Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

2024-03-22 Thread Peter Giroux via RE-wrenches 
Kris

 

  You may want to look at a company called Powerfields. Ballasted ground mount, 
25 degree angle, simple to put together. Can use dirt, gravel or crush and run 
for ballast.

 

Peter Giroux

ASAE

 

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Thanks for the info, Sam.

 

I guess that I should have mentioned that I am looking at an 8kw residential 
application.

 

 

Shine On!

Kris Schmid
Legacy Solar, LLC
137 West 1st Avenue
Luck, WI 54853
www.legacysolar.com <http://www.legacysolar.com> 
715-653-4295
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
BSEE

 

 

On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 12:39 PM Sam Haraldson mailto:s...@onsiteenergyinc.com> > wrote:

I have experience with the APA Solar Racking Geo Ballast system and RBI Solar's 
Ballasted Landfill Solution (GM-BL).  Both were simple and effective.  The APA 
system consists of metal cages that get built on site and then locally sourced 
river rock is added via skid steer.  The RBI product uses huge, pre-cast 
concrete block that get formed at a nearby facility and then are set into place 
with a large telehandler.  

 

Both of these solutions are manufacturer-engineered on a per-project basis and 
as such have a minimum project size before they'll consider you.  So they're 
good options for 100kw and up projects but not backyard systems.  

 

Cheers,

Sam

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

2024-03-21 Thread Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches 
Thanks for the info everyone.  I was examining this option in the hopes
that my local AHJ might consider it a non-permanent structure and,
therefore, exempt from wetland setback rules.  It turns out that they will
not give me an exemption even with no foundation.  Alas, I guess we move
back 40 feet and dust off the chainsaw...


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On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 3:06 PM Jay via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Here is an interesting design.
>
> [image: powerrack-0.jpg]
>
> PowerField Energy PowerRack PV solar ballasted ground mount system
> 
> solar-electric.com
> 
>
> 
>
>
> On Mar 21, 2024, at 11:08 AM, Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
> 
> Is Aerocompact still around ?  They had a nice simple ballasted ground
> mount
>
> Brad Bassett
>
> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024, 10:45 AM Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the info, Sam.
>>
>> I guess that I should have mentioned that I am looking at an 8kw
>> residential application.
>>
>>
>> Shine On!
>>
>> Kris Schmid
>> Legacy Solar, LLC
>> 137 West 1st Avenue
>> Luck, WI 54853
>> www.legacysolar.com
>> 715-653-4295
>> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
>> Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
>> BSEE
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 12:39 PM Sam Haraldson 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I have experience with the APA Solar Racking Geo Ballast system and RBI
>>> Solar's Ballasted Landfill Solution (GM-BL).  Both were simple and
>>> effective.  The APA system consists of metal cages that get built on site
>>> and then locally sourced river rock is added via skid steer.  The RBI
>>> product uses huge, pre-cast concrete block that get formed at a
>>> nearby facility and then are set into place with a large telehandler.
>>>
>>> Both of these solutions are manufacturer-engineered on a per-project
>>> basis and as such have a minimum project size before they'll consider you.
>>> So they're good options for 100kw and up projects but not backyard
>>> systems.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Sam
>>>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

2024-03-21 Thread Jay via RE-wrenches 
Here is an interesting design. PowerField Energy PowerRack PV solar ballasted ground mount systemsolar-electric.comOn Mar 21, 2024, at 11:08 AM, Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches  wrote:Is Aerocompact still around ?  They had a nice simple ballasted ground mountBrad BassettOn Thu, Mar 21, 2024, 10:45 AM Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches  wrote:Thanks for the info, Sam.I guess that I should have mentioned that I am looking at an 8kw residential application.Shine On!Kris SchmidLegacy Solar, LLC137 West 1st AvenueLuck, WI 54853www.legacysolar.com715-653-4295NABCEP Certified PV Installation ProfessionalLicensed Wisconsin Master ElectricianBSEEOn Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 12:39 PM Sam Haraldson  wrote:I have experience with the APA Solar Racking Geo Ballast system and RBI Solar's Ballasted Landfill Solution (GM-BL).  Both were simple and effective.  The APA system consists of metal cages that get built on site and then locally sourced river rock is added via skid steer.  The RBI product uses huge, pre-cast concrete block that get formed at a nearby facility and then are set into place with a large telehandler.  Both of these solutions are manufacturer-engineered on a per-project basis and as such have a minimum project size before they'll consider you.  So they're good options for 100kw and up projects but not backyard systems.  Cheers,Sam

