Uni-Solar laminates [RE-wrenches]

[Daryl DeJoy]

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Sorry, guys! We do 99.5% stand-alone systems. It's good to know that about 
the SunnyBoys, though.
Thanks!

At 09:21 AM 10/15/02 -0700, you wrote:
>Daryl and Marco again,
>
>Just re-read your post Daryl, and thought I should clear up a couple of your
>statements: The connections for the front mounted output wire format are not
>done under the roof sheathing, they are made on the outside, under the
>ridgecap. Also, if you are doing installs using SunnyBoys, the negative is
>not bonded to ground on the DC side. If you did that, the inverter(s) would
>probably see it as a ground fault and (at least) blow the inverter fuse.
>
>Matt
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Daryl DeJoy" <penobscotsolar at midmaine.com>
>To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 9:06 AM
>Subject: Re: Uni-Solar laminates [RE-wrenches]
>
>
> > Hi Marco,
> >          Well, we've been certified to install them, but without any
>takers
> > so far in the way of customers....
> > They do need to be installed on the ground (pre-roof installation) on
> > galvalume metal roofing with a minimum of 16 inch pans. The "glue" that
> > laminates it to the metal seems to be very much like bituthane ice/water
> > shield type material. Very sticky, you only get one shot at it!!
> >          Once the laminating is done you need to install the junction
>boxes
> > using (provided by Uni-Solar) high quality silicone. This needs to be done
> > at the top or bottom of the metal panel (remember to specify when
>ordering)
> > and usually goes under the roof cap. Wiring is done under the seam in the
> > roof from the underside. There was no grounding done to the actual panel,
> > although I'm sure you would bond your negative to ground within the system
> > itself. The panels are not metal and can be kicked, punched, run on, etc.
> > Pretty cool stuff, but it takes up a fair amount of space vs single
>crystal
> > type material.
> >          We were told by Uni-Solar that you must be certified to install
> > the laminates or their warranty will not be applicable.
> > Best,
> > Daryl DeJoy
> > Penobscot Solar Design
> >
> >
> > At 05:03 AM 10/15/02 -1000, you wrote:
> > >Anyone out there have much experience with Uni-Solar's 128-watt
> > >peel-and-stick a-Si laminates?  How's the install?  How well do they
> > >stick?  Can they be walked on with your tennies?  How are they grounded,
> > >if at all?
> > >
> > >marco
> > >ProVision Technologies, Inc.
> > >Hilo, Alohaland
> > >www.provisiontechnologies.com
> > >
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