I have seen modules with a sheet of Plexiglas or Lexan (expensive) over the top. If you seal it with something like 'LEXAR" it might hold. That sealant skins over but does not get solid. I think you could heat and bend plexiglas to fit over the sides of the panels to keep the weather out but i have not tried it. (Been lucky and have not smashed any panels, yet)
You can bet i would try it before i tossed one, Bob On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Chris Daum <[email protected]> wrote: > A clear acryllic polymer can be purchased at a hobby store (i.e. one that > sells model airplane stuff) that is cheap and readily sprayed on the > surface. It will extend a broken module's life for some time, and as Ron > pointed out, they make for good gifts to schools and science clubs. > > Chris Daum > Oasis Montana Inc. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ron Young > Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 11:58 PM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Broken Modules > > I'm looking into a polyurethane coating that can be sprayed on to a module > that will secure the shattered glass in place and weatherize the panel. > Cost > about $50/panel. I've seen modules 25 years old with bullet holes through > them that are still functioning, albeit at a much lower output. There's > always someone looking for a deal or a gift. > > Ron Young > earthRight - Solareagle.com > > On 3-Aug-09, at 6:32 AM, Doug Wells wrote: > > > Wrenches, > > > > I am curious what other installers are doing with broken modules? > > I know some manufacturers are starting recycling programs. > > > > > > Doug Wells > > The Solar Specialists > > Morrisville, VT 05661 > > (p) 802-223-7014 > > (c) 802-498-5856 > > www.thesolarspecialists.com > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > > > List Address: [email protected] > > > > Options & settings: > > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > > > List-Archive: > > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > > > List rules & etiquette: > > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > > > Check out participant bios: > > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: [email protected] > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: [email protected] > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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