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ARNHEM- Firefighters need extra care if they need to extinguish a fire in a building where solar panels are installed . The panels can charge , and 700 volts can be achieved . If the panel is damaged, fire fighters could get a fatal shock . In combination with water is even more dangerous .
That said a spokesman for the Dutch Institute for Physical Security ( NIFV ) Monday following a report in the GPD newspapers . The NIFV has studied the threat . Once a solar panel captures light , load it up , even though the circuit off. The light is not only the sun but also from flames or the lights of the emergency services, said the spokesman .
The panels provide DC and through an inverter connected to the "normal "electricity in a building that consists of alternating current . If the fire off the main switch , runs on DC . Since all panels are linked together , can significantly increase the voltage . Over 120 volts DC is dangerous to humans.
No reason to abandon solar energy, the only form of energy that comes to us without any strings attached. I am sure now that the problem is known manufacturers will come up with solutions.
No reason to abandon solar energy, the only form of energy that comes to us without any strings attached. I am sure now that the problem is known manufacturers will come up with solutions.
didnt you know that conservatives were anti-solar and anti-battery?
I'm sure fire fighters had to make adjustments 100 years ago when electricity replaced candles. Sure, fewer fires, but there was a risk of shock in these newfangled electrified buildings.
didnt you know that conservatives were anti-solar and anti-battery?
Actually, I own and drive a American made hybrid and have been actively investigating investing in home solar energy generation.
It is not "anti" anything to point out safety issues about products. Would you propose we must bow at the altar of political correctness and ignore safety issues?
No reason to abandon solar energy, the only form of energy that comes to us without any strings attached. I am sure now that the problem is known manufacturers will come up with solutions.
Brave New World. It is incumbent upon all of us to keep up with new technolgies. If we don't, we will surely get left behind or even injured, as stated.
bentlebee: Thanks for the info. That kind of scenario never entered my mind when I considered how useful solar panels can be.
I think this is largely over reaction to a problem. Yes, water is present, but so are many grounds. The only real reason a fire fighter would face an electrical threat would be if there were no grounds present for the charge to get to.
Thats highly unlikely in a fire situation, because multiple grounds are exposed. They also wear rubber boots and safety equipment. While current travels quite easily through pooled water, sprinkled water it does not. Even in the hose, the water still has so many air gaps between the various molecules, it'd be hard to carry the current any real distance.
Brave New World. It is incumbent upon all of us to keep up with new technolgies. If we don't, we will surely get left behind or even injured, as stated.
bentlebee: Thanks for the info. That kind of scenario never entered my mind when I considered how useful solar panels can be.
Just consider pole or ground mounting rather than rooftop, if space allows. Also a good reason to keep all associated wiring in metal conduit (inside the house) and consider a metal roof if choosing a roof-mount installation.
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