I'm confused about what encapulation method to use

[JMON]

I am very confused on what to encapsulate my cells with i know that it must be a clear rubber uv protectant i think 184 is a bit 2 much can someone that is sure what to use thats half the price

maybe through the roof
maybe pv 2218
maybe rtv2 p-4 http://www.silicones-inc.com/siliconesdatasheets.html
maybe 3110 RTV Silicone Rubber http://www.applied.com/apps/commerce...p.do?s=2149988
maybe clearflex 50 http://www.sculpt.com/catalog_98/Cas...arurethane.htm

[Jason]

Welcome to Solar Panel Talk JMON.

I hope you don't mind, but I put your post in a separate thread. Thanks again! :becky:

[RifRaf]

JMON, hi, am new here as well because i needed to encapsulate some cells, i went with the sylgard and am very happy for it. did experiment with some others, over here in AU most of the names you mention are ungetable anyway apart from importing like the sylgard, cheaper on ebay for me than buying from a local distributor.

like the finish of it, love the 4 to 6 hours i have to get bubbles out and when set it still feels like kinda rubbery, so the cells should be able to move a little if they expand/contract in the heat/cold, would like to see some test results if you try other things though

[JMON]

I have just got 100 cells and another 100 on order i have spent every waking hour for weeks trying to figure out what to use you can buy the spray but it comes in 55 gallon drums and 5.000 is a little to much now i will let u know ,i probable will do more research and test 1 here and there my first test is in my freezer now lol

[a1bigtuna]

Encapsulation of solar cells

I see that the cells are normally sandwiched between EVA and then some backing is put on. If the backing is Tedlar does it get melted over the whole stack and over the edge of the glass? Am thinking that the Tedlar is used to seal the EVA from possible moisture vapor. Is that correct? And if two pieces of glass are used would Aclar be better in sealing the glass side openings than Tedlar. Does anyone know if this Aclar melts on as well? Was wondering what the best way to keep the two glass pieces from shifting in position breaking the seal. Anyone out there know the answers?

[russ]

Hi JMON, Welcome to Solar Panel Talk,

Good luck and keep us informed please.

Russ