600 vdc arc testing [RE-wrenches]

[Bill Brooks]

Graham,

I'll be sure to post as soon as I see something from MC--they seem to need
fires lit under them (hopefully not by failed connectors) to get them
moving. Call them and ask. I am just one of a few lone voices--the more
voices the better. Call Ceebee Thompson at MC at (707) 575-7575.

Good news about Shell. I really hope they do something with the company. I
was so excited when Siemens bought Arco Solar and was totally underwhelmed
by the way the never integrated it into their corporation.

Bill.


-----Original Message-----
From: graham at solarexpert.com [mailto:graham at solarexpert.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 2:12 PM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: RE: 600 vdc arc testing [RE-wrenches]


Bill,

Thanks for the info.  As you know I have been focusing on the Siemens
earthsafe systems since they are the only system that qualifies for the
full $6.00 per watt LADWP incentive.  The average 32-module system
requires almost a full day to panelize and hard wire resulting in a
higher labor cost.  As you know it is much easier getting individual
modules onto a roof-top than groups of four.  I am sitting at my
computer today nursing a shoulder injury from pulling up modules onto a
two-story roof. Wrenching seems to get harder when you get into your
40’s.

I have been referring callers from CEC territory to several other
competent installers.  These installers really like the high voltage
systems with quick connects.  But I have been concerned about a
potential for fires on these jobs and how that may come back to haunt me
as the referrer. Californians have a reputation for being litigious.

I will be truly grateful to be informed when the new connections become
available.

P.S. Did you see the press release of 01/23/02 with the info about Shell
buying out 100% of Siemens Solar?

Graham

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