Re: [RE-wrenches] Clearing Snow From Modules

2017-02-04 Thread drake . chamberlin
Bill, The thermal shock is what I'm concerned about. On the other hand, snow covered modules can melt out with ice covering part of the module and hot sun on the exposed portions. What is the effect on the border between ice and illuminated module? There could easily be a 70 degree or greater te

Re: [RE-wrenches] Clearing Snow From Modules

2017-02-04 Thread Benn Kilburn
Drake, Regarding snow cover being a "major problem", ...are you only referring to off-grid or also grid-tie systems? For off-grid, I'd agree, however, for grid-tied systems around here (Edmonton, Alberta) we've found that snow is not a great concern, when considering its effect on a systems an

[RE-wrenches] FR gear toxicity

2017-02-04 Thread jay
HI All, I am wondering if anyone has any information or knows of studies etc that discuss any toxic nature of FR cotton clothing.? Thanks in advance, jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Ch

Re: [RE-wrenches] FR gear toxicity

2017-02-04 Thread RE Ellison
Am I safe in assuming that FR is fire resistant ? Bob > On Feb 4, 2017, at 6:54 AM, jay wrote: > > HI All, > > I am wondering if anyone has any information or knows of studies etc that > discuss any toxic nature of FR cotton clothing.? > > > > Thanks in advance, > > jay > > > > >

[RE-wrenches] FR gear toxicity

2017-02-04 Thread Dana
It is at the polar opposite end of the scale from Organic. I have worn quite a bit in fire training and the smell alone is a strong indicator. I wear a long sleeved separating layer no matter what the day time temps are to separate me from that material.