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What do you think of the quality of the new Sharp modules? The 240
F2 has a good PTC rating, but a power tolerance range of 15% (+10%
-5%). With the frame and construction issues, I wonder if the
quality of Sharp modules is slipping. <br><br>
Has Sharp cut quality to keep competitive? <br><br>
Drake <br><br>
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09:34 PM 9/9/2011, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">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><br>
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Sunny Regards,<br>
Kirpal Khalsa<br>
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer<br>
Renewable Energy Systems<br>
<a href="http://www.oregonsolarworks.com">www.oregonsolarworks.com</a><br>
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