Dec-28-2013 02:51 PM
Dec-29-2013 02:28 PM
JiminDenver wrote:
First, Toms set up gets my vote for the niftiest set up.
The OP could always add to the HF unit to make it handle the extra size. It's a simple design that he could just pick up the scraps, cut them and bolt his own together, for short term wood would be fine.
Since everyone is throwing pictures around hehehe
The reason I like the slats and clamps besides that it is cheap and easy is speed. When I saw the HF stand my first thought was that I'd have to remove and put back 4 bolt/ nut sets just to adjust it. When I need to adjust for tilt, I tilt the panel forward a bit. push or pull the slats to where I need them and set the panel back down to its new position. It can go from near vertical (early morning) to near flat ( noon) in seconds. When the winds hit, I can tilt the top, kick the slats flush with the frame and lay it flat in seconds.
I could clean it up with metal legs and quick tightening bolts/ knobs like used on a folding lawn mower handles. A little nicer looking with the same results.
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Dec-29-2013 03:25 AM
JiminDenver wrote:Yeah, Jim, the longest leg length is 20 1/2" and, I dunno' if that would allow enough length to support the module without a tip-over hazard. For a portable tilt mechanism, the design is OK.
You may have to add to that HF holder, it is intended for a 15w panel.
Dec-28-2013 10:21 PM
Porsche or Country Coach!
If there's a WILL, I want to be in it!
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