Oasis Montana renewable energy newsletter for spring 2008

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SOLAR PANEL PRICING
Call for availability, freight costs, and quantity pricing.

Mitsubishi
PV-MF110EC3, 110W, 6.4A, 21,1V (56.1” X 25.4”) $679

Sharp
NT-175UI, 175W, 4.95A, 35.4V (62.01” x 32.52”) $1040
ND-L3E1U, 123W, 7.16A, 17.2V (59.06” x 26.08”) $715
ND-80EJE 80W, 4.67A, 17.1V (47.28” x 20.88”) $499
(expect price increases by mid-to-late winter on Sharp products)

Kyocera
KC200GT, 200W, 7.61A, 26.3V (56.2” x 39”) $1050
KC175GT 175W, 7.42A, 23.6V (50.8” x 39”) $915
KC130GT 130W, 7.2A, 17.4V (56.1” x 25.7”) $649
(same physical dimensions as the KC120 & KC125--when the ones we have in stock are gone, that’ll be it for the 130s as they are being discontinued, along with the 175s & 200s)
KC85T 85W, 4.75A, 17.9V (39.6” x 25.7”) $480
NEW FROM KYOCERA: the KD Series
KD205GX-LP, 205W, 7.71A, 26.6V (59.1” x 39”) $1085
KD180GX-LP, 180W, 7.63A, 23.6V (52.8” x 39”) $951
KD135GX-LP, 135W, 7.63A, 17.7V (59.1” x 26.3”) $684

Suntech
STP170, 170W, 4.83A, 35.2V (62.2” x 31.8”) $879 ea; per skid of 44, $799 ea.
STP160, 160W, 4.65A, 34.4V (62.2” x 31.8”) $828 ea; per skid of 44, $750 ea.

Uni-Solar
US-64 64W, 3.88A, 16.5V (53.78” x 29.18”) $369

Evergreen
ES-190-RL, 190W, 7.12A, 26.7V (37.5” x 61.8”) $990
(in pallet quantities of 30, $975 each)

BP
SX-30U, 30W, 1.78A, 16.8V (23.4” x 19.8”) $312
SX-20U, 20W, 1.19A, 16.8V (16.7” x 19.7”) $226
BSP-2012, 20W, 1.2A, 17.3V (16.7” x 19.8”) $192
Dura-Series modules, nearly identical to the old ‘MSX Lite’ series, same 5 yr. warranty
BSP-1012LSS, 10W, 17.3V, .58A, 17.5” x 10.5” $129
BSP-3012LSS, 30W, 18.8V, 1.66A, 26.5” x 20” $299
Other modules offered as available. Call for your availability, costs and freight.


Regarding MOUNT STRUCTURES for solar modules--
We offer a variety of styles to suit your project, including A-frame roof or ground mounts, top and side of pole mounts, flush mounts, tilt mounts, RV racks, as well as Zomeworks or Wattsun Trackers. Call for your cost, avail-ability and freight. At this writing, some racks may have a 4-6 week lead time.


CONTROLLERS & REGULATORS are essential for complete battery charging while preventing overcharging. Sizing a charge controller is based on the input amperage and voltage of the solar array.
Sunsaver 6 (handles up to 6.5A) $50 (with low voltage disconnect option $61)
Sunsaver 10 (handles up to 10A) $57 (with LVD option, $72) also available in 24V
NEW Sunsaver Duo 12V 25A (charges two batteries,w/ display & LCD) $188 --great for RVs!
Prostar PS15 $115; PS15M (with meter) $183; PS 30 $155; PS 30M $223
Tristar Charge Controller, 60A, 12 to 48V, multiple settings & screens, $224; 45A, $174
Tristar Digital Meter for their 45A or 60A charge controller $99 5 yr. warranty on Morningstar products
Xantrex C-40 (handles up to 40A) for 12, 24 or 48V systems $159 (formerly
Xantrex CM (digital volt meter for C-40 and C-60) $99 known as Xantrex C-60 (handles up to 60A @ 12 or 24V) $199 Trace)
Two year warranty on all Xantrex controllers.
Outback Power MX60 Controller (MPPT, 60A with varying voltage input) $589
We can provide most brands of solar charge controllers, from Blue Sky Energy (formerly RV Power Products) to Specialty Concepts. Call us for availability and your pricing.


