[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar CS6P - 280 needed

2021-07-27 Thread Carl Adams
All, I am in need of a replacement module. Details are as follows Canadian Solar CS6P-280 60 cell silver frame poly anything in the 270-290W range would be OK dimensions 64.5 x 38.7 x 1.57 ( I can go up or down in physical a size a bit) Vmp=28.9 Imp=7.16 Voc=35.7 Isc=7.68 Contact me off list if

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar CS6X-320P modules needed

2020-09-09 Thread Carl Adams
Please respond off list if you have any of these modules available. I have a customer in need of three modules due to storm damage. With Kind Regards Carl Adams, President SunRock Solar, LLC 513.290.9072 (mobile) 513.766.6025 (office) ___ List sponsored

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar Modules

2019-05-01 Thread Chad Waits
Greetings Wrenches, I am in need of 6 Canadian solar CS6X-320P solar panels. Could be the 310, 315, or 325 versions as well. Just need to be the same form factor. Please contact me off list if you know of any. Thanks! Chad Waits President/Owner ­ Net Zero Solar 101 W. 5th St., Tucson, AZ 85705

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar CS6P-260P

2018-09-13 Thread glenn.b...@glbcc.com
Remove one from the end of a row, install it as the replacement. Put a new oddball at the end of the row. Sent from my 'smart' phone so please excuse spelling and typos. -- Original message--From: Kristopher SchmidDate: Thu, Sep 13, 2018 12:45 PMTo: RE-wrenches;Cc: Subject:[R

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar CS6P-260P

2018-09-13 Thread Kristopher Schmid
Greetings, I am looking to replace a damaged Canadian Solar CS6P-260P. Does anyone happen to have one lying around? This is on a ground mount with top down attachment and i would prefer to not have to slide the whole row to make room for a larger dimension module. Width is 39.1" (992mm). Shin

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread Jason Szumlanski
tance up around the array. > Make sure the array equipment grounding is solid too. Keep us posted on > what you find! > > > > Cheers, > > > > August > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On > Behalf Of *Kirk H

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread Bill Brooks
array. Make sure the > array equipment grounding is solid too. Keep us posted on what you find! > > Cheers, > > August > > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Kirk Herander > Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 7:15 AM > T

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread Jason Szumlanski
m>* > > dba Vermont Solar Engineering > > NABCEPTM 2003 Inaugural Certificant > > VT RE Incentive Program Partner > > 802.863.1202 > > > > > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On > Behalf Of *jay > *Sent:* Mo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread August Goers
-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Kirk Herander *Sent:* Tuesday, June 07, 2016 7:15 AM *To:* 'RE-wrenches' *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment Hi, For clarity, corrosion was found on various module interconnects between p

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread Chris Worcester
: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment Hello, I am debugging a Florida ocean-side 35 kw array using 4 year old Canadian Solar panels, which I've never had a high opinion of, installed by others. I've discovered several not-so

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread Kirk Herander
-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of jay Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 11:15 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment Hi Kirk, the connectors if done correctly are water tight. There are few thoughts as to issues. wrong sized gland nut

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Last week we swapped 4 microinverters on a 2010 system in Naples, FL with Canadian Solar 230's. No issues whatsoever with the connectors. I probably oversaw installation of around 1,500 CS6P modules with Enphase M190s in the 2010-2012 time-frame and haven't seen any issues. Some installations are w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread Glenn Burt
k Herander" Sent: ‎6/‎6/‎2016 17:28 To: "RE-wrenches" Subject: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment Hello, I am debugging a Florida ocean-side 35 kw array using 4 year old Canadian Solar panels, which I've never had a high opinion

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread Steven Lawrence
Kirk, Double check those connectors very closely. On our other projects, Canadian solar doesn't use MC4 connectors - they use PV2 which we found does not mate well with MC4. Steven Lawrence ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread Mick Abraham
E-wrenches > Cc: > Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:28:13 -0400 > Subject: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine > environment > > Hello, > > > > I am debugging a Florida ocean-side 35 kw array using 4 year old Canadian > Solar panels, which I’ve never

