Module wiring safety [RE-wrenches]

[Chris Worcester]

The support system looks like pieces of doug fir 2 x 4. Try this on an 8:12
or steeper? Seems like the boards might gravitate requiring more hands. I
was hoping to see them remove the wood prior to finishing the install. We
really emphasize breathing room under the array to maximize performance. 
That being said, the way they plug together is really slick, and I swear
there is an arc visible on the last connection they show. Notice everyone's
gloves, for protection. 

Sincerely,

Chris Worcester 
NABCEP Certified PV Installer TM 
USA Distributor of Proven Wind Turbines
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-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Tritt [mailto:solarone at charter.net] 
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 8:52 AM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: Re: Module wiring safety [RE-wrenches]


Looks to me that these are actual wiring-integrated push (or pull) to 
connect modules. No raceway. Also, if you watch the videa, you will see 
that they have a very nice support system - no loosey-goosey flexing in 
the middle at all.

Matt

Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services wrote:

>
> The web page makes it less then clear how this works. It looks like 
> the panels are supported on both ends and there is some kind of gutter 
> system under the modules for a wire chase, but no details on how the 
> wires enter this gutter and how the lid is placed on top afterwards. I 
> assume the gutters are also a module supports as end mounting leaves 
> the center vulnerable to flexing under heavy snow loading.
>
> I like the idea of an integrated support/wire gutter system. Hopefully 
> something like this can become the standard. It always seemed pretty 
> flaky to have high voltage DC wires dangling all over under the 
> modules, attached with clips that are likely not approved for this use.
>
> Todd
>
>
>
> Mark Frye wrote:
>
>> Matt.
>>
>> Check out http://www.andalay.net/cm/Home.html
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>> MPF
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