Nick, Yes, there would be some direct sun exposure midday as well. Benn Kilburn SkyFire Energy Inc. 780-906-7807
> On Aug 28, 2016, at 10:27 PM, Nick Soleil <nsol...@enphaseenergy.com> wrote: > > Hi Wrenches. > > > Yes, our product is NEMA 6, so is pretty robust once the DC and AC cables are > connected. That said, our M215 Installation and Operation Manual states that > the microinverters should not be installed in a location that allows for > "long term exposure to direct sunlight." The challenge with north facing > locations is that the sun does pass to the north of direct overhead for > several hours a day in the summer months. Depending on the amount of > exposure during the summer afternoons, this could be problematic. > > > See page 18 of the manual: > > https://enphase.com/sites/default/files/M215_Installation_Manual_NA.pdf > > > > Cordially, > Nick Soleil > Enphase Energy > | Field Applications Engineer > > (707) 763-4784 x7267 // office > (707) 321-2937 // cell > > > Energy > Evolved > ™ > > > Powering What’s Next™ | The Enphase Energy Management System > > > NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer #03262011-300 > California C10 Licensed Electrician #986315 > Texas Master Electrician #284451 > > “Don’t get me wrong: I love nuclear energy! It’s just that I prefer fusion to > fission. And it just so happens that there’s an enormous fusion reactor > safely banked a few million miles from us. It delivers more than we could > ever use in just about 8 minutes. And it’s wireless!” > - William McDonough > > > > > From: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org> on behalf of > jay <jay.pe...@gmail.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 6:43 PM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] After market SMA TL inverter shade covers > > Hi Bill and Benn, > > Those micros are rated nema 6, which is submersible rated. > > I”m curious which element/s they are referring to? > > jay > peltz power > > > > > > >> On Aug 28, 2016, at 6:35 PM, frenergy <frene...@psln.com> wrote: >> >> Benn, >> >> Just curious, if they are on a north facing wall at your >> latitude (Edmonton?) they shouldn't ever see any sun or just the tiniest >> bit. Considering the normal location of micros it seems some wind and rain >> should be expected whether under a module or under a north facing eave. >> Enlighten me. >> >> Bill >> >> Feather River Solar Electric >> Bill Battagin, Owner >> 4291 Nelson St. >> Taylorsville, CA 95983 >> 530.284.7849 >> CA Lic 874049 >> www.frenergy.net >>> On 8/28/2016 5:23 PM, Benn Kilburn wrote: >>> We are working on a service call for an enphase system (installed by >>> others) where the 9 inverters are located, exposed to the elements, on rack >>> on a north facing wall (rooftop equipment enclosure). The modules are >>> installed about 75' away as decorative(?) awnings for a downtown penthouse >>> suite. >>> So far about 3 of the enphase inverters (M215's I believe, would have to >>> double check) have failed and have been replaced and I recently was on the >>> service call where enphase determined that 4 more would need to be replaced >>> as well. >>> Enphase is claiming that the inverters are failing because they are exposed >>> to the elements. >>> We are in the process of designing a cover for them that would provide at >>> least as much protection as a module would. >>> >>> Benn Kilburn >>> SkyFire Energy Inc. >>> 780-906-7807 >>> >>> On Aug 26, 2016, at 3:58 PM, Peter Giroux <pgir...@mindspring.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Andrew >>>> >>>> We had some problems last year with some of the fronius primos leaking >>>> in rain / wind conditions. Customer had a local shop tig weld an aluminum >>>> shell / box that went around the unit. Had a shelf at the top that stuck >>>> out like the brim of a hat. Worked great. We had also looked for something >>>> and this custom made box was reasonably priced, looked great and solved >>>> the leaking issue. If you want pictures let me know. >>>> >>>> Peter Giroux >>>> American Solar >>>> Roswell Ga >>>> 678-525-0468 >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org > > The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. > It is intended to be read only by the individual or entity to whom it is > addressed or by their designee. If the reader of this message is not the > intended recipient, you are on notice that any distribution of this message, > in any form, is strictly prohibited. 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