MC connectors, warranties and PV system life [RE-wrenches]

[Joel Davidson]

MC connectors have been used in Europe since 1990. Most PV people think MC
connectors will last as long at the PV module power warranty. Contractors
who install California rebate PV systems assume the risk for wire and
quick-connects through year five after which the customer is at risk. All
manufacturers of UL listed PV modules warrant materials and labor, including
factory installed diodes, wiring and connectors for one year. The extended
power warranty does not include parts and labor, but if a module produces no
power and the loss was not caused by the customer, then one would assume
that the manufacturer would be required to make up the lost power with
either more modules or replacement modules.
Best regards,
Joel Davidson
"Getting old is a drag, but it's better than the alternative."

keith wrote:

> I am constantly amazed at the responses from this list.  I have been an
> electrician for only 15 years, but recognize different ways of doing
> things.  When I review the MC connection concept, I realize it is a good
> thing.  I understand in the electrical world, there isn't a perfect
> science.  It is my understanding that a standard wiring infrastructure
> is designed to last approximately 35 years.  Will our systems survive
> the rigors of our environments?  Solar hot water systems are at the 25
> year max here in Hawaii. Unfortunately, Hawaii, under my assumptions, is
> a marine environment. I guess my question is, how much time are we
> allotting to PV systems life span?  This thought will perhaps free us
> from the chains that mentally bind us. We all want to design and install
> systems that will withstand the tests of time, especially me. No calls
> are great calls.
> Through this constant dialog, we can improve this industry perhaps
> better than the UL.  We have an active list with a plethora of design
> and installation variables.  I personally want to thank all of the folks
> on this list who have either responded or personally shared a
> spreadsheet or a view on the universe I was unfamiliar.
>
> As humans roaming the earth, we all have something vital to learn.
>
> '"Every day is a gift"
>
> Keith Cronin
> Island Energy Solutions
> 318 A Kuulei Road
> Kailua, Hawaii 96734
> 808-262-3268 Tel
> 808-263-0338 Fax
> www.islandenergy.net
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mo Rousso [mailto:mrousso at heliopower.com]
> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 6:39 PM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: Re: Top Down logistics [RE-wrenches]
>
> Brad,
>
> Good idea on the heat shrink.  Will give it a whirl.
>
> Mo
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