Locking Connectors [RE-wrenches]

[Jay Peltz, Peltz Power]

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HI Brian,

Any idea of time frame for this change over for size?

jay

peltz power
On Mar 2, 2007, at 4:15 PM, Brian Teitelbaum wrote:

>
> Ray,
>
> Sorry to rain on your parade, but I hear that Solarworld is about  
> to change
> the dimensions of the SQ175 module (now SW 175 mono) to conform  
> with their
> European product. I don't have the new dimensions yet though.
>
> Unfortunately (in my opinion) they are also going to a sealed JB  
> with either
> the Tyco or MC locking connector. The one that I just saw at  
> Electric West
> had the MC locking connector on it and I was told that that module  
> was the
> "final" version. We shall see...
>
> Looks like openable JB's on modules are going by-by, at least for  
> modules
> over 130W. I think that this is unfortunate since I don't like the  
> idea of
> having open wiring on ground and pole mounts. As a compromise, I  
> would love
> to see some way to connect liquid-tight conduit directly to the  
> outside of
> the JB, even if the JB is not openable. The conduit would act as a  
> sleeve
> over the pigtail just for physical protection. It might have to be  
> 3/4"
> though, because of the size of the locking plug.
>
> Brian Teitelbaum
> AEE Solar
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ray Walters [mailto:walters at taosnet.com]
> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 3:13 PM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: Re: Locking Connectors [RE-wrenches]
>
>
>
> I'm still a huge Shell/ Solarworld Fan for all John's reasons, and  
> they
> don't screw around with the module dimensions every few years like BP
> either. Today's SQ175 will fit on a rack without drilling with an old
> 130 from 5 years ago. I just hope they don't go the MC only route. I
> NEVER trusted MC connectors; wasn't there a recent recall of many of
> BP's MC- only modules, because they could overheat and burn out where
> the cable connected to the module back?
>
> Ray
>
> John Raynes wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I think y'all are convincing me to bite the bullet and stick with
>> j-box panels, and just deal with the more difficult sourcing issues.
>> At least until all of this settles out.  The "special tooling" for
>> j-boxes costs about $15-20 max and it works on all types, now and  
>> into
>> the future.  And the end result looks so much cleaner on poletop and
>> ground mount racks, which as an off-gridder is most of what we do.
>>
>> John Raynes
>>
>>
>> At 11:18 AM 3/2/2007 -0800, you wrote:
>>
>>> 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]
>>>>
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