[RE-wrenches] High PSF Mods?

Jeff Clearwater jeffc at villagepower.com
Tue Sep 27 20:07:37 PDT 2011


Jesse, Jason, Hans, Bill and Daryl,

Thanks guys - great info!

Best,

Jeff C.
Village Power Design

Jesse Dahl wrote:
> Silicon Energy. Their plant in MN is fifteen miles from me and i have 
> been through their training. We put two very large gentleman on a 
> module it took it like a champ. I recall them saying something around 
> 150-180psf.
>
> I just got back from a RFP release for a silicon energy project. Lots 
> of snow load talk...
>
> Jesse
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 27, 2011, at 6:11 PM, "Jason Szumlanski" <Jason at fafcosolar.com 
> <mailto:Jason at fafcosolar.com>> wrote:
>
>> The Canadian Solar CS6P's and SolarWorld 245 Monos are rated to 113 
>> PSF. I don't really like the 31MM frame on the SW from a wind/snow 
>> load perspective. It just seems like there isn't enough aluminum 
>> there. But who am I to say? They do look great!
>>
>> The CS6P-230PX Zep framed module just FEELS like one of the best. The 
>> ZEP groove frame really adds a bunch of aluminum around the whole 
>> module. I'm not sure the "X" modules in the CS6P line are 113 PSF, 
>> but it's worth a look if you are seeking a rock solid frame. Since 
>> the attachment points are right at the frame perimeter, I would 
>> imagine that these test out very well.
>>
>> Jason Szumlanski
>>
>> Fafco Solar
>>
>> *From:*re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org 
>> <mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org> 
>> [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of 
>> *Jeff Clearwater
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 27, 2011 6:18 PM
>> *To:* RE-wrenches
>> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] High PSF Mods?
>>
>> Hello Again Wise and Knowledgeable,
>>
>> What's folks favorite modules for high psf ratings?  I know RECS have 
>> high ratings.  Others?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>> -- 
>> Jeff Clearwater
>> Village Power Design
>>
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