Corrections:
The screws are 2.5″ not 1.5″ long
The lengthwise 2x4s are 8′, not 10′
The bolts for the bottom of the angled 2x4s are 3/8″, not 1/2″
The hinges are satin nickel, not stainless steel.
We built this some time ago, so see the parts list below for accuracy.
Description:
This is an additional set of solar panels my dad and I have added to our system earlier in the fall. We built the frame using 2x4s. It’s a real simple design and costs about $90 to build. In the video I said $65, but we did have some materials on hand. It’s still about $400 cheaper than “official” mounting hardware. The last two panels we bought to add to this frame cost $440.
Here’s the design in C4D:
https://www.adamlhumphreys.com/galleries/solar_system_wireup_data/ALH_80W_Solar_Panel_Frame.c4d
Here’s the parts list:
4x Square Satin Nickel Door Hinges
1x 2.5″ Decking Screws (sold by the pound)
1x 1/4″ x 2″ Screws w/ Nuts
4x 2×4 x 10′ Treated Wood
6x 2×4 x 8′ Treated Wood
1x 5/8″ Ground Rod
1x 5/8″ Ground Rod Clamp
1x 120V Socket Box
1x 120V Socket Faceplate, Metal
2x 3/8″ Galvanized Hex Bolt
4x 3/8″ Galvanized Flat Washer
2x 3/8″ Wing Nut
2x 2×4 Rigid Tie Rail Brace (“T” joint)
Posted this Vid to show the use of a slide hammer for Hub removal.
Car is a 1997 318is with 234,000 Miles, driven in salt. This hub has never been off the car. I also show the set up i used for axle removal. Slide Hammer is from Advance Auto Parts. At Advance you buy the
puller and they give you your money back when you bring it back. Or you just keep the tool.
Powerbuilt Model 648611