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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>We did this on a job once, we have 1yr on the install and so far, so good. It had the side-effect of slowing down the time it takes to melt/slough off snow, due to the fact that the snow blanket was now continuous, and so it held onto itself as one large sheet, not letting the smaller slabs of snow slide off at will. The open gaps actually let the snow act like a sheet of postage stamps, the gaps act like a perforation, letting the snow break apart more easily and slide away.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>We simply treated it like a large gap needing sealant. We used the appropriately sized foam backer rod, cleaned the parts of the module frame that needed to be sealed with rubbing alcohol, inserted the backer rod from the top (you might want some painters tape under the frames to keep the rod from falling through the bottom), then applied a roofing style silicone (we used DOW 795) and applied it in the hour-glass shape needed to help provide for long term durability/adhesion. Then you can just remove the backer rod from below after a day or two.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>It cut the water coming through by around 95%. The trick is the mid clamps, it’s difficult to get the seal to be durable at those locations, so pay attention there. If you have a bottom clamped system, you should be home free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Remember most solar modules are not water proof at the interface between the glass and the aluminum frame (also the corners of the aluminum frame are generally a weak spot for water too), so expect some water to drip through. Standard crystalline framed Solar modules are just not designed to be a roofing material…your shooting for less water getting through, you can’t stop it 100% without something under the array o catch it.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>With Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Daniel Young, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional<sup>TM</sup>: Cert #031508-90<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Benn Kilburn<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 07, 2015 8:26 PM<br><b>To:</b> RE-wrenches<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] Between module gasket system<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>A real DIY would be to use masking tape on the top side of the gap then fill from the bottom with a sealant (or I suppose taping the bottom side and fill from the top would work too). It wouldn't have to be completely full as long as it covers fully from side to side and relative thick/deep (half mod frame thickness?)<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal> I would use the roof sealant that we use... Henry 925, since it is designed to stay flexible and withstand dynamic movement and good for up to a 1" gap. Then next day remove the tape, unless you use a very high quality tape to begin with. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I'm sure there are better ways or at least improvements that can be made this initial suggestion, but it's my day off, sort of ;)<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Benn Kilburn<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>SkyFire Energy Inc. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>780-906-7807<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Aug 7, 2015, at 4:00 PM, Wayne Irwin <<a href="mailto:wayne@pureenergysolar.com">wayne@pureenergysolar.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:black'>We have a customer with a ground mount system that would like to seal the 1" gap (UniRac) between the modules so that he can have a dry space underneath the array.<br><br>Any product recommendations or DIY suggestions?<br><br>Thanks,<br id=FontBreak></span><br><br><span style='color:#008A17'>Wayne Irwin,<br>President<br>License #CVC56695 <br>State Licensed Solar Contractor<br>Pure Energy Solar International Inc. <br><a href="mailto:PureEnergySolar@hotmail.com">Wayne@PureEnergySolar.com</a> <br><a href="http://PureEnergySolar.com" target="_blank">http://PureEnergySolar.com</a><br><a href="https://solarchargingstation.net" target="_blank">http://SolarChargingStation.net</a><br>352 377-6527 Office<br>352 336-3299 Fax<br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#008A17'><br><br></span><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#008A17'>The Sun Is Always Shining!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=ecxecxecxecececececmsonormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#008A17'>The content of this message is Pure Energy Solar Confidential. 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