Re: Thoughts and questions about HF solar sets. (3.00 / 0) (#10) by VisualMonster on Sun May 11th, 2008 at 10:52:02 PM MST (User Info)

Here's my 8 sets of HF panels (360 watts): I didn't want to screw them directly into the roof (worried about causing a leak).  I ended up tying them down with thick rope, the rope is pinned to the back with an alumnium bracket which is screwed into the side of the wood roof.  They are plenty sturdy so that they wont budge during heavy winds which is all I worried about. Last year before I tied them down, I woke up on a VERY windy night and found them inches away from getting blown off the roof... couldn't believe it!

Re: Thoughts and questions about HF solar sets. (3.00 / 0) (#11) by dnix71 on Sun May 18th, 2008 at 02:51:51 PM MST (User Info)

I have 4 sets. The only concern is that the glass isn't tempered. One of mine is cracked coming off the top of the frame. I put clear packing tape over it to keep water out. When the rainy season starts, I'll have to check it again. http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/dnix71/solar31.jpg You can see the tape on the second from the right. [ Parent ]

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