Hi Ben, Dave had to go on a service call up into the high county. No cell ! I expect him back before dark. Probably will get back in the AM
Thanks, Ingrid Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ e-mail [email protected] text 209 813 0060 On Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:32:30 -0800, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Sly, > > The small part of the industry ( Offgrid ) mostly uses ground mounting > and is not using MLSD. On some new offgrid homes I use rapid shutdown at > MPPT level to get the permit if the AHJ can't be reasoned with. The > Schneider rapid shutdown has a nice 600 vdc disconnect in it, that is > useful later if the homeowner decides to abandon the extra electronics that > can affect reliability. > > We also protect the area under and near the modules to guard against a > rare defect from causing a wildfire. > > I would like to hear what Outback is doing for this also from you guys > please? FRIDAY !!! > > > Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > "we go where powerlines don't" > http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ > e-mail [email protected] > text 209 813 0060 > > On Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:09:48 -0500, [email protected] 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” >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try > the >> other: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> http://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 > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://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 There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
