Hi Michael
I appreciate the info. I'll give that a try tomorrow. Even though I haven't
used Schneider equipment much in the last few years, I still have a bunch
of systems out there with their products.
Vince McClellan
Energy Design
NABCEP PV Installation Professional
p. (541) 485-8122 f.
Vince:
My notes indicate: (833) 391-8640. Wait for menu options and press 8.
It’s been a while since I called. I am not impressed by the product line
or tech support.
Good luck.
William Miller
Miller Solar
17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
805-438-5600
www.millersolar.com
CA
Vince,
You'll want to register with them and get the "special number". You'll
also get the grid code password. I tried reaching them two weeks ago and
last week and couldn't get through. Kinda bummed as Schneider has been my
go to for several years.
On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 5:29 PM Vince
Hello
Have any of you been in contact with tech support at Schneider? I haven't
worked with their equipment in several years. I'm working on repairing
another contractor's system, and when I tried to call tech support in the
middle of the day, no one answered the call. I remember several years ago
In the dead of winter a client paid over 2K$ for the PCB. He now has
surge protection on the lines from gen out to the XW. I did not say to
him I told you so, but I am saying here.
Pop a midnite spd on gensets that stay connected all year. If it was
nearby lightning, he was lucky it did not
Mark, what you are describing is almost a daily occurrence in Florida in
the summer. It can start raining buckets in full sun. And the rainwater is
much colder than what comes out of a hose here.
There does not seem to be any real data out there - only conjecture and
anecdotes. I understand why
Indeed, spraying cold water on hot modules between the hours of 10A-2P (or
maybe 9A and 3P) is simply foolish.
Now the argument of rain being more dangerous than a cold hose is pretty weak.
If it's raining, the modules are simply not going to be hot!
It would only be an issue if conditions went
When our area experienced a lot of ash from nearby forest fires, I ended up
purchasing a telescopic brush that big rig truckers use to wash their trucks
and had great success. If I recall it was around $80 and it extended 20ft and
came with a few different attachments.
Bryan @ PV-Cables
A customer of mine has both hot and cold water plumbed to his outdoor hose
spigots, similar to an indoor sink, so he can clean anything outside with a
warm to hot mix if necessary. Obviously better cleaning than cold alone.
On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 9:45 AM White, Will via RE-wrenches <
Dave
So funny, thanks for the smile. Have had installers tell me it is ok to walk
on panels and I thought they were asking for trouble.
We recommend a soft brush ( home depot sells one that goes on an extendable
pole ) dawn detergent and a hose. Here in the south the pollen wreaks
Definitely heard stories and have seen a few insurance claims for
cracked glass.
I have had clients send me pictures of "solar" guys walking on the
panels on their roof.
I guess it is OK to do this if you change your business name every 5
years
Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
"we go where
As demonstrated in your wonderful video, and thank you for that, that’s great. The rain does take the pollen off what I’m confronted with is a combination of road dust and magnesium chloride, which they use to control the dust and it’s kind of set up like a little bit of greasy film, but only on
The encapsulant between the glass and the aluminum might be degraded by a
surfactant. It’s probably a low risk if you use a gentle soap, but I heard
that somewhere about 15 years ago so I thought I’d mention it.
I also heard that pressure washers are too strong and can ruin the
encapsulant
I worked with a guy who had done installs in Arizona. He had an off-grid
customer spray down their array with cold well water in the middle of the day,
which shattered the module glass.
I’m sure it was an isolated incident, but it happened.
Thanks,
Will
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