[RE-wrenches] Sharp modules

[penobscotsolar at midmaine.com]

Just wondering what everyone (anyone) whose used these Sharp modules
thinks of them for salt air environments? Does this lack of seal
compromise their ability to hold up in this type of environment? Any first
hand experience out there?

Daryl DeJoy
NABCEP Certified installer
Penobscot Solar Design




> Kirpal,
>
> I am not sure about the caulk or lack of it. Nor am I sure about the
> variance in size.
>
> However, I have been working with the NT-240's and have to admit that a
> nice
> rubber mallet is now one of my standard tools.
>
> If the module is laying down out of square, a firm tap on the corner of
> the
> frame brings it into square and on we go.
>
> Mark Frye
> Berkeley Solar Electric Systems
> 303 Redbud Way
> Nevada City,  CA 95959
> (530) 401-8024
>  <http://www.berkeleysolar.com/> www.berkeleysolar.com
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
> [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Kirpal
> Khalsa
> Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 6:35 PM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Sharp modules
>
>
> Happy Friday.....so i was installing some sharp 240w modules today and
> noticed again that the modules do not have any sealant between the glass
> and
> the aluminum frame.....I have noticed this on the 216's and the 80's as
> well.....the glass and cells all seem to float independent of the
> frame......all other modules we have used have a sealant sometimes too
> much
> in the groove surrounding the glass inside of the frame.....
> As we were installing the modules we noticed significant 1/4"+ of variance
> in frame dimensions from one end of module to other, with mid clamps
> holding
> the modules on one side you could pull the frame and it would move
> independently of the glass......
> Does this manufacturing method have some advantages that i am not aware
> of?
> It just seemed odd that the glass and silicone cells and backing
> encapsulant
> can all move around without being held firmly in place......we are new to
> using the sharp modules and was interested to see if anyone else had any
> insight into this design....
> Cheers.
>
> --
> Sunny Regards,
> Kirpal Khalsa
> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer
> Renewable Energy Systems
> www.oregonsolarworks.com
> 541-218-0201 m
> 541-592-3958 o
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