[RE-wrenches] Solarworld 285 watt end frames

[Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar]

I think my "wattsuns" look fine with just wire ties and not really any
special effort. It does sound nice to go in the rail.
I can put a pix in here later when I get home if you ask? Not worried
about squirrels here but I would like to get some of the metal bird
protector (often seen at airports) to keep them from sitting up top and
doing their business. Anyone know who has it?

--Dave

> With Solarworld/SnapNRack we run wires in the rail and use clips on the
> long edge of the frame when needed. SnapNRack has a clip that fits in the
> upper rail groove to hold wires down into it. The snap n rack part you are
> referencing (I think they call it 'box frame adapter') is good if you want
> to attach squirrel netting to the short edge of the panels, but it's bulky
> and expensive. I don't think it will do much for attaching wire clips.
> Adam
>
> On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 8:11 AM Dana <dana at solarwork.com> wrote:
>
>> I am installing SolarWorld 285 w modules for our new home on Array
>> Technologies dual axis trackers [we are in a canyon].
>>
>> The side rails of the frames are typical with a flange however the short
>> end frame is this little kind of “I” beam that does not allow for
>> any wire
>> clips.
>>
>> I am wondering what other folks have done in this situation, short of
>> drilling the module frame?
>>
>> SnapnRack has a ¾” thick clamp that creates a 7/8” min gap between
>> the
>> module columns that is rather unsightly.
>>
>> Suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>>
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