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Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

2024-03-21 Thread Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches 
Is Aerocompact still around ?  They had a nice simple ballasted ground mount

Brad Bassett

On Thu, Mar 21, 2024, 10:45 AM Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Thanks for the info, Sam.
>
> I guess that I should have mentioned that I am looking at an 8kw
> residential application.
>
>
> Shine On!
>
> Kris Schmid
> Legacy Solar, LLC
> 137 West 1st Avenue
> Luck, WI 54853
> www.legacysolar.com
> 715-653-4295
> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
> Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
> BSEE
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 12:39 PM Sam Haraldson 
> wrote:
>
>> I have experience with the APA Solar Racking Geo Ballast system and RBI
>> Solar's Ballasted Landfill Solution (GM-BL).  Both were simple and
>> effective.  The APA system consists of metal cages that get built on site
>> and then locally sourced river rock is added via skid steer.  The RBI
>> product uses huge, pre-cast concrete block that get formed at a
>> nearby facility and then are set into place with a large telehandler.
>>
>> Both of these solutions are manufacturer-engineered on a per-project
>> basis and as such have a minimum project size before they'll consider you.
>> So they're good options for 100kw and up projects but not backyard
>> systems.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Sam
>>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

2024-03-21 Thread Kent via RE-wrenches 
A possibility for a smaller ballasted ground mount system is the Sunmodo 
Sunturf mount. It is difficult to find info on their website but you 
will find the Sunturf mount in the catalog and the configuration too. 
This mount can be installed on cast in place piers, earth screws, or 
concrete eco-blocks. I installed a couple of these a few years ago: one 
on a large engineered concrete pad and another on cast in place concrete 
blocks (similar to but smaller than eco-blocks). It takes a lot of 
anchor screws.


Kent Osterberg

Blue Mountain Solar


On 3/21/2024 10:44 AM, Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches wrote:

Thanks for the info, Sam.

I guess that I should have mentioned that I am looking at an 8kw 
residential application.



Shine On!

Kris Schmid
Legacy Solar, LLC
137 West 1st Avenue
Luck, WI 54853
www.legacysolar.com 
715-653-4295
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
BSEE


On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 12:39 PM Sam Haraldson 
 wrote:


I have experience with the APA Solar Racking Geo Ballast system
and RBI Solar's Ballasted Landfill Solution (GM-BL).  Both were
simple and effective.  The APA system consists of metal cages that
get built on site and then locally sourced river rock is added via
skid steer.  The RBI product uses huge, pre-cast concrete block
that get formed at a nearby facility and then are set into place
with a large telehandler.

Both of these solutions are manufacturer-engineered on a
per-project basis and as such have a minimum project size before
they'll consider you. So they're good options for 100kw and up
projects but not backyard systems.

Cheers,
Sam


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Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

2024-03-21 Thread Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches 
Thanks for the info, Sam.

I guess that I should have mentioned that I am looking at an 8kw
residential application.


Shine On!

Kris Schmid
Legacy Solar, LLC
137 West 1st Avenue
Luck, WI 54853
www.legacysolar.com
715-653-4295
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
BSEE


On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 12:39 PM Sam Haraldson 
wrote:

> I have experience with the APA Solar Racking Geo Ballast system and RBI
> Solar's Ballasted Landfill Solution (GM-BL).  Both were simple and
> effective.  The APA system consists of metal cages that get built on site
> and then locally sourced river rock is added via skid steer.  The RBI
> product uses huge, pre-cast concrete block that get formed at a
> nearby facility and then are set into place with a large telehandler.
>
> Both of these solutions are manufacturer-engineered on a per-project basis
> and as such have a minimum project size before they'll consider you.  So
> they're good options for 100kw and up projects but not backyard systems.
>
> Cheers,
> Sam
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2022-01-03 Thread Jeff Clearwater 

That's really valuable real world experience Benn - Thank you!

