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Re: Well nut size for large solar panels?
I just found out that I'm not allowed to link to my website, and pictures here have been deleted because of that. So I will be saying goodbye to RV.net. Thanks to all of those who helped me out, wish I could try and do the same for others.802Views0likes0CommentsRe: Well nut size for large solar panels?
As for the one I thought I was going to have to put at the far front, turns out that all four panels fit on that aft portion, so that isn't a worry for me anymore. Not that I'll need it, but there is room for two more of these panels :)803Views0likes0CommentsRe: Well nut size for large solar panels?
Heynow999 wrote: Looks good, I like it. I like the strip of Eternabond. You probably should have given the roof a good cleaning first, might help the eternabond stick better? I made sure to clean where the eternabond went, as good as I could, I was thinking the same thing.803Views0likes0CommentsRe: Well nut size for large solar panels?
Only got one done due to time constraints, but I'm very happy with it. Probably too many pictures below, but I figured more is better? Criticism and ideas are welcome, I still have three more to do, but will be a week or two. Lifting the panel to put down eternabond tape underneath: After the tape was laid down, I put the panel down and marked the holes so I knew where to predrill: After I drilled the holes, I put a circle of leveling sealant around the holes: When I lowered the panel down, the excess sealant came through the mount holes, as seen in the bottom of the pic: I then puddled the sealant to cover the screw head: Above view when done: Almost done on another bracket: Side view of the covered screw heads: Overhead of the finished product: Another overhead: Another overhead: Side view to show the gap for the heat dissipation:803Views0likes0CommentsRe: Well nut size for large solar panels?
I put the bracket on backwards for the pic. It was a long day making and drilling 16 of those. I will reverse it when I install it, thanks. I also have eternabond tape to do as you suggested, I've seen that video, good stuff. And GotDirt, thanks for all the pics! I also plan on using those knob screws and wing nuts, just don't have them right now. I don't think I ever will, but that would give the tilting option.804Views0likes0CommentsRe: Well nut size for large solar panels?
rjxj wrote: I used one of ***Link Removed*** on each bracket along with a number 10 ss screw. I used the toggle portion and added a 3/16 stainless screw. What type of roof do you have? Bumpyroad wrote: I would trust screws over well nuts. bumpy That's the way I'm going now. Another question, what would give a better bite: wood glue or sealant in the screw hole. I've never worked with this roof sealant, but I'm guessing wood glue would give a stronger hold.506Views0likes0Comments
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