Donald Bodda's posts

I am going grid tie and I would like some tech assistance.
I have solar panels, wind mill and small hydro unit the max I can produce is about 40 amps. I have 1500amp/hr batt storage.
What will I need to go from the meter to my main breaker panel and then how do I wire the inverters to the panel.
If some one could give me a basic wiring schematic I think I can go from there.
TIA
Don

I received no instruction guide with my whisper 200 control panel
My question is :if the reading is Kwh 11.14 is that translated to 11,140 Kwh?
Any help appreciated
Thanks
Don 

Hi Jerry
I will take the inverter I'll call u tomorrow and make shipping arrangements. UPS is the best shipper for my area. I have a pay pal account so I agree that will be a good way for payment.
Thanks
Don

I need circuit boards for my Trace DR 3624 inverter any help in finding where I can get them would be appreciated
Thanks
Don

 I hooked it up and unhooked within 24 hours so it's like new in box. I need a built in charger this unit doesn't have one. Bought from AltE 11/25/2008
Take advantage of my mistake and SAVE$$$$$
Paid $1085.00 will take $1050.00 + shipping
Samlex America
Pure Sine Wave Inverters
Heavy-Duty Industrial with Transfer Switch
 ST2000-124
"ST" Series true sine wave inverters are microprocessor controlled inverters with a built-in transfer switch. The intelligent circuitry senses the AC source at all times, speeding up transfer time and synchronization to ensure interruption free equipment. These inverters are capable of driving highly reactive & capacitive loads at start-up. Synchronized operation allows the transfer to be almost instantaneous.

Great for backup power systems!
FEATURES:

    * True sine wave output (THD < 3%)
    * Power ON-OFF remote control
    * Input & output fully isolation
    * Load control cooling fan
    * Advanced microprocessor
    * Output frequency 50/60 Hz switch selectable
    * Low power saving mode to conserve energy
    * Built-in transfer switch and AC circuit breaker
    * ROF(remote override function) or ignition lockout function option
    * Speed up transfer time & synchronized operation with utility AC source
    * Input polarity reverse / under voltage / over voltage protections
    * Output short circuit / overload / over temperature protections
    * Tri-color indicators display input, output level & failure status
    * e-13 / CE / FCC approved
Applications:
    Service vehicles
    Mobile Offices
    Boats
    Recreation Vehicles, Camping
    Telecommunication
    Field work / Construction sites
    Solar power systems
    Emergency backup power
    Home electronics: TV, VCR, video games
    Computers, printers
Samlex ST2000
(ST2000) 2000 Watts
Specifications
Model#    Input Voltage (VDC)    Output Voltage    Dimensions (inches)    Output (Watts)    Idle Power Draw (Amps)    Operating Temperautre (deg C)    Warranty    Shipping Weight (Lbs.)

ST2000-124    21.0 ~ 30 VDC    120 VAC +/-3%    17 x 13 x 4.53    2000    0.30    0 - 40        24.6

Hi Jerry
What is your location for shipping cost purposes.
I bought a inverter and it has no chg built in so I'm trying to sale it here in the forum, hopefully we can do business.
What type of payment would you want?
Don

Hi Jerry
Would you take $800 plus shipping for the inverter?

Hi Thomas
Thanks for the reply, yes I have tried the defeat mode.
I think there is a relay in the AC transfer board gone bad.
Do you know if the boards can be replaced?
Don

What do you want for the Inverter?

I have a DR 3624 trace inverter and I can't get it to wake up when i hook up the DC supply all it does is click I looked inside and there seems to be a relay that is clicking.
Any thoughts?  Can the boards be replaced?

Hi Bob
I have one and I am very pleased with it so far, I have had it running for about 15 months now.
Don't plan on it doing anything more than trickle charging for the long run. But I am not in the high wind area.
Over all I don't think you can go wrong.
Good luck and happy generating
Don

1.If I stack 2 2524 outback inverters what will the advantage be in terms of power produced and battery charging amps.
2. What additional wires and equipment will be needed? I am running 1 inverter now and have the outback mate,and  C-40 controller.  I know I'll need a hub, but need help on the other equip. needed.
Any help will greatly appreciated.
TIA
Don

Distance from Hydro to Bart's is 294ft Through alum wire 2/0 triplex . Solar array is 90 ft wind mill is 170 ft.
Cabin is located 100 ft from Hydro and 194 ft from Bart's
I have a spare Tracs 36/24 inverter.
As for running a AC line I can't cross the road with AC just DC
Thanks for your input
Don

I have a cabin by the creek between my house and my hydro system, the 24 volt wire runs by the cabin to my batteries.
Would there be any problems with putting a 24v inverter in the cabin and tapping into the wire going to the batteries as it has power full time even when the hydro is not running.
I also have a wind generator and solar panels tapped into the same line to feed the batteries. All systems are on a C-40 controller to a 24v dump load, the wind mill has it's own controller.
TIA for any advice anyone can give me.
Don

I am a little confused about what I can disconnect when power is being generated. During lighting storms can I disconnect the breaker switch at the tower of my wind mill (whisper 200) and not have the current going anyplace? Or is it like my Hydro that has to have a place for the current to go! Any advise will be helpful.
TIA
Don

Help what to do , I have been hit by lighting twice in the past year, the 1st time it just shut down my inverter and the last time is almost fried it the voltage is fluctuating between 104 & 120 and the cooling fan will not shut off.
I have a fx 3524 outback.
I have lighting proctors on all equipment and I am grounded.
Is there any way to distract the lighting away from my site.
I have a 50' wind mill, solar panels are about 25 feet high, i also have Hydro

I have a lighting arrestor to hook up to my wind mill. Can I mount it on and hook it up at the controller? it is about 300 feet from the unit.

I have a Whisper 200 wind mill mounted on a 50 foot tower. I need to know how to mount and wire a lighting arrestor to it.
TX