UNISTRUT SOLAR PANEL MOUNT: How to install solar panels Using Unistrut/Superstrut

A rooftop solar installation means that the solar panels are mounted directly to your roof. Installing rooftop solar panels may be your automatic choice because of how common they have become, however, there are a few factors to consider before moving forward. There are certain criteria that your roof and house must meet in order for a rooftop solar installation to make sense, both financially and structurally:
Your roof does not have a clear South, East or West-facing exposure.Orientation is extremely important when it comes to installing solar panels.If your roof can’t accommodate the ideal angle for installation that the panels require, or there are too many obstacles creating shade, then ground-mounted solar panels would certainly be the right choice for you.
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[@jacksonmarley3093]

Super thorough explanation! Thanks for taking the time to make a good video on this topic, helped me out a lot

[@jwsolarusa]

I am glad you find this useful and helpful.
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Here's a link to other useful videos on solar panels mounts.
SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEAS
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[@jwsolarusa]

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[@alixxworkshop846]

God bless you and people like YOU! For last 2 days i've been surfing on net to get cheapest stuff for mounting my panels...The pricec were half cost of panels (SLOVENIA),and than I got TH-cam recomandation on this video... Man I can't belive how simple is this method,It's esthetic,It's safe,It's cheap and It's ALL that anybody could wish...And You've explained It in details and shared It with us...WOOW! AMAZING! You sure have made my day much better now and I thank you for that Sir...Tomorow I'm in a store and hanging on my roof

[@jwsolarusa]

Wonderful!👏👍
I am glad I helped someone again with video.
Bringing joy and happiness to everyone's home is my top priority.
I am so thrilled you find this video helpful and I am sorry for the late response due to TH-cam holding comments until per approval.
Please share a link to your solar project mount if you don't mind.
God bless you and your in Slovenia

[@zerohunter64]

you can also use a spring nut, and hold the square washer for the mid clamps and for end clamps a spring nut and a L i mean less bolts and easy to uninstall in the future if you need to. Nice video and good alternatives

[@algonzalez9755]

Thank you for taking the time to explain how you mount your solar panels using the rails. Good job!

[@jwsolarusa]

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[@mikeaustin5670]

I concur with all the below supporters - great job in your descriptive details!

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[@AdamMosleyAmRobotics]

Thanks for the video. I was really lost on the direction I needed to go in order to mount my panels. Now I get it! Thank you!!!

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[@michiganmotorsports]

Was looking for strut panel ideas. This is it!
Great job, thanks.

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[@VictorRodriguez-vt1gy]

Great tutorial. Thats was i need the cheapest way. Thanks

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[@amanuelasmerom508]

Excellent explanation! I'm going to follow the steps to mount my new panels.

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[@OverlandOne]

Excellent video, thank you. I am using unistrut to mount my four 180 watt panels to the roof of my hightop van. I was concerned because if I had to have space between my panels for "Z" brackets, they would be very close to taking up the entire 10 feet of the unistrut, which I am mounting between 2 gutter mount racks front and rear. (My panels will be mounted across the van just like you show yours) I will have room to get under the panels with a wrench to tighten them to the unistrut so, I will have no spacing between panels and, I will not have to spend like $40 on "Z" brackets I do not need. I might add some blue locktite to the bolts that go into the unjistrut but, other than that, I am happy I found your helpful video which just made my job much easier and cheaper. Thank you.

[@jwsolarusa]

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[@garyrichmond7857]

My opinion you done a good job and you are right on them expensive racks too much money for me to and that's what I was thinking about doing what you just showed thank you

[@jwsolarusa]

Gary,
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[@Wrensspeedshop]

Very smart idea for the rail system, and thank you for showing all of the parts needed which is very helpful.

[@jwsolarusa]

Thanks for the comment Derek. I really appreciate your positive feedback for this video. LIKE SUBSCRIBE and SHARE
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[@roxzankarl8691]

Thank you!!! I have aluminum unistrut and now I know how I will mount our solar panels.

[@jwsolarusa]

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[@jamesmason7124]

Another great video my friend, here is another great tip is to mount tilt brackets in between the panel and the uni-strut. I hope you and your family have been OK during this crazy time. Keep up the good work and stay safe and God bless you and your family

[@jwsolarusa]

Amen and thank for stopping by

[@benkanobe7500]

Thank you so very much! This has been my one thing I just could not figure out!