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread RE Ellison
A product I have used for years is called lexel It's paintable scrubbable and it's got strong adhesive in it you can put on a wet surface it will seal ! I have it on some antenna connections that have been there for better than 25 years and it is still there doing the job I wouldn't hesitate t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-07 Thread jay
Hi Kirk, the connectors if done correctly are water tight. There are few thoughts as to issues. wrong sized gland nut incorrectly tightened if double jacketed wire, the outer layer could have come lose allowing water in. are they real MC-4? debris during installation allowing damaged O rings C

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar / MC4 connectors in a marine environment

2016-06-06 Thread Kirk Herander
Hello, I am debugging a Florida ocean-side 35 kw array using 4 year old Canadian Solar panels, which I've never had a high opinion of, installed by others. I've discovered several not-so-good problems, such as low insulation resistance through the panels, ONLY when raining, early to mid-mornin

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar Module

2015-11-23 Thread Nathan J. Stumpff
Hi all, Anyone out there have one spare Canadian Solar CS6M-XXX Black on Black module? Need a replacement for a 245 W mod, but any wattage from the same line would be fine (the new CS6K-XXXM Black on Black are a slightly different frame size.) Please contact me off list if you have one to sell us

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-15 Thread Bill Loesch
nd the likes of Solar Universe and Solar City selling USA made PVs. Bill Battagin - Original Message - *From:* Kirk <mailto:k...@vtsolar.com> *To:* RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> *Sent:* Sunday, July 13, 2014 4:25 AM *Subject:*

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-14 Thread Will White
To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar Hi All, I have a client interested in using Canadian Solar modules. Anyone that can share their experience with them good, bad, or otherwise would be greatly appreciated. Also, a recommended distributor? Thanks, Kris -- Shine On! Kris

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-13 Thread Benn Kilburn
Program Partner > > 802.863.1202 > > > > *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On > Behalf Of *William Dorsett > *Sent:* Sunday, July 13, 2014 10:50 AM > > *To:* 'RE-wrenches' > *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar >

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-13 Thread Bruce Erickson
t; > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Kirk Herander > Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 7:34 AM > To: 'RE-wrenches' > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar > > Has Canadian Solar started manufacturing in Cana

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-13 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kirk Herander Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 7:34 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar Has Canadian Solar started manufacturing in Canada yet? Kirk Herander VT Solar, LLC Proven PV provider since 1991 www.vermontsolarnow.com d

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-13 Thread Kirk Herander
-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of William Dorsett Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 10:50 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar I read maybe on Solar Pro or HomePower ‘s module annual update that it was through the Chub Group instead of Prudential….don’

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-13 Thread Kirk Herander
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of frenergy Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 9:45 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar Well, just to be fair, many Chinese Co.s are propped up by the Chinese gov't...favorable tax struc

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-13 Thread William Dorsett
Behalf Of Chris Mason Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 8:33 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar We use CanadianSolar modules exclusively, and we are considered a distributor. CanadianSolar is one of the largest manufacturers, and offer a real warranty insured by

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-13 Thread frenergy
t: Sunday, July 13, 2014 4:25 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar Solarworld is now propped up by Middle East investors (Quatar) or so I've been told. Kirk Herander VSE On Jul 12, 2014, at 6:49 PM, "Marco Mangelsdorf" wrote: A not so large German comp

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-13 Thread Chris Mason
We use CanadianSolar modules exclusively, and we are considered a distributor. CanadianSolar is one of the largest manufacturers, and offer a real warranty insured by Prudential. The warranty is what attracts me to the product. On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 2:52 PM, Kristopher Schmid wrote: > Hi All,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-13 Thread Kirk
tock value is in the toilet. Caveat emptor. > > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Kristopher Schmid > Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2014 10:26 AM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar > > I have been to