I did intuitively notice in watching the assembly videos that that after 
the initial tensioning of the anchor cable that there was only minimal 
attention (and hardware) devoted to keeping that cable under tension. 
Could be as simple as a ratcheting device to periodically tighten up 
after install perhaps?  Doesn't seem like that would be too hard to 
retrofit.


I do see you are in the plains up there in Canada - so wondering perhaps 
the winds are much higher - still it shouldn't move a cm after install!


Thanks again - very valuable feedback.  Sorry you had hassles!

Best,

Jeff



Benn Kilburn 
January 3, 2022 at 7:52 AM
Sorry, I sent that last email too soon by accident….

Yes, I’ve installed a few of these Nuance Osprey racks…. With much 
less than satisfactory experiences.


The rack tables themselves go together fairly well, however the cable 
anchor system, while seemingly slick, left much to be desired in my 
experiences.
Some anchors would not come close to the required load test pull-out 
values, requiring extra anchors to be needed, which is fine, until all 
the anchor holes have been used. The anchors don’t “securely” hold the 
rack down, meaning it leaves a bit of room for movement, so under high 
wind, and over time it can wiggle and loosen the anchors leaving more 
and more room for movement each time. That said, they do recommend 
rechecking the anchors after some time, but this can be an issue for 
some sites.
I have gone back to check a site and a rack (with other racks on 
either side) had shifted forward about 25cm, seemingly due to high 
wind. It drove the front anchor base plates into the ground and caused 
some damage to the rack structure which had a design flaw that I 
believe was corrected.


They recommend re checking the pull-out load testing of the anchors 
after a year or so but I have yet to be given a solution for 
rechecking the front anchors without removing modules, which are in 
the way of doing the pull out test.


It’s been over a year and a half since the last one I worked on so 
it’s not so fresh in my mind but I do know there were several other 
issues with the rack/rail assembly and mounting modules, issues with 
the mod mud/end clamps.


I’m not completely against giving it another try, but not without 
reviewing the notes and photos from the last ones and confirming the 
issues have been addressed.


Regards,
Benn


--
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SkyFire Energy
780-906-7807
Benn Kilburn 
January 3, 2022 at 7:22 AM
I’ve installed a few of these Nuance Osprey racks..~85kw, ~50kw



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780-906-7807
Jeff Clearwater 
December 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM
Wow cool product Nick!  Anyone have actual experience?

I've been thinking that the concrete beam systems (above grade 
pre-engineered rectangular blocks like solarmounts.com) really could 
be used for any ground mount rack system (Unirac, IronRidge, 
SnapNRack, SolarMounts, ReadyRack, etc.)  in other words many ground 
mount systems could be bolted to an above grade concrete beam - would 
just need a sign off on uplift by an engineer at the worst or just 
apply existing engineering models.  Many manufacturers already off 
that option and probably provide the engineering.


This might expand small system options for those manufacturers only 
offering ballast systems to large system buyers.


Which makes me think that If I tried a Nuance system and the soil 
didn't work out for the cable pull you could then just bolt them down 
to a concrete beam system as a plan b.


Thoughts?  Experience anyone?

best,

jc






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Jeff Clearwater 
December 30, 2021 at 1:01 PM
Wow cool product Nick!  Anyone have actual experience?

I've been thinking that the concrete beam systems (above grade 
pre-engineered rectangular blocks like solarmounts.com) really could 
be used for any ground mount rack system (Unirac, IronRidge, 
SnapNRack, SolarMounts, ReadyRack, etc.)  in other words many ground 
mount systems could be bolted to an above grade concrete beam - would 
just need a sign off on uplift by an engineer at the worst or just 
apply existing engineering models.  Many manufacturers already

Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2022-01-03 Thread Benn Kilburn 
Sorry, I sent that last email too soon by accident….

Yes, I’ve installed a few of these Nuance Osprey racks…. With much less
than satisfactory experiences.

