[RE-wrenches] Crimper for Enphase field wireable connectors

[Solar]

I have a college budget so I buy the recommended tools for our classroom but even then I’ve had to just discuss tools and show them on the overhead because some tools are extremely expensive. As a small time installer I can’t afford some of those tools. I have borrowed tools from other contractors that I have a good working relationship with. 

Jesse Dahl

NABCEP PV Installation Professional
IBEW Local 292 - Electrician 
Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC

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> On Mar 8, 2019, at 6:34 PM, Glenn Burt <glenn.burt at glbcc.com> wrote:
> 
> Nick,
> I recall an extensive discussion here regarding terminals to be used for battery terminals and the terminal manufacturer’s requirement to use a specific crimper with their components to maintain their listing.
>  
> It was the consensus here that the manufacturer could not exclude other listed tools to make the connections, and retain the listing as it was built.
>  
> Please explain to me how what you are telling us is different?
>  
> Regards,
> Glen Burt
>  
> From: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org> On Behalf Of Nick Soleil
> Sent: Friday, March 08, 2019 11:29 AM
> To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Crimper for Enphase field wireable connectors
>  
> Hi Jason,
> 
>  
> 
> The Field Wireable Connectors Installation Guide specified the following crimping tools for use with the connectors: Multi-Contact PV-CZM-18100, -19100, or -22100.  That tool is required for meeting our reliability requirements and compliance requirements.
> 
>  
> 
> The document can be found here:
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> https://enphase.com/sites/default/files/downloads/support/Q-Field-Wireable-Connectors-QIG-EN-US.pdf
> 
> Cordially,
> Nick Soleil
> 
> Enphase Energy Senior Product Manager, Envoy and Accessories
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> From: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org> on behalf of Jason Szumlanski <jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2019 3:03 AM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Crimper for Enphase field wireable connectors
>  
> I have the Rennsteig now. I wasn't sure if it is ok to use since it's not the exact specified model in the Enphase instructions. There are all kinds of knock offs for under $50 and I have found a couple that seem to work extremely well, but again I'm not sure if it violates the listing to do so.  
> 
> Jason Szumlanski
> Principal Solar Designer
> Florida Solar Design Group
>  
> On Wed, Mar 6, 2019, 9:16 PM Jay <jay.peltz at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Jason
> 
> Talk to Bryan at PV cables 
> 
> 707-923-3000
> 
> He’s got the Rennsteig tool for under $200 and the MFG tool for just under $300
> 
> Jay
> 
> Peltz power. 
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> > On Mar 6, 2019, at 2:20 PM, Jason Szumlanski <jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote:
> > 
> > Is there a reasonably priced alternative to the Multi-Contact PV-CZM-##100 models? These are the only ones specified in the quick install guide. Obviously I don't want to violate the listing, but I also don't want to spend $500 for a tool for each truck. 
> > 
> > Jason Szumlanski
> > Principal Solar Designer
> > Florida Solar Design Group
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