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

[Mark Frye]

Regarding taller pole mounts:

That is an interesting take on the definition of readily accessible.

Center point of saftey switch handles can be no higher than 6 1/2'.  This
insures that they can be easily accessed for operation.

I can reach up to almost 8' without getting a ladder.

I would think that the "circuits" would have to more like over 8 1/2' to be
deemed not "readily accessible".

MPF

-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Walters [mailto:walters at taosnet.com]
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 3:20 PM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: Re: no safe modules for ground-mounted arrays[RE-wrenches]




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


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