Mounting 24v 305w panels on roof
Just got my two 24v 305 watt RENESOLA panels, each about 77" x 39", but no mounting hardware was included. The person doing the installing suggested that I order some pre-made brackets to save the ex...
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Renoman69 compiled a list of Forum member's installations:Solar installs. There should be some inspiration in those threads.
"Z" brackets are conventionally used but using them makes it difficult to remove the module, should you have to do so. They also don't offer much separation from the roof and that can be significant if you live down South where temperatures get hot. I would suggest that you attach your module with an intermediary piece like a Unistrut or a similar piece of aluminum tube channel. This intermediary piece is then attached to the RV roof using L brackets. The L brackets can be purchased at hardware or big-box stores or they are simple to DIY.
Good luck with your solar installation.
"Z" brackets are conventionally used but using them makes it difficult to remove the module, should you have to do so. They also don't offer much separation from the roof and that can be significant if you live down South where temperatures get hot. I would suggest that you attach your module with an intermediary piece like a Unistrut or a similar piece of aluminum tube channel. This intermediary piece is then attached to the RV roof using L brackets. The L brackets can be purchased at hardware or big-box stores or they are simple to DIY.
Good luck with your solar installation.
