I may be a little biased but just wanted to weigh in quickly on this thread:
- with the merger of SnapNrack and SunRun there has never been any intention of
private labeling the product line. We heard this concern a lot when the merger
first happened, but that was almost a year and a half ago - we don't hear it
too much lately.
- I have personally run many load tests on SnapNrack mid clamps, we run them to
over 2,000 lbs and you can't even tell they have any load on them. That load
corresponds to over 200 psf of uplift on a typical module . . . so they have a
healthy safety factor and I believe that if we were to benchmark against other
mid clamps we would be among the strongest in the industry, especially with the
addition of bonding pins last year as part of our UL2703 listing.
Greg McPheetersSenior Engineering Manager, SnapNrack
From: Jason Szumlanski <[email protected]>
To: RE-wrenches <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack
That decision was based on our distribution network offering better pricing on
Unirac, and engineers being comfortable with it. Now with the integrated
grounding from Unirac, I can't see moving away from it again barring a
significant cost benefit. It also stacks and stocks easier than the Ironridge
rails.
On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 5:55 PM, Dana Brandt <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Jason,
We've used Unirac for years but have been contemplating Ironridge. I'm curious
what your experience was and why you went back to Unirac?
Anyone else have input on best racking systems for flush-mounted residential
systems on comp roof?
Thanks,
Dana
Dana Brandt
Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC
www.ecotechenergy.com
[email protected]
360.318.7646
On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:09 PM, Jason Szumlanski <[email protected]> wrote:
By Snap N Rack, you mean Sun Run...
http://cleantechnica.com/2014/02/05/sunrun-acquires-rec-solars-residential-business-aee-solar-snapnrack-means/
I'm curious if these vertical integrators will still make their acquired brands
available to small dealers through distribution. When SolarCity snatched up
Zep, I had concerns about being able to service or add onto existing Zep
systems we installed. That's definitely a concern going forward, and reason to
perhaps stick with the most compatible racking solutions available. We used
IronRidge for a while, which is largely compatible with Unirac, but now we're
back on the Unirac bandwagon.
Interesting times...
Jason SzumlanskiFafco Solar
On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Max Balchowsky <[email protected]> wrote:
We have been using Snap N' Rack for a while, Have lots of installs in Hawaii -
so far no problems, I like the convenience of the design for snapping in the
slider nut in mid rail, and also the ability to install the panels flush with
the end of the rails…. Max Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810"Building a Better Future For The Next Generation"
From: Allen Frishman <[email protected]>
To: RE-wrenches <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2014 6:17 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack
I am curious about the mid clamps on the snapnrack. The flange that rests on
top of the solar panel frame is so small ~ 3/16". Anyone experience any
problems with these failing in a big storm? With solar panel frames not
being square it is nice to have a little extra to grab - I am always curious as
to why these clips are made with such a small area to hold the panels down.
All feedback on these clips is appreciated.
Al Frishman
AeonSolar(917) 699-6641 - cell
(888) 460-2867
www.aeonsolar.com
On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:41 AM, Max Balchowsky wrote:
Have installed last three systems (35Kw)with snap n rack.love it.... Max
Balchowsky
Design Engineer
SEE Systems
1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
760-403-6810"Building a Better Future For The Next Generation"
From: Solarguy <[email protected]>
To: 'RE-wrenches' <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 10:11 PM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack
The only complaint with the Snapnrack rails is the thin wall can easily be
distorted. This will allow the nut to drop out of its groove. Love the
universal end clamps but have learned to assemble every one to check for proper
fit before getting on the roof.Jim Duncan-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Drake
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 7:32 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack Hello Wrenches, How would you rate the
SnapNrack mounting systems against Unirac and other mounting systems? Thanks,
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