While contemplating adding
solar panels to my 12M Ocean-rated
sloop, a colleague with the same
boat added two flexible zip-on 100W
panels of European origin. They were neatly mounted on his
Bimini and worked beautifully for several months before ....... Sitting at
anchor enjoying on a nice sunny day and lunch in PITTWATER, North of
Sydney, one of the
panels spontaneously ignited.
Quick action with the fire extinguisher saved the situation, but now comes the question ... Should he
repair and replace or find another way?
Has this happened to anyone else?