Module wiring safety [RE-wrenches]

[Mark Frye]

The modules are manufactured by Suntech in China to/for Akeena's
specifications.  I don't think you will see any wires on the bottom.
Rather, some kind of integrated connector positioned on the side of each
module, perhaps some kind of integrated guard on the back side.

MPF


-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services
[mailto:toddcory at finestplanet.com] 
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 7:06 AM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: Re: Module wiring safety [RE-wrenches]


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


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