[RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

[Kirk Herander]

I am using bifacial panels for albedo harvest, so no roof surface, just
open rafters. Mod rails mounted perpendicular. The Sunmodo gasket did work
well in combo with bottom mounting the modules ( i.e. no top bolts between
the panels to interfere with the press-fit of the gasket).  But you
really need to make the gap a little wider, 1/2" or more, to get that
particular gasket to tap in easy and snug. I used Ironridge camo clamps at
additional expense instead of the UFOs.

On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 1:17 PM August Goers <august at luminalt.com> wrote:

> Hi Kirk,
>
> This probably isn't the answer you want, but we insist that a conventional
> roof is installed (could be metal, bitumen, etc) and then install the array
> on top if the client needs it to be watertight. It just seems like
> everything else such as rubber gaskets or tape will be temporary or
> problematic over time. Maybe others out there know of a good way to do it!
>
> August
> Luminalt
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 10:08 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps between modules in a carport
>> array for weather-tightness. I've used the Sunmodo gaskets before, but
>> curious about other reliable options. Thanks.
>> --
>>
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*Kirk Herander / **kirkh at vermont.solar <kirkh at vermont.solar>*

*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*

*Celebrating our 32st Anniversary 1991-2023!!*

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