Hello,
While this is not necessarily a WISP issue, I would like to lean on the
experience of the WISPs and wireless operators on these lists.
I am building a new repeater site on the top of a 4K foot peak. I have
my solar worked out and I am augmenting it with a TEG. The TEG burns
propane and I have an excellent lead and cost for both the fuel and the
storage vessel.
However, I have to pipe the propane 200 feet up from the nearest
location that a tank can be sited to the location of energy use. The
slope is all "baby-head" sized rock and is 30-35*. My local plumber is
taking a look at the situation now but I am interested in what all of
you have seen in your travels.
My plumber is concerned about:
*The pipe shearing off as it is above ground and there is significant
snow in the winter.
We plan to run it through some onsite trees along the ridgeline so
we have some support against shifting snow.
I plan on pouring footings for supports with rollers for expansion,
contraction and rubbing against rocks.
*Vandalism and leakage.
This site is 1000 feet from the nearest 'decent' road. I find that
vandals, when required to walk... don't.
If the pipe 'springs a leak' is there some sort of valve I can
purchase that says: "If flow >X, then shut down!"
My plumber is a Lt in my Fire Dept. so Adapt and Overcome is our common
mantra.
If any of you have experience with this sort of setup, please, drop me a
line... pictures are worth thousands of words as well.
Thanks so much,
ryan
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