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[@ajboyle]

@jwsolarusa Dude, I'm SO happy you posted this. I had watched a different video on using unistrut previously, but their method did NOT work for my roof, and was not stable. This video was literally an answer to prayer for me. It's perfect, and way more secure! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

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[@desmondsharpe5397]

Thanks for sharing really appreciate the items being displayed before so I can find them at a store.

[@jwsolarusa]

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[@nubiandavis2610]

Excellent video. I have been meaning to do one of these instructables using easy to get parts. Great work!

[@NaLovePHAT4Life]

THANKS FOR SHARING! VERY THOROUGH AND HELPFUL VIDEO

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[@clncl98506]

Great Video. I'm about to install 410W solar panel on my greenhouse roof structure. This would work so well. Thank you.

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[@JaD-ne9ny]

This is amazing! Helped me a lot, thank you.

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[@jakeh.1236]

God Bless brother you are right, it is safer than “professional” install

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[@jwsolarusa]

Here's part:3
UNISTRUT SOLAR PANEL MOUNT: How to secure solar panels\/unistrut superstrut mounting solar panels
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[@philc.9280]

Thanks . I love how innovative people can get.

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[@gabrielrousseau_NM]

Using this suggestion for 3 panels on 2 10 ft. struts. Works nicely for my temp setup easy to slide them in an out.

[@jwsolarusa]

Wonderful !
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[@jeffhahn01]

Thanks so much for this video. I wasn’t too familiar with unistrut, so the first half was especially useful.

[@jwsolarusa]

Thanks buddy.
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Please try to watch PART#2 of that where I clarify some other viewers concerns.
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[@DanRibar]

Nice -- thanks

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[@tonytrilex2555]

great video super helpful.I want to put this on the roof on my trailer but I am planning on using bifacial solar panels. Do they make any type of shock anti vibration that I can use under the strut so my panels don't break from the movement?

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[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Awesome stuff man, thanks for sharing.

[@jwsolarusa]

Thanks for WATCHING. I am glad you liked the video.
Here's is version 2:
SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING IDEAS
th-cam.com/video/VKrUS4Psij4/w-d-xo.html

[@ronethridge9875]

not bad -yes that will work-i will use door hinges - to till my panels-on the same device/thanks

[@busolaonikoyi4788]

Very helpful video.... Thank you

[@jwsolarusa]

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[@anythinguploads2161]

Another great video! Nicely explained for all levels.

[@gregtatosian2021]

Great video! Thanks a bundle!

[@jwsolarusa]

You are welcome

[@CncObsession]

The sliding nut you are using can be inserted from the top and turned 90 degrees to seat, the nylon washer keeps it high in the track after insertion. The ears sit in the track to prevent the insert from turning.

[@jwsolarusa]

Thanks for the input

[@soyelectrico]

Great video man! Thanks

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[@vincentdeleonjr1039]

nice simple thanks

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[@discgolfprofessor]

👍👍👍👍👍 5 Thumbs up to you Sir. Thank you for your informative video. Well done

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[@curiosidadanalitica6564]

Super wonderful

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[@chaseroberts2697]

exactly what i needed bro thank you

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[@equalizingforce2581]

Just what I needed, thank you. You seem to need to leave the gap between the solar panel and the Unistrut slightly loose to allow them to slide along. I was wondering, without the center clamp connected to pin them down would these not rattle on a windy day? The end struts would only clamp the ends down but the center would still be a weak point (in terms of rattling).

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[@oneupkoopa4980]

Thank you this was very helpful. Going to use the same hardware

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[@PrecisionGroupYT]

Thank you!

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[@dougyoud5944]

Thanks! Looking to follow something similar. Do you have a parts list for what you used by chance?

[@jwsolarusa]

Here are good examples.
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[@FBall-im8ui]

well done! I used 80/20 aluminium extrusions and it cost me quite a bit more. I also used some angle aluminium pieces, but I see how your material would be much less of a cost, Thanks

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UNISTRUT SOLAR PANEL MOUNT: How to install solar panels Using Unistrut/Superstrut
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[@PhilVerryChannel]

Aluminum is a soft, ferrous metal and it is a weak metal which will eventually strip out, 100% of the time and especially, on torque situations like this. Please, place brackets like a picture frame around the frame aluminum then bolt through. You will not kill so done when it flies off your roof like a kite.

