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

[Matt Tritt]

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I wouldn't be all that amazed Ray. Most of these companies are simply 
trying to supply what the majority of the world demands, not attempting 
to keep up with the ever-changing NEC requirements in the US. Also, the 
really big commercial stuff has considerable appeal to them since it 
produces minimal negative feedback over something like this, in the 
relative minor league of residential installs. We might see it as a big 
deal, but they most likely do not.

Maybe some of us could suggest to Chris at OutBack that having a J-box 
option for their new modules would be a real considerate thing for them 
to provide. ;-)

Matt

Ray Walters wrote:

>
> Hi John;
>
> I guess you missed my earlier post. I found it  attached to your  
> email still below:
> Also, I'm amazed this list apparently has no module manufacturers  
> represented (or wiling to post).
> Shameful.
>
> Ray
>
>>
>> Ray, as far add-on J-boxes over MC modules, I'm not entirely  
>> visualizing how that works.  Are you then burying the MC connectors  
>> in the conduits, or are you taking the manu's MC pigtails off  
>> entirely (which some MC modules allow) and replacing them with  
>> straight runs?
>>
>> John Raynes
>> RE Solar
>> Torrey, UT
>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----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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