Dougie_the_Mate
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Our solar panel is beginning to show signs of wear and tear (old age really). Is it possible to simply fit a new panel to the hatch cover while still using the existing wiring?
OK, scratch that plan! It was too cold and windy for the hot air gun to melt the solder properly or to get the soldering iron hot enough to solder directly, so I used crimp connectors and flooded everything with PTFE spray to chase the damp off. I'll see how long it lasts, but it should do better than the previous choc block (in the chain locker ), which managed 20 years. If my job lasts 20 years, it won't be my problem.I have some to do later today. I tried the heatshrink/glue/solder connections. but my trusty rope end sealer didn't have enough umph, and the blowlamp toasted everything. I'll take the hot air paint stripper and try that. If I'm not happy with the result, I'll solder the wires and spray with silicone before putting ordinary heatshrink over the joint. Someone will be along in a minute with a better way; it I think it really is a better idea, I'll steal it.
...so I used crimp connectors and flooded everything with PTFE spray to chase the damp off.
I've got a lot to do and limited time and even more limited energy to get it all done...