[RE-wrenches] broken glass

[Solar Energy Solutions]

Dear Broken Glass Guys,
 
While I admire your bravery, I don't see how you could fix that panel and put any kind of a warranty on it.  I have replaced about 6 pieces of glass on thermal panels and even that is such a pain in the butt I now recommend panel switchouts.  And thermal panels do not require nearly the functional perfection PVs do.  That said, this brings up a great point that PV manufactures and perhaps the industry needs to address.  Though not a commonality, PV panel breakage is inevitable.  I think the question best be turned over to the manufactures.  I can't see the answer coming from anywhere else.
 
Tip of the Hat,

Andrew Koyaanisqatsi
President
Solar Energy Solutions, Inc.
Since 1987,
Moving Portland and Beyond 
to an Environmentally Sustainable Future.
503-238-4502
www.solarenergyoregon.com 
 
"Better one's House too little one day
than too big all the Year after."
  

From: Phil Theis <phil at pennsun.com>
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Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] broken glass


Clear krylon. Lets see what the esteemed group comes up with.


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Subject: [RE-wrenches] broken glass 
From: Michael Gullo <mgullo3 at comcast.net> 
To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> 
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Esteemed group:
 
I have a customer who called this week stating that their son hit a golf ball in the backyard up on the roof and shattered one of the solar modules. The system was installed in 2005 and the module is a Sanyo HIP-190BA19. I have not been able to find a replacement as most sites list the module as discontinued. The module is still functioning and I was wondering if anyone has taken a module to a glazier for a glass replacement? Any other solutions are welcome. Thanks.
 
Mike
Michael Gullo
Solar Solutions LLC
Marlton, NJ
NJ Electrical Lic #16758
NABCEP Certified Installer
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