How To Video, Using Spring Nuts for Unistrut

[@OffGridandOutdoors]

What did u use on the end for the solar modules on the ends? U shot video of the z clamp but never named what it was.

[@patrickcoyne1292]

this is what i needed. putting a set of panels on the wall of my house to catch some low winter sun. and this should do the trick for cheap

[@first_last-]

Where would I put a lockwasher on a spring nut? Underneath, through the spring, and tightened on with a nut? Or just pop it on the bolt and tighten down?

[@T.RockTx]

Where did you get your end clamps?

[@PatrickG4531]

Thank you for the video. Was doing it right, but the track they sold me is shallower than yours. Also, was trying to figure out what to do when a spring needs to be over hole... flattening a beer bottle cap in the vice seemed to hold it from popping thru. Just need to find end and mid clamps now.

[@diySolarPowerFunWithRay]

Give a link to where you bought those

[@danielkarczewski2467]

Where did u get the clamp that holds the side of panel

[@brianstarkey1824]

Nice work

[@MLJenkins]

Thanks! I got spring and cone nuts for a project I am doing and wondered the difference. The fact that you can twist the spring nuts in would allow you to put them in the middle of existing nuts. I personally find the cone nuts easier to use on the sides. The springs kept going through the holes on the back of my strut, but in theory the strut would be against a flat surface to prevent that. Thanks for the video, glad I watched this to understand being able to twist them in. I was just sliding them from the ends :)

[@ko2890]

Which clamp do you use in between panels?

[@2olvets443]

What are the brackets used with the spring nuts for holding down the panel?

[@aldesrochers]

Thanks for sharing Charles..

[@rufus4779]

Nice video and good information. I have a question about the clamps used to hold the solar panels to the unistrut. Where did you purchase the clamps used on the outside edge of the panel to unistrut as well as the clamps between the solar panels to hold the panels to the unistrut?

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

those are the solar panel end clamps www.ebay.com/itm/10-PV-Solar-Panel-End-Mounting-Clamps-Model-END10-10-End-Clamps-/381505276527?hash=item58d37c8a6f:g:EMgAAOSwZ1lWgsOD and the ones I used in the middle are the mid clamps www.ebay.com/itm/10-PV-Solar-Panel-Mid-Mounting-Clamps-Model-MID10-10-Middle-Clamps-/381505284184?hash=item58d37ca858:g:q-4AAOSwhkRWgsXC. I used to use washer for the middle but as funds allowed I been upgrading to the mid clams. and end clamps

[@rufus4779]

Thanks

[@sambhavpoddar6076]

can someone please share information about the dimensions of the spring nut. whats the groove/teeth dimensions? does the spring nut press only against the lip of the unistrut or also against the top flange of the unistrut?

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

www.ebay.com/itm/154132019249?itmmeta=01HTDRHQEBJ7GBDD4M8TXKRGT1&hash=item23e2fbf831:g:eAkAAOSwjJZfgPBA&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4Cu3Go3KslOB77ocylq3tlo15Y3fX1rLjsqPec6ujWRkfItOUKAk4pd4XCj7Z20QnqpyIZxq9jqwcg3JYfFKPQTe6Ou8k4pvI%2FCV0PjDmKPjxWZSl8eNjmbe1uBR%2FOCYHTIotbU986nq7N7%2FM82EaJGHMSmaKwH2r2aH6Zas1AAuqSKaQ%2BxY9SG3O1jR58EbU48agQ2vSlJbwOJQ35g4Rm3%2Fg7qzgySWAhZaA5Z2AbQixgQ0s4RtXjPNuVNW1WGz472qw6O%2FhuiLNR6KPTj%2F6Q7HaQnd6MajzR43wf5igSC6%7Ctkp%3ABFBMtvfGuNNj Here is a link to them on eBay This link is for stainless Steel Spring nuts. Also you can look a round on eBay and you can get from metric, to SAE nuts and Different sizes depending on what you need them for. Some I ripped the spring off, because it made it easer to move them were I wanted them.

[@DIYOneForAll]

Nice video man and panel set-up. I don't mind the chicken barking :)

[@hedfuka8608]

Thanks,just what I needed..👍

[@brikshoe6259]

I really hate those spring nuts; they are such a pia because they are always going through the holes of the strut. The only thing they have going for them is that they may push up and lock onto the strut. If I had it to do over again though, I would have simply bought the nuts that clamp onto the bar without the springs.

[@Lucky4wd4840]

What are the clips called that you used to clamp solar panel down to the strut?

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

The ones on the ends are called end clamps, and the ones in the middle are mid clamps. There are so many variations of these clamps. Just need to look and see what type will fit your project.

[@TheBillythekid2010]

Nice Showing and this is the shortest video you've done, LOL! Thanks Buddy

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

+TheBillytheJack2010 Some times a short video is all it takes. but I think it helped him get his nuts in order.

[@mobileempire5522]

Are them rails and fasteners rust proof ? Thanks

[@diycast6914]

These unistruts come in different quality coatings and are specified for indoor or outdoor use. u got mine from home depot and just to be safe I spray painted them with two coats

[@jwsolarusa]

Thanks for the video

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

+JWSolarusa John Wesley Your Welcome.

[@joew4202]

I always cut the spring off

[@EveryManPrepping]

Where did yu get the brackets?

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

I picked them up at my local electrical supply company called Kirby electrical supplies.

[@EveryManPrepping]

McCuneWindandSolar do you remember the name of the clamps

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

are you talking about the ones holding down the solar panels if so, they were called end clamps for the ends of the solar panels and mid clamps for between the panels. If you are talking about the Rails they are mounted to those are called unistrut. the Clamps I got off eBay

[@feyapeng1822]

Hello, we can custom those brackets according to your requirement. please contact me via [e-mail]

[@thefaeryman]

thanks

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

+Rev John O'Toole Your Welcome

[@JustinCaseSolarPower]

Spring nuts mate yes looks good. But damn that was a short video :)

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

+Justin Case yes very short video. I seen a friend with his nuts up side down. Wanted to help him from any problems later with the winds they have out there.

[@JustinCaseSolarPower]

+McCuneWindandSolar yes not good at all having your nuts upside down. I can see how wind would be a problem :)

[@jbug308]

Well I guess I better go redo my power box I just hung yesterday. LoL

[@moavbilly7993]

Alright....

[@donaldsteele6276]

Lol

[@sprtplt]

Spring nuts (the spring) is completely useless.

[@diycast6914]

Can you cut the spring off?