The camos have "pins" on both attachment points (rail channel and module frame) for bonding. [image: image.png]
On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 9:22 AM Jason Szumlanski < [email protected]> wrote: > Do the CAMOs provide a bonding path, or do you need to UFO to satisfy > UL2703 requirements? I like the idea of using all CAMOs on a ground rack > and I have one coming up soon. If for nothing else, I believe it would make > a more secure physical connection and should be faster to install. > > Jason Szumlanski > Florida Solar Design Group > > > > On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 8:46 AM Kirk Herander <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Howie, >> I used the Sunmodo gasket along with bottom-clamping each panel with IR >> camo clamps, That way you can set the gap between panels to >> whatever distance works, which if I remember was about 5/8" to get a good >> fit on the gasket. Generally speaking a gasket of any type can't cover a >> top clamp "cleanly" and be water-tight. Same goes for cutting the gasket in >> short strips to butt up to either side of the top clamp. >> >> PS I could have used the panel frame holes for bottom mounting also, but >> the rails were already set and couldn't be moved. The camo method added >> about $20 per panel. >> >> On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 10:02 PM Howie Michaelson < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I've been searching for a reasonable solution to sealing between panels, >>> such as you might do on a carport that uses the panels for water shedding. >>> I typically use Ironridge rails, so the gaps are small. >>> >>> I've stumbled across a gasket system from Sun Modo, but that doesn't >>> look like it would fit with the small gaps that Ironridge provides, and >>> from what I can see it would be quite expensive as well. I've also seen a >>> foil backed butyl type tape that might work functionally well, but seems >>> like it would potentially be rather ugly especially if panels were dark >>> framed. >>> >>> There must be at least several options out there given the number of >>> carports. I have never had a call for this as the carpets and sheds I've >>> done to date have had an integral roof that provided the weather sealing. >>> Any products, leads, creative ideas that anyone has would be most welcome. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Howie >>> Howie Michaelson >>> Sun Catcher >>> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ >>> Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service >>> 802-272-0004 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>> >>> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List Address: [email protected] >>> >>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> There are two list archives for searching. 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