butyly tape for solar panel install question
I'm about to install two 200 watt solar panels on my AF1150. The Northwood rep I spoke with said to make sure I use "butyl tape". I had already intended to completely cover the screws holding the pa...
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A small amount of butyl tape is wrapped around the screw. If you are using sheet metal screws, the tape is applied UNDER the foot of the item being fastened. If the item is through bolted (i.e. nut on the opposite side) AND the screw head is counter sunk into the foot of the item the tape is place between the screw head and the foot.
Most sailors prefer butyl tape over ANY type of caulk, because they know that they will all fail because EVERYTHING flexes ! With butyl, you simply undo the fastener, remove the butyl, clean, re-apply the butyl and reinsert the fastener.
Butyl tape or even excess butyl last FOREVER if kept tightly sealed.
Most sailors prefer butyl tape over ANY type of caulk, because they know that they will all fail because EVERYTHING flexes ! With butyl, you simply undo the fastener, remove the butyl, clean, re-apply the butyl and reinsert the fastener.
Butyl tape or even excess butyl last FOREVER if kept tightly sealed.
