Re: [RE-wrenches] Disposal of large scale PV installation?

2017-04-17 Thread Kurt Johnsen
Try sun electronics in Miami. sunelec.com Kurt Johnsen Kurt Johnsen Energy Systems 352-222-9495 On Mon, Apr 17, 2017 at 5:24 PM, Dan Fink wrote: > Greetings Wrenches; > > Not the first time I've been asked this question; I can often find homes > for smaller installations

Re: [RE-wrenches] Plastic washers

2016-01-27 Thread Kurt Johnsen
Jay, There is the consideration of voiding any engineering that is being relied on for your protection. If there is a failure telling the judge that you followed the homeowners instructions is not going to get you off the hook. Kurt Kurt Johnsen Energy Systems On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 9:43 AM

Re: [RE-wrenches] Mage Solar US Support contact

2015-10-23 Thread Kurt Johnsen
wolfgang.beaugr...@magesolar.com Kurt Johnsen On Thu, Oct 22, 2015 at 8:52 PM, Carl Adams wrote: > Hello Fellow wrenches, > > I have a couple of failed Mage solar AC modules. These are Mage Solar > panels with an integrated Solardridge inverter. Anyone have a good contact >

Re: [RE-wrenches] to flash or not to flash

2015-08-29 Thread Kurt Johnsen
voiding a roofing warranty that they may have. Kurt Johnsen Kurt Johnsen Energy Systems NABCEP Certified PV Installer 621 SW 26th Place Gainesville, FL 32601 352-222-9495 On Sat, Aug 29, 2015 at 1:11 PM, Ray Walters wrote: > Excellent point, sir. I have looked at quite a few from the at

Re: [RE-wrenches] to flash or not to flash

2015-08-07 Thread Kurt Johnsen
orces like gravity. Perhaps an experienced roofer weigh in on this. Kurt Johnsen On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 3:21 PM, Jason Szumlanski < ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > "If you place a flat object on top of roofing without an uphill material > lapping over the downhill o

Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack - Anti-seize

2015-06-30 Thread Kurt Johnsen
Thank you everyone for all of the great responses on anti-seize methods! Kurt Johnsen On Mon, Jun 29, 2015 at 3:00 PM, Starlight Solar Power Systems < la...@starlightsolar.com> wrote: > You can use a thin sponge soaked anti-seize and just touch the threads to > the sponge. Since it

Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack

2015-06-29 Thread Kurt Johnsen
the right thing to do, using torque wrenches helps avoid assuming unnecessary financial risk which my thin margins cannot afford. Kurt Johnsen On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 5:27 PM, Ray Walters wrote: > Besides your note that cordless impact drivers can over torque the > clamps, also they sp

Re: [RE-wrenches] Modules over vents

2014-09-24 Thread Kurt Johnsen
Should you decide to lower your plumbing vents I have found an inside pipe cutter to be an inexpensive and handy tool. Cut the vent and lead off an inch above your desired pipe height and use the inside cutter to cut the pvc pipe. Go slow and be careful to keep air space between the pvc and lead as

Re: [RE-wrenches] Lightning Damage - Need Replacements

2014-06-15 Thread Kurt Johnsen
sunelec.com in Miami usually has pretty good pricing on the XW 6048s. On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 11:43 PM, Exeltech wrote: > Wrenches, > > A friend of mine experienced the destruction of major parts of his system > in a recent lightning storm. Everything was extensively grounded and > protected,

Re: [RE-wrenches] OFF-List Reply, Re: Cleaning Paint Off Modules

2014-06-09 Thread Kurt Johnsen
No problem. Tough love for the painter. On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 5:05 PM, Louis Woofenden wrote: > > Thanks Kurt! > > Looks like the manufacturer is fine with any mild cleaner. We'll let the > painter have the fun! > > Cheers, > Louis > > On 6/8/14, 9:48

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cleaning Paint Off Modules

2014-06-08 Thread Kurt Johnsen
Latex paint can be removed with alcohol. Probably a rag damped with it would do the trick. It evaporates quickly. Still better check with manufacturer 1st. kurt On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 12:30 AM, Benn Kilburn wrote: > The painter's elbow grease, of course. > > benn > > On Jun 4, 2014, at 4:50 PM