Trying to design layout in landscape mode

[keaton85]

I have 45X68 panels that I would like to get into landscape mode yet snow load seems worrying on these, even with a 45-degree roof.

I have experimented with two support bars on the panels which eliminate this issue, yet cause another issue. If it gets windy I am suspecting the support bars will rattle against the Ironridge rail system causing a lot of noise.

What have people done to get panels into landscape orientation?

[Mike 134]

Ironridge has an excellent design program free for your use online. Have you tried it?

[keaton85]

Yup, that’s how I got the parts list.

[bcroe]

I used landscape mounting to help shed snow, along with vertical
gaps. But generally the output leads are not long enough for
landscape. I turned every other panel around, so at least half
the leads would reach. An extension cord is used for the other
connections. Bruce Roe
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[keaton85]

Luckily these panels have the connection in the center of the long sides and they reach each other in any configuration.