Everyone is on point with this. This is probably the more dangerous
work I've ever done. You need a truck with a good winch too, along with
pulleys and attachment gear.
The gin pole is probably there; it usually isn't removed.
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760
On 7/30/2014 8:28 AM, Dan Fink wrote:
Hi Mac;
I second Jim Jarvis on this. At the very least you'll want someone
with experience to inspect the tower and layout before you proceed. If
the layout is off even a little bit, there may be certain "tricks"
during lowering and raising which if you don't know them, the tower,
turbine and lives could be in great peril without any obvious signs of
danger.
Feel free to contact me off-list via email, or call me at 970-672-4342
for more info, I can at least give you list of things to carefully check.
DAN FINK
Buckville Energy Consulting
IREC / ISPQ / NABCEP accredited Continuing Education Providers
970-672-4342
Dan Fink
970.672.4342
On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 7:37 AM, Mac Lewis <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Hello Wrenches,
I am considering a service call that requires dropping a 60' guyed
wind turbine tower. I am comfortable checking out turbines, but
I've never dropped or erected one. The original installer is no
longer in business in the area. I am trying to figure out the
best way to do this. According to the owner, originally a gin
pole was used to erect the tower. How tall should a gin pole be
in order to drop a 60' tower? I've been doing internet research
and it seems doable (and fun). What info do I need about the site
to do this properly and safely?
Thanks
--
Mac Lewis
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"Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates
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