[RE-wrenches] speaking of warranties

[Mark Westbrock]

We have observed exactly that phenomenon on some Canadian modules that are
a couple of years old, but connected to a string inverter.  We used an IV
curve tracer to test all of of the modules and they tested out fine.  That
system actually has an expansion with Suniva modules and the Canadians with
the strange cell patterns actually tested out with a better observed vs.
expected ratio than the Sunivas, which do not show the worm-tracks on their
cells.

Cheers,

Mark

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On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 7:31 AM, William Dorsett <wmdorsett at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Visiting a Canadian Solar array we put up a  couple years ago, where there
> appears to be 1/32” wide tracks crossing cells on several of the modules,
> (look like little worm holes) branching and in one module they are
> particularly thick just over an Enphase 215. Tracings in a few spots are
> slightly discolored and appear raised instead of flat. Top glass and the
> bottom cover sheet is apparently untouched. I would think possible a close
> lightening hit but none of the MOV’s (SOV’s?) in the Midnight Solar
> lightening arrester are blown.
>
>
>
> Have others of you seen similar damage? I am assuming this could become an
> insurance instead of a warranty issue.
>
>
>
> Bill Dorsett
>
> Manhattan, KS
>
>
>
> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Chris Worcester
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 29, 2016 6:27 PM
> *To:* 'RE-wrenches'
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] speaking of warranties
>
>
>
> Speaking of warranties, is BP still warrantying the 3160’s circa 2002, any
> new contact info available?
>
>
>
> Chris Worcester
>
> Solar Wind Works
>
> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
>
> Office 530-582-4503
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> Cell 530-448-9692
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> Fax 530-582-4603
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> www.solarwindworks.com
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> chris at solarwindworks.com
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>
>
> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
> <re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org>] *On Behalf Of *Marco
> Mangelsdorf
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 29, 2016 2:03 PM
> *To:* 'RE-wrenches'
> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] speaking of warranties
>
>
>
> Aloha all,
>
>
>
> I’ve found what I find to be reasonable installation warranty language
> covering installation workmanship and materials.
>
>
>
> Please contact me off-line if you’re interested in getting that verbiage.
>
>
>
> marco
>
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