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  • solarix
    Super Moderator
    • Apr 2015
    • 1415

    Solar City quality

    For those questioning Solar City quality, I just had to post this pic of a panel in an array we are repairing....
    6 inch gap between connectors. Also five other connectors melted.
    Pic, conn error.jpg
    BSEE, R11, NABCEP, Chevy BoltEV, >3000kW installed
  • Mike90250
    Moderator
    • May 2009
    • 16020

    #2
    Next time, suggest they use pre-shrunk wires !
    Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
    || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
    || VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A

    solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
    gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Lister

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    • J.P.M.
      Solar Fanatic
      • Aug 2013
      • 14939

      #3
      Originally posted by solarix
      For those questioning Solar City quality, I just had to post this pic of a panel in an array we are repairing....
      6 inch gap between connectors. Also five other connectors melted.
      Pic, conn error.jpg
      Why am I not surprised ?

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      • Mike90250
        Moderator
        • May 2009
        • 16020

        #4
        Originally posted by solarix
        Isn't that a wireless bluetooth power adapter ??

        Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
        || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
        || VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A

        solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
        gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Lister

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