We had a situation where an extra square head was left in place under a panel.
It must have been thought to be more trouble than it was worth to remove. 10
year later...Crack goes the Sanyo! Installer error, we had to do the right
thing... it hurt! Andrew KoyaanisqatsiPresidentSolar Energy Solutions,
Inc.Since 1987,Moving Portland and Beyond to an Environmentally Sustainable
Future.503-238-4502
www.SolarEnergyOregon.com "Better one's House too little one daythan too big
all the Year after."
On Friday, June 26, 2015 7:33 AM, Jason Szumlanski
<[email protected]> wrote:
So far, so good. No issues like that. However, on one job we had a problem
with the bolt heads not "catching" in the rail channel and modules popping up.
I chalked that up to an installation error by an installer that was easily
resolved. Despite the convenience, I'm not a huge fan of t-bolts for top
clamps. Square head bolts that you slide into the channel seem much more secure
and less prone to error. However, the bonding feature makes the T-bolts worth
the tradeoff.
Jason
On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 7:11 PM, Chris Worcester <[email protected]>
wrote:
Hi Jason,Have you or others been using the new UniRac SM mid and end clamps
with the integrated bonding yet? My concern is the “Stainless steel Midclamp
points, 2 per module, pierce module frame anodization to bond module to module
through clamp.”We had an MSI Alpha + self-bonding midclamp shatter the glass on
an LG 280 last fall, as the factory set point was sticking out too far, so as
it was being tightened down, on top of the module the point dug through the
module’s top frame hitting the glass, shattering it.I do wonder if there are
any issues with this “point” on the UniRac midclamps potential for doing the
same damage? Chris WorcesterSolar Wind WorksNABCEP Certified PV InstallerOffice
530-582-4503Cell 530-448-9692Fax
[email protected] From: RE-wrenches
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jason Szumlanski
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:13 PM
To: RE-wrenches
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,
Drake
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