[RE-wrenches] Cracked Glass...Warranty?

Tue Mar 13 12:34:48 PDT 2012

In my business I see quite a few broken modules each year. As I recall, in every instance there is a visible point where the impact occurred. Typically a small radial pattern is around the impact point but then random patterns over the rest on the module. Look close. Hope this helps. 

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems
(928) 342-9103

On Mar 13, 2012, at 12:21 PM, benn kilburn wrote:

Wrenches,
I recently inspected a system I installed in 2010, because the owner commented that it appeared the frost wasn't melting off of one particular module as it was from the others.  Turns out the module glass is shattered.  There are no obvious (that i can see) impact points, leading to the question... Why did the glass shatter?

I don't want to just assume, but if there is no sign of impact, I'm wondering if this could be a warranty issue?  Frame expansion/contraction due to temperature swing maybe?

Any experiences, thoughts or advice?

Module is a Sanyo HIT N215A01

Thanks,

benn kilburn
Construction Electrician (NOC7241) Solar Photovoltaic Systems Certified
Certificate # 0007S
DayStar Renewable Energy Inc. 
benn at daystarsolar.ca
780-906-7807 
HAVE A SUNNY DAY

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