Recent solar install - cracks in header

[blumsden]

Hi All

I recently installed 6 2x10 SunQuest panels purchased from Costco. All was well for about 2 weeks when I developed cracks in two different places. My VRV is on the lower right and the upper left is plugged. Pipe connections are lower left and upper right. Anyways, the cracks are where the VRV and the plug threads into the header. There is a seam in the header and the pipe cracked along the seam.

I'm trying to figure out the cause:
- faulty product?
- over pressure?
- over-tightening?
- too much teflon tape?
- combination of all??

I purchased in May, installed in June, been running for about 3 weeks. Any ideas?

 

[Casey]

No idea but, can you get a replacement part and if not, can you take it back?

 

[blumsden]

Maybe although I hear they often give people a hard time to get warranty replacements. I don't want to take it back since it was a load of work to get it mounted on the roof! Also I don't want to repeat the problem if it is something I am doing wrong.

 

[gwegan]

Can you post some pictures. Overall setup and a closeup of the cracked area. Is it leaking water?