[RE-wrenches] Squirrel/leaf guard for solar array
Hello Wrenches, I serviced an array yesterday which had accumulated a large amount of leaves under the modules. No evidence of squirrels at this point, but I know there has been discussion of protective fencing around arrays to prevent squirrels moving in and I wonder if the same system might keep the leaf debri from building up under the array. Do any of you have suggestions for materials and methods to do this. A link to photos of installed projects would be appreciated. Thanks Carl Adams SunRock Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Squirrel/leaf guard for solar array
Hi Carl, Check out the sidebar by Stephen Kane in this article for info on a couple squirrel guard product suppliers: http://solarprofessional.com/article/?file=SP6_2_pg30_Jacoby I do think that the same system can serve both purposes. Once the screen is in place it should be self-evident when the debris builds up and needs to be cleaned. When it's under the array, it's out of sight, out of mind and potentially a problem. Best, David On Feb 15, 2013, at 9:20 AM, Carl Adams wrote: Hello Wrenches, I serviced an array yesterday which had accumulated a large amount of leaves under the modules. No evidence of squirrels at this point, but I know there has been discussion of protective fencing around arrays to prevent squirrels moving in and I wonder if the same system might keep the leaf debri from building up under the array. Do any of you have suggestions for materials and methods to do this. A link to photos of installed projects would be appreciated. Thanks Carl Adams SunRock Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Squirrel/leaf guard for solar array
SnapNRack makes a wire mesh roof guard, probably works on any installation. On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:28 AM, David Brearley david.brear...@solarprofessional.com wrote: Hi Carl, Check out the sidebar by Stephen Kane in this article for info on a couple squirrel guard product suppliers: http://solarprofessional.com/article/?file=SP6_2_pg30_Jacoby I do think that the same system can serve both purposes. Once the screen is in place it should be self-evident when the debris builds up and needs to be cleaned. When it's under the array, it's out of sight, out of mind and potentially a problem. Best, David On Feb 15, 2013, at 9:20 AM, Carl Adams wrote: Hello Wrenches, I serviced an array yesterday which had accumulated a large amount of leaves under the modules. No evidence of squirrels at this point, but I know there has been discussion of protective fencing around arrays to prevent squirrels moving in and I wonder if the same system might keep the leaf debri from building up under the array. Do any of you have suggestions for materials and methods to do this. A link to photos of installed projects would be appreciated. Thanks Carl Adams SunRock Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org -- Chris Mason President, Comet Systems Ltd www.cometenergysystems.com Cell: 264.235.5670 Skype: netconcepts ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Squirrel/leaf guard for solar array
We've used the Snap N Rack squirrel guard with good success on a bunch of installs. They've changed it recently to a thicker mesh and you don't have to use pop rivets so you can remove it if necessary without having to drill out the rivets. __ Will White Regional Field Operations Manager - New England Real Goods Solar 64 Main St. Montpelier, VT 05602 Tel: (802) 223-7804 Cell: (802) 234-3167 www.realgoodssolar.comhttp://www.realgoodssolar.com/ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Chris Mason Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 1:19 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Squirrel/leaf guard for solar array SnapNRack makes a wire mesh roof guard, probably works on any installation. On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:28 AM, David Brearley david.brear...@solarprofessional.commailto:david.brear...@solarprofessional.com wrote: Hi Carl, Check out the sidebar by Stephen Kane in this article for info on a couple squirrel guard product suppliers: http://solarprofessional.com/article/?file=SP6_2_pg30_Jacoby I do think that the same system can serve both purposes. Once the screen is in place it should be self-evident when the debris builds up and needs to be cleaned. When it's under the array, it's out of sight, out of mind and potentially a problem. Best, David On Feb 15, 2013, at 9:20 AM, Carl Adams wrote: Hello Wrenches, I serviced an array yesterday which had accumulated a large amount of leaves under the modules. No evidence of squirrels at this point, but I know there has been discussion of protective fencing around arrays to prevent squirrels moving in and I wonder if the same system might keep the leaf debri from building up under the array. Do any of you have suggestions for materials and methods to do this. A link to photos of installed projects would be appreciated. Thanks Carl Adams SunRock Solar ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgmailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmhttp://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.orghttp://www.members.re-wrenches.org ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgmailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmhttp://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.orghttp://www.members.re-wrenches.org -- Chris Mason President, Comet Systems Ltd www.cometenergysystems.comhttp://www.cometenergysystems.com Cell: 264.235.5670 Skype: netconcepts ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Bergey XL1 and the Classic controller
Dear People: We've had pretty good luck with our XL1 sales, with some out there since around 2001 with few problems. The turbines have been less problematic than the controllers (we've had to replace a couple of those). Now Bergey is offering the XL1 with the Classic controller; does anyone have any 'in the field' that can comment on their performance with the Classic? I like the idea of field selectability of battery voltage but am wondering if there are any glitches Thanks, Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 406-777-0830 fax www.oasismontana.com ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Corrugated roofing mounts
Friends: I am trying to specify attachments for a corrugated roof. This is the type with the sine wave shape. I want to try the DPW CMB product line. I have been instructed to provide measurements of the corrugation from peak to peak and also the height from valley to peak. The problem is that the measurements vary from point to point on this roof. In some places the peak to peak is 2.75 and in others it is in the 2.6 range. The height varies from 0.625 to 0.5 inches. I have looked on-line and I find that a common dimension for roofing peak to peak is 2.67. There are products with height measurements of 0.5 and 0.875. I have a few questions: 1. How do I figure out which roofing product I have? 2. Does it matter if the spacing varies from one location to the next? 3. Does anyone have experience with the CMB product. Thanks in advance. William Miller Miller Solar Voice :805-438-5600 email: will...@millersolar.com http://millersolar.com License No. C-10-773985 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Corrugated roofing mounts
The SnapNrack Corrugated Roof Block will work with that roof - I'm sure DPW has one that will work as well but can't say which size - http://www.snapnrack.com/metal-roof-mounts Greg McPheeters From: William Miller will...@millersolar.com To: RE-wrenches re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 6:47 PM Subject: [RE-wrenches] Corrugated roofing mounts Friends: I am trying to specify attachments for a corrugated roof. This is the type with the sine wave shape. I want to try the DPW CMB product line. I have been instructed to provide measurements of the corrugation from peak to peak and also the height from valley to peak. The problem is that the measurements vary from point to point on this roof. In some places the peak to peak is 2.75 and in others it is in the 2.6 range. The height varies from 0.625 to 0.5 inches. I have looked on-line and I find that a common dimension for roofing peak to peak is 2.67. There are products with height measurements of 0.5 and 0.875. I have a few questions: 1. How do I figure out which roofing product I have? 2. Does it matter if the spacing varies from one location to the next? 3. Does anyone have experience with the CMB product. Thanks in advance. William Miller Miller Solar Voice :805-438-5600 email: will...@millersolar.com http://millersolar.com License No. C-10-773985 ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
