I 2nd William's comment: the anti-seize is especially important on stainless
bolts bigger than 1/4". The spalling effect with larger SS hardware has caused
me to return to regular plated hardware, if the project isn't near the ocean,
and just use SS washers when in contact with Aluminum.
Having
Friends:
We broke one hex head bolt in the middle of a rail before we learned a
valuable lesson: Always use anti-seize on any bolt you can't allow to break.
William Miller
At 07:42 AM 3/23/2011, you wrote:
Yes, the IronRidge slide in bolt on the top of the rail is a design flaw.
They shoul
up seriously sucks.. or Am I missing
> something.. again? db
>
>
> Dan Brown
> Foxfire Energy Corp.
> Renewable Energy Systems
> (802)-483-2564
> www.Foxfire-Energy.com <http://www.foxfire-energy.com/>
> NABCEP #092907-44
>
>
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Original Message
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Rail concerns (was: Top of POST mount)
From: August Goers
arch 23, 2011 4:40 AM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Rail concerns (was: Top of POST mount)
I tend to agree about the clamps, and in a case like this where there is
little risk of an expensive mistake with a voided warranty, I would actually
drill holes in the frame and use bottom
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To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Rail concerns (was: Top of POST mount)
Friends:
When installing modules on extruded rail systems, I worry that any
Friends:
When installing modules on extruded rail systems, I worry that any
vibration or motion could loosen top-down clamps. Unlike bottom-up systems
that install with tried-and-true bolts and lock washers through captive
holes, clamp systems seem less "positive" in holding capability. If o
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