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

[Drake Chamberlin]

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The bottom of the drip loop for a utility service drop needs to be 
10' minimum from grade level.

Drake

At 04:46 PM 1/18/2008, you wrote:

>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]
>
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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
>
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