[RE-wrenches] PV panel backing

[Dan Fink]

Ron;
You might try the Plasti-Dip stuff used to coat tool handles. Would be
expensive for an entire array, but a can should cover one PV module. We saw
a lot of this after the High Park Fire burned through our off-grid area in
2012.

Dan Fink
Buckville Energy
IREC Certified Instructor™ for:
~ PV Installation Professional
~ Small Wind Installer
970.672.4342




On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 5:32 AM, Ron Young <solareagle at solareagle.com>
wrote:

> Hello Wrenches,
> I have an installation of 165w PV on a pole mount that was exposed to a
> fire from the rear when the customers shop burned. 6 of the 10 panels
> survived with only replacement of the MC4 plugs required but one of the
> panels that is still functioning had the rear coating melted off. The cells
> and electrical grid still function. Can anyone recommend a replacement
> coating that may salvage this panel for a few more years. I know if left
> exposed it will soon deteriorate but am wondering if some kind of commonly
> available non conductive rubberized or latex type of coating might do the
> job?
>
> Ron Young
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