[RE-wrenches] [addressing #1 Dilemmas
Tump
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Thu Jul 23 20:04:49 EDT 2020
Vacuum the concrete floor, Use a set of pry bars to lift the edge of the case or a pic (flat edge) can be inserted under the edge of the case and you can step on the pointed end of the pick to assist in getting it up enough to insert a 1/2” pipe. Conduit works well too, I have different sizes of pipe, once you get the first pipe centered under the case you can rock it to get one edge higher enabling you to use a 3/4 piece of conduit and so on. On the dirt floor use planks NOT plywood or flooring again depending on the height of the threshold use the various pipe diameters along w/ the center pivot point to go over the threshold. the same thing once you get it outside.
Safety glasses, rope thru the case to aid in pulling and only hold your pipes w/ your finger tips. You will be surprised how easy things will be. I will usually have 3-4 pieces of conduit of various sizes.
> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:34 PM, Rick Brown <rick at solshineenergyalternatives.com> wrote:
>
> They’re sitting directly on a slab but then transitions to dirt and then outside. Not the ideal situation.
>
> rick brown
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>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:30 PM, Rick Brown <rick at solshineenergyalternatives.com> wrote:
>>
>> Jay
>>
>> I’m in agreement, however, after the customer just spent $16k for new batteries, he’s not too keen on spending more to replace the inverter if it’s functioning.
>>
>> Good idea on the rollers!
>>
>>
>> rick brown
>> SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC
>> Electrical & Solar Contracting Services
>> www.SolShineEnergyAlternatives.com <http://www.solshineenergyalternatives.com/>
>> Check, Virginia 24072
>> 540.808.9502 <tel:540.808.9502>
>>
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>> VA Master Electrician Lic# 2710062762
>> VA Alternative Energy Systems Installer
>> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional 110112-21
>>
>>> On Jul 23, 2020, at 7:26 PM, Rick Brown <rick at solshineenergyalternatives.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> That’s it! Grid Usage Timer. I failed to set that. Thanks!
>>>
>>> rick brown
>>> SolShine Energy Alternatives, LLC
>>> Electrical & Solar Contracting Services
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>>> Check, Virginia 24072
>>> 540.808.9502 <tel:540.808.9502>
>>>
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>>> 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 <http://www.solshineenergyalternatives.com/>
>>>> Check, Virginia 24072
>>>> 540.808.9502 <tel: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.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> <image0.jpeg>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 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 <http://www.solshineenergyalternatives.com/>
>>>>>> Check, Virginia 24072
>>>>>> 540.808.9502 <tel: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
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