[RE-wrenches] REC Modules

[Brian Teitelbaum]

Daryl,

Actually the newer REC "PE Series" which are now sold weigh in at 39.6lbs, a bit lighter than the older AE-US or SCM models.

The PE modules are rated to 75.2lbs/sq.ft. under UL 1703, but 113lbs/sq.ft under IEC 61215. They are also rated on the spec sheet at 122mph max wind speed with a "safety factor of 3" (whatever that means, since I doubt that they would handle 366 mph!).

Brian Teitelbaum
AEE Solar



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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 penobscotsolar at midmaine.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 4:55 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Modules

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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