[RE-wrenches] House fire news

[Jason Szumlanski]

I had a customer and a potential customer bring this to my attention. Bad
press and misinformation in this industry is rampant.

Jason Szumlanski

Fafco Solar





On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 1:09 PM, William Miller <william at millersolar.com>wrote:

> Friends:
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> This was brought to my attention:
> http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1&playlist=127173&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403848
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> I know this is an isolated scenario, but bad PR can spread like umm,
> wildfire.  We should all be aware of bad press so we can respond to
> questions about safety hazards.
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> I think this story is relevant in that as the number of PV installations
> continues to grow, the chance of an accident naturally increases. I believe
> we all need to do the best work possible to minimize this risk.  Even
> though some of the Code requirements seem illogical, I favor strict
> adherence to the code, including the more subjective judgments on good
> workmanship.
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> I look forward to the day when plastic wire ties of any type are not
> accepted for wire management – I think they are sub-standard practice and
> increase the likelihood of fire or shock hazards.
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> William Miller
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