[RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps

Dana Brandt dana at ecotechenergy.com
Tue Aug 14 14:21:13 PDT 2012


I just bought some Aluminum Trim Channel for 3/4 Plywood and it fits
perfectly over the end of the rail.

It's very similar to this:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_55981-37672-11385_0__?productId=3058185

Thanks everyone your input!

Dana

Dana Brandt
Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC
www.ecotechenergy.com
dana at ecotechenergy.com
360.318.7646


On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 5:43 PM, Howie Michaelson <howie at suncatchervt.com>wrote:

> 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*
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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
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>
> 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
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>> 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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