The rack tables themselves go together fairly well, however the cable
anchor system, while seemingly slick, left much to be desired in my
experiences.
Some anchors would not come close to the required load test pull-out
values, requiring extra anchors to be needed, which is fine, until all the
anchor holes have been used. The anchors don’t “securely” hold the rack
down, meaning it leaves a bit of room for movement, so under high wind, and
over time it can wiggle and loosen the anchors leaving more and more room
for movement each time. That said, they do recommend rechecking the anchors
after some time, but this can be an issue for some sites.
I have gone back to check a site and a rack (with other racks on either
side) had shifted forward about 25cm, seemingly due to high wind. It drove
the front anchor base plates into the ground and caused some damage to the
rack structure which had a design flaw that I believe was corrected.

They recommend re checking the pull-out load testing of the anchors after a
year or so but I have yet to be given a solution for rechecking the front
anchors without removing modules, which are in the way of doing the pull
out test.

It’s been over a year and a half since the last one I worked on so it’s not
so fresh in my mind but I do know there were several other issues with the
rack/rail assembly and mounting modules, issues with the mod mud/end
clamps.

I’m not completely against giving it another try, but not without reviewing
the notes and photos from the last ones and confirming the issues have been
addressed.

Regards,
Benn


On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 8:22 AM Benn Kilburn  wrote:

> I’ve installed a few of these Nuance Osprey racks..~85kw, ~50kw
>
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 2:31 PM Jeff Clearwater <
> je...@villagepowerdesign.com> wrote:
>
>> Wow cool product Nick!  Anyone have actual experience?
>>
>> I've been thinking that the concrete beam systems (above grade
>> pre-engineered rectangular blocks like solarmounts.com) really could be
>> used for any ground mount rack system (Unirac, IronRidge, SnapNRack,
>> SolarMounts, ReadyRack, etc.)  in other words many ground mount systems
>> could be bolted to an above grade concrete beam - would just need a sign
>> off on uplift by an engineer at the worst or just apply existing
>> engineering models.  Many manufacturers already off that option and
>> probably provide the engineering.
>>
>> This might expand small system options for those manufacturers only
>> offering ballast systems to large system buyers.
>>
>> Which makes me think that If I tried a Nuance system and the soil didn't
>> work out for the cable pull you could then just bolt them down to a
>> concrete beam system as a plan b.
>>
>> Thoughts?  Experience anyone?
>>
>> best,
>>
>> jc
>>
>>
>>
>> Nick A Lucchese 
>> December 30, 2021 at 11:38 AM
>>
>> Greetings Mac,
>>
>> I recently have been investigating the use of Nuance’s Osprey
>>  product solution. Doesn’t necessarily fall
>> under the ballasted category and since you’re trying to avoid the heat pump
>> lines it may not fit your strategy either but I really like the option of
>> getting away from pouring concrete. The anchors are set 40-65” deep. For
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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2022-01-03 Thread Benn Kilburn 
I’ve installed a few of these Nuance Osprey racks..~85kw, ~50kw



On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 2:31 PM Jeff Clearwater <
je...@villagepowerdesign.com> wrote:

> Wow cool product Nick!  Anyone have actual experience?
>
> I've been thinking that the concrete beam systems (above grade
> pre-engineered rectangular blocks like solarmounts.com) really could be
> used for any ground mount rack system (Unirac, IronRidge, SnapNRack,
> SolarMounts, ReadyRack, etc.)  in other words many ground mount systems
> could be bolted to an above grade concrete beam - would just need a sign
> off on uplift by an engineer at the worst or just apply existing
> engineering models.  Many manufacturers already off that option and
> probably provide the engineering.
>
> This might expand small system options for those manufacturers only
> offering ballast systems to large system buyers.
>
> Which makes me think that If I tried a Nuance system and the soil didn't
> work out for the cable pull you could then just bolt them down to a
> concrete beam system as a plan b.
>
> Thoughts?  Experience anyone?
>
> best,
>
> jc
>
>
>
> Nick A Lucchese 
> December 30, 2021 at 11:38 AM
>
> Greetings Mac,
>
> I recently have been investigating the use of Nuance’s Osprey
>  product solution. Doesn’t necessarily fall
> under the ballasted category and since you’re trying to avoid the heat pump
> lines it may not fit your strategy either but I really like the option of
> getting away from pouring concrete. The anchors are set 40-65” deep. For
> smaller projects it seems like the cost may be somewhat prohibitive due to
> shipping logistics but appears like they price out affordably once you
> purchase a bit of specialized equipment and get around the freight costs.
>
> That ReadyRack geo-ballast looks quite cool too Jeff, thanks for the link
> on that.
>
> Best of luck, Nick
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-31 Thread Jeff Clearwater 


I mispoke:

"This might expand small system options for those manufacturers only 
offering ballast systems to large system buyers."


