no safe modules for ground-mounted arrays[RE-wrenches]

[Ray Walters]

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Taller pole mounts that put the cabling above 2 m (6 1/2')  would be  
cheaper than fencing.
What if a manufacturer just approved a glue on J-box attachment to  
the module? That's all the J-box was on the  old J-box models.
We glue some J-boxes on, cut the cables shorter and wire nut away to  
flex conduit. A single gang outdoor extension ring made of plastic  
would work great.
I have some very old modules that have j-boxes that are just that.  
Its actually sturdier than the old boxes were all crying about.
The proper adhesive would be the key ingredient. I believe silicon is  
compatible with the Tedlar backing on the modules,
could a module manufacturer please comment?

The retrofit I'm talking about would work on most modules now.

ray at solarray.com




On Jan 18, 2008, at 1:24 PM, Jeff Yago wrote:

>
> let me re-state the question, has anyone heard of:
>
> Chain Link Fencing
>
> I don't do alot of ground mount and I don't want or need all that j- 
> box and conduit stuff for my roof top installations. trying to fix  
> this problem through the Code, at the device level, just makes  
> things much worse.
>
> MPF
>
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> Yes, we could spend several thousand dollars more on each ground  
> mount installation by digging and pouring multiple metal fence post  
> footings, putting up the chain link fence, installing padlocks, and  
> buying warning signage, since we all know fences will always keep  
> curious kids out and makes yard mowing that much easier.
>
> However, all we are asking for is somebody, anybody, to offer a  
> large module with the option of a J-box instead of pig-tails. This  
> is the low tech solution (and cheap!) to solve this problem.   
> Afterall, we are not asking for a new product as  almost everyone  
> made modules this way for years.
>
> I realize we each have different market areas and what is an issue  
> for one installer may not be an issue for others, but if you want  
> me to stand by you when you have your next roof mount issue, you  
> need to stand by us when we have an issue that impacts our work.
>
> I repeat, we need some type of common voice that can speak for all  
> installers when we have these issues with equipment manufacturers  
> and code officials.
>
> Jeff Yago
>
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