UV resistant cables and quick connects warranties [RE-wrenches]

[Joel Davidson]

Some customers are concerned about the longevity of exposed module
interconnect wires and quick-connects since module manufacturers only warrant
the modules and factory installed diodes, wiring and accessories for 1 year.
Contractors who install California rebate PV systems assume the risk for wire
and quick-connects through year 5. Then the customer is at risk. I was told
that MC connectors have been in use "since around 1990." Has anyone installed
a PV system with USE-2 wire exposed to sunlight and salt air since 1990 or
longer?

Bill Brooks wrote:

> Joel,
>
> The module warranty has got to cover the connects. Anything you add in the
> field is the installers responsibility.
>
> Bill.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joel Davidson [mailto:joeldavidson at earthlink.net]
> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 8:00 PM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: UV resistant cables and quick connects warranties [RE-wrenches]
>
> Can anyone refer me to the written warranties for cables and quick
> connects that are being used with solar modules?
>
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