Thanks Phil, I have already swapped the module to confim that the problem follows the module, not the inverter. I am currently working within channels with my distributor for warranty replacement having just requested an RMA. Mark Frye Berkeley Solar Electric Systems 303 Redbud Way Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 401-8024 <http://www.berkeleysolar.com/> www.berkeleysolar.com
_____ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Phil Undercuffler Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 7:52 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Warranty Claim Based On Enphase Monitoring Data First, I'd suggest swapping the inverter under the suspect module with it's neighboring module's inverter. See if the reduced output follows the module, or the inverter. If it follows the module, then I'd have a frank talk with the module manufacturer, backed with the data you've gathered, to see how they'll respond before yanking it out and shipping it back. As you note, it may be within spec, due to the tolerance of measurement error. Worst case, you've got instant vision as when the performance degrades further to the point of clear warrantable failure. Phil ----------- "When we learn how to store electricity, we will cease being apes ourselves; until then we are tailless orangutans. You see, we should utilize natural forces and thus get all of our power. Sunshine is a form of energy, and the winds and the tides are manifestations of energy. Do we use them? Oh, no! We burn up wood and coal, as renters burn up the front fence for fuel. We live like squatters, not as if we owned the property. There must surely come a time when heat and power will be stored in unlimited quantities in every community, all gathered by natural forces." -- Thomas Edison --
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