Throwing the “Mach 1″ in the Garbage
If you recall from an earlier post, I strongly advise against using wood in the construction of your panels. Many “DIY” panel instructions use crap around the house as the platform for the cells. These panels are going to sit in the elements and you want them to last. Wood requires a lot of maintenance. It is not what you want to do.
Below is a picture of my “Mach 1″ solar panel. I built it following some instructions I found on the Internet. Two years later it is warped, moisture has gotten in, and it no longer works. Yes, I could have done a better job and it may have lasted longer. But how many things made of wood can be left outside for 25 years? I’m using metal, glass, and professional encapsulation from now on.
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