Re: [RE-wrenches] Direct to decking racking attachments
Morning Carl, You might be able to upsize your rails and get that allowable span. Or deck attachments I like are the Ecofasten. https://ecofastensolar.com/system-attachment/44-r/ Ryan Harkins Synergy Solar Wisconsin > On Jun 17, 2022, at 9:12 AM, Carl Adams via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > > I have an upcoming project with a pitched shingle roof. Trusses are 4' O.C. > in one area and 8' O.C. in another. We intend to attach to the trusses to > the extent possible but will need some direct to decking attachments in order > to maintain maximum rail cantilever and 4' O.C. attachment interval. I am > looking for suggestions on the best direct to decking attachment hardware for > this. > > With Kind Regards > Carl Adams > SunRock Solar > > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Unirac Sunframe Cap Strips?
Hey Wrenches - Anyone out there have stock of Unirac Sunframe Cap Strips available in the “C” size for 34-36mm modules? Please reach me off-list. Looking for 6 @192”. https://www.solaris-shop.com/content/202001C%20Diagram.pdf <https://www.solaris-shop.com/content/202001C%20Diagram.pdf> Best, Ryan Harkins NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™ / Project Manager Synergy Renewable Systems, LLC PO Box 58 Stoughton, WI 53589 PH: (608) 712-7862 See our new website! www.synergyrenewablesystems.com <http://www.synergyrenewablesystems.com/> ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Panels appear to be different colors
I think it can best be described as Lots, some manufacturers actually state that if uniform color is desired you need to match lot numbers. That would ensure crystalline cells from the same batch and would be the most uniform in appearance. Beyond that, it’s just hard to know until they are up, and forever annoying if they don’t match well:/ Ryan Harkins Synergy Solar Stoughton, WI > On Nov 5, 2021, at 6:12 PM, Maverick Brown wrote: > > Solar modules are crystals and no two crystals are the same. The textured > glass helps to homogenize the appearance or maybe it makes it worse? > Polycrystalline is worse than monocrystalline in the color variety. Newer BOB > modules are far better than the old school blue polys. > > $0.02 > > Maverick Brown > Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006 > Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc. > • Solar Commander Remote Power > • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection > maver...@mavericksolar.com > 512-460-9825 > > >>> On Nov 5, 2021, at 5:50 PM, Jason Szumlanski >>> wrote: >>> >> >> I'm looking for a succinct way to explain why panels appear to be different >> colors even though they are the same orientation. See attached photo for an >> example. >> >> Jason Szumlanski >> Florida Solar Design Group >> >> ___ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the >> other: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org >> > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the other: https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: http://www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Buy American Act- compliant modules
Mission Solar’s 72 cells are 375w and BAA compliant for our projects out of Texas. Ryan > On Aug 27, 2019, at 4:08 PM, James Rudolph wrote: > > Aloha Wrenches, > Are any you able to get “Buy American Act” compliant modules, or know where I > can get them > > I know there are a couple of different versions of the Buy America type > provisions. I believe they need to be 51% American components and assembled > here to be compliant with the “Buy American Act”. > > Maybe Panasonic?? > > I am looking for 325kW of modules. > > Mahalo in advance, > > > > James B. Rudolph > Hawai'i Unified > Director of Energy > ES Electrician # 10816 > NABCEP Certified PV Installer # 091209-155 > 808.594.9969 > > > > > > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Mission PVs
Bill, Sometimes we add some duct tape to the corner guards on the side-stacked module skids, so as you unpack you peel tape back one module at a time. Helps them stay together as a unit and not tip. Careful with those Mission modules! We had a couple skids of those and the corner miters of the frames were off just a little, so the corners of the modules were like razor blades! They look great though. Ryan > On Aug 20, 2019, at 8:31 PM, William Miller wrote: > > Bill: > > I hope your trailer has side walls. Load the pallet near one side of your > trailer. Encourage modules to lean that direction as you cut the bands. If > you are worried about travelling with the load off-center, take some extra > pallets to stack between the modules and the downhill side of your trailer. > The panels tend to stand up when the bands are cut. > > William > > Miller Solar > 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 > 805-438-5600 > www.millersolar.com > CA Lic. 773985 > > > -Original Message- > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Bill Battagin > Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 6:27 PM > To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > Subject: [RE-wrenches] Mission PVs > > Its after hours and I need to load for tomorrow... > > Embarrassing question I finally ran out of SolarWorld PVs and just > received a few pallets of Mission MSE310SQ8T PVs. They are stacked on > their edges. hmmm. I took off the top cardboard, there are still 2 > bands running around the 26 PVs horizontally and the cardboard around > the sides. I think only those who have used Mission will know my > conundrumWhat's the next step? > > Thanks, > > Bill > > Feather River Solar Electric > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Bi-facial modules
