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<DIV align=left> <SPAN class=071100618-25022010>My "replacement" BP
585 module was a 130 watt panel! NO way in He-- was this going to fit in the old
array.....</SPAN><STRONG><EM> </EM></STRONG></DIV>
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face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Jeff
Yago<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:52 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
dkatz@aeesolar.com; RE-wrenches<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [RE-wrenches] Future
module mis-match<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>I have been very concerned that every time we settle on a module brand
and size for a project, the manufacturer switches production or
design and these "older" modules are replaced with a larger or totally
different module. We always try to hold back at least one
extra module for future warranty issues when we are forced to switch, but that
could be very expensive and take up lots of storage. The point is we are
already seeing many posts here from installers needing just a few modules to
complete a project using modules that are no longer being manufactured, or to
expand an existing system that needs to match, so what are we all going to do
when your older client base starts calling to order a replacement module that
was either physically damaged or perhaps suffered a thermal shock glass
break. And what will the manufacturer do to honor a warranty replacement
for a module that is no longer made - Send a credit voucher?
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<DIV>In other words, will future solar arrays look like a patchwork quilt of
mis-matched modules as we try to keep a system operational using replacement
modules that do not match. This may not be an issue on a ground mounted
array in the woods, but what about a closely spaced roof array and you cannot
find a replacement module that fits the opening when the damaged
module is removed? And the same issue if the replacement
module you find fits the opening, but has a totally different
volt-amp rating? Do we just jumper over and leave the damaged module in
place and hope the array voltage is still in limits? Will your
client consider that an acceptable warranty solution?</DIV>
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<DIV>So will my collection of a few mis-matched modules of each brand and
size that are no longer manufactured turn into a future gold
mine?? Oh well, I can always dream.................</DIV>
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<DIV>Jeff Yago</DIV>
<DIV>DTI Solar</DIV><BR> <BR>
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