Walking and climbing on modules

[Ramjam]

Hi,

I've seen pictures of people standing on modules during installation/maintenance do any of you climb or stand on modules?

When you fix near the edge of the roof and require access to the top of the array I guess there is no alternative but to climb on them right?

 

[mmccx]

Dont ever walk on them! if you see people walking on them they are idiots

 

[zeljuga]

Only if you Buddha levitating expert

 

[goodwilld]

It's a no no no allthe way

 

[Markc]

Schuco do have some in roof panels that can be walked on. Done it at their centre in Milton Keynes but as for standard panels......It's a NO from me!

 

[Wiggers]

Most panels will take the weight of the average person. But remember its 3-4mm of glass. I am not aware of any manufacturer that states in their warranty that standing or walking over their panels is permitted. I have seen videos from manufactures demonstrating their strength by running up them and across them but it is only a demonstration of strength. I have pv and I would go spare if I saw the installer standing or walking across them whether it was permitted or not. It would be a big no no for me.

 

[MorganPVI]

At the segen show today, schott showed a slide with 560kg on one of their panels. 4mm glass you see, that extra 0.5mm makes a huge difference

 

[mmccx]

still....do you want to walk on it?

 

[MorganPVI]

only schott panels

 

[Markc]

At the segen show today, schott showed a slide with 560kg on one of their panels. 4mm glass you see, that extra 0.5mm makes a huge difference

Yep.....makes them heavier!

 

[millwall ken]

I've seen sparks walking across the top of the roofs of the giant storage tanks for sprinkler alarms. In order to test smoke heads.