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-12 Thread Jerry Shafer
; > > > *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On > Behalf Of *Marco Mangelsdorf > *Sent:* Saturday, July 12, 2014 6:50 PM > > *To:* 'RE-wrenches' > *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar > > > > A not so large Germa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-12 Thread RE Ellison
:50 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar A not so large German company that’s been bleeding money for the past three years and whose stock value is in the toilet. Caveat emptor. From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-12 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar I have been to the factory, Jerry and was very impressed. That's why i use them whenever possible. On Jul 12, 2014 11:27 AM, "Jerry Shafer" wrote: Solar world is backed by a very large German company and is investigating

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-12 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar Thanks for the input, folks. My client is very concerned about warranty disappearing if the company goes under and was attracted by their third party warranty. Solarworld is my usual go to module, but my client was not impressed with their stock

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-12 Thread Benn Kilburn
I believe CanadianSolar offers made in canada mods as well as their overseas ones. He province of Ontario has a FIT program (feed-in tariff) that has a certain percentage of domestic content requirement, meaning if mfgrs want their products used in Ontario then they must produce that produce

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-12 Thread Kristopher Schmid
I have been to the factory, Jerry and was very impressed. That's why i use them whenever possible. On Jul 12, 2014 11:27 AM, "Jerry Shafer" wrote: > Solar world is backed by a very large German company and is investigating > expanding the manufacturing foot print they have, have you been to the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-12 Thread Jerry Shafer
Solar world is backed by a very large German company and is investigating expanding the manufacturing foot print they have, have you been to the factory, If not you need to go, in some cases you can take your customer too. They sell low output cells that they will not use to other manufactures. You

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-12 Thread Kristopher Schmid
Thanks for the input, folks. My client is very concerned about warranty disappearing if the company goes under and was attracted by their third party warranty. Solarworld is my usual go to module, but my client was not impressed with their stock history. Canadian Solar are Chinese? WTF? On Jul 1

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-11 Thread jay peltz
I'm always curious why they are interested in a particular product, any idea Kris? ( especially with canadian solar as usually people think they are canadian not chinese) jay peltz power > > > On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 2:52 PM, Kristopher Schmid > wrote: > Hi All, > > I have a client interes

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-11 Thread James Rudolph
Aloha Kris, We use tons of them paired with Enphase inverters here is Hawaii. They do well in the elements and have a good third party warranty too. On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 8:52 AM, Kristopher Schmid wrote: > Hi All, > > I have a client interested in using Canadian Solar modules. Anyone tha

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-11 Thread Jason Szumlanski
It's been a solid brand for us for a few years. Soligent and Affordable Solar stock them, although supplies are a bit tight and the prices are creeping back up. Jason Szumlanski Fafco Solar On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 2:52 PM, Kristopher Schmid wrote: > Hi All, > > I have a client interested in us

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

2014-07-11 Thread Kristopher Schmid
Hi All, I have a client interested in using Canadian Solar modules. Anyone that can share their experience with them good, bad, or otherwise would be greatly appreciated. Also, a recommended distributor? Thanks, Kris -- Shine On! Kris Schmid Legacy Solar, LLC 864 Clam Falls Trail Frederic, W

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish"

2011-11-09 Thread Exeltech
ight whether or not the output current has been affected. Dan --- On Wed, 11/9/11, maver...@mavericksolar.com wrote: From: maver...@mavericksolar.com Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish" To: "RE-wrenches" Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 9:35 PM I have

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish"

2011-11-09 Thread maver...@mavericksolar.com
I have seen this pattern twice. 1. Lightning strike near the array. But the canals are bright white or deep black. I have two of those panels for testing and they still work sorta. 2. A bad batch of EVA or an over-cooked batch of EVA during assembly perhaps. Of course, the photo does not lend

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish"

2011-11-09 Thread William Dorsett
...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 6:13 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish" That looks like the Canadian Solar blemished modul

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish"

2011-11-09 Thread mark
lass before the cells were laminated to the glass.  Mark Original Message ---- Subject: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish" From: penobscotso...@midmaine.com Date: Wed, November 09, 2011 4:41 pm To: "RE-wrenches" <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish"

