Re: [RE-wrenches] House fire news

[Ray Walters]

I've always found much of BIPV using amorphous technology to be somewhat less safe.  Ever see the Unisolar BIPV setup, with all the parallel connections made loose in the attic?  Yuk. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Licensed Master Electrician Solar Design Engineer 303 505-8760 On 11/11/2013 11:36 AM, Marco Mangelsdorf wrote: 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   Friends:   This was brought to my attention:  http://on.aol.com/video/are-solar-panels-a-fire-hazard--518000682?hp=1&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     17395 Oak Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422 www.millersolar.com 805-438-5600 voice   _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org

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