way to grab the cells. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">Great idea on the engine hoist!<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">rick brown<br>SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC<br>Electrical & Solar Contracting Services<br><a href="http://www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com" target="_blank">www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com</a><br>Check, Virginia 24072<br><a href="tel:540.808.9502" target="_blank">540.808.9502</a><br><br>VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660<br>VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762<br>VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer <br>NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><u></u><u></u></p><blockquote style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:03 PM, Allan Sindelar <<a href="mailto:allan@sindelarsolar.com" target="_blank">allan@sindelarsolar.com</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal">\ufeff<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Rick:<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">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. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Northwest Energy Storage (<a href="http://www.solarone" target="_blank">www.solarone</a> 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. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">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. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">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. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Allan Sindelar, Sindelar Solar<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br><u></u><u></u></p><blockquote style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">On Jul 23, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Rick Brown <<a href="mailto:rick@solshineenergyalternatives.com" target="_blank">rick@solshineenergyalternatives.com</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal">\ufeffWrenches,<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Dilemma #1:<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">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. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><image0.jpeg><u></u><u></u></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Dilemma #2:<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">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. <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">Thanks,<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">rick brown<br>SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC<br>Electrical & Solar Contracting Services<br><a href="http://www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com" target="_blank">www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com</a><br>Check, Virginia 24072<br><a href="tel:540.808.9502" target="_blank">540.808.9502</a><br><br>VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660<br>VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762<br>VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer <br>NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">_______________________________________________<br>List sponsored by Redwood Alliance<br><br>List Address: <a href="mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a><br><br>Change listserver email address & settings:<br><a href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org</a><br><br>List-Archive: <a href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org</a><br><br>List rules & etiquette:<br><a href="http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm" target="_blank">www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm</a><br><br>Check out or update participant bios:<br><a href="http://www.members.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">www.members.re-wrenches.org</a><u></u><u></u></p></div></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">_______________________________________________<br>List sponsored by Redwood Alliance<br><br>List Address: <a href="mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a><br><br>Change listserver email address & settings:<br><a href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org</a><br><br>List-Archive: <a href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org</a><br><br>List rules & etiquette:<br><a href="http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm" target="_blank">www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm</a><br><br>Check out or update participant bios:<br><a href="http://www.members.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">www.members.re-wrenches.org</a><u></u><u></u></p></div></blockquote></div></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>
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