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by jackal
27 May 2010, 08:23
Forum: Wind Power
Topic: Solar panel glue bonded cell to glass
Replies: 6
Views: 3497

I've got a panel like that so I bought a sheet of perspex and stuck it on using silicon sealant. It needs mechanical fixing as well or possibly the use of No Nails or a similar glue. I'll be giving it a try. Sounds Like a plan. Im going to test the panel today maybe with my tongue. Jackal Your Engl...
by jackal
26 May 2010, 08:16
Forum: Wind Power
Topic: Solar panel glue bonded cell to glass
Replies: 6
Views: 3497

kenneal wrote:I've got a panel like that so I bought a sheet of perspex and stuck it on using silicon sealant. It needs mechanical fixing as well or possibly the use of No Nails or a similar glue. I'll be giving it a try.
Sounds Like a plan. Im going to test the panel today maybe with my tongue.

Jackal
by jackal
25 May 2010, 21:46
Forum: Wind Power
Topic: Solar panel glue bonded cell to glass
Replies: 6
Views: 3497

Solar panel glue bonded cell to glass

Hi I'm a newbie here so please allow my ignorance. I have just been given two 100 watt panels that has shattered glass. I have not tested them yet but i was hoping to dismantle it to construct a new panel with new glass. The problem I see is that the cell is bonded to the glass but the glas does pic...
by jackal
06 May 2010, 20:13
Forum: Other Alternatives
Topic: power from shopping trolleys?
Replies: 5
Views: 13523

yes, don't worry someone will invent something and save the day. You're talking micro generation and a more cost effective electricity generation would be wind or PV which we already have. Personally I think the jobless should be made to pedal dynamo cycles to offset their laying about and watching...
by jackal
06 May 2010, 19:55
Forum: Electrical, Theory and Practice
Topic: Do unused lead acids die?
Replies: 13
Views: 3717

You can't stop the chemical reaction. Trickle charge is the way to sustain longer battery life with lead acid once they're fully charged. I've recently starting getting involved in UPS maintenance for a large Scottish bank, we renew the cells every 5 years regardless. Hi do u have any for sale? Jac...
by jackal
06 May 2010, 19:32
Forum: Wind Power
Topic: A newbie in search of batteries and advice welcome
Replies: 2
Views: 2491

A newbie in search of batteries and advice welcome

Hi I'm new to the forum. My self and my family are moving to rural french location with a few acres to live the dream of self sufficiency. I plan to be off grid but having problems seeking batteries suitable. The cost of new batteries is prohibitive especially after being robbed this year another re...