Throw a meter on them in the sun, make sure the numbers for volts and amps are close between the panels and the data label. If everything is close then go for it.
I know they work, I'm worried about weather intrusion and problems later on down the road. Any ideas for sealing it up without affecting output? Or is the seal still in tact due to some crazy solar panel technology? Idk.
I have 2 more panels that look like this. Definitely no good lol. These panels shifted in transit while on the back of my truck and got crushed by the MC4.
I have 2 more panels that look like this. Definitely no good lol. These panels shifted in transit while on the back of my truck and got crushed by the MC4.
I have done that with a couple of panels and <knock wood> so far so good.
But I am always worried that the thermal expansion/retraction eventually will make the whole panel crack.
The panels I "patched" were way way smaller than yours, so probably more rigid.
Make it a project, put a micro inverter on it and treat it as found energy as long as it works.
The other side facing the dun should still put out most of the energy