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)
Vibratory feeder system from Hoosier Feeder Company for weld stud handling and assembly.