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General Discussion / Re: Image uploads
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Solar / Re: Free Panels !
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Solar / Re: Fixing solar panels, I did something stupid
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Wind Power Machines / Re: I finally finished my Toshiba motor conversion!
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General Discussion / Image uploads
Last post by Xeonpony -There are add on's to do this server side
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General Discussion / Re: I got one
Last post by SparWeb -Found On Road Dead
Fix Or Repair Daily
My Dad's a Ford fan. First family vehicles I remember were a 1975 F150 and a 1982 Granada. Since then a couple of Tauruses (Tauri?) and a Bronco, Ranger, Fusion, a handful of others I can't remember. But never a Mustang! I think the Bucco was his favourite.
Meanwhile I previously cultivated a loyalty to Honda/Acura. My intent to get an EV has meant that my next car wouldn't be a Honda.
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Solar / Re: Fixing solar panels, I did something stupid
Last post by SparWeb -Note: If your silicone smells like vinegar when curing it is NOT for use on electronics! It will dissolve enough metals to cause issues. Stuff is corrosive. I have ran into gasket maker that was acidic and some that isn't in a different brand so a nose test is in order!
I have personal experience with this, too!
Had a customer bring a storage box that they wanted a customized mount built for, to attach to the belly of a helicopter. We did the custom-mount, tested the installation, called it good. Well they must have had some water get inside because later they sealed all the edges with caulk without calling us. Then a guy from Transport Canada came to inspect, opened the case, and they were grounded. The box was horribly filled with corrosion, and you couldn't get within 10 feet of it without gagging.
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Wind Power Machines / Re: I finally finished my Toshiba motor conversion!
Last post by SparWeb -On the TS-60, Charge Solar has one listed for $310 but only stock in Barrie. It says call for availability in Calgary. I can inquire if you are stuck.
I have a brand new TS-45 on the shelf you can have for $100 if it would work for you. I bought it for some 48v systems i was selling at the time, but ended up liking victron controllers better for that application.
A rep from Charge Solar just reached out to me, after I submitted a query on the Morningstar website... might actually be from Barrie, too, judging from the phone number.
The TS45 has less margin for error, but the idea of having a backup is very appealing. I think you've made a deal. I'll send an e-mail.
Umm... In a world where knowing everyone's name is easy, I have no excuse, but... your initials are DJ, right?
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Solar / Re: Fixing solar panels, I did something stupid
Last post by MaryB -No pictures because I can't seem to resize them right now. The fixing went great again. This was a 290w Silfab panel and all 3 bypass diodes were very smoked. The cases were cracked. 4v open circuit when I started. The nameplate says 39v should be voc.
Oddly enough, the diodes just clip in on these. No soldering required. I even had diodes in stock because i have done these before. The tough part is cutting into the plastic box where the diodes are, and chipping out the silicone in there.
After i clipped new ones in, i siliconed the box back shut with grey rtv silicone gasket maker (because i had one open) and it had exactly 39v in the sun. I haven't actually hooked it up yet, but I'm sure it will work.
Note: If your silicone smells like vinegar when curing it is NOT for use on electronics! It will dissolve enough metals to cause issues. Stuff is corrosive. I have ran into gasket maker that was acidic and some that isn't in a different brand so a nose test is in order!
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Solar / Re: Fixing solar panels, I did something stupid
Last post by bigrockcandymountain -Oddly enough, the diodes just clip in on these. No soldering required. I even had diodes in stock because i have done these before. The tough part is cutting into the plastic box where the diodes are, and chipping out the silicone in there.
After i clipped new ones in, i siliconed the box back shut with grey rtv silicone gasket maker (because i had one open) and it had exactly 39v in the sun. I haven't actually hooked it up yet, but I'm sure it will work.