[@JeffCanyon]

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[@DigitalArchmage]

@@PhilVerryChannel Aluminum is non-ferrous.

[@thabisomodisane1435]

Nice withouth mid clamps and you dont have to tighten lot of midclamps .. I love this ...its cheap unistrut are strong anyone can get in thier country

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[@outkastsk8er20]

Good budget idea, but still needs better securing. Also you need at least a 1/4" spacing between panels to prevent heat build up and comply with codes in certain states.

[@jwsolarusa]

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[@royspeakman1157]

BRILLIANT !

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[@lifestylechangesolar5251]

Keep doing the good work. 👍

[@lifestylechangesolar5251]

Nice work.

[@leroiobi5928]

Fantastic idea

[@jwsolarusa]

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[@taz1357]

Wonderful alternative! Thank you!

[@NYCamper62]

Unistrut is very adaptable. I use some on a solar panel pole mount attached to azimuth.

[@jwsolarusa]

Oh......yes.....unistrut are very useful.
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[@hischild4ever894]

Thank you for your easy to understand intructions.
I ordered a solar panel yard mount and there are no instructions to speak of. Looked at picure on box for assembly but had no clue how to attach the 4 panels to super strut.

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[@paps69shed]

That's good man! nice idea

[@jwsolarusa]

Thanks buddy

[@westhurman2819]

Thanks. I'm planning to do this.

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[@mrpotato85]

This is great! Thank you 🙏🏼

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[@jethrotull5847]

Hey, thanks I’m great full for you sharing your knowledge. In my situation ( non roof mount ) do you think the mid gap is important for wind ? We get occasional thunderstorms with 60 mph winds. Going to Home Depot tomorrow to pick up the struts. So far I need to mount like 1200 watts of panels.

[@jwsolarusa]

It's your preference to have a mid gap.
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[@africatwinpixel8ed714]

Thanks

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[@thabisomodisane1435]

You can add more to your work , do the same video using Roman double tile with hook roof flexible ...... Mount

[@jwsolarusa]

Thanks for watching

[@rolanddvcourt]

I keep seeing people do this, how are you stopping galvanic corrosion? You have steel and aluminum together? You have stainless steel hardware but regular steel uni strut?

[@jwsolarusa]

There isn't any corrosion with my installations.
I don't know about yours? Could you please share your installation with us.
Anyone can use whatever they have available.
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[@ronsarchery6378]

Simplified. Thanks for sharing.

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[@HedgeMaJig]

Great explainer video! I'm consideirng using this setup on my van. Is there any horizontal shake of the panels using the sliders and if so is there a way to mount it such that there isn't? Since the van will be moving I didn't want there to be any rattling up there.

[@jwsolarusa]

These panels are perfectly designed and sturdy for my application uptil now.
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[@mohamedsheikh2502]

good job , thanks for the video

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[@awesomewade21]

Thank you for this video! I still have one question though. How do you determine the correct gauge size to use for the super strut?

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[@hansolavrkkennordland9534]

Great description!

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UNISTRUT SOLAR PANEL MOUNT: How to install solar panels Using Unistrut/Superstrut
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[@CalvinGorriaran]

How are you managing the ground of each panel?

[@jwsolarusa]

@@CalvinGorriaran
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[@kgvrtrooperkeithgarrick7133]

Awesome video

[@residentJokeBiden]

I have the 12 gague cheap stuff. I dont know but it looks like it slides , however i got some mounting hardware with the panels i bought. Do they work with unistruts?

[@jwsolarusa]

@@residentJokeBiden
The installation you are looking at is with UNISTRUT.
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[@namentatic4978]

Nice video. I'm concerned about leaves from trees can be jammed there, rot and make some mess.

[@jwsolarusa]

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[@ChrisBrown-fs6kl]

The panel may never blow off a roof, but flutter may become a problem if the panels are allowed any slop to move around.

[@jwsolarusa]

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[@andyxox4168]

Absolutely only a matter of time before the panel bolts unscrew and the panel bends in the wing or comes crashing to the ground.

