Allan.....we have gotten the epolly modules from Erika Karnitz at Backwoods Solar....they seem to have a regular supply....we use them with shurflo 9300 pump systems.....they have reasonable pricing...<div>Kirpal Khalsa</div>
<div>Renewable Energy Systems</div><div>541-299-0402<br><br>On Friday, January 31, 2014, Roy Butler <<a href="mailto:roy@four-winds-energy.com">roy@four-winds-energy.com</a>> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<div>Allan,<br>
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We just finished replacing a BP SX170 pole top array under
warranty and BP provided us with the Ameresco 4190J modules.<br>
We had to install cords with the MC4 connectors on the J-boxes but
other than that, they bolted right in.<br>
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The dimensions are almost identical to the SX-170 and the bolt
holes line up nicely....and they are a 72 cell module.<br>
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FYI....we have no nearby warranty contractor so BP actually paid
us to do the work.....I hung a copy of the check on my office wall
;-)<br>
<pre cols="72">Roy Butler
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On 1/30/2014 11:37 PM, Allan Sindelar wrote:<br>
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Wrenches,<br>
About a year ago I asked for suggestions of 72-cell modules with
125 mm cells - the standard 155-195W modules of just a few years
ago. Now we really need some.<br>
<br>
We have a good customer for whom we put in an off grid system in
2006. 48V, 27 BP SX170 modules on three Wattsun trackers. Each
tracker holds nne modules, wired as three 72V strings of three
modules each.<br>
<br>
Yes, the notorious SX170s. Four with burn spots were replaced in
2008, 6 more in 2010, and now ten more failed or are showing
discoloration. BP's warranty contractor has agreed to replace the
wattage equivalent of 23 of them at $2.00/W. They will either ship
us replacement modules or send a check for purchase of
replacements elsewhere. The problem is that their only offerings
are 60-cell modules, which won't fit the trackers.<br>
<br>
BP got out of the solar business before the standard configuration
went to the larger 156 mm cells. I would have appreciated a
serious corporate effort to procure warranty stock of modules that
were most like the ones manufactured by BP, so that they would
more readily replace their warranty failures. That apparently is
not to be.<br>
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The SX170s are 31.1" (790mm) by 62.8" (1593 mm). I need to locate
some 72-cell modules in this standard dimension range. We'd
probably buy 27 of them, once we determine that the replacements
can be fit to the racks.<br>
<br>
Can anyone suggest a brand/model/supplier etc.? I have seen that
Eopply shows 195W mono modules in the U.S. section of their
website (thanks, Chris Daum) and I'll call them in the morning.
Any other suggestions, please?<br>
<br>
Thank you,<br>
Allan<br>
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