The modules are not officially "failed", but 16 of the 18 units are noticeably yellowed, and total array output is about 45% diminished from probable power ratings for these mystery modules.<br><br>Since I cannot conclusively identify them without a climbing harness, an intrepid helper and a padded outfit...I'm going with the replies which I found most convincing:<br>
<br>To Dave Katz...because he's never been wrong since our first phone conversations back in 1984: You have my permission to take the rest of the day off...if you can clear that with your employer.<br><br>To Jay Peltz...because I think Kyocera is right but he failed to suggest a model number: Take off an hour early today...if you can clear that with your boss.<br>
<br>...and to Bob-O-Schultz who convincingly suggested brand, model, approximate vintage, and even furnished a history lesson, here are the Bonus Points: You have my permission to take not only the rest of today off, but the rest of the entire work week as well...if you can, you know...<br>
<br>Thanks for all who helped out. End this thread, please, to reduce noise on the List. <br><br>Jolliness,<br><br clear="all">Mick Abraham, Proprietor<br><a href="http://www.abrahamsolar.com">www.abrahamsolar.com</a><br>
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<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:39 AM, David Katz <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:dkatz@aeesolar.com">dkatz@aeesolar.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
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Mick,<br>
If these modules have failed, it is a good bet that they are Kyocera
J-51s <br>
David<br>
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