Don't know whether this is acceptable question to ask but here goes. We are having trouble with our solar system and the closest city is Tucson - any recommendations re repair?
Thanks.
Lucky Mike said
12:33 AM Nov 23, 2012
could you post what type of problem you are having ....it could be something simple
bjoyce said
01:04 AM Nov 23, 2012
There is a solar savvy mobile tech in Casa Grande in the Escapees park if you are in that direction. Even though we are in Tucson ourselves I don't know anyone local. Arizona places I know of are http://www.rvsolarelectric.com/ in Scottsdale and http://www.starlightsolar.com/ in Yuma, but neither is that close to Tucson. If you are an Escapee you might check with people at the Benson Escapees Co-op for recommendations.
mjlitz said
01:37 AM Nov 23, 2012
Hi: Well we are hoping tomorrow that things will improve. Don't ask how but water got onto the Blue Sky monitor and charging doesn't seem to be happening via the solar. We are sitting with the generator on now and hope that when the sun is out tomorrow things will be better. We went into the solar system thing pretty naive and that's all I want to say about that.! (the truth about being so naive really stings) Bill, I found the name of the fellow in Casa Grande and have e-mailed him to see if he could see us on Monday as we were planning on heading that way then. Bloggers, Nina & Paul recommended him highly. If nothing else just to check things out and explain some things to us. Like I have said before, this is all a learning curve but such a positive learning curve. Thanks again for your quick responses!!!
Lucky Mike said
01:44 AM Nov 23, 2012
Well hopefully it all gets better and its minor...........Hope your thanksgiving is doing well Melissa !!!
bjoyce said
01:44 AM Nov 23, 2012
If you can get some dry rice around the controller it might help dry it out. Works for cell phones and computer parts.
mjlitz said
02:09 AM Nov 23, 2012
Hi guys: Will let you know tomorrow. Keep your fingers and toes crossed that it is just minor!! but would still like to understand the system better. Hubby took off the cover and had a fan going to try and dry it out. The charging status light keeps going off and on and the volt/amp was going down but the battery charge wasn't going up?? We spent a lot of money on this system and must admit embarrassed on not getting more information on it. Seems like they took the money and ran!!. Anyways, it could be worse. Happy Thanksgiving to you both. We are Canadian so have already celebrated the turkey last month - ribs tonight!! Enjoy your turkey though and once again thanks. Melissa
Jo And Craig said
02:16 AM Nov 23, 2012
M, Craig said to disconnect it and dry it out with a hair dryer (if you're running the generator). He said you have to get it "away from the power or it will corrode".
Sorry you guys are having trouble. Call me if you can and we'll see what else DH can come up with.
Hope things get betterl!
mjlitz said
06:00 AM Nov 30, 2012
Just a quick update. We need to have the solar booster replaced plus some faulty wiring replaced. Hopefully, that will be done on Monday. That being said, we thought we would be OK by running the generator to keep the batteries boosted - wrong. The generator died last night. Brought it into a place in Green Valley,AZ and he figures it is the fuel pump - being replaced tomorrow. Now staying in an RV Park (sorry Ugh this is just not our style but it is working) Please keep your fingers crossed that when the fuel pump is replaced and next the solar issue dealt with we can move on and enjoy what the big picture out there has to offer.
Lucky Mike said
06:10 PM Nov 30, 2012
Im hoping this is a minor diversion.......Stay away from that man called Murphy!!!!!!
Mellisa and Craig ......Take the down time to /recuperate it will repay you 5 fold.........
mjlitz said
03:33 AM Dec 1, 2012
Got the rig back this afternoon and the generator works like a charm. The fellow at Jeff's Automotive in Green Valley knew what he was talking about - just that good feeling. He highly recommends NOT using Sea Foam but using 44KBG (only available at automotive shops and not cheap - once every 1/2 dozen tanks) We are still staying at the RV Park until possibly Sunday and then the solar will get repaired. Lucky Mike - this is a minor diversion and we are recuperating - went down to Tubac (just love that place) bought a typical Mexican pot for our cactus and just taking it easy. Sorry but I feel very young around here but the people are so friendly and kind but we are just not there yet - need to see big spaces. (It's Lyle & Melissa - MarySunshine's hubby is Craig!) Take care everyone, thanks again for your info and support.
Don't know whether this is acceptable question to ask but here goes. We are having trouble with our solar system and the closest city is Tucson - any recommendations re repair?
Thanks.
There is a solar savvy mobile tech in Casa Grande in the Escapees park if you are in that direction. Even though we are in Tucson ourselves I don't know anyone local. Arizona places I know of are http://www.rvsolarelectric.com/ in Scottsdale and http://www.starlightsolar.com/ in Yuma, but neither is that close to Tucson. If you are an Escapee you might check with people at the Benson Escapees Co-op for recommendations.
Well we are hoping tomorrow that things will improve. Don't ask how but water got onto the Blue Sky monitor and charging doesn't seem to be happening via the solar. We are sitting with the generator on now and hope that when the sun is out tomorrow things will be better. We went into the solar system thing pretty naive and that's all I want to say about that.! (the truth about being so naive really stings) Bill, I found the name of the fellow in Casa Grande and have e-mailed him to see if he could see us on Monday as we were planning on heading that way then. Bloggers, Nina & Paul recommended him highly. If nothing else just to check things out and explain some things to us.
Like I have said before, this is all a learning curve but such a positive learning curve. Thanks again for your quick responses!!!
Will let you know tomorrow. Keep your fingers and toes crossed that it is just minor!! but would still like to understand the system better. Hubby took off the cover and had a fan going to try and dry it out. The charging status light keeps going off and on and the volt/amp was going down but the battery charge wasn't going up?? We spent a lot of money on this system and must admit embarrassed on not getting more information on it. Seems like they took the money and ran!!. Anyways, it could be worse.
Happy Thanksgiving to you both. We are Canadian so have already celebrated the turkey last month - ribs tonight!! Enjoy your turkey though and once again thanks.
Melissa
M, Craig said to disconnect it and dry it out with a hair dryer (if you're running the generator). He said you have to get it "away from the power or it will corrode".
Sorry you guys are having trouble. Call me if you can and we'll see what else DH can come up with.
Hope things get betterl!
Mellisa and Craig ......Take the down time to /recuperate it will repay you 5 fold.........