Hey Chris, Speed Solar, Inc. in Deerfield, WI stocks bifacial modules from Adani/Mundra Solar. (608) 764-4900 a...@speedsolar.net Ask for Al or Cal. Now mounting is the trick! Best, Ryan > On Aug 13, 2019, at 9:08 AM, > wrote: > > Hello people: > > We have a customer with their heart set on bi-facial modules for their > residential project. Despite the lack of import tariffs, they are not easily > found. Does anyone know of a company offering these? Thanks! > > > Chris Daum > Oasis Montana Inc. > 406-777-4309 > 406-777-4309 fax > www.oasismontana.com > > > > ___ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase "AC Frequency out of Range"
We see the same issue here in WI. Funny that you say 64 minutes, as some of the M215s show the error for 64 minutes for us routinely. Could that just be some designated error reporting length? Daryl, thanks for the Enphase update. Keep us updated if you can on the software fix. Ryan HarkinsNABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer /Project Manager PastedGraphic-3.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document Synergy Renewable Systems, LLCPO Box 58Stoughton, WI 53589PH: 608-712-7862ryan.hark...@energycraft.comwww.energycraft.com On Feb 5, 2013, at 11:10 AM, Dave Palumbo wrote:Thanks Daryl. Does your system also sometimes stay off for longer periodssometimes? My clients system can stay off for up to 64 minutes.Dave-Original Message-From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Ofpenobscotso...@midmaine.comSent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 12:01 PMTo: RE-wrenchesSubject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Enphase "AC Frequency out of Range"Dave, We have been having the same problem with an Enphase system in Maine. Ihave been dealing directly with the third tier engineers at Enphase and theyare working on a software fix for this. The"event" itself is only a fractionof a second but IEEE requirements are that the inverter shut down for fiveminutes. I only found out about this problem when it started for thiscustomer. It sems that Enphase has already addressed the problem with asoftware fix for the M-190's. The M-215 fix should come, according toEnphase, by the end of March. It will be automatically downloaded throughthe Enlighten router. It's a known issue with Smart Meters with Enphase, but should bereconciled soon.Daryl DeJoyNABCEP Certified PV installerPenobscot Solar Designwww.penobscotsolar.comWrenchsters,I have an Enphase 7.5kW system on a residence with utility Smart Metering, both the PV Production Meter as well as the utility billing meter being "read" every hour. This system has experienced many "AC Frequency Out Of Range" events since the system was installed. Below is copied the Enphase Event message. This particular event was for 5 minutes. Most of the events (all events are AC Frequency Out Of Range) last 5 to 10 minutes but occasionally they have lasted from 45 minutes to64 minutes.My question is: Could the use of the smart metering increase the likely hood that AC Frequency events happen? Or is this just a coincidence and that we are dealing with fluctuating utility power AC Frequency issues?<>Best,DaveDavid PalumboIndependent Power LLC462 Solar Way DriveHyde Park, VT 05655www.independentpowerllc.comVermont Solar Partner25 Years Experience, (802) 888-7194___List sponsored by Home Power magazineList Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgOptions & settings:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList-Archive:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList rules & etiquette:www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmCheck out participant bios:www.members.re-wrenches.org___List sponsored by Home Power magazineList Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgOptions & settings:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList-Archive:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList rules & etiquette:www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmCheck out participant bios:www.members.re-wrenches.org___List sponsored by Home Power magazineList Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgOptions & settings:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList rules & etiquette:www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmCheck 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://li
[RE-wrenches] Wattsun Tracker Foundations
Hey Wrenches,I planning some AZ-225 tracker installs, and I would like to avoid full excavation for slab/pier type and opt for the drilled pier option. The pier is supposed to be 30-36" diameter and 9.5' deep. This would require a terex reedrill or similar rig. If you know of a firm with that equipment in Wisconsin please contact me off list.Also, one site has a high water table, so any tips on pouring in that environment would be welcomed.Thanks Ryan HarkinsNABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer /Project Manager PastedGraphic-3.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document Synergy Renewable Systems, LLCPO Box 58Stoughton, WI 53589PH: 608-712-7862ryan.hark...@energycraft.comwww.energycraft.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] Ballasted Roof Racking Recommendations?
