[RE-wrenches] PV panel backing

[Dan Fink]

Mostly a stop-gap measure to keep an off-grid system operative until the
fire insurance settlements come through, then rip the burnt PV out and
start over. Those insurance folks take forever to pay.

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




On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 11:06 PM, <don at energysolarnow.com> wrote:

> Hi Ron- While I agree with Dan of Exeltech that it would be best to just
> replace the damaged panel, if you want to try salvage you might want to use
> a conformal coating that is commonly used to seal PC boards.  Conformal
> coatings can be sprayed or brushed on. In your case a brushing may further
> damage the fragile surfaces so you should stick with a spray on type. There
> are several brands that come up on a Google search. Read the Wiki page to
> pick the right chemistry.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conformal_coating
> Don Barch
> Energy Solar
>
> > 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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