Module wiring safety [RE-wrenches]

[Mark Frye]

Todd,

The entire module is a custom/proprietary product.  I think it is obvious
that the frame has several custom detail to provide for the splines and
drive screws.  As far as strenght, all they would have had to do is increase
the stiffness of the frame, perhaps by making it thicker and taller.

The supports are a standard Thompson Tech roof mount w/ flashing as standard
slotted l-brackets.

MPF 

-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services
[mailto:toddcory at finestplanet.com] 
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:39 AM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: Re: Module wiring safety [RE-wrenches]


Oh, so what I thought was a wire gutter were 2 X 4's... but if they are
removed after the installation what supports the center of the modules? 
Surely top and bottom mounts would leave the center of the panel subject to
excessive flexing under heavy snow loading? Also the end supports look like
some propriority integrated connection that would only work with that
specific module design.

Todd

Chris Worcester wrote:

>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 Toll Free: 877-682-4503
>Fax: 530-582-4603
>www.solarwindworks.com
>chris at solarwindworks.com
>"Proven Energy Solutions"
>  
>


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