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01-13-2021, 01:28 PM #1
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wire management on roof recommended
Was looking at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MN2QHK...ing=UTF8&psc=1
Not vhb tape I would guess, so which ones have vhb?
Got 704w today on my tilted panels! Out of 720w array! YayyyyyJim and Belinda H. Pa.
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01-13-2021, 02:58 PM #2
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Some ideas.....
1) remove the existing double sided tape and use VHB of your choosing.
2) use existing adhesive and put some self leveling caulk over the base.
3) forget the clamps and just use some self leveling caulk directly over the wires.
4) find clamps with no adhesive and see #1Larry KE4DMG
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01-13-2021, 03:31 PM #3
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Keep in mind that plastic degrades in the sun and you will need to replace the cable ties in the future. You want to stick them down with something you can get off without damaging the roof material. If you use the self-leveling or non leveling sealer recommended for your roof you will be able to get it off when needed. I had solar cables on a trailer that had zip ties embedded in self-leveling sealant and when they broke I just had to remove the sealant.
Last edited by Always Learning; 01-14-2021 at 12:07 AM.
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01-13-2021, 09:53 PM #4
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I just used Eternabond tape over all my wires to hold them in place. If I ever have to remove the wires, I'll just cut the Eternabond tape and pull the wires out.
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01-14-2021, 08:04 AM #5
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All good suggestions here. I am almost ready to get my hardware up on the roof, Waiting for a few small items. 800W with combiner box and cabling. Been looking at ways to stick the wires down every 5 feet or so. I am using the AM Solar all in one wire, made for roof exposure.
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01-14-2021, 09:03 AM #6
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01-14-2021, 09:24 AM #7
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01-14-2021, 02:11 PM #8
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Thanks for the replies everyone
Jim and Belinda H. Pa.
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01-14-2021, 02:38 PM #9
I just used these with UV resistant zip ties and put DICOR on and around it all to seal it up. I also use UV rated PV wire.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J4H65DK
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