Hey team wrenches, Regarding thin film, they don't come off without metal roof damage, l have seen heat used, ice and a scraper, either way not the best results. I have put many modules using S-5-S direct and just covered the modules, l leave the junction box, cut the wires and put silicone over the ends. The biggest issue is have found is you don't need all the space from the old array vs the new so some will be visible. Fun times
On Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 4:01 PM Dana Orzel <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey all you Wise ones, > > > > I have a new client - new neighbor that is purchasing a house with a 4.2 > KW thin film array adhered to the standing seam metal south roof of the > house. > > *Installed in 1999* as 4.2KW today it only puts out 1.6 kw peak at noon. > See NO attached pics. > > > > Obviously, it needs to be upgraded to current modules > > but does the film need to be removed? > > It is a hazard when disconnected? > > Could it short out and cause a fire? > > It is very firmly attached still & might possibly remove the paint. No > attempt has been made to remove yet. > > > > If you have had to remove thin-film what/how did you do it. They have not > taken possession of the house yet so I do not have access to the house yet. > > > > Thoughts, suggestions, & comments welcomed. > > Thank you in advance for the input. > > > > _________________________________________________________ > > Dana Orzel GREAT SOLAR WORKS! > > C – 208.721.7003 E – [email protected] > > W - www. greatsolarworks.com www.solarwork.com > > *“Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988!”* > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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