[@BS-df1ei]

@@andyxox4168 spring washers and plenty of thread locker

[@Popcorncedar]

Make sure you place a plastic washer between the strut and the module. Galvanic action takes place if different metals touch.

[@jwsolarusa]

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th-cam.com/video/eNFo08dfN8Q/w-d-xo.html
UNISTRUT SOLAR PANEL MOUNT: How to install solar panels Using Unistrut/Superstrut
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[@ev-olution8597]

Had my modules on galvanized rails for bit longer than 7 years. No visible damage can be seen of galvanic action.

[@szilviabognar8976]

Thanks for the great video! But I got a question: how can You tighten the bolt on the inner side to the panel towards to the previously installed panel? Or I just have to make it tight enought to able to slide it in the rail?

[@jwsolarusa]

Here's a link to my videos how I have done it.
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[@vaq137]

Just a thought, before mounting the struts mount panels first that way you can use the holes in strut
and from the "backside" you will be able to line up and tighten bolts on the panel. Leave a 2 or 3 inch gap
in panels when mounting to struts. The gaps will be used so you can get a lag bolt down into roof joist.

[@zzubuzz]

6:40 Your roof is carpeted? Ha ha... The struts and hardware, did you buy them in the U.S and if so which hardware store was it?

[@jwsolarusa]

Home Depot, Lowe's
Menards
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[@jamest.5001]

I thought about using foam tape or even two sided tape between panels, to create a seal between them, to keep leaves from building up between and on the panels. There would be less chance of a leak if they are sealed between , I have 2kw I want to put on my roof, but haven't found a cheap way to mount unistrut to the roof! Maybe simple as a block of treated 4x4! But I want it to last, any roof attachment idea's??

[@MachuPichuu]

It depends on your roof. If its regular shingles then almost anything will do. Like a Z mount. Just make sure you use lots of sealant. If it is tile then you will need special tile roof mounts. Not horribly expensive but still around $5-10 each. They go under the tiles and mount to the roof studs. they also have some

[@jwsolarusa]

UNISTRUT NUT WITH SPRING: Superstrut Solar Panel Mount
th-cam.com/video/XBR-aiK7kIw/w-d-xo.html
SOLAR PANEL ORIENTATION/Cutting Unistrut/Superstrut for Roof Mount Installation
th-cam.com/video/eNFo08dfN8Q/w-d-xo.html
UNISTRUT SOLAR PANEL MOUNT: How to install solar panels Using Unistrut/Superstrut
th-cam.com/video/3uubcw8gGPw/w-d-xo.html

[@alexbaxter9512]

Thanks for the video, would the panels not rattle when it's windy?

[@jwsolarusa]

Not at all.
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[@hardtrooth1776]

It looks like and sounded like it had some play. In other words kind of loose. Can they be tighten a little more

[@jwsolarusa]

Yes.
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[@MachuPichuu]

You do realize that they were just sitting on the floor. Once the rails are bolted on the roof they will not be loose.

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UNISTRUT NUT WITH SPRING: Superstrut Solar Panel Mount
th-cam.com/video/XBR-aiK7kIw/w-d-xo.html
SOLAR PANEL ORIENTATION/Cutting Unistrut/Superstrut for Roof Mount Installation
th-cam.com/video/eNFo08dfN8Q/w-d-xo.html
UNISTRUT SOLAR PANEL MOUNT: How to install solar panels Using Unistrut/Superstrut
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[@mitch5077]

Can you make it Angle Adjustable?

[@jwsolarusa]

If you wish to, or want to. All depends on your project application.
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[@bruceralston4452]

Trying this right now, using 7/8 Unistrut. Hitting a snag. The struts are mounted to the roof with lag bolts, but now the sliding pieces can't get past the head of the lag bolt. Not only can we not slide the panels into position, we can't even set them up so they won't slide at all. Trying to set up four 250 SanTan panels side-by-side.
What are we missing?

[@bruceralston4452]

I may have figured it out. At the 2:10 mark of this video you mention both Unistrut and Superstrut, but then you picked up and used the larger Superstrut, when I thought you were using the regular Unistrut.

[@jwsolarusa]

You have to use flat and wide head bolts to mount or install the rails so you can have clearance later when you about to slide your solar panels. I hope you figured it out.
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[@jwsolarusa]

Take a look at this other video I installed two large panels.
Here are the link on how I have used UNISTRUT to installed solar panels
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th-cam.com/play/PLSNjIRSnUPDJSvz75KI8_pijBq43WgZyY.html

[@szilviabognar8976]

Even in Florida weather conditions I can just push together like 16 panels without mid clamps?

