Locking Connectors [RE-wrenches]

[Joel Davidson]

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For better or worse, the Multi-Contact monopoly is over. Tyco International 
and Multi-Contact and others think their patented and patent pending 
connectors are the best and will not agree on a standard. It's the same with 
no standard for modules and mounts (and don't even bother to ask me to loan 
you spare tire if you get a flat).

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Maynard, Energy Outfitters" <bob at energyoutfitters.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 10:43 AM
Subject: RE: Locking Connectors [RE-wrenches]


>
> John,
>
> It is really going to complicate things! We've not made a decision if we
> will gear up for one or all types!  It will take an industry wide effort
> to get to a standardized connector and you can guess what will happen if
> we get there.  With no competition, the winning manufacturer can charge
> whatever they want for their connectors!
>
> Best Regards,
> Bob Maynard
> groSolar!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Raynes [mailto:john at raynes.com]
> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 4:52 PM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: RE: Locking Connectors [RE-wrenches]
>
>
> Bob,
>
> That's depressing news.  Standardizing on a particular group of panel
> models, and then tooling accordingly isn't really an option anymore.
> Are
> you going to multiply your number of extension cable product offerings
> by a
> factor of 3 or 4 to cover all the possibilities?
>
> Hope you guys get together and use whatever leverage you have to put a
> lid
> on the madness.  I don't see how a move away from standardization here
> is
> good for anybody in the supply chain (except the guys who make the
> tools!)
>
> John Raynes
> RE Solar
> Torrey, UT
>
>
> At 04:15 PM 3/1/2007 -0800, you wrote:
>>Mark,
>>
>>I'm seeing new modules on the market already, some with Tyco lock
>>connecters, some with MC lock connectors, and just recently looked at
> an
>>Asian module with a locking connector that was not identifiable!  Get
>>ready for at least 3-4 types of connectors on different modules!
>>
>>Regards,
>>Bob Maynard
>>groSolar!
>
>
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