2011-11-09 Thread Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems
Oops. My picture is of a blemished Evergreen 210. I saw the orange substance on your picture and thought that is what you were referring to. ...My Bad. Larry On Nov 9, 2011, at 1:41 PM, penobscotso...@midmaine.com wrote: > Hello all, > We have a customer who has acquired, over the last ten

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish"

2011-11-09 Thread penobscotsolar
Thanks for that Allan, I should add that there does not appear to be any cracking of the cell to the customer when compared to non-effected cells. It is just that strange "shape" ,"shading" , "design" underneath the glass on that particular panel and cellsthis is according to the customer, w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish"

2011-11-09 Thread Kent Osterberg
I agree with Allan that this looks like cracked cells. As long as the conductors on the top and bottom remain intact, there will be little if any degradation in the output. But the conductors are under more stress than normal and with daily thermal cycling they may break which could leave piece

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish"

2011-11-09 Thread Allan Sindelar
Daryl, Before offering my opinion, I'll note that it's only that, and I'd hope to learn from others with more knowledge of PV cell structure than I have. Given that, it appears to me that the silicon wafers that make up these cells are extensively cracked. It likely will

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar "blemish"

2011-11-09 Thread penobscotsolar
Hello all, We have a customer who has acquired, over the last ten years or so, a large array with several different makes and models of panels, all installed by a qualified electrician and the customer. They have done an excellent job as far as self installed systems go. He just sent me a pic

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-16 Thread August Goers
; > > > I guess they couldn't get away with branding "American Solar" and probably > didn't want "Mexican Solar." Heck, everyone likes Canadians. The "Strong > frame" is not very rigid and flexes too much like most Chinese modules. > &g

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-15 Thread danrice
n the first place. Time will tell if UMG and other less expensive technologies are worth the money saved. I hope this information is somewhat helpful. Caveat emptor. Further! Dan Rice Conergy and Abundant Sun (solar) (-Bill, I got your acronym already...) --- penobscotso...@midmaine.com wrote:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-15 Thread Bill Brooks
2009 9:15 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules "Canadian" Solar modules are most definitely made in China. I guess they couldn't get away with branding "American Solar" and probably didn't want "Mexican Solar." He

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-15 Thread penobscotsolar
" is not very rigid and flexes too much like most Chinese modules. > > - Original Message - > > From: Bob-O Schultze <mailto:bo...@electronconnection.com> > > To: RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > > Sent: Thursday, October 15, 20

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-15 Thread Kent Osterberg
October 15, 2009 8:49 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules   Holt, No experience with them, but I believe they are made in China. The whole misnomer of "Canadian Solar" is enough to turn me off to them. Bob-O   On Oct

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-15 Thread Marco Mangelsdorf
igid and flexes too much like most Chinese modules. - Original Message - From: Bob-O Schultze <mailto:bo...@electronconnection.com> To: RE-wrenches <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:48 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-15 Thread Tump
-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:40 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules Conergy (not our favorite distributor aymore) has been pushing them and offering very low prices. We haven't used any, but you might t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-15 Thread Joel Davidson
From: Bob-O Schultze To: RE-wrenches Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:48 AM Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules Holt, No experience with them, but I believe they are made in China. The whole misnomer of "Canadian Solar" is enough to turn me off to them.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-15 Thread Allan Sindelar
s.org] On Behalf Of Bob-O Schultze Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:49 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules Holt, No experience with them, but I believe they are made in China. The whole misnomer of "Canadian Solar" is enough to turn me off to them.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-15 Thread Bob-O Schultze
Holt, No experience with them, but I believe they are made in China. The whole misnomer of "Canadian Solar" is enough to turn me off to them. Bob-O On Oct 15, 2009, at 7:31 AM, > wrote: Greatly valuing the opinions of all who participate on this list, I was wondering if anyone has had exp

[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar modules

2009-10-15 Thread holtek
Greatly valuing the opinions of all who participate on this list, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with Canadian Solar modules. Am bidding a 42kw system for local community college, so budgets are tight and this line of modules fits the budgetary profile. Sharing pros or cons would b