[RE-wrenches] Two Dilemmas

[Rick Brown]

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rick brown
SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC
Electrical & Solar Contracting Services
www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com
Check, Virginia 24072
540.808.9502

VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660
VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762
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NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21

> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:24 PM, Rick Brown <rick at solshineenergyalternatives.com> wrote:
> 
> Allen,
> 
> Did you use the battery terminals to pull the cells? I don’t see any other way to grab the cells. 
> 
> Great idea on the engine hoist!
> 
> rick brown
> SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC
> Electrical & Solar Contracting Services
> www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com
> Check, Virginia 24072
> 540.808.9502
> 
> VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660
> VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762
> VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer  
> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21
> 
>>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:03 PM, Allan Sindelar <allan at sindelarsolar.com> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Rick:
>> 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’s actually not that difficult with a crew of two or three. 
>> 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. 
>> 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. 
>> 
>> 2) the older Trace SW series is early technology in regards to its sell efficiency,  because of the lack of what was dubbed ‘silent sell’. 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’s primarily used for selling back. 
>> 
>> Allan Sindelar, Sindelar Solar
>> 
>>>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Rick Brown <rick at solshineenergyalternatives.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>> Wrenches,
>>> 
>>> Dilemma #1:
>>> 
>>> I’ve 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’s walls and roof going up. 
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> Dilemma #2:
>>> 
>>> 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’t get the Trace to export excess production once the batteries are charged. I do have the inverter set to “Sell” mode What am I missing? I have had little experience with the Trace line. 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> rick brown
>>> SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC
>>> Electrical & Solar Contracting Services
>>> www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com
>>> Check, Virginia 24072
>>> 540.808.9502
>>> 
>>> VA Class A Contractor Lic# 2705147660
>>> VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762
>>> VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer  
>>> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21
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