Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:18:28 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121634#Comment_121634 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121634#Comment_121634 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:52:49 +0000 linuss
I'm trying to source a black mounting frame for a ground based PV array for a National Park installation - can anyone recommend a manufacturer of these?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121636#Comment_121636 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121636#Comment_121636 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:13:46 +0000 SteamyTea https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121637#Comment_121637 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121637#Comment_121637 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:14:32 +0000 JSHarris
One option might be to just get a normal frame powder coated. Could well be cheaper and easier than trying to source a manufacturer of black frames.

Powder coat is pretty durable, especially if applied over a galvanised frame. Even if the coat gets scratched in places it will remain OK, and should adhere better to the galvanised finish than most paints. All the frame parts can be powder coated before assembly, then just bolted up as normal. The finish is much tougher than paint (it's the same technique that's often used to coat aluminium window frames). A look in yellow pages should find you a reasonably local powder coat company.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121641#Comment_121641 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121641#Comment_121641 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:35:53 +0000 owlman https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121652#Comment_121652 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121652#Comment_121652 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:06:36 +0000 linuss
Thanks Owlman, but I meant the mounting frame and not the panels - I'm already planning on the Mitsubishi PV-MLT250HC for the panel itself due to its black colour and black frame.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121662#Comment_121662 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121662#Comment_121662 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:31:21 +0000 owlman https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121667#Comment_121667 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121667#Comment_121667 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:06:24 +0000 SteveZ https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121695#Comment_121695 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121695#Comment_121695 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:02:29 +0000 windy lamb https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121874#Comment_121874 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121874#Comment_121874 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:47:49 +0000 linuss
However, I can't find a wholesaler to sell me one [Schueco] - any suggestions?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121918#Comment_121918 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=121918#Comment_121918 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 10:18:14 +0000 windy lamb
I once got asked by a Planning Dept to paint a landfill gas flare stack (10m chimney) black instead of the galvanised colour. Seems they thought black would be less obvious on the skyline than dull grey - at night maybe! It still remains grey 5 years on. I think they realised the error of their ways!!!!!]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=122236#Comment_122236 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8054&Focus=122236#Comment_122236 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:11:46 +0000 djh Posted By: linussHowever, I can't find a wholesaler to sell me one [Schueco] - any suggestions?
You'll probably find it difficult to buy anything at all whilst the current FITS frenzy is on. Wait until mid-Dec (or perhaps January to be more realistic) and it should be easier to find things.]]>