If you want to mount it once and not take it off ever again, why not use a good polyurethane caulk like Sikaflex? No VOCs, no acetic acid. You could hold it in place with electricians tape while it cures which should be less than 12 hours.
To be 100% sure about using any sort of adhesive, you might want to talk to module manufacturers about the compatibility with Tedlar. - Peter Peter T. Parrish, Ph.D., President California Solar Engineering, Inc. 820 Cynthia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90065 CA Lic. 854779, NABCEP Cert. 031806-26 [email protected] Ph 323-258-8883, Mobile 323-839-6108, Fax 323-258-8885 ________________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dana Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 7:21 AM To: [email protected]; 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Mounting Temperature Sensors Have you tried the aluminum foil type of duct tape with the peel off wax protective paper over the adhesive. It seems to be virtually impervious to heat or cold, though I have not tried to apply it to the back of a PV module. I keep it on the raft for all sort of repairs that get very hot & wet. Typically available at sheet metal shops, Home Cheapo, plumbing suppliers, & some hardware outlets. Please let us know if this works. Thanks, Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc E - [email protected] V - 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.4140 C - 970.209.4076 web - www.solarwork.com "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988" From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Glenn Burt Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 7:23 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: [RE-wrenches] Mounting Temperature Sensors Hello Wrenches, Does anyone have any good ideas for mounting thermocouples or RTDs to the back of modules for cell temperature measurements? Ive seen electrical tape used (obviously the results were terrible), thermally conductive epoxy from Omega Instruments ($$) used, some kind of foil tape (electrically questionable). Any recommendations? Bubble gum? Glenn Burt NABCEP Certified PV Installer NYSERDA Eligible Installer Technical Specialist Alteris Renewables 120 Broadway Albany, NY 12204 Tel: (518) 512-5154 Cell: (518) 681-2274 Fax: (518) 514-1175 Web: www.alterisinc.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3045 - Release Date: 08/05/10 12:23:00 _______________________________________________ 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
