Re: [RE-wrenches] recover broken modules

2010-05-27 Thread Ron Young
We recently bought some broken modules from a supplier --at a very good price- to see if we could work something out. After looking into a variety of options we settled on a lexan sheet cut to size and secured with polyurethane adhesive along the frame edges. The reason we chose lexan was d

Re: [RE-wrenches] theft resistant nuts

2010-05-27 Thread dan
We've been using locktite red.. just plan on breaking them if you need to remove them.. stainless is soft.Dan BrownPresidentFoxfire Energy Corp.Renewable Energy Systems(802)-483-2564www.Foxfire-Energy.comNABCEP #092907-44 Original Message Subject: [RE-wrenches] theft resistant n

Re: [RE-wrenches] recover broken modules

2010-05-27 Thread Joel Davidson
Jeff, You can put another glass front on top of the module to protect the cells and wiring to get a few more years use from the module. My customer got 3 years of use from a broken module in extreme Alaska weather. Other customers had similar luck. 1. Clean with low pressure dry air to remove

[RE-wrenches] theft resistant nuts

2010-05-27 Thread Phil Schneider
Anybody have recommendations or products to avoid regarding theft resistant 1/4-20 nuts in a top clamp installation? Phil Schneider Creative Energies ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options & se

Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase with paralleled 12 volt modules?

2010-05-27 Thread Allan Sindelar
Bill, Simplest suggestion is to email Marv with your specific situation. I did recently for a customer wanting to turn an off-grid array of mismatched modules into GT; he told me my suggested approach would work fine. This included pairs of 12V Astropower AP120s.

[RE-wrenches] Enphase with paralleled 12 volt modules?

2010-05-27 Thread Bill Loesch
Fellow Wrenches, Has anyone tried this approach? Benefits/disadvantages? Significance of having the module on the approved list? TIA for the collective experience, Bill Loesch Solar 1 - Saint Louis Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine