Uni-Solar laminates [RE-wrenches]

[matthew tritt]

Daryl and Marco,

All true, except that you no longer have to glue on the J boxes, thanks to
the now available quick-connects.
Much faster laminating, no PVL cure time and much faster wire connections on
the roof.

Matt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daryl DeJoy" <penobscotsolar at midmaine.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: Uni-Solar laminates [RE-wrenches]


> 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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