Outback Power Components Pricing

Sealed inverters: FX2012T, 2524T, 3048T $2020
Vented inverters: VFX2812, 3524, 3648 $2196
Grid-tie, mobile, marine and export versions available on most of these sine wave inverters.
MATE system display & controller $260
PSX240 Transformer $458
Communications Manager HUB-4, $175; HUB-10 $330
MX60 MPPT Charge Controller $589, 60A 12/24/48V

There are way more Outback Power products than we have room to list….call or e-mail for more information. info@oasismontana.com or visit their web page at www.outbackpower.com They’ve
got a nice product catalog there you can download too, at
http://www.outbackpower.com/catalog.htm.


GAS APPLIANCES

Propane refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cook tops
www.LPappliances.com for information.

Gas Refrigerators:

Servel propane refrigerator, 8 cu.ft. capacity $1195

Crystal Cold 12 cu.ft. capacity propane ’fridge $1749
Crystal Cold 15 cu.ft. capacity $1999
Crystal Cold 18 cu.ft. capacity $2199
Stainless 18 cu.ft. capacity (w/ black textured sides) $2349
NEW 21 cu.ft. capacity White Crystal Cold ‘Fridge $2399
(it’s the biggest propane refrigerator manufactured! Also available as a special order is a 19 cu.ft. black model for $2299)

Gas Freezers

Blizzard 10 cu.ft. capacity LP chest freezer $2150
Blizzard 15 cu.ft. capacity upright freezer $2399
Blizzard 18 cu.ft. capacity upright freezer $2599

The Servel refrigerator can be converted to use natural gas for $200 (includes re-crating). The Crystal Cold refrigerators and Blizzard 10 cu.ft. chest freezers can be converted to natural gas for $50; the Blizzard 15 and 18 cu.ft. freezers can be converted to natural gas for $100 (more costly as these have two gas absorption units on them).

Gas Kitchen stoves:

Peerless Premier gas ranges are available in 20”, 24”, 30” and 36” widths, with model colors ranging from white, bisque, black and stainless. Even the electronic ignition models will work without power (you can light the burners and oven with a match) -- there’s no glow bar in the ovens on these mechanically simple, American-made stoves. All ranges are set up for natural gas but LP conversion kits are included for every model at no extra cost.

We also offer propane and natural gas cooktops, Italian-made by Verona; these professional cooking appliances are also available in a wide variety of finishes (stainless, black, bisque and white or black glass), with two, four and five burner models. http://www.lpappliances.com/verona.html for pictures and specifications.


Sun-Mar Composting Toilets
www.eco-potty.com

Sun-Mar is the world leader in composting toilet technology; the design of these has a unique,Sun-Mar self contained composting toilet patented BioDrum which provides super fast, odor-free decomposition. These toilets have been sold worldwide for over 25 years, and are the first ones to be certified to ANSI/NSF standards for residential use. WHEN TO USE A SUN-MAR? Anywhere or anytime! When there is no plumbing, a Sun-Mar provides a low cost toilet; these are also great for upgrading an outhouse. Maybe you have a shortage of water, or you have toilet waste that needs to be removed from an overloaded septic system. Or perhaps you just want to minimize the environmental impact. Sun-Mar can handle all of these situations.

Why use a Sun-Mar composting toilet? Here’s why:
PRACTICAL REASONS ENVIRONMENTAL REASONS
  • No Plumbing
  • No Water Needed
    (on most models)
  • No Odor
  • Inexpensive Solution
  • No Pollution
  • Saves Water
  • Recycles Nutrients
  • Little or No Liquid Output

These are used in cabins, barns, remote offices, boats, RVs, where septic permits are not permitted, or wherever you want to minimize your environmental impact. www.eco-potty.com


WHO WE ARE and ORDERING INFORMATION

Chris Daum, owner and manager of Oasis Montana, has been in the renewable energy field for 19 years, and Mark Dickson, our technical sales fellow, has been in the field of hydrology and RE systems for 6 years. Our staff offers experience, personalized service, quality components and excellent pricing . We are happy to work with your installer, electrician, or contractor. We provide detailed CAD-generated wiring diagrams with the systems we sell.

TO PLACE AN ORDER: E-mail or call us for your freight ; if you have any questions about your system or product, please contact us. E-mail is easiest and fastest (but we know that you aren’t all on line). We accept Visa/Mastercard (personal and business checks are fine). For our international customers, we accept bank transfers—e-mail or call us for our banking information. Our hours are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Mountain Daylight Savings Time, Mon. – Fri. If we‘re on another line when you call, please leave us a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We don’t have a voice mail system (ugh!), but you may have to leave a message if we’re with a customer or on one of the other lines. 406-777-4321 or 4309 or e-mail at info@oasismontana.com — for tech support on renewable energy systems, e-mail mark@oasismontana.com

We’d be very happy to help you with your power project
send an e-mail or give us a call!

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Oasis Montana renewable energy newsletter for spring 2008

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