<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">Wrenches,<br>I
received some modules lately (and it has happened in the past) that
have some degree of silicon on the front glass. It is usually either
some spatter or a smear of sorts. <br>These are from a distributor
warehouse and in most cases i've seen the modules removed directly from
the manufacturers factory wrapped pallet.<br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">Aside
from the fact that they should be thoroughly inspected prior to being
"accepted"....and aside from the fact that they should not leave the
factory in that condition.... points that i'm sure will be discussed....
for now i am writing to ask about dealing with "silicone on module
glass"<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">Rubbing
it off with a gloved finger works, but is time consuming when there are
several spatters, and it leaves a "rubbed/smeared/discoloured " mark on
the glass.<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">I'm
curious if the rubbed/discoloured mark can negatively affect
performance (doesn't seem likely) or have other adverse affects? <br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">It
was suggested, indirectly by the mfgr, (mfgr told distributor,
distributor told me) to use varsol (paint thinner) to "break down the
silicone so it comes off easier".<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">I'm
not sure how i feel about that since it opens a possible risk of excess
paint thinner getting to the silicone along the frame and breaking down
the silicone that is "weather sealing" the module.<br><br></div>Have you ever had modules coming directly out of manufacturer packaging that has silicone on the front glass??? <br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">Have you requested/received any sort of reply from the manufacturer about the cause/affect of such silicone and how to properly remove it?<br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><br>Would love to hear comments.<br><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif">Benn<br></div>
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