leaky solar panel wiring

[baden87]

hi I could do with a dig out to help seal where cable goes through gland into motorhome through roof

 

[jeffmossy]

You can get a cable entry seal off Fleabay

 

[jeffmossy]

Have a look here ....

Single/Double Cable Entry Gland Box Solar Panel Motorhome Camper Caravan Boat FA | eBay

1 X Cable Gland Box. Type: Single Hole / Double Hole. Color: White. - Can be used for other installations and structures such as buildings, garages, sheds and other roofs. Material: ABS. - Sleek, compact design ensures subtle finish to your mounting surface.

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[baden87]

Ye I got one of these but the water is getting past it when level and water standing on roof

 

[Molly 3]

remove and reseal .getting plenty of sealer round the cables or relocate to a higher part of the roof , repair original holes .

 

[baden87]

I’ve done that can’t work out where it’s coming in and only when there’s water standing on the roof

 

[Molly 3]

Perhaps it is time to widen your search .

 

[baden87]

Not sure I understand molly 3

 

[Molly 3]

Perhaps it's not the cable entry but a near by leaking seam or roof hatch

 

[jagmanx]

Water may well trave a bit before it becomes visible especially when travellingl

Or where the roof meets the sidewalls.
Having has a water problem I use a combination of Captain Tolley and

Caravan Skylight Repair: SuperArmour Clear Rubber -liquid rubber sealant

Perfect for protecting skylights, SuperArmour is a clear liquid rubber sealant that will waterproof & protect your skylight or translucent ceiling-buy here!

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I "painted this" on the roof by and on the seams about 3inches wide.
And on the join between the hab roof and the cab roof
Our roof is similarly flat !
The product is clear and you can see it has been done (just) but it is out of sight.
Nothing worse than a leak
BTW we appear to have survived the latest downpours

 

[baden87]

Hi
It’s definitely the cable I’m sure because it’s running down the solar cables inside the motorhome ,but if it is parked nose down , like when it’s on the drive , dry as a bone

 

[trevskoda]

Use a boat deck gland seal and hide it under the panel,those white box jobs are cr-p.

 

[grath]

Hi
It’s definitely the cable I’m sure because it’s running down the solar cables inside the motorhome ,but if it is parked nose down , like when it’s on the drive , dry as a bone

I would double check that as just because the water is running down the cables, it is not certain that it is coming in via the cables.
OK, odds on it is, but it could be coming in elsewhere through the outer roof skin and the interior skin hole for the cables, is the easy way for is to come down.

 

[The laird]

As Grath said it might’ve tracking through the cables from another point of entry

 

[baden87]

Yes it could be , I’m not sure whether to take it in and get it done by repairer

 

[Molly 3]

Could you unscrew the cable glands were the cables fit and fill the cover with silicon sealer (under pressure with a sealer gun ) then replace the cable cover nuts ,I say silicon sealer as it is thin and runny and easy to remove if it dose not work ??

 

[Bedonwheels]

That's why I don't go to Wales anymore... too many leeks...

 

[baden87]

hi
its going in today to be fixed , ill keep you posted

 

[baden87]

all resealed and its fixed now all for £10 did it while I waited no appointment by Notts county campers ,great service