Modifying old Panels

[Kappy]

Panel no 3 really getting the hang of it now.

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[T1 Terry]

You will just about be able to refit the bit you cut out of the frame and then it will confuse just about anyone who looks at it

[Kappy]

As I don't have Mig, I'll get a slightly smaller profile angle and rivet the cutout bit back.

Anyone here know if these epoxy cold weld glues are any good?

I used some type of putty years ago that seemed to work in plugging holes and refitting screw, but cannot remember the name.

Cheers

[BruceS]

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Ferr ... 8wfny5HoCg
Also in the Big Green Shed. Don't mix it too strong or it'll go hard before you use it.

[Busman]

Selleys Armourflex, a one part polyurethane, that what holds the panels on all these sleek new vehicles you see. I use on aluminium all the time

[Kappy]

Selleys Armourflex, a one part polyurethane, that what holds the panels on all these sleek new vehicles you see. I use on aluminium all the time

I use that as well, will it work to secured a cut out piece on my panel.

like here

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cheers

[Busman]

I thought you were going to use a smaller profile angle, then just use the cut out piece to fill the hole?
In that case yes
Not just around the edges though, that won't work

[Kappy]

Good job & well done!
Now you know the side wall on a solar panel is double skin!!! I've seen a few people mount the solar panels by drilling a hole through the side panel, the moisture gets in and trouble starts.
It's a bit like two bits of angle iron with the solar cell between.
Make REAL sure you totally seal where you made that first 'wrong' cut....

Thanks Bruce,

All sealed up

Did panel No 2 today made a video, just needs editing.

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Testing each side using artificial light producing 19.5 Volts.

Cheers
Kappy

Would that be because sunlight over that way is a rare commodity?

Not true Terry here is a pic taken Tuesday morning from my hospital bed.

Plenty of lovely sunshine.

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Cheers
Kappy

[T1 Terry]

What are you doing in hospital and how would you get the solar panels there to test them Sadly we seem to have dragged the WA weather back here with us, but at least no hail storms yet

[Kappy]

I had some pain last Friday that couldn't be ignored.

Ended up in Hollywood Hospital in Perth, had my Gallbladder removed.

Should be out today.

Truth be know SA gets its fair share of miserable weather, without having to blame the West.

Cheers
Kappy