I just had to share this e-mail [RE-wrenches]

[Steve Willey, Backwoods Solar]

Probably toast, however I would remove the diodes and retest, just to be
sure, on the slim chance he has only shorted the diodes.
Steve Willey       steve at backwoodssolar.com
www.backwoodssolar.com
Backwoods Solar Electric Systems
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Graham Owen" <graham at solarexpert.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 5:14 PM
Subject: I just had to share this e-mail [RE-wrenches]


> The following e-mail came in today.
>
> Graham
>
>
> Hi,
> I was wondering if you could help me.
> I have a Siemens SM50-H solar panel and the other day
>  I accidently plugged the panel into a 110V line. All I'm getting now is
> 5.56 V (direct from the panel). I don't see any damage. The diodes also
> look OK. Do you have any suggestions?
>
> Regards,
>
> Hans
> San Diego
>
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