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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 10-31-2015, 11:56 AM
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Posted By Ron in BC
Man, the things I learn on this forum. :) Never...

Man, the things I learn on this forum. :) Never heard of that before. I usually tape up the end and hope that I need to use it again before it hardens up.

Some times I can take a sharp screw...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 10-15-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
I think the chance of the bolts loosening is...

I think the chance of the bolts loosening is somewhere between slim to none.

Anything on the interior ends would help with condensation to some degree. The thicker, the better. If they're inside...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-17-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Wow, that was close considering the amount of...

Wow, that was close considering the amount of damage one would do coming loose and smashing into the vehicle windshield behind.

Good on you for checking before you set off. I hope people get...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-16-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Karen's original comment was that it was an $850...

Karen's original comment was that it was an $850 upgrade to go from the 95 watt to the 160 watt panel.

My comment was that there are less costly ones available and at $215 there's a lot of room...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-16-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Do you mean unbolt the present 95 watt panel and...

Do you mean unbolt the present 95 watt panel and replace it with a larger one? If so, some would say leave it in place and add a second panel. You can never have too much solar power.

The point...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-16-2015, 01:07 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Well, some people shop in those high end places...

Well, some people shop in those high end places and others, like me, shop in the bargain basement. :)

160 watt, mono, $215 plus $10 delivery on eBay. It's what I have and they work well.

Ron
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-16-2015, 01:04 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
S/s screws into aluminum are common place in...

S/s screws into aluminum are common place in marine use. A salt water environment especially can promote galvanic action between the two. Usually only some disfiguring pitting is the result but...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-16-2015, 12:53 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
:thumb: Ron

:thumb:

Ron
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-07-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
I have a whole shelf of assorted sealants,...

I have a whole shelf of assorted sealants, adhesives and caulks but in this case I'd probably use a polyurathane one by Sika. Not because there aren't many others that will do the job but because...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-07-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Can't go wrong with a backing plate and if the...

Can't go wrong with a backing plate and if the there are two bolts fairly close to each other then one backing plate can be used for both bolts and that make the installation just about bomb proof. ...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-07-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
One variable is, beside flexing due to thinness,...

One variable is, beside flexing due to thinness, is proximity to adjacent structure that gives addition rigidity. In the Escape there is less flexing due both to the cross-section shape ( the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-07-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
While it's true that heat reduces efficiency I...

While it's true that heat reduces efficiency I don't think that there's a practical way of cooling them.

I think that for panels that are't mechanically attached a skirt could help reduce the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-06-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
I think the number of holes could be safely...

I think the number of holes could be safely reduced to 8. Four 1/4" bolts per panel would provide enough strength to lift the whole trailer. I believe that the reason for 2 bolts on one end of the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 08-05-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
From my point of view even a very high degree of...

From my point of view even a very high degree of success with only a very small chance of failure is unacceptable. The consequences of failure could be horrible. Can you imagine something that size...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-27-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
No, I'm in a great mood, fantastic sailing today....

No, I'm in a great mood, fantastic sailing today. :) Just offering my opinion that drilling f.g. seems to intimidate some folks. Probably a form of analysis paralysis based on a fear of drilling...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-26-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Also called nutserts or threaded inserts. When...

Also called nutserts or threaded inserts. When installed properly they are very strong. I used them once to hold a marine head onto 1/8" f.g. Consider the forces at play when some one flops down...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Yah, well your comment got me thinking also. :) ...

Yah, well your comment got me thinking also. :) I alternate between a canopy and a tonneau. Since my tonneau sections are 1" foam topped with aluminum they'd be plenty strong enough to support a...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Ah, I thought you also put some screws up from...

Ah, I thought you also put some screws up from the bottom. Given my previous experience with 5200 I wouldn't expect yours to go anywhere any time soon. I would for myself, if I could put them in a...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
That would work too. I was thinking of the...

That would work too. I was thinking of the inside double nut serving as a spacer.

Gotta agree about not wanting 4 plastic caps visible. It's the sort of thing that you either have a bunch of...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Thanks for posting the photo. It looks like the...

Thanks for posting the photo. It looks like the intent to improve appearance and reduce dripping condensation is to use the button caps.

I don't like the idea of compressing the foam etc., I'd...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-25-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Yes, or fender washers. Ron

Yes, or fender washers.

Ron
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-24-2015, 09:09 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
How about posting a photo of the kit. Just...

How about posting a photo of the kit. Just curious to see what it looks like.

Ron
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-24-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
That was a still under construction photo. ...

That was a still under construction photo. Here's the finished version. It probably really didn't require the two diagonal braces because it can't rotate because of a pin through the tube. But...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-23-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Klem; ah, 5200 I've had the pleasure of removing...

Klem; ah, 5200 I've had the pleasure of removing an anchor winch from a deck that had 5200 used as a sealant. How do you spell "hammer and chisel" :rolleyes: I like your solution because it avoids...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-23-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 119,834
Posted By Ron in BC
Absolutely correct. Bottom line, don't mess with...

Absolutely correct. Bottom line, don't mess with epoxy on anything important unless you have the experience to do so. I've epoxy coated a 5,000 lb. keel and run the flange onto the f.g. Very...
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