Looking for a Solarex (BP) MSX-120
marc....@ieee.org
I have an array of MSX-120 panels. One of them was destroyed in a
recent storm. I know the Solarex (BP) MSX-120 is no longer made but
perhaps someone out there might know where I could find one to buy.
Maybe a dealer or installer has an old one lying around?
Thanks,
Merlin-7 KI4ILB
same output and close to the same size (if your worried about mounting
problems)
You may still have to modify the mounts a bit.
Just curious, how badly was it destroyed?
The reason I ask is, I have one 80 watt panel that the glass was shattered
on during shipment.( the shipper replaced it but I got to keep the damaged
one)
I went over the whole panel with a voltmeter a led with resestor and a
flash light.
I started in one corner and slowly went thru the whole panel trying to find
a BAD place on the panel. All of the panel checked out ok. So I covered the
broken glass with lexan.
I was using the led as a very low amp meter (as I do not have one ) The
only problem I found in the output was when the light hit the panel at a
right angle ( the light hitting the edges of the broken glass I guess)
If the Glass is just shattered, check it's output. If a tree broke it in
half ignor the above.
I still may want to buy it off you for experamentation ...
Joe
marc....@ieee.org
It's more than shattered glass -- It looks like someone fired a 2x4
from a cannon through it. The hole is big enough to put a hand
through.
Actaully it looks like I might be able to use a pair of BP 365s.
Almost exactly the same footprint and power output for the pair (not
surprising since BP bought Solarex).
As for the old panel I plan to try and salvage the good 3/4's. All the
glass is shattered but the damage is rather localized.
Marc
Merlin-7 KI4ILB
do you know what hit it?
At what angle?
And about it's speed?
Just curious at just what it takes to destroy a panel.
here in South Carolina the sun passes about 80 degrees overhead.That means
my panels would have to be pointing almost straight up. With summer hail
storms and what not, I think I may leave them at a lower angle.
Joe
prcs...@yahoo.com
Contact Colin Gates at Southwest PV for the 365. Let me know if you
can't get in touch. I'll help you source.
prcsolex
Bill Kaszeta / Photovoltaic Resources
replacement purposes. Have your dealer/distributor contact the factory.
Bill Kaszeta
Photovoltaic Resources Int'l
Tempe Arizona USA
bi...@pvri-removethis.biz
prcs...@yahoo.com
the elements infiltrate the substrate and superstrate.
prcs...@yahoo.com
I've inquired before. The SX 65 is fits the same footprint but has a
silver frame as opposed to the MSX bronze frame. Depending on the
application, I would recommend a different module dedicated to a
different charge controller.
