Uni-Solar laminates [RE-wrenches]

[Daryl DeJoy]

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Hi Marco,
         Well, we've been certified to install them, but without any takers 
so far in the way of customers....
They do need to be installed on the ground (pre-roof installation) on 
galvalume metal roofing with a minimum of 16 inch pans. The "glue" that 
laminates it to the metal seems to be very much like bituthane ice/water 
shield type material. Very sticky, you only get one shot at it!!
         Once the laminating is done you need to install the junction boxes 
using (provided by Uni-Solar) high quality silicone. This needs to be done 
at the top or bottom of the metal panel (remember to specify when ordering) 
and usually goes under the roof cap. Wiring is done under the seam in the 
roof from the underside. There was no grounding done to the actual panel, 
although I'm sure you would bond your negative to ground within the system 
itself. The panels are not metal and can be kicked, punched, run on, etc. 
Pretty cool stuff, but it takes up a fair amount of space vs single crystal 
type material.
         We were told by Uni-Solar that you must be certified to install 
the laminates or their warranty will not be applicable.
Best,
Daryl DeJoy
Penobscot Solar Design


At 05:03 AM 10/15/02 -1000, you wrote:
>Anyone out there have much experience with Uni-Solar's 128-watt 
>peel-and-stick a-Si laminates?  How's the install?  How well do they 
>stick?  Can they be walked on with your tennies?  How are they grounded, 
>if at all?
>
>marco
>ProVision Technologies, Inc.
>Hilo, Alohaland
>www.provisiontechnologies.com
>
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