[@jwsolarusa]

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[@hershchat]

Awesome video 👍🏼

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[@adex2000ng]

Nice and simple video. Thanks a million

[@spikekavalench]

Great but I can’t find Unistrut on Canadian Home Depot or Lowes websites... of course...

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[@timogronroos4642]

I don't understand why you left the panels loose in the rails. This is going to make a lot of noise in a windy day. You should have had the bolts so they can be tightened from the panel side (5:18)

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[@kayepellow7010]

Would help if I could see the other side. Also more detailed shots of the back and front on the first part.

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[@awesomusmaximus3766]

Awesome idea

[@libanmuhidin6823]

Thank you! good adea

[@adon8672]

Thanks for the educative videos. Can you please give online links to these parts (say on Amazon)?

[@jwsolarusa]

Thanks for the comment I really appreciate it.
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[@danikael2815]

Unistrut with spring nuts saved u some time

[@jwsolarusa]

Thanks for your input

[@gregtatosian2021]

You can use the smaller unistrut right? Its cheaper then super strut.

[@jwsolarusa]

Yes

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[@gregtatosian2021]

Looks like you’re better off getting the super strut. The hex bolt on the slides and hex lag screws to roof won’t leave enough room for clear sliding in the smaller strut. The prices are similar after all so I will exchange for the super strut.

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[@patrickcoyne1292]

i’ll be using unistrut to install 6 panels on the side of my house. trying to get low winter sun 😂

[@jwsolarusa]

Sounds like a plan.
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[@godblessthelessfortunate3175]

I would be worried about expansion and contraction breaking things apart without the gaps between the panels to compensate. Is my caution unjustified?

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[@loudfang5.21]

Thanks for the helpful info. I do have one question, can you use 3/8in Cone Strut Nuts in place of the 3/8 Top Grip Nuts that you used? I'm not able to find any Top Grip Nuts locally, only the Cone Strut Nuts. Do you see any issue with swapping them out?

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You might

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[@loudfang5.21]

@@jwsolarusa Might? So I should use the Top Grip Nut instead of the Cone?

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What Stores have you checked?
These are the stores I definitely recommend you check for these stuff.
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Home Depot
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@@loudfang5.21
I suppose the cones will work as well for I have not yet experimented those

[@danieltroxel3556]

How would you ground the system?

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[@donaldsteele6276]

Very cool

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[@donaldsteele6276]

Tell me what you think I'm buying unistrut today to replace all wood with it

[@fisherus]

The one problem I can see is that expansion of your panels can cause a buckling effect on your panels mounted without a common clamp between them.

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[@agmccall]

Hello, it seems to me like they would rattle in the wind. are the connectors that attach the panel to the strut supposed to be that loose or should they be tightened down more?

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You can tighten them up. This video was for demonstration purpose.
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[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

@@jwsolarusa But how do you tighten the ones down that are under the solar panels when the unistruts are attached to the roof???

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You can tighten the rails

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[@vaq137]

@@rockandrattleretreat5830 Mount the panels on strut first then mount the strut on roof.
Just have space in panels for access to roof so you can have bolts into roof on ends AND between panels. Just a thought?

[@staracucare519]

What is the size of the superstrut? 1-5/8" x 1-5/8"?

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5/8 10ft long
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[@FrostElement]

Love it. Thank you

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[@user-dw3pp5di3n]

Excellent, solar panels as a roof top

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[@bah5940]

Is this code compliant?

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Check with your state

[@juliusparker3039]

Were can the material be bought

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Menards, Home Depot, Lowe's
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[@cw5156]

@@jwsolarusa question can you attach 4 post to it somehow ? To have it in the ground and angled?

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Yes

[@andyxox4168]

Oh dear, oh dear, I waited till the end to see how you would tighten the bolts to the rear of the panels to stop them vibrating loose and allowing the panels to fall and … nothing…
… You even used the wrong spanner 14mm metric for the imperial bolts, should have been recommending 5/16 ths but hey who cares about good engineering practice?

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[@vaq137]

Thank you!

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