What I meant to say is utilizing concrete grade beams as foundations for 
existing residential and small commerical ground mount solutions could 
expand the options that we installers have for ground mount solutions 
since most offerings for pre-engineered solutions are intended for the 
utility scale market.


jc

Jeff Clearwater 
December 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM
Wow cool product Nick!  Anyone have actual experience?

I've been thinking that the concrete beam systems (above grade 
pre-engineered rectangular blocks like solarmounts.com) really could 
be used for any ground mount rack system (Unirac, IronRidge, 
SnapNRack, SolarMounts, ReadyRack, etc.)  in other words many ground 
mount systems could be bolted to an above grade concrete beam - would 
just need a sign off on uplift by an engineer at the worst or just 
apply existing engineering models.  Many manufacturers already off 
that option and probably provide the engineering.


This might expand small system options for those manufacturers only 
offering ballast systems to large system buyers.


Which makes me think that If I tried a Nuance system and the soil 
didn't work out for the cable pull you could then just bolt them down 
to a concrete beam system as a plan b.


Thoughts?  Experience anyone?

best,

jc






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Jeff Clearwater 
December 30, 2021 at 1:01 PM
Wow cool product Nick!  Anyone have actual experience?

I've been thinking that the concrete beam systems (above grade 
pre-engineered rectangular blocks like solarmounts.com) really could 
be used for any ground mount rack system (Unirac, IronRidge, 
SnapNRack, SolarMounts, ReadyRack, etc.)  in other words many ground 
mount systems could be bolted to an above grade concrete beam - would 
just need a sign off on uplift by an engineer at the worst or just 
apply existing engineering models.  Many manufacturers already off 
that option and probably provide the engineering.


This might expand small system options for those manufacturers only 
offering ballast systems to large system buyers.


Which makes me think that If I tried a Nuance system and the soil 
didn't work out for the cable pull you could then just bolt them down 
to a concrete beam system as a plan b.


Thoughts?  Experience anyone?

best,

jc




Nick A Lucchese 
December 30, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Greetings Mac,

I recently have been investigating the use of Nuance’s Osprey 
 product solution. Doesn’t necessarily fall 
under the ballasted category and since you’re trying to avoid the heat 
pump lines it may not fit your strategy either but I really like the 
option of getting away from pouring concrete. The anchors are set 
40-65” deep. For smaller projects it seems like the cost may be 
somewhat prohibitive due to shipping logistics but appears like they 
price out affordably once you purchase a bit of specialized equipment 
and get around the freight costs.


That ReadyRack geo-ballast looks quite cool too Jeff, thanks for the 
link on that.


Best of luck, Nick





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December 28, 2021 at 3:31 PM
Hello Wrenches,

Can anyone recommend a ballasted ground mount solution that is offered 
on a residential scale? Below 10kW typically.


Thanks in advance!

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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-30 Thread Jeff Clearwater 

Wow cool product Nick!  Anyone have actual experience?

I've been thinking that the concrete beam systems (above grade 
pre-engineered rectangular blocks like solarmounts.com) really could be 
used for any ground mount rack system (Unirac, IronRidge, SnapNRack, 
SolarMounts, ReadyRack, etc.)  in other words many ground mount systems 
could be bolted to an above grade concrete beam - would just need a sign 
off on uplift by an engineer at the worst or just apply existing 
engineering models.  Many manufacturers already off that option and 
probably provide the engineering.


This might expand small system options for those manufacturers only 
offering ballast systems to large system buyers.


Which makes me think that If I tried a Nuance system and the soil didn't 
work out for the cable pull you could then just bolt them down to a 
concrete beam system as a plan b.


