Rotation connector suggestions.
Rotation connector suggestions.
(OP)
I have a solar panel that needs to be seasonally angle adjusted. The mount is leavng me scratching my head because the panel is mounted via a T-stud on the edge. Of course, this means the T-stud must always be tight or things will fall apart but I need the joint to be rotatable too. I've not found anything obvious that solves this issue. What'cha got?

Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com

Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com





RE: Rotation connector suggestions.
My understanding is that the adjustable mounts doesn't help too much for the efficiency of the solar panel, but may cause problem in the future. Instead, mount the panels with a fix angle and orientation could be simplified the installation and maintenance work.
RE: Rotation connector suggestions.
You gain about 10% over the year if you adjust the angle a couple of times a year. This panel is low to the ground, easy to reach, so it's desired to gain that 10%.
The mounting bracket is two of the angles I drew above on the right. The two brackets can be angled anyway that makes sense for this mount.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Rotation connector suggestions.
PS : similar to the device for the position adjustment of the umbrella on a baby stroller
RE: Rotation connector suggestions.
What is the panel mounted to?
RE: Rotation connector suggestions.
Hi Mint; The sides. So, if the T-stud is loosened the panels would likely slide down-roof on them.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Rotation connector suggestions.
RE: Rotation connector suggestions.
What I mean is, you should be mounting the solar panel onto a support structure, rather than trying to force the solar panel's flimsy frame to be the structure.
Been there done that.
STF
RE: Rotation connector suggestions.
RE: Rotation connector suggestions.
Mint.. Gads how did I not see that! Dang near trivial.
Thanks a bunch.
Thanks everyone for the help.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com