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echo: homepowr
to: RICHARD JANK
from: MICHAEL WELCH
date: 1997-04-27 13:50:00
subject: SOLAR PANEL REPAIR?

 > I wish that were the case....
 > I checked all 32 sub-panels that were damaged (extensively) and 
 > found no current available. (Open circuit current test with ammeter 
 > to positive and negative terminals to each sub panel indicated 
 > approx 10ma instead of the 1.25A that is normal. 
 
In that case, I'd bet a dime against a dollar that it is a write-off.
 
 > I've made an emergency backup with 7 spare panels of two different 
 > types and combined their output just to keep some charge into the 
 > battery bank. This will keep what I need online until I can make a 
 > full changeover to new units.
 
Hey, I really like the new BP Solar laser-grooved. I don't think you'll find 
a better module.
--- FLAME v1.1
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