Jason, What are you using now? We look to Florida for standards, as he Caribbean doesn't have any.
On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 9:10 AM, Jason Szumlanski <[email protected]>wrote: > That's based on ASCE 7-05. If your AHJ requires ASCE 7-10, that is no > longer the case. Florida Building Code 2010 requires use of ASCE 7-10, and > ultimate design wind speeds have changed dramatically, so it's important to > consider the method, not just the wind speed. > > We liked Zep, except when you have to remove a module for service. > Microinverter installations are a little clunky with Zep, even with module > frames specifically designed for Enphase. Unfortunately, we stopped using > the product for a variety of reasons, not the least of which were new code > requirements in Florida. > > *Jason Szumlanski** * > > *Fafco Solar* > > > On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 5:52 PM, Andrew Truitt <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Chris - The Zep system can be installed in up to 150mph wind zones in >> most cases. See the span tables on the Zep engineering documentation: >> http://www.zepsolar.com/images/files/general/pdf/ZS_Compliance_Letter.pdf >> >> Todd - Ground snow loads of up to 70 psf are allowable. >> >> >> A free design tool can be found at zepulator.com >> >> >> For a brighter energy future, >> >> >> Andrew Truitt >> NABCEP Certified PV Installer™ (ID# 032407-66)**** >> >> Principal >> Truitt Renewable Energy Consulting, LLC**** >> >> (202) 486-7507 >> >> LinkedIn Profile <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/andrew-truitt/8/622/713> >> >> Company Website <http://truittreconsulting.weebly.com/> >> <%28202%29%20486-7507>**** >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> or heavy snow... the supports are clear out on the ends. >>> >>> >>> >>> todd >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Friday, January 18, 2013 5:09pm, "Chris Daum" <[email protected]> >>> said: >>> >>> So how does the Zep stuff's testing do in winds in excess of 100 mph? >>> I saw a nice demo and display of their goods in at the Anaheim 2009 >>> SPI, but still am reticent to switch suppliers and modules to accomodate >>> racking.... >>> Chris Daum >>> Oasis Montana Inc. >>> >>> >>> > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: [email protected] > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > -- Chris Mason President, Comet Systems Ltd www.cometenergysystems.com Cell: 264.235.5670 Skype: netconcepts
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