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| RSTC announced the launch of SolaDeck  RSTC Enterprises, Inc., announced the launch of SolaDeck, a roof-mounted combiner/enclosure that allows for the installation and pre-wire of solar panels and photovoltaic (PV) panels. Drawing from experience and engineering from solar installation companies, consultants and panel manufacturers; the RSTC team completed development and in September introduced SolaDeck at "Solar Power 2007" and began taking advanced orders for the its new product in October. RSTC utilized the design concept of Commdeck, one of RSTC's original ideas.The addition of a bottom plate to the CommDeck base unit created a sealed cavity. This plate has three knockouts for conduit and includes a UL-listed dual ground lug, DIN rail and wire strain clip, all fixed on the plate. Cutouts on the cover and matching centering dimples on the base increase versatility and provide a means for onsite installation of watertight conduit to enter or exit SolaDeck's cavity when and where needed. SolaDeck was tested and evaluated by ETL Intertek Testing Services NA Inc. at Intertek's Cortland, NY facility. SolaDeck is a listed UL 50 - Type 3R enclosure. "The reality of having a flashed damage-free combiner box that is easy to install and aesthetically appealing has saved us time, money and made our installations more professional", claims Zeus Stark, owner of NextStep Energy Systems. "SolaDeck cleans up a few troubling issues that exist with today's photovoltaic installations." write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |