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frazelle09
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We are working on an electronic solar hot water heater.
We had it working but decided to change the way the aluminum tube was connected to the frame by running a 7" bolt through both the alum tube as well as the support (see photo 02, bolt at top). We thought that it was going to act as a pivot but, now, when we try to run the heater the 3 ft. threaded rod wants to bend/deform. We've already gone through two plastic/rubber spiders linking the threaded rod to the 1 amp motor.
Since we are not mech. engineers we don't have a clue as to what is causing this thing to get bent out of shape.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you need more details, pics, etc. please just ask.
Here is a link to our area in Appropedia for more photos, description, etc.
Have a great afternoon! :)
We had it working but decided to change the way the aluminum tube was connected to the frame by running a 7" bolt through both the alum tube as well as the support (see photo 02, bolt at top). We thought that it was going to act as a pivot but, now, when we try to run the heater the 3 ft. threaded rod wants to bend/deform. We've already gone through two plastic/rubber spiders linking the threaded rod to the 1 amp motor.
Since we are not mech. engineers we don't have a clue as to what is causing this thing to get bent out of shape.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you need more details, pics, etc. please just ask.
Here is a link to our area in Appropedia for more photos, description, etc.
Have a great afternoon! :)
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