Re: [RE-wrenches] RIP magnum

2024-10-17 Thread Dan Fink via RE-wrenches
RIP indeed, I will greatly miss Magnum. They were my go-to for small to modest off-grid systems in very remote areas. Their little MMS series inverter/charger was excellent for remote, seasonal hunting/fishing camps etc….build a small power panel with it, stretch wrap it all for the helicopter bask

Re: [RE-wrenches] 208V residential service

2024-10-17 Thread Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches
Hey team 208 volts, Hawaii does this all the time usually in multi level walk ups, and this will result in low output from your range, water heater and dryer. It's a cheap and easy solution for packem in and stackum up housing. Remember 208 volts can be L to L, it can also be L to N and its the s

Re: [RE-wrenches] RIP magnum

2024-10-17 Thread Jay via RE-wrenches
Hi drakeMaybe they tried to sell it but no offers?I wonder about OB as well. I have a difficult time believing the new owners paid much for it as they have basically abandoned the company, distributors, dealers as well as sales. That’s a lot of months with no sales. Maybe we will get all the info i

Re: [RE-wrenches] RIP magnum

2024-10-17 Thread Drake Chamberlin via RE-wrenches
Similar to Outback, Magnum was purchased by a major corporation and its product became less reliable. Maybe Outback will make a comeback under its new owners. Time will tell. Why would Sensata just shut down Magnum instead of selling it? _Drake Chamberlin_ _Athens Electric LLC_ _Ohio Elect

Re: [RE-wrenches] RIP magnum

2024-10-17 Thread James Jarvis via RE-wrenches
My company, APRS World, developed the MagWeb remote monitoring that Magnum has been selling for years and has thousands of active users. Currently Sensata (Magnum's owner) is continuing to pay us to host it. But should they quit, we will continue to offer the service under our own name and address

[RE-wrenches] RIP magnum

2024-10-17 Thread Jay via RE-wrenches
I just saw the news that magnum has closed its doors. Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://

Re: [RE-wrenches] 208V residential service

2024-10-17 Thread Darryl Thayer via RE-wrenches
sounds strange to me. is the service 120 208 meaning 120 to neutral, and 120 to neutral and 208 between phases? meaning you are two legs of a 3-phase? if you are trying to use a single phase 240 volt inverter, be careful of the inverter wiring. some inverters can not be connected because you do

Re: [RE-wrenches] 208V residential service

2024-10-17 Thread Steven Lawrence via RE-wrenches
This is very common in and around the NYC area. You'll need a 240V to 208V transformer. It'll be faster and nowhere near as expensive as paying ConEd to drop a new bucket transformer for you. On future projects, be sure to look at the electrical service Steven Lawrence __

Re: [RE-wrenches] 208V residential service

2024-10-17 Thread Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches
Hi Dave, Yes, we have run into this. In our area, it tends to be on homes near commercial zones. Our utility will not change anything for us so we have learned to be on the lookout for this scenario. It's possible that the utility can tap to a higher voltage for you. You may be able to use a tra

[RE-wrenches] 208V residential service

2024-10-17 Thread Dave Tedeyan via RE-wrenches
Hi All, I was just out of town installing a system for a friend just North of NYC. I was confused when checking phase for consumption CT's when I found that there was 120V L-N, but 206V L-L. I went and found the transformer, and there was in fact one transformer for all the houses that I could see