[RE-wrenches] panel back tedlar flaking off

[jay peltz]

I"ve got a customer with some panels that the white back laminate is  
literally flaking off in sheets.

they are still working, but what sort of time life do they have?
And how important is the white part vs the encapsulate behind which  
seems in good shape.
They are old, at least 15 years, I think they are Photowatt 75 watt,  
the labels are so faded that nothing is readable.

I've just never seen panels literally fall apart like this.

Any thoughts?

thanks,
jay

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