[RE-wrenches] MLSD module level shutdown

[drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org]

Is MLSD required in Europe or other parts of the world? What is their 
track record for safety?

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On 2021-01-29 14:09, sky at ecologicalsystems.biz wrote:
> So far the module level shutdown requirements have been a real blow to
> our industry. The reliability and cost from a maintenance and
> installation standpoint has been very hit or miss so far. It feels
> like this requirement was rolled out far too quickly without enough
> forethought to its impact on the industry. We are constantly going out
> and fixing problems with mlsd installed by other contractors.
> Thankfully the problems have nothing to do with the quality of the
> installations. The problems are almost all due to premature failure of
> the products or some inherent defect in them. This is a serious issue
> costing the industry time and resources and making our installers less
> safe. It just doesn’t really accomplish the intended goal of the
> requirement.
> I’m curious how other wrenches are dealing with this issue. I recently
> became aware of fixMLSD.com which appears to be focused on bringing a
> more sensible approach to this requirement.
> 
> Your thoughts are appreciated,
> Sky Sims
> Https://EcologicalSystems.biz
> “Just An Old Wrench”
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