[RE-wrenches] REC Modules

[Jesse Dahl]

I look at 8 RECs everyday on a pole mount. I live in northern MN, lots of wind and lots of snow. Zero problems.



Jesse

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On May 11, 2011, at 6:54 PM, penobscotsolar at midmaine.com wrote:

> Hi John,
>   We have many, many REC panels installed, from Maine to Antigua. They
> are a heavy panel, but also with a heavy frame, good for snow loading
> and high winds. They are similar in efficiency to Evergreen. The 240's
> these days weigh in at about 48 pounds each. Beside REC's recall of
> 2008 panels, which they not only replaced but paid $80 per panel labor
> for replacement, we have had zero issues with them. If weight and size
> are an issue, you might want to shop around, but if you want a panel
> that can take high winds, snow loads, etc. I recommend them.
> 
> Daryl DeJoy
> NABCEP Certified PV installer
> Penobscot Solar Design
> 
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>> 
>> Hi module mounters,
>> 
>>   It seems I remember a thread or two quite awhile ago about REC Modules.
>> I am looking for alternatives to Evergreen black framed modules.
>> Looking for pros and cons.  The frame looks lightweight. We will be
>> using mostly on top of pole mounts with wind loading. I never stopped
>> liking the looks of the Solarex MSX series. I still look out my kitchen
>> window at the 10 MSX 60's (1996) on one of my racks.
>> 
>> John Blittersdorf
>> Central Vermont Solar & Wind
>> 
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