[RE-wrenches] grounding on metal roofs

2018-06-17 Thread AE Solar
wrenchers, what methods are you all using for grounding on metal roofs? thanks adam Adam Katzman Autonomous Energies PO Box 1245 Kingston, NY 12402 www.autonomousenergies.com (518) 567-1468 ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address:

Re: [RE-wrenches] grounding on metal roofs

2018-06-17 Thread RE Ellison
I always recommend grounding the metal roof also, even without panels on them. most of the sealing methods we use can insulate the rack from the roof S5 type clamps being an exception Just a couple thoughts from an overheated brain ! Bob Ellison > On Jun 17, 2018, at 1:46 PM,

Re: [RE-wrenches] grounding on metal roofs

2018-06-17 Thread AE Solar
thanks glenn. and what about commercial? anyone have code references regarding grounding when doing solar on metal roofs? i thought a few years back there was a conversation on this but i can't seem to find it. Adam Katzman Autonomous Energies PO Box 1245 Kingston, NY 12402

Re: [RE-wrenches] grounding on metal roofs

2018-06-17 Thread glenn.b...@glbcc.com
We use the Ilsco SGB-4 ground lug on every pan under the array for residential systems. -Glenn Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone -- Original message--From: AE SolarDate: Sun, Jun 17, 2018 12:29 PMTo: RE-wrenches;Cc: Subject:[RE-wrenches] grounding on metal roofs wrenchers,what methods

Re: [RE-wrenches] grounding on metal roofs

2018-06-17 Thread glenn.b...@glbcc.com
Depends on the seam profile. Same device may be used in many cases. We have Also drilled and used the standard direct burial lugs on the underside of the pans, at the wave when they hang over enough to get working space. Then a horizontal run of copper wire to connect. Don't be lulled into