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Trying to find solar panels two types or compatible ones.

kromc5

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Trying to find these or ones that are compatible but not having much luck. I need 3 to finish one array and spares. Not sure if anyone is knowledgeable on were these could be found.

Talesun 395watt TD6G72M
Zshine ZXM6-LDD72 390w
 

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What you are trying to match 'exactly' / what are you concerns?

Voltage - First google match on 400w panel found Axitec Mono - https://sunwatts.com/400-watt-axitec-mono-hc-xl-solar-panel - which has a Vmp of 40.77v - which is pretty close to ZXM6 specs you gave of 40.7v... these should parallel or series OK.

Size - ZXM6 = 2014×1002×30 mm(With Frame) and Axitec is 2008 x 1002 x 40 mm - e..g. pretty close to same footprint, just thicker.
 
What you are trying to match 'exactly' / what are you concerns?

Voltage - First google match on 400w panel found Axitec Mono - https://sunwatts.com/400-watt-axitec-mono-hc-xl-solar-panel - which has a Vmp of 40.77v - which is pretty close to ZXM6 specs you gave of 40.7v... these should parallel or series OK.

Size - ZXM6 = 2014×1002×30 mm(With Frame) and Axitec is 2008 x 1002 x 40 mm - e..g. pretty close to same footprint, just thicker.
That is very close its tuff the thickness is off this would cause issues with the irong ridge ufo mounts.
 
Ironridge has 40mm stuff such as https://www.solar-electric.com/ironridge-ufo-stp-40mm-m1-stopper-sleeve.html You might have to edge the exiting 30mm panel and start a new edge with 40mm panel - but that would only be an extra 1/2"? along the track or put a 10mm spacer under the 40mm 'head' to bridge the gap to the 30mm panel next to the 40mm panel. There's nothing magical about holding down panels and they would be 'bonded' by the other side etc... or even by a spacer that was roughed up.

Not saying you can't find 400w 30mm.... it was just a quick search on my part.
 
Ironridge has 40mm stuff such as https://www.solar-electric.com/ironridge-ufo-stp-40mm-m1-stopper-sleeve.html You might have to edge the exiting 30mm panel and start a new edge with 40mm panel - but that would only be an extra 1/2"? along the track or put a 10mm spacer under the 40mm 'head' to bridge the gap to the 30mm panel next to the 40mm panel. There's nothing magical about holding down panels and they would be 'bonded' by the other side etc... or even by a spacer that was roughed up.

Not saying you can't find 400w 30mm.... it was just a quick search on my part.
We get some good winds in the new location, without going outside and testing I could not think of a good way to space it and have even pressure on both sides. I thought of cutting a spacer but its going to want to push down and out I believe without support.
 
Saw a post about santansolar.com and called and talked to Noah, I suspect this will be who I purchase from solely from now on. If you get a damaged panel, they will ship you a new on out. In my situation this would saved me over 1k in shipping charges in two weeks if I had proceeded. Order is placed and will update how well it goes.
 
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