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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-19-2017, 09:04 PM
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Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
From Yachtsurvey.com: " Fiberglass laminates,...

From Yachtsurvey.com: " Fiberglass laminates, because they're not a rigidly controlled, machine made substance, are subject to human error and variance in their uniformity. Neither the thickness nor...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-18-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Bob- the reason AM Solar uses it is to protect...

Bob- the reason AM Solar uses it is to protect the tape from UV and moisture, both of which would degrade the VHB tape.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-18-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
If I remember correctly AM uses Sikaflex on...

If I remember correctly AM uses Sikaflex on aluminum and Dicor self leveling lap sealant (what I used) on the rest.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-17-2017, 09:28 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
My ETI rails were set in a bed of epoxy. I think...

My ETI rails were set in a bed of epoxy. I think they are solid, however chose to reinforce them with a proven method rather than have four more holes with bolts dripping condensation into the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-17-2017, 09:00 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Uh, huh....just ask the Bong Boyz. Cheap-oh stuff...

Uh, huh....just ask the Bong Boyz. Cheap-oh stuff in the 80% range in drugstores, however they do offer 94% too.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-17-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Howdy Leon! Somehow I got wind of AM Solar and...

Howdy Leon! Somehow I got wind of AM Solar and their reputation of never having had a panel fly off. There are several different grades of VHB tape and one of the factors is install temperature. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-17-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Please watch the video! Open the link then scroll...

Please watch the video! Open the link then scroll down and watch the top right screen. He has a bottle in his hand and says "take alcohol and wipe all four corners where the foot will be".

Mounts...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-17-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Thanks Craig for your input; AM Solar did a great...

Thanks Craig for your input; AM Solar did a great job on your dual-mount system and they were great to talk with for figuring out the best way to go.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-17-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
If you watch their video on installing the feet...

If you watch their video on installing the feet with VHB it shows him using an isopropyl towlette.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-17-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Thanks guys; feeling secure with these feet added...

Thanks guys; feeling secure with these feet added to supplement the original mounts. They look like they will help in sideways winds. Thought about using a pair of the ETI ones in front, however it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-17-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Good question. Originally I was talking with them...

Good question. Originally I was talking with them about doing the tilt-up, yet it was going to entail abandoning the original mounts. I determined we did not need that, and would need a ladder to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-17-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
After using dish soap & water just use isopropyl....

After using dish soap & water just use isopropyl. As mentioned in the video be sure of where you want the feet planted as it isn't going to be moved later. I traced with a pencil the outer perimeter...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-16-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Thanks Greg- at least one other owner has done...

Thanks Greg- at least one other owner has done the same.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-16-2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
After talking with another 21 owner who had AM...

After talking with another 21 owner who had AM Solar do his two panels he said he did not use the tilt-up except to clean. Using AM's methodology I had some larger brackets made(ETI's were too small...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-08-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Am fixing "the dang problem"- however am doing it...

Am fixing "the dang problem"- however am doing it at AM Solar. Have an appointment there later this month. Maybe I will take the panel off if that offers any relief.

There are in my opinion more...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-08-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
From AM Solar: **(Optional - can use just...

From AM Solar: **(Optional - can use just Sikaflex) Self leveling sealant. Makes for a nice installation.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-08-2017, 01:30 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
What a clean looking install. Curious though, am...

What a clean looking install. Curious though, am being told by AM Solar there should be 2.5-3" clearance for heat dissipation. My guess is that cumulatively you are getting that with the ends hanging...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-08-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Dave- just got off phone with AM Solar and sent...

Dave- just got off phone with AM Solar and sent them a picture with measurements. Their tall mount should be suitable; they are studying the photo and measurements. Am interested in the tilt-up,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-08-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Not sure what you are talking about with AM...

Not sure what you are talking about with AM Solar. I opened your link and saw different sets of 4 brackets shown. In any event they do have much more experience and don't put profits above method as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-07-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 29,282
Posted By Rossue
Amen on that- AND- never cared for the fix they...

Amen on that- AND- never cared for the fix they came up with. I don't want a method whereby condensation is allowed to travel through the headliner.

Klem's method of using three 1x4 PVC sticks...
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