Re: Firelite Power problems

["Aegis" <lordaegis@xxxxxxxxx>]

Have you contacted Firelite? A recall may be in order.

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"Michael" <sirflannelNO@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Ok,
>   We had a small hurricane come through recently (Rita, you may have
> heard about it, it was in ALL the papers<g>), and we have had about
> half a dozen panels that need to be replaced, because the battery
> charging circuit is blown. It doesn't see the batteries, can't
> recharge the batteries, and if the AC fails, can't use the batteries.
> ALL were Firelite (one 5210, the rest 5024's). I'm thinking there was
> some power surge either before the lights went out, or when they came
> back on. Anyone had the same problem with these panels? A power surge
> messing up the battery circuits? Granted, there are some that survived
> (I'm sure), but having this many panels pop, all the same maker, makes
> me wonder. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks
> Michael