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Quote from: Hockey on May 30, 2024, 02:25:23 PMThank you very much for the hand-holding. It wouldn't have happened without.
Unless advised otherwise, I am re-using the thermal FET pad. It was pliable with no visible damage or dryness.
I was also able to re-use the blue beads on two of the the drain leads.
There is only so far I can push the testing at the moment. I boosted my 32V bench supply to various higher voltages but was only getting ~280W at best. Tomorrow, under close supervision, I will connect it to one of my arrays. It is supposed to be a sunny day. I have an IR temperature sensor, so will check temps periodically.
Now... where the heck is my torque screwdriver for the 18 in-lbs required on the FET Clamp.
Quote from: Barry Fields on May 30, 2024, 04:11:45 PMQuote from: boB on May 30, 2024, 12:38:59 PMBesides, whatever you have said on this forum might be considered as published now ?
I talked to Hillary Clinton. You apply for the Patent and I will start deleting posts and emails.
Quote from: boB on May 30, 2024, 12:38:59 PMBesides, whatever you have said on this forum might be considered as published now ?
Quote from: Barry Fields on May 30, 2024, 09:40:00 AMQuote from: boB on May 28, 2024, 02:39:05 PMGo for it !
If things go as well as I expect, might MidNIte apply for a "process patent" that could be licensable to other solar companies? Just a thought.
Quote from: Hockey on May 30, 2024, 02:38:13 AM4 FETs replaced: Q9, Q7, Q11, Q13.
After replacing these 4, PV+/PV- impedance = 1MegaOhm. A good sign!
Connected a 12v Battery, set my bench supply to 32V, 4A and connected it to PV terminals. Success! Photo attached.
Will give it a better workout tomorrow.
I'm going to bed. It's 2:30am.
Quote from: boB on May 28, 2024, 02:39:05 PMGo for it !