Hi Ron- While I agree with Dan of Exeltech that it would be best to just replace the damaged panel, if you want to try salvage you might want to use a conformal coating that is commonly used to seal PC boards. Conformal coatings can be sprayed or brushed on. In your case a brushing may further damage the fragile surfaces so you should stick with a spray on type. There are several brands that come up on a Google search. Read the Wiki page to pick the right chemistry. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conformal_coating
Don Barch
Energy Solar
> On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 5:32 AM, Ron Young <solarea...@solareagle.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello Wrenches,
>> I have an installation of 165w PV on a pole mount that was exposed to a
>> fire from the rear when the customers shop burned. 6 of the 10 panels
>> survived with only replacement of the MC4 plugs required but one of the
>> panels that is still functioning had the rear coating melted off. The cells
>> and electrical grid still function. Can anyone recommend a replacement
>> coating that may salvage this panel for a few more years. I know if left
>> exposed it will soon deteriorate but am wondering if some kind of commonly
>> available non conductive rubberized or latex type of coating might do the
>> job?
>>
>> Ron Young
>> _______________________________________________
>>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello Wrenches,
>> I have an installation of 165w PV on a pole mount that was exposed to a
>> fire from the rear when the customers shop burned. 6 of the 10 panels
>> survived with only replacement of the MC4 plugs required but one of the
>> panels that is still functioning had the rear coating melted off. The cells
>> and electrical grid still function. Can anyone recommend a replacement
>> coating that may salvage this panel for a few more years. I know if left
>> exposed it will soon deteriorate but am wondering if some kind of commonly
>> available non conductive rubberized or latex type of coating might do the
>> job?
>>
>> Ron Young
>> _______________________________________________
>>
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