[RE-wrenches] seaside installation

[penobscotsolar at midmaine.com]

Hi Kirk,
   About 75% of our installations need to consider the effects of salt
air. We install along the coast of Maine and in the Bahamas, so there
are additional issues of temperature extremes which can compound
problems in a not-so-well thought out system. From using silicone
grease for terminal connections to ensuring as low humidity in battery
storage areas as possible to using as much marine grade stainless steel
hardware and aluminum components as industry allows will ensure much
longer life/reliability of a constantly salt air exposure environment.
   Give me a call if you want to talk about specifics in the near future.
I'm in CA right now, back on the 27th, gone to Bahamas from 29-Jan7. In
Maine until the end of Jan. Cell (207)299-2291
  Daryl DeJoy
  NABCEP Certified PV installer
  Penobscot Solar Design
  (207)326-0779



> Hello,
>
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> Can anyone briefly describe the potential issues of pv installations in a
> ocean side environment - ie the effects of salt air, ect? Corrosion
> issues,
> and how pvs will weather such conditions? Precautions to take, ect?
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> Kirk Herander
>
> Vermont Solar Engineering
>
> 802.863.1202
>
> NABCEP(tm) Certified Solar Installer
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> NYSERDA-eligible Installer
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> VT Solar Incentive Program Partner
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