Thoughts?  Experience anyone?

best,

jc




Nick A Lucchese 
December 30, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Greetings Mac,

I recently have been investigating the use of Nuance’s Osprey 
 product solution. Doesn’t necessarily fall 
under the ballasted category and since you’re trying to avoid the heat 
pump lines it may not fit your strategy either but I really like the 
option of getting away from pouring concrete. The anchors are set 
40-65” deep. For smaller projects it seems like the cost may be 
somewhat prohibitive due to shipping logistics but appears like they 
price out affordably once you purchase a bit of specialized equipment 
and get around the freight costs.


That ReadyRack geo-ballast looks quite cool too Jeff, thanks for the 
link on that.


Best of luck, Nick





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Hello Wrenches,

Can anyone recommend a ballasted ground mount solution that is offered 
on a residential scale? Below 10kW typically.


Thanks in advance!

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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-29 Thread Jeff Clearwater 
Two that I've looked at but never used - I like the use of rock on the 
second one.  We quoted it for a job at one point and the price was quite 
reasonable.


https://solarmounts.com/ballasted-ground-mount/

https://www.readyracksolar.com/

Hope that helps!

Jeff


Mac Lewis 
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Hello Wrenches,

Can anyone recommend a ballasted ground mount solution that is offered 
on a residential scale? Below 10kW typically.


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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-29 Thread Jerry Shafer 
Sorry a little far, l know of a ground mount sun link system that will be
coming down very soon.
Jerfy

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> We are located in Western Colorado, Eastern Utah.
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>> Where are you located
>> Jerry
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 28, 2021, 3:31 PM Mac Lewis  wrote:
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>>> Hello Wrenches,
>>>
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>>> on a residential scale?  Below 10kW typically.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance!
>>>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-29 Thread Mac Lewis 
Hi Jerry,

We are located in Western Colorado, Eastern Utah.

Thanks

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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-29 Thread Jerry Shafer 
Where are you located
Jerry

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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-29 Thread Jay 
I prefer iron ridge as they have 2” and 3” pipe options which require a lot 
less bracing than the 1.5” pipe. And they have a 5 panel rail. 

Jay


> On Dec 29, 2021, at 10:52 AM, Dana Orzel  wrote:
> 
> 
> Or Pour a solid slab.
>  
>  
>  
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> From: RE-wrenches  On Behalf Of jay
> Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2021 10:26 AM
> To: RE-wrenches 
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale
>  
> Hi Mac,
>  
> You can check out the unirac GFT which has a engineered ballast in their 
> approved mounting designs.  
>  
> jay
>  
> peltz power
> 
> 
> On Dec 29, 2021, at 9:05 AM, Mac Lewis  wrote:
>  
> Thanks Dana,
>  
> Normally I do a piered system for these, but I've got a project with a ground 
> source heat pump loop at unknown depth under the array field.  I'm trying to 
> avoid a puncture.
>  
> Thanks!
>  
> On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 8:58 AM Dana Orzel  wrote:
> I have used Snapn’Rack’s system with grade beams. It uses a sched 40 - 1½” 
> iron/galv pipe to achieve 90 MPH 3 sec micro burst rating for uplift. Please 
> verify if this is still available from SnR.  I am pretty sure that we needed 
> 18# of concrete/sqft of PV module. I would have your structural engineer 
> verify this or whatever your local code calls for.
> It’s a good system as long as you do not have frost heaving of the ground. I 
> am not sure that I would do this in snow country unless your engineer could 
> guaranty that there is a way to eliminate the frost heave.
>  
> And if you are going to have to do that much ground prep why not use a pier 
> or footing system?
>  
>  
>  
>  
> Dana Orzel  Great Solar Works, Inc.
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>  
> From: RE-wrenches  On Behalf Of 
> Mac Lewis
> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2021 4:31 PM
> To: RE-wrenches 
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale
>  
> Hello Wrenches,
>  
> Can anyone recommend a ballasted ground mount solution that is offered on a 
> residential scale?  Below 10kW typically.
>  
> Thanks in advance!
>  
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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-29 Thread jay 
Hi Mac,

You can check out the unirac GFT which has a engineered ballast in their 
approved mounting designs.  

