Plexiglass UV resistance

[inetdog]

I want to thank all the contributors i have learned alot

Glad to hear that, and it is nice to get some acknowledgement at the end of the process! There is always more to learn, so keep coming back.

[chevytruckman1234]

Great Info

I want to thank all the contributors i have learned alot

[srm2374]

I appreciate all the info. I'm planning a DIY system for my RV.

[SunEagle]

Or dropping anchor points where links can be inserted later and not show up as new posts, in hopes the moderators won't notice them.

Too late for that now. Hopefully they will drop the B word on him.

[inetdog]

He is just "seeding" multiple threads with stupid posts for some reason. He might be testing to see how easy it is to spam.

Or dropping anchor points where links can be inserted later and not show up as new posts, in hopes the moderators won't notice them.

[Mike90250]

He is just "seeding" multiple threads with stupid posts for some reason. He might be testing to see how easy it is to spam.

We have an answer for nonsense posts. And we know how to use it.

[SunEagle]

Are you really that stupid?

He is just "seeding" multiple threads with stupid posts for some reason. He might be testing to see how easy it is to spam.

[Sunking]

Plexiglass is very useful option as it provides great shine and attraction.
It can be used for panel in a better way as compare to glass.

Are you really that stupid?

[russ]

Plexiglass is very useful option as it provides great shine and attraction.
It can be used for panel in a better way as compare to glass.

Three posts and all either wrong or meaningless!

[scotjam]

Here is a pic. White splotches are cloud reflections.

Mrfrisky - thanks for this. I'm trying to encapsulate my cells in plexi, so this was of great interest to me, but I'm having issues viewing the image due to forum rules. Would you be able to post it somewhere that a newbie like me can view it?

Thanks

scotjam

[fireofenergy]

making small plexiglass panels...

Does any one know how long real plexiglass lasts?
My phone won't let me see what I'm typing so it makes more look illiterate. Anyways, the size is only 3x7 inches and I would attach the cells with a small dab of silicone on such a sandwich . Do you think the plexiglass will not yellow for at least 5 years? I can't wait that long to find out but can't seem to find real world experience on the web
Thanks

[russ]

Well to be fair looking at McMaster-Carr I see some UV "non-glare" plexi that, cut down to 11x14 sheets, would cost less than $6 a piece. That's less than half the price from americanframe AND if I can cut it to specific sizes will save me money as well by not having to order larger sizes when I need them. If I can get them cut for me before shipping likely I'll pay a bit more but still much less than $12 a sheet. And if I skimped and got the regular UV stuff it's only $3 a sheet.

Is "TruVue" a retail moniker or a real superior piece of plexi? I'm guessing it's just a moniker for "UV resistant, non-glare plexi."

Look at greenhouse suppliers for UV resist plexi or polycarbonate - there it is important.

[KrystleGrafton]

Well to be fair looking at McMaster-Carr I see some UV "non-glare" plexi that, cut down to 11x14 sheets, would cost less than $6 a piece. That's less than half the price from americanframe AND if I can cut it to specific sizes will save me money as well by not having to order larger sizes when I need them. If I can get them cut for me before shipping likely I'll pay a bit more but still much less than $12 a sheet. And if I skimped and got the regular UV stuff it's only $3 a sheet.

Is "TruVue" a retail moniker or a real superior piece of plexi? I'm guessing it's just a moniker for "UV resistant, non-glare plexi."


wind power

[Mike90250]

And then there is Lexan (Polycarbonate)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycarbonate

strong, but not tough, it has a very soft surface that weathers poorly.

"For use in applications exposed to weathering or UV-radiation, a special surface treatment is needed. This either can be a coating (e.g. for improved abrasion resistance), or a coextrusion for enhanced weathering resistance." You will not find this version at a consumer hobby shop.

[Sunny Solar]

Russ ,,ok .. but why you not give the reply you give in #70 that I asked in #66??