Hi all, I know the BP SX module failure has come up often on past posts, but I was wondering if anyone has seen the failures effecting the systems inverters. I have inherited several systems from an installer who is no longer in the area. I have been picking up the task of replacing the failed/or failing modules over the last few years. The two catastrophic failures of the modules I have seen (melted j-boxes, and spidered glass) have also been connected to a inverter (2 different models) that has failed. The OCP has checked out, ground fault fuses intact, no evidence of hot/melted wires (other than the failed mods). This could be coincidence , or not? Questions of replacing the inverter, and having the remaining modules still in service is a concern. Just seeing if any of you have seen anything similar. Also wondering if anyone has some insight unto trying to test mods that don't have the signature burn marks, or come up with a compelling case for a full array replacement. It seems my last BP contact is no longer with them, and not sure how this round will turn out.
Thanks, Jay Poz www.nunatakenergy.com 970-349-3432 NABCEP Certified PV Installer: Cert.#031310-177 IREC Affiliated Instructor
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