jay

peltz power

> On Dec 29, 2021, at 9:05 AM, Mac Lewis  wrote:
> 
> Thanks Dana,
> 
> Normally I do a piered system for these, but I've got a project with a ground 
> source heat pump loop at unknown depth under the array field.  I'm trying to 
> avoid a puncture.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 8:58 AM Dana Orzel  > wrote:
> I have used Snapn’Rack’s system with grade beams. It uses a sched 40 - 1½” 
> iron/galv pipe to achieve 90 MPH 3 sec micro burst rating for uplift. Please 
> verify if this is still available from SnR.  I am pretty sure that we needed 
> 18# of concrete/sqft of PV module. I would have your structural engineer 
> verify this or whatever your local code calls for.
> 
> It’s a good system as long as you do not have frost heaving of the ground. I 
> am not sure that I would do this in snow country unless your engineer could 
> guaranty that there is a way to eliminate the frost heave.
> 
>  
> 
> And if you are going to have to do that much ground prep why not use a pier 
> or footing system?
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Dana Orzel  Great Solar Works, Inc.
> 
> C - 208.721.7003   d...@solarwork.com 
> 
> Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374
> 
> NABCEP # 051112-136   www.greatsolarworks.com 
> 
> "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988" 
> 
> P Please consider the environment before printing this email.
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>  
> 
>  
> 
> From: RE-wrenches  > On Behalf Of Mac Lewis
> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2021 4:31 PM
> To: RE-wrenches  >
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale
> 
>  
> 
> Hello Wrenches,
> 
>  
> 
> Can anyone recommend a ballasted ground mount solution that is offered on a 
> residential scale?  Below 10kW typically.
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
>  
> 
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>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-29 Thread Mac Lewis 
Thanks Dana,

Normally I do a piered system for these, but I've got a project with a
ground source heat pump loop at unknown depth under the array field.  I'm
trying to avoid a puncture.

Thanks!

On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 8:58 AM Dana Orzel  wrote:

> I have used Snapn’Rack’s system with grade beams. It uses a sched 40 - 1½”
> iron/galv pipe to achieve 90 MPH 3 sec micro burst rating for uplift.
> Please verify if this is still available from SnR.  I am pretty sure that
> we needed 18# of concrete/sqft of PV module. I would have your structural
> engineer verify this or whatever your local code calls for.
>
> It’s a good system as long as you do not have frost heaving of the ground.
> I am not sure that I would do this in snow country unless your engineer
> could guaranty that there is a way to eliminate the frost heave.
>
>
>
> And if you are going to have to do that much ground prep why not use a
> pier or footing system?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Dana Orzel  Great Solar Works, Inc.
>
> *C - 208.721.7003   d...@solarwork.com
> *
>
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> *From:* RE-wrenches  *On
> Behalf Of *Mac Lewis
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 28, 2021 4:31 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches 
> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale
>
>
>
> Hello Wrenches,
>
>
>
> Can anyone recommend a ballasted ground mount solution that is offered on
> a residential scale?  Below 10kW typically.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>
>
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>
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

2021-12-29 Thread Dana Orzel 
I have used Snapn’Rack’s system with grade beams. It uses a sched 40 - 1½” 
iron/galv pipe to achieve 90 MPH 3 sec micro burst rating for uplift. Please 
verify if this is still available from SnR.  I am pretty sure that we needed 
18# of concrete/sqft of PV module. I would have your structural engineer verify 
this or whatever your local code calls for.

It’s a good system as long as you do not have frost heaving of the ground. I am 
not sure that I would do this in snow country unless your engineer could 
guaranty that there is a way to eliminate the frost heave. 

 

And if you are going to have to do that much ground prep why not use a pier or 
footing system?

 

 

 

 

Dana Orzel  Great Solar Works, Inc. 

C - 208.721.7003   d...@solarwork.com

Idaho Contractor - # 028765 Idaho PV # 028374

NABCEP # 051112-136   www.greatsolarworks.com 
 

"Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988"  

P Please consider the environment before printing this email.

 

 

From: RE-wrenches  On Behalf Of Mac 
Lewis
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2021 4:31 PM
To: RE-wrenches 
Subject: [RE-wrenches] ballasted ground mounts residential scale

 

Hello Wrenches,

 

Can anyone recommend a ballasted ground mount solution that is offered on a 
residential scale?  Below 10kW typically.

 

Thanks in advance!


 

-- 

 

 

 

Mac Lewis

"Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates

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