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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=078003800-11092011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>I am not sure about the caulk or lack of it. Nor am I sure
about the variance in size.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=078003800-11092011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=078003800-11092011><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Kirpal
Khalsa<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, September 09, 2011 6:35 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
RE-wrenches<BR><B>Subject:</B> [RE-wrenches] Sharp modules<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>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.....<BR>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......<BR>Does
this manufacturing method have some advantages that i am not aware of?<BR>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....<BR>Cheers.<BR clear=all><BR>-- <BR>Sunny Regards,<BR>Kirpal
Khalsa<BR>NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer<BR>Renewable Energy Systems<BR><A
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