We have a few systems from same period that are showing delamination. I just learned about a pending class action lawsuit: https://www.classaction.org/news/sanyo-panasonic-hit-with-class-action-lawsuit-over-allegedly-defective-solar-panels
-- Nik Ponzio Building Energy 1570 South Brownell Road Williston, VT 05495 office: 802-859-3384 ext.115 http://www.BuildingEnergyVT.com <http://www.buildingenergyvt.com/> "Building Solutions for a Sustainable Future" On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 7:14 PM Jerry Shafer <[email protected]> wrote: > Also remember workmanship is a way around performance issues > Jerry > > On Wed, May 30, 2018, 11:35 AM Drake <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Aren't Sanyo modules warranted for 20 years? That is less, but still >> substantial. >> >> Does anyone know if Sanyo modules are affected by Potential Induced >> Degradation (PID) when connected to an ungrounded inverter? >> >> At 01:43 PM 5/30/2018, you wrote: >> >> To all that were asking about warranty on the old Sanyos, I was told that >> Panasonic that took over the Sanyo product will warranty the product, that >> being said, David was the contact I had and who is it that told me this, >> please take note that the Sanyo warranty was less then most other >> manufactures. [email protected] >> >> On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 8:12 AM, <[email protected] > wrote: >> Don’t forget about me please! >>  >> :>) >>  >> --Chris @ the sunny Oasis MT >>  >> From: Jerry Shafer <[email protected] > >> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 8:07 PM >> To: [email protected] >> >> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] old sanyos failing Iso test >> >>  >> Yes, I do. Will get it in the next day or so, he is a rep but can make >> the connection for you >> Jerry >>  >> On Tue, May 15, 2018, 7:10 AM <[email protected] > wrote: >> Jerry: Do you have Panasonic’s contact information for warranty >> service? I’m hoping I don’t need it but if I do….< >>  >> Thanks! >>  >> Chris Daum >> Oasis Montana Inc. >> 406-777-4309 or 4321 >> 406-777-4309 fax >> www.oasismontana.com >>  >>  >>  >>  >> From: RE-wrenches < [email protected]> On Behalf >> Of Chris Worcester >> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2018 4:00 PM >> To: 'RE-wrenches' < [email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] old sanyos failing Iso test >>  >> We did a number of Sanyo HIP195, 200, and 210 installs, so far we’ve >> had a few failures showing up as backsheet bubbles. Some of the bubbles >> were so big that the wafer fell away from the glass! Here’s a couple >> photos. Didn’t think Panasonic would take care of this, after an >> exhausting warranty procedure that drew on for months on one system… their >> Japanese enggineering dept said no to our request for replacements on that >> one eventually.   >>  >> Chris Worcester >> Solar Wind Works >> NABCEP Certified PV Installer >> Office 530-582-4503 >> Cell 530-448-9692 >> Fax 530-582-4603 >> www.solarwindworks.com >> [email protected] >>  >> From: RE-wrenches [ mailto:[email protected] >> <[email protected]>] On Behalf Of Ron Young >> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2018 12:49 AM >> To: RE-wrenches >> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] old sanyos failing Iso test >>  >> I have several dozen older Sanyo’s installed from that period. Are >> there any obvious physical degradations to look for or specific tests that >> can show issues? I don’t have a megger but have two systems installed in >> grid tied systems and a couple off-grid. No performance complaints as yet. >>  >> Ron >>  >> On May 13, 2018, at 11:51 AM, Jerry Shafer <[email protected] > >> wrote: >>  >> Kirk >> I dont know if you know this but Panisonic will warranty the old Sanyos, >> just got this from a rep last week.the issue you are having may be due to >> the failing of the back sheet under the frame edge. >> Jerry >>  >> On Sun, May 13, 2018, 6:04 AM Kirk Herander <[email protected]> wrote: >> I now have two systems with older Sanyos(Panasonic), circa 2004, which >> consistently fail the inverter (Solaredge) startup Insolation test in wet >> weather. Usually 200 – 550 kohms, just below tthe inverters 600k limit. >> Confirmed by my meggering. I discovered this after convincing the owners to >> upgrade the inverters from old SMA’s which don’t test for it. Anyone >> else see this issue in older panels, in particular Sanyos? >>  >> Kirk Herander >> Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC >> Celebrating our 27th Anniversary 1991-2018 >> www.vermontsolarnow.com >> dba Vermont Solar Engineering >> NABCEPTM 2003 Inaugural Certificant >> VT RE Incentive Program Partner >> 802.863.1202 >>  >>  >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>  >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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