I couldn't agree more, Chris! Hellermanntyton put on a nice little seminar at Intersolar last year and gave out lots of samples. I was positively impressed.
Blessings, Kelly On Feb 6, 2014, at 3:48 AM, Chris Mason wrote: > In reference to William's comments on cable ties, which are very valid, > HellermannTyton makes a huge range of ties for every industry. They have a > catalogue of solar components which includes stainless ties and plastic > covered stainless ties. As an industry, we need to be purchasing the correct > products and not going to the local Home Depot and buying home owner junk. > http://www.hellermanntyton.us/products_solar.aspx > > > On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 2:42 AM, Kelly Larson <solarwre...@asis.com> wrote: > Thanks, Andrew. I have a stack of SolarPro waiting for the rain to hit. > Looks like we are getting some soon. (Thank goodness) > > Blessings, > Kelly > > > On Feb 4, 2014, at 11:02 PM, Andrew Truitt wrote: > >> >> Kelly - Here are a couple of SolarPro articles that you might find helpful: >> >> >> http://solarprofessional.com/articles/design-installation/ground-mounted-pv >> >> http://solarprofessional.com/articles/products-equipment/racking/ground-mount-pv-racking-systems/page/0/1 >> >> >> >> >> For a brighter energy future, >> >> >> Andrew Truitt >> >> Principal >> Truitt Renewable Energy Consulting, LLC >> >> (202) 486-7507 >> >> LinkedIn Profile >> >> Company Website >> >> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional ID: 032407-66 >> >> Colorado Journeyman Electrician License No.: 600132 >> >> <image001.jpg> >> >> >> >> "Don't get me wrong: I love nuclear energy! It's just that I prefer fusion >> to fission. And it just so happens that there's an enormous fusion reactor >> safely banked a few million miles from us. It delivers more than we could >> ever use in just about 8 minutes. And it's wireless!" >> >> ~William McDonough >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 9:58 PM, Kelly Larson <solarwre...@asis.com> wrote: >> Wow, William. Thank you for all the details. One size clearly doesn't fit >> all! I like the page with all the different wire management options you've >> used. Somebody tell me why we still don't have this taken care of WITH the >> racking... Shesh. >> >> Blessings, >> Kelly >> >> >> >> On Feb 4, 2014, at 8:47 PM, <will...@millersolar.com> >> <will...@millersolar.com> wrote: >> >>> Kelly: >>> >>> Ground mount racking choice is determined on a case-by-case basis. If the >>> ground is flat and area plentiful, we use ballasted on gravel (Dyno-Raxx). >>> If you need to seasonally adjust, we like the DPW MPM. If the ground is >>> sloped other than gradually south, top of pole mounts may be your choice. >>> For flat ground, low tilt (grid-tied) “fence post” arrays like the DPW LGM >>> work well. For high wind areas, consider the DPW TTRGM on piers spanned by >>> strut. >>> >>> Lest anyone think I am the cheering section for DPW, I suggest you avoid >>> the DPW P6 or P8 “Tilt Kit” assemblies. The brackets are flimsy. Also, >>> avoid DPW’s L-feet. They are bent aluminum and come pre-stress cracked at >>> no extra cost. For L-feet, use Unirac “Serrated L-feet.” >>> >>> It is refreshing to hear someone ask about wire management upfront. All >>> too often this is an afterthought. In the industry vacuum we have been >>> developing wire management systems on an ongoing basis. Below is a link >>> that depicts some of our ideas. >>> >>> http://www.millersolar.com/public_html/MillerSolar/practices/PV_wiring/_PV_Wiring2.html >>> >>> The Code now requires wire shielding on “readily accessible” PV which means >>> ground mount. Just managing the wire is not enough, you must shield it from >>> touch. One option is to enclose the PV in chain link, which ramps up the >>> ugly factor (I don’t think three rail pasture fence or even barbed wire >>> complies). Once you fence the array you can dispense with shielding, but >>> you still don’t want the leads dangling in a year or two, so avoid any >>> flavor of plastic wire ties. There have been studies proving they don’t >>> last (US Navy is one source). >>> >>> We have looked at racking members with larger interior cross section (i.e. >>> Pro-Solar) with the intent of running AC and DC leads inside and we have >>> even mocked up a few, but fitting leads and the proprietary nuts into the >>> same channel has proven impractical. >>> >>> Good luck. >>> >>> William Miller >>> >>> PS: Speaking of racking systems, did anyone get the news that SnapNRack >>> and indeed the entire REC Residential juggernaut has been sold? Read the >>> rest of this story >>> >>> Wm >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Feb 4, 2014, at 4:45 PM, Kelly Larson <solarwre...@asis.com> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks, Aaron. How are you handling wire management and connection to the >>> ground? >>> >>> Blessings, >>> Kelly >>> >>> On Feb 4, 2014, at 2:41 PM, Aaron Mandelkorn wrote: >>> >>> I like SnapNrack 200 Series as well as DPW Solar Multi Pole Mount. >>> >>> On Feb 4, 2014, at 3:28 PM, Kelly Larson <solarwre...@asis.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> We are looking to install some 4KW ground mounted arrays. What racking are >>> you using? Best ground connection? Wire management? 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