Haven't looked at how different the profiles are, but IronRidge's light rail is fairly similar and they make black plastic end caps that you might be able to make work...
Howie Michaelson NABCEP Certified PV Installer Catamount Solar www.catamountsolar.com 802.272.0004 Sent from my cellphone Dana Brandt <[email protected]> wrote: >Thanks for the thoughts, everyone. > >I suggested filing the ends with grey caulk, but the homeowner didn't like >that idea. > >I think I'm leaning toward finding some aluminum channel or angle to fit >over the end and either glue or screw it on. > >Mark - Did you find rectangular vinyl caps? I checked out caplugs, but >couldn't find anything that looked like it would work. > >Thanks, > >Dana > >Dana Brandt >Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC >www.ecotechenergy.com >[email protected] >360.318.7646 > > >On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 6:24 AM, Mark Richardson < >[email protected]> wrote: > >> We had to find end caps for a ground mount that was used as part of an >> environmental learning center.**** >> >> I was able to get vinyl end caps that worked online from caplugs ( >> http://www.caplugs.com/).**** >> >> A little silicone to seal the deal…**** >> >> ** ** >> >> [image: Description: Description: Description: NYLElogo]**** >> >> *Mark Richardson* >> >> [email protected]**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of * >> [email protected] >> *Sent:* Saturday, August 11, 2012 10:05 AM >> *To:* RE-wrenches >> >> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps**** >> >> ** ** >> >> just throwing this out....aluminum angle attached to ends - run between >> rail ends (each pair)? aluminum flat bar? closes ends and gives a trimmed >> look? Maybe use 24 or 22ga stainless than can be bent to form an angle? ask >> client to cover material cost as that is "custom" work beyond typical scope >> of build. **** >> >> Holt E. Kelly >> Holtek Fireplace & Solar Products >> 500 Jewell Dr. >> Waco TX. 76712 >> 254-751-9111 >> www.holteksolar.com**** >> >> ----- Original Message ----- **** >> >> *From:* Maverick Brown [Maverick Solar] <[email protected]> **** >> >> *To:* 'RE-wrenches' <[email protected]> **** >> >> *Sent:* Friday, August 10, 2012 6:56 PM**** >> >> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps**** >> >> ** ** >> >> For the Bee’s sake, just pump some grey silicone caulk into the ends and >> scrape flat. ??**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Dana >> Brandt >> *Sent:* Friday, August 10, 2012 3:12 PM >> *To:* RE-wrenches >> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps**** >> >> ** ** >> >> We just finished installing a system on SolarMount and the client is >> unhappy with how the ends of the SolarMount rail look. She says it looks >> unfinished and is concerned about bees nesting in them. I know there are >> other rail products with more finished looking ends but this system is >> already fully installed. Unirac has endcaps for the SunFrame, but those >> aren't compatible with SolarMount. Anyone run into this before? Thoughts on >> solutions? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dana >> >> Dana Brandt >> Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC >> www.ecotechenergy.com >> [email protected] >> 360.318.7646**** >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Options & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org**** >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Options & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> >> > >_______________________________________________ >List sponsored by Home Power magazine > >List Address: [email protected] > >Options & settings: >http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > >List-Archive: >http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > >List rules & etiquette: >www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > >Check out participant bios: >www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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