[RE-wrenches] Sharp modules

[Drake]

Kirpal,

The Sharp modules that we've used haven't been much out of square, 
and the glass in the frame did not noticeably move around.  We have 
not had to beat the modules back into shape so far. (I will bring my 
rubber mallet to the next installation!)  So far, I've used 224s and 
235, with some 240s on order.  What series of modules have you 
noticed issues with?

Thanks,

Drake


  At 06:31 PM 9/12/2011, you wrote:
>Drake....As far as i know the power tolerance rating has gotten a 
>bit better than they used to be.....I believe the floating glass 
>inside the frame is a long standing design but I just haven't seen 
>any other manu's doing that so it seems odd when carrying the module 
>and the glass moves independent of the frame....
>I like the idea of a rubber mallet to "knock the frame into 
>shape".....but I dislike the idea of having to do this in the first 
>place! Haven't had to do it for other manu's modules....
>We have started to use the Sharp modules recently due to their 
>reliable supply, lowest cost for  US manufacturing, coupled with the 
>idea that their company is relatively stable as far a supporting 
>their warranties for the long haul.....
>Anyone have any other US modules they find to be of good quality, 
>reliable supply, low cost and strong company foundation that values 
>their installers?
>Cheers,
>
>
>--
>Sunny Regards,
>Kirpal Khalsa
>NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer
>Renewable Energy Systems
><http://www.oregonsolarworks.com>www.oregonsolarworks.com
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>541-592-3958 o
>
>
>On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 4:09 PM, Drake 
><<mailto:drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org>drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org> 
>wrote:
>What do you think of the quality of the new Sharp modules?  The 240 
>F2 has a good PTC rating, but a power tolerance range of 15% (+10% 
>-5%).  With the frame and construction issues, I wonder if the 
>quality of Sharp modules is slipping.
>
>Has Sharp cut quality to keep competitive?
>
>Drake
>
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Drake Chamberlin
ATHENS ELECTRIC
OH License 44810
CO license 3773
NABCEP Certified PV
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