[RE-wrenches] REC Modules

2011-05-11 Thread john
Hi module mounters, It seems I remember a thread or two quite awhile ago about REC Modules. I am looking for alternatives to Evergreen black framed modules. Looking for pros and cons. The frame looks lightweight. We will be using mostly on top of pole mounts with wind loading. I never

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Modules

2011-05-11 Thread penobscotsolar
Hi John, We have many, many REC panels installed, from Maine to Antigua. They are a heavy panel, but also with a heavy frame, good for snow loading and high winds. They are similar in efficiency to Evergreen. The 240's these days weigh in at about 48 pounds each. Beside REC's recall of 2008 pane

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Modules

2011-05-11 Thread Jesse Dahl
I look at 8 RECs everyday on a pole mount. I live in northern MN, lots of wind and lots of snow. Zero problems. Jesse Sent from my iPhone On May 11, 2011, at 6:54 PM, penobscotso...@midmaine.com wrote: > Hi John, > We have many, many REC panels installed, from Maine to Antigua. They > are

Re: [RE-wrenches] REC Modules

2011-05-11 Thread Brian Teitelbaum
Daryl, Actually the newer REC "PE Series" which are now sold weigh in at 39.6lbs, a bit lighter than the older AE-US or SCM models. The PE modules are rated to 75.2lbs/sq.ft. under UL 1703, but 113lbs/sq.ft under IEC 61215. They are also rated on the spec sheet at 122mph max wind speed with a