[RE-wrenches] Convex modules

[Kristopher Schmid]

Good thought, Jay.  That may be the case.

On Sun, Nov 17, 2019, 9:30 PM Jay <jay.peltz at gmail.com> wrote:

> I’m wondering if it’s designed to account for gravity sag once the modules
> are mounted. Lots of modules I’ve seen especially the larger format ones
> seem to be concave with time.
>
> If I understand correctly, these are bowed up which would allow them to
> settle flat?
>
> Jay
>
>
>
> On Nov 17, 2019, at 2:17 PM, Kristopher Schmid <solman at legacysolar.com>
> wrote:
>
> 
> The banding is a good thought, Glenn, except that the one module that was
> oriented the opposite way was deformed in the opposite direction.  This
> rules out the forklift idea, too.  I will check specs.  I doubt that
> testing will reveal anything immediate, but I'm a bit concerned about the
> potential long term effects.
>
> On Sat, Nov 16, 2019, 9:12 AM Kristopher Schmid <solman at legacysolar.com>
> wrote:
>
>> So, I opened up a pallet of Jinko 400 watt half cell modules yesterday
>> and noticed that every module was convex to the glass side.  The center was
>> 1/4 inch higher than the corners.  Has anyone else seen this?  Should I be
>> concerned?  Manufacturing issue?  Intentional?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Kris
>>
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