Good point, Jason.

I like Snap N Rack's products, but when I tried to order equipment (no distributors carry their stuff in Colorado) they never returned my calls or emails. I'd certainly be wary of their future support, if they won't even return calls for sales. Frankly I'm going to start calling out ALL manufacturers that don't back their product, or otherwise don't treat us RE Wrenches with respect from here on out.
Manufacturers' reps on this list be forewarned.
I'm getting too old, and worked to hard in this industry to pull punches now, and I don't think I'm doing my fellow wrenches any service covering up for the manufacturers' mistakes any more either.

R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760

On 2/5/2014 1:09 PM, Jason Szumlanski 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 Szumlanski

Fafco Solar



On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Max Balchowsky <m...@seesolar.com <mailto:m...@seesolar.com>> 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 <tel:760-403-6810>
    "Building a Better Future For The Next Generation"

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    *From:* Allen Frishman <amfr...@aeonsolar.com
    <mailto:amfr...@aeonsolar.com>>
    *To:* RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
    <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>>
    *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 <http://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 <tel:760-403-6810>
    "Building a Better Future For The Next Generation"

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    *From:* Solarguy <nt...@1scom.net <mailto:nt...@1scom.net>>
    *To:* 'RE-wrenches' <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
    <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>>
    *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: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
    <mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>
    [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org
    <mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>] On Behalf Of
    Drake
    Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 7:32 PM
    To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org
    <mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
    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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