[RE-wrenches] "Name that solar module" guessing game!

[Mick Abraham]

I failed to mention that the mystery modules have 36 cells in a 4 x 9 layout
pattern. Thanks to all for helping. I promise to declare one or more
"winners" and close out this thread soon, to keep the noise level low on the
List.

Mick Abraham, Proprietor
www.abrahamsolar.com

Voice: 970-731-4675


On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Allan Sindelar <
allan at positiveenergysolar.com> wrote:

>  Todd,
>
> The Hoxan 4810 from around 1995 was single crystal, not poly, and had a
> square j-box. Would yours be an earlier model?
>
>
>
> I expect to have about 25 of these available soon if anyone needs to round
> out an old array. Contact me off list if interested.
>
> Allan
>
>
>
> Allan Sindelar
>
> Allan at positiveenergysolar.com
>
> NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer
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>
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> *From:* re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:
> re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *
> toddcory at finestplanet.com
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:35 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] "Name that solar module" guessing game!
>
>
>
> My first modules had that kind of JB cover. Hoxan was the manufacturer. Do
> I win?
>
>
> Todd
>
> On Thursday, October 22, 2009 2:59pm, "Mick Abraham" <
> mick at abrahamsolar.com> said:
>
> Set the dials on the Wayback Machine, Wrenches!
>
> The modules which I wish to identify had bright blue polycrystal square
> cells, before the yellowing and discoloration occurred.
>
> They are 50' high on a 12:12 metal roof, and 45 minutes from the nearest
> emergency room. I am not anxious to make that climb but a friendly helper
> was going up anyway, so he took some photos. Unfortunately, the labels could
> not be read or photographed. Dimensions of the frames are, sadly,
> unavailable.
>
> There is one telltale clue, however, which will no doubt yield the Correct
> Answer from one of the Mechanics: The junction boxes are round with a
> bayonet mount cover that rotates to liberate the cover. The boxes are big
> and deep. (I hate to mention that because some of us liked things better
> when we had big and deep junction boxes, and I don't want this thread to go
> off topic.)
>
> My own guess is Kyocera brand, possibly earlier than the venerable K-51.
> Alas, my little gray cells are not what they used to be, so I'm polling the
> group. The yellowing does point away from my own guess because I had not
> seen that on Kyocera brand, nor on other polycrystal brands.
>
> All Correct Respondents have my permission to take the rest of the day off!
> Bonus Points if a Correct Respondent can also state approximate time of
> manufacture.
>
> Thanks for helping,
>
> Mick Abraham, Proprietor
> www.abrahamsolar.com
>
> Voice: 970-731-4675
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