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new update pics have been promised but my pc expert is doing the best she can,,
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the following pics of the array framework are of a work in progress,
                       the main problem is that the footprint is so large,approx  10 x 14ft,another consideration is the weight and at the moment it just has the bare bones of the support on which to attach the panels.diagonal bracing is a must.
   the plan is to install the controller next to the panels,the 120dc charge going straight into the windturbine batteries and the dump load diverted to an immersion in the house hot water cylinder.
   the framework is a pretty ignorant looking bit of work but i believe that it might look a bit better with the panels attached,i soused the connection between the light alloy on the panel frames and the heavy scaffold pole with a rubber washer and a light touch on the tightening of the self locking nut which holds the panel to the half swivel.this will allow for a certain amount of twisting and turning in the framework.
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clad it out biff & stick some pigs in it too!

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so some pics posted,
                 the blockword is nothing fancy,just left plumb and straight for the plasterers,there is no insulation at all,instead i am gong to have the lot pumped after the outside is plastered and the loft will be insulated within its own area.
    the cill dpcs, verticle dpcs and head o frame dpcs are things that really matter long term. note the raft floor and no cavity below the dpc,so an apron has to be fitted right round the whole building protruding 50mm out over the slab on the outside,this will be tucked in under the belcast and will help to throw the water off the slab and prevent it creeping in under the walls,it seems to work and so long as there is an outside 150mm upstand then the chances are exellent.
    because this building is tall and narrow it will catch the wind so the stancions are bolted into the raft and the blockwork is wrapped round the stancions with multiple s/t wallties on every course.the bracing bars(diagional scaffolding poles) will be removed and fitted into the roof above,instead short versions will be placed diagionally from the top of the blockwork to the eves,
       if i get it sealed up for the winter i will be happy,just cills,ring beam,windows and doors and a good cleanout.
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