Flat Roof Frame Modified for 60° Inclination.

[SteveH]

 I ordered some 58mm Flat Roof Frames to modify, in an attempt to get my 47mm tubes up at the ideal angle for winter collection here on Crete.

 Here are some pictures of my proposed modification. I thought it would be a good idea to air the first attempt to see what the rest of you thought.







 I am a little concerned about having the manifold cantilevered above the main "A" frame. I did try a force test by hanging off the manifold & there seems to be vey little bending of the uprights....

 I still have a couple of pieces of the lighter weight strut....

 Let me know your thoughts...

 Steve...

[Justme]

It will be fine like that. Take a look at the intergrated tank systems.

I have one & the tank weighs over 220kg when full of water.

The frame work is only one step up from mechano.

[SteveH]

 Thanks Justme,

 hadn't thought to compaire it with the intigrated system. The all-up weight of this frame with the tubes is only 72kg.

 Steve...