Wow was that news story hard to watch with all the fear mongering.
They generalized one brand to all solar panels when they asked the big question about safety.
Similarly for Marco's question--- we cannot generalize all BIPV systems and judge from problems with one brand.
That said, I agree with William M. that we want to do the best work possible to avoid and taint on the industry. That means fix or remove the problems.......
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 08:36:13 -1000
From: "Marco Mangelsdorf" <[email protected]>
To: "'RE-wrenches'" <[email protected]>
Subject: [RE-wrenches] House fire news
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Brings up an obvious question: are BIPV systems more of a fire risk than
standard modules mounted on top of the roof systems.
Opinions?
marco
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:09:08 -0800
From: "William Miller" <[email protected]>
To: "RE-wrenches" <[email protected]>
Subject: [RE-wrenches] House fire news
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Friends:
This was brought to my attention:
http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1
<http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1&play
list=127173&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403848>
&playlist=127173&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D403848
I know this is an isolated scenario, but bad PR can spread like umm,
wildfire. We should all be aware of bad press so we can respond to
questions about safety hazards.
I think this story is relevant in that as the number of PV installations
continues to grow, the chance of an accident naturally increases. I believe
we all need to do the best work possible to minimize this risk. Even though
some of the Code requirements seem illogical, I favor strict adherence to
the code, including the more subjective judgments on good workmanship.
I look forward to the day when plastic wire ties of any type are not
accepted for wire management - I think they are sub-standard practice and
increase the likelihood of fire or shock hazards.
William Miller
cid:679355323@23072013-1054
17395 Oak Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422
www.millersolar.com <http://www.millersolar.com/>
805-438-5600 voice
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