[RE-wrenches] Mounting Temperature Sensors

[Peter Parrish]

If you want to mount it once and not take it off ever again, why not use a
good polyurethane caulk like Sikaflex? No VOCs, no acetic acid. You could
hold it in place with electrician’s tape while it cures which should be less
than 12 hours.

To be 100% sure about using any sort of adhesive, you might want to talk to
module manufacturers about the compatibility with Tedlar.

- Peter


 
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[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dana
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 7:21 AM
To: glenn.burt at glbcc.com; 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting Temperature Sensors

Have you tried the aluminum foil type of duct tape with the peel off wax
protective paper over the adhesive. It seems to be virtually impervious to
heat or cold, though I have not tried to apply it to the back of a PV
module.
I keep it on the raft for all sort of repairs that get very hot & wet.

Typically available at sheet metal shops, Home Cheapo, plumbing suppliers, &
some hardware outlets.

Please let us know if this works.

Thanks,  Dana Orzel

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From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Glenn Burt
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 7:23 AM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Mounting Temperature Sensors

Hello Wrenches,

Does anyone have any good ideas for mounting thermocouples or RTD’s to the
back of modules for cell temperature measurements?
I’ve seen electrical tape used (obviously the results were terrible),
thermally conductive epoxy from Omega Instruments ($$) used, some kind of
foil tape (electrically questionable).

Any recommendations?
Bubble gum?

Glenn Burt
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
NYSERDA Eligible Installer

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