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Reply #20 –
My panels are edges are 11/4 and I'm hoping that an inch under the lip will be enough clearance to keep them cool.

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Reply #21 –
Well I finally got the solar working today. Still more to do. One of the panels wasn't working but I went out to check the system at
6.00 PM the voltage was up so I will hook it up tomorrow and see. I made the bracket and when I took up to the roof I realize they wouldn't work so I had to redesign one side and the upside is the panels are flat. I will send pictures later.
 

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Reply #22 –
One panels isn't working. It will put out 14 volts and as soon as I hook up a head light bulb it drops to 10 volts. The others put out
over 30 volts. I shortened the TV antenna so the left front one would fit. The cables aren't fastened yet. 

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Reply #23 –
How about a photo of the data sticker on the back of the panel? They don't usually fail, the output is just lower after a few years. Check for damage to the panel and the wiring before getting rid of it. The glass can be broken and look terrible but they usually still work.

Pierce

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Reply #24 –
I had it wired backwards so may have burnt something out. I've been trying to get hold of the manufactures to see what they
can tell me.

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Reply #25 –
They are pretty durable, hook it up right and check the voltages again probably still good.

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Reply #26 –
Checked it again yesterday. 14.6 volts with no load and hook up my headlight tester and the volts drop to 11.6, The head light uses
around 5 amps.

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Reply #27 –
How about dropping a note to the U.S. distributor and ask them if hooking the panel up backwards fried it?

Don't know the size but you can probably replace it for about $0.33/watt from CL.

Pierce

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Reply #28 –
I have been trying to get them. Just been getting an answering machine and yesterday I emailed them so I will see.

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Reply #29 –
I pulled the panel today and look at the hook up thingy that the wires come out of, It is definitely shot. I will email the company
tonight and see if I can get a new what ever it is called.

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Reply #30 –
I got into the thingy and I need a diode. I call the company Solarworld doesn't seem to be answering. I will go to an electonics
store and see if I can find something that will work.

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Reply #31 –
Just to finish up. I had burnt out 2  diodes and now have replaced them and today I finished up with the install.