SS Tubing Solar Panel Clamp Recomendations?

Bob 04 H260

Bob 04 H260

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May 16, 2007
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Boatless ! 26 Ottawa, Ontario
McIntoshUSA said:
Does anyone have a good recommendation on clamps to use to mount solar panels to 1" SS tubing. I have found these that have been recommended. Anyone have any better suggestions?

http://www.mcmaster.com/#11355t67/=ygu28x
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We used 4 Gemini clamps on the 1" tubes to hold aluminum angle, the panel was bolted to that. It all sits above the bimini. Emarine sell parts and kits for mounting panels, they can provide advice as well, https://www.emarineinc.com/categories/Solar-Mounting-Solutions

The clamps you show look like a deal. The alloy is not the best for salt water but should be useable.

Bob
 

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WayneH

WayneH

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Jan 22, 2008
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Tartan 37 287 Pensacola, FL
We used the plastic clamps from eMarine.
https://www.emarineinc.com/1-inch-Rail-Clamps-Pair

They are currently 3 years old and still performing. With stainless steel bimini framing and aluminum panel rails, we decided we wanted an insulating connection between the bimini and solar panels. Maybe it was overkill but we don't have corrosion anywhere around our panels.

eMarine really needs better pictures of this item. The top piece is predrilled for 3 mounting holes but they don't show them.
 
Bob 04 H260

Bob 04 H260

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May 16, 2007
1,509
Boatless ! 26 Ottawa, Ontario
WayneH said:
We used the plastic clamps from eMarine.
https://www.emarineinc.com/1-inch-Rail-Clamps-Pair

They are currently 3 years old and still performing. With stainless steel bimini framing and aluminum panel rails, we decided we wanted an insulating connection between the bimini and solar panels. Maybe it was overkill but we don't have corrosion anywhere around our panels.

eMarine really needs better pictures of this item. The top piece is predrilled for 3 mounting holes but they don't show them.
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Good point. We used nylon washers to insulate the aluminum from the stainless bolts.

Bob
 
seadaddler

seadaddler

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Dec 19, 2006
5,818
Hunter 36 Punta Gorda
Hi

I use the same as Sumner for all my stainless work and good price and very good Quality,I also got the round stainless tubing at the canvas shop on Taylor
before you get to Walmart.
Nick
 
Bob 04 H260

Bob 04 H260

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May 16, 2007
1,509
Boatless ! 26 Ottawa, Ontario
One other point, try not to drill any new holes in the solar panel frame. That voids the warranty on most of them.
Bob
 
CharlzO

CharlzO

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Jan 14, 2014
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Newport Newport 28 Fair Haven, NY
WayneH said:
We used the plastic clamps from eMarine.
https://www.emarineinc.com/1-inch-Rail-Clamps-Pair

They are currently 3 years old and still performing. With stainless steel bimini framing and aluminum panel rails, we decided we wanted an insulating connection between the bimini and solar panels. Maybe it was overkill but we don't have corrosion anywhere around our panels.

eMarine really needs better pictures of this item. The top piece is predrilled for 3 mounting holes but they don't show them.
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Very similar to what I used on mine:

http://www.wholesalemarine.com/sea-dog-removable-rail-mount-clamps.html

Two years going, and been fine for mine. I like having the easy-to-remove option.
 
Chris Patterson

Chris Patterson

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Oct 17, 2011
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Ericson 29 Southport..
I use King Starboard for rail clamps. This is very easy to make. Drill a one inch hole in it, and then cut through the middle of it. TOO easy, and nearly free if you have some scraps..
 
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