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2nd August 2021, 08:55 PM
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https://sikaflexit.wordpress.com/201...-your-caravan/
https://sunworks.co.uk/product/solar-panel-adhesive/
Straight from the manufacturers website. What would be interesting is if the correct grade of sikaflex was used (or even if it was Sikaflex 252) and it was installed to the manufacturer's guidelines and instructions. I have used Sikaflex grades under some wicked applications, but to be honest, am a bit gun-shy on the solar panel stuck to roof config., but the manufacturer and others say its fine. My panels are bolted into a frame and then bolted to the roofrack. 50,000klm and still there!
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2nd August 2021 08:55 PM
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2nd August 2021, 09:06 PM
#13642
Patrol God
Must've washed and waxed the car before using the wrong adhesive.
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2nd August 2021, 09:46 PM
#13643
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
Winnie
Do some research Hodgey mate, it is very standard practice and the preferred method of fixing them.
It is not standard bathroom silicone that is used but a fit for purpose sikaflex product.
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I hear ya mate. I know they use it on caravans, motor homes etc... And for sure they use very specific rigid stuff and methods, very low profile panels for aerodynamic etc. But personally, I don't care what type of goo is used, I would not trust it. Thats just me. A little tear in the glue somewhere and wind under speed gets under it and off she goes. No bloody way, I'd ever do that. Good ol' nuts 'n bolts all day long.
Just to clarify the incident I mentioned above was a home made job at best... It all happened quick, but to me it looked like they took 1 half of those fold out panels and just stuck it on top of their patrol.
I reckon the cable it was attached to anchored it down somewhat when it took off. Someone could've been wearing it through their windscreen for sure.
With any luck the insurance gives him the finger because of it and he gets to bear the full cost of damage to the other cars.
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3rd August 2021, 10:06 AM
#13644
Originally Posted by
Mickhead
There is no way I would ever properly prepare the surface of my roof and my solar panel and then silicone it on with a full thick bead all the way around. Why? Because it would be near on impossible to remove it in the future 🤪🤪🤪
They should be lifted off the surface if for no other reason than the cells become less efficient as they get hot. Having them elevated allows air to flow under the panel which provides some cooling.
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4th August 2021, 05:58 PM
#13645
Expert
Originally Posted by
10G
They should be lifted off the surface if for no other reason than the cells become less efficient as they get hot. Having them elevated allows air to flow under the panel which provides some cooling.
Air flow under the panel will make bugger all difference to its efficiency. This is why flexible solar panels are glued to boat and car roofs too. But that does not make me angry… trying to removie stuff that has been stuck on with even humble dowsil silastic 732 really annoys me
Last edited by Mickhead; 4th August 2021 at 06:04 PM.
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4th August 2021, 09:46 PM
#13646
Originally Posted by
Winnie
Do some research Hodgey mate, it is very standard practice and the preferred method of fixing them.
It is not standard bathroom silicone that is used but a fit for purpose sikaflex product.
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Doesn’t mean people use the right adhesive. Or prepare the surface correctly.
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6th August 2021, 08:22 PM
#13647
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Originally Posted by
jay see
A little disappointed with Sparesbox and the courier company. Spares didn't make any attempt to cover what it is and the courier left it right in front of the door in full view, where Australia Post left me a "you have a parcel" slip for a $200 pair of boot that I brought that are probably in one of those white post envelopes.
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Ghee that is average. I saw your post last week and grabbed an XP13 for the Y62. I also grabbed some extra 12mm rope too.
It arrived today strapped to its own Pallet wrapped in Black
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Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
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6th August 2021, 08:27 PM
#13648
Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
Ghee that is average. I saw your post last week and grabbed an XP13 for the Y62. I also grabbed some extra 12mm rope too.
It arrived today strapped to its own Pallet wrapped in Black
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I guess it depends on who is preparing the parcel for delivery at the time... Same goes at my work, I have two guys who pack orders, both pack orders at different levels, one who doesn't give a rats, and one who doesn't give a fark! You get what you pay for I suppose...
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6th August 2021, 08:29 PM
#13649
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
Ghee that is average. I saw your post last week and grabbed an XP13 for the Y62. I also grabbed some extra 12mm rope too.
It arrived today strapped to its own Pallet wrapped in Black
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7th August 2021, 12:52 AM
#13650
Legendary
Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
Ghee that is average. I saw your post last week and grabbed an XP13 for the Y62. I also grabbed some extra 12mm rope too.
It arrived today strapped to its own Pallet wrapped in Black
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The only good thing for me was I ordered on Tuesday morning and it was delivered on Thursday from NSW.
My order did say
Our delivery partner has estimated that your order will arrive within 12 - 24 business days.
And I was alright with that.
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