[RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps

[Howie Michaelson]

Haven't looked at how different the profiles are,  but IronRidge's light rail is fairly similar and they make black plastic end caps that you might be able to make work...

Howie Michaelson
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Catamount Solar 
www.catamountsolar.com
802.272.0004

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Dana Brandt <dana at ecotechenergy.com> wrote:

>Thanks for the thoughts, everyone.
>
>I suggested filing the ends with grey caulk, but the homeowner didn't like
>that idea.
>
>I think I'm leaning toward finding some aluminum channel or angle to fit
>over the end and either glue or screw it on.
>
>Mark - Did you find rectangular vinyl caps? I checked out caplugs, but
>couldn't find anything that looked like it would work.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dana
>
>Dana Brandt
>Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC
>www.ecotechenergy.com
>dana at ecotechenergy.com
>360.318.7646
>
>
>On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 6:24 AM, Mark Richardson <
>MRichardson at newyorklightenergy.com> wrote:
>
>>  We had to find end caps for a ground mount that was used as part of an
>> environmental learning center.****
>>
>> I was able to get vinyl end caps that worked online from caplugs (
>> http://www.caplugs.com/).****
>>
>> A little silicone to seal the deal…****
>>
>> ** **
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>> *Mark Richardson*
>>
>> mrichardson at newyorklightenergy.com****
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>> *From:* re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:
>> re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *
>> holtek at sbcglobal.net
>> *Sent:* Saturday, August 11, 2012 10:05 AM
>> *To:* RE-wrenches
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>> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps****
>>
>>  ** **
>>
>> just throwing this out....aluminum angle attached to ends -  run between
>> rail ends (each pair)? aluminum flat bar? closes ends and gives a trimmed
>> look? Maybe use 24 or 22ga stainless than can be bent to form an angle? ask
>> client to cover material cost as that is "custom" work beyond typical scope
>> of build. ****
>>
>> Holt E. Kelly
>> Holtek Fireplace & Solar Products
>> 500 Jewell Dr.
>> Waco TX. 76712
>> 254-751-9111
>> www.holteksolar.com****
>>
>>  ----- Original Message ----- ****
>>
>> *From:* Maverick Brown [Maverick Solar] <maverick at mavericksolar.com> ****
>>
>> *To:* 'RE-wrenches' <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> ****
>>
>> *Sent:* Friday, August 10, 2012 6:56 PM****
>>
>> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> For the Bee’s sake, just pump some grey silicone caulk into the ends and
>> scrape flat.  ??****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *From:* re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
>> [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Dana
>> Brandt
>> *Sent:* Friday, August 10, 2012 3:12 PM
>> *To:* RE-wrenches
>> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> We just finished installing a system on SolarMount and the client is
>> unhappy with how the ends of the SolarMount rail look. She says it looks
>> unfinished and is concerned about bees nesting in them. I know there are
>> other rail products with more finished looking ends but this system is
>> already fully installed. Unirac has endcaps for the SunFrame, but those
>> aren't compatible with SolarMount. Anyone run into this before? Thoughts on
>> solutions?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dana
>>
>> Dana Brandt
>> Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC
>> www.ecotechenergy.com
>> dana at ecotechenergy.com
>> 360.318.7646****
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