Date:         Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:49:30 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Bus Depot Awning clamp
Comments: To: Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
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At 03:38 PM 7/17/2011, Troy wrote:
>I was actually looking for a different design altogether rather than
>a fix for the rubber. Along those same lines, a person could use
>heat shrink tubing. There is also paint on electrical tape. I did a
>little bit of searching and found this simple clamp, although I'm
>not sure it would be strong enough. From the look of the design it
>might slip right over the gutter rail.
>See: http://www.dripirrigation.com/drip_irrigation_parts/117

Those aren't load-bearing.

For a start you can move the clamping bolt closer to the working
end.  You'd be surprised how much difference that makes.  I've
already suggested that to Ron.

Yours,
David