01-26-10, 05:42 PM | #11 |
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After looking at a few pictures on the web, I think they are using 4 aluminum pop-rivets
to hold the two cover pans together.. ART TEC - Solar Power - installing inverters This pic shows screws in the same holes, so it's likely not a production unit.. |
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I'll take a closer look tomorrow, but I don't remember seeing any way to get them apart -- I had the impression they were a throw it away and get a new one if it does not work sort of part, but I'm not sure about that. I'll let you know what I can in daylight. Gary |
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Hi,
I had a look while sweeping a couple new inches of snow off the panels this morning -- kind of amazing how much more snow panels at 45 degrees pick up compared to steep panels. I could not tell a lot. The side I can see is the one in the picture, and they do look like rivets. I'm not sure about this, but when I was installing them, I noticed that the other side has a red plastic plug in it. When I saw this, the first thing that came to mind was that maybe they are potted and the plug is the hole the potting goes in, but have no idea if this is true or not. If you find out, I'd be curious to know. Gary |
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Thanks for checking.
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01-27-10, 01:26 PM | #16 |
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I just looked a some of the spec sheets for the M190 and it said
" the Micro-inverter is a potted design.".. I also noticed it will work for 1 hour while underwater.. So, maybe that Potted spec is true.. |
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