Anyone have recommendations for a ballasted roof racking manufacturer? Tilts of 30-degrees or more would be best. Ryan HarkinsNABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer /Project Manager PastedGraphic-3.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document Synergy Renewable Systems, LLCPO Box 58Stoughton, WI 53589PH: 608-712-7862ryan.hark...@energycraft.comwww.energycraft.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] Solar/Small Wind in Columbia
Wrenches,Have any of you installed in Columbia? I've been talking with some friends outside of Bogota, Columbia about solar and wind, and now I am curious. If any of you have experience with renewables there it would be great to hear from you.Topics - On and off grid systems, Interconnection, permitting, exporting, code, electric rates, licensing, wind maps, etc.Thanks, Ryan HarkinsNABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer /Project Manager PastedGraphic-3.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document Synergy Renewable Systems, LLCPO Box 58Stoughton, WI 53589PH: 608-712-7862ryan.hark...@energycraft.comwww.energycraft.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] Solmetric iPV iPhone App Reviews
I currently use a Solar Pathfinder for shade analysis onsite. We have an iPad that would make site visits pretty slick if the Solmetric iPV app for the iPhone is useful, and accurate.Anyone have experience with the app? How accurate has it been?Thanks, Ryan HarkinsNABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer /Project Manager PastedGraphic-3.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document Synergy Renewable Systems, LLCPO Box 58Stoughton, WI 53589PH: 608-712-7862ryan.hark...@energycraft.comwww.energycraft.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: [RE-wrenches] Wind Turbines killing birds and bats
It is definitely just another talking point against wind energy. Of course large wind developments should be aware of migratory patterns. AWEA and DWEA both have good resources for debunking the myths. For those of you interested:Great Fact Sheet, by Mick Sagrillohttp://www.renewwisconsin.org/wind/Toolbox-Fact%20Sheets/birds/Birds-FoE%20fact%20sheet%202007.pdfSmall Wind Toolbox for debunking other mythshttp://www.renewwisconsin.org/wind/windtoolbox.htmFrom AWEA (American Wind Energy Assoc.):"Birds and wind turbines: While birds do collide with wind turbines at some sites, modern wind power plants are collectively far less harmful to birds than are radio towers, tall buildings, airplanes, vehicles and numerous other manmade objects. The National Academy of Sciences estimated in 2006 that wind power is responsible for less than 0.003% (3 of every 100,000) of bird deaths caused by humans and pets." Ryan HarkinsNABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer /Project Manager PastedGraphic-3.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document Synergy Renewable Systems, LLCPO Box 58Stoughton, WI 53589PH: 608-712-7862ryan.hark...@energycraft.comwww.energycraft.com On Jun 21, 2012, at 10:29 PM, Solarguy wrote:By some estimates, outdoor cats in the United States kill more than 1 million birds every day on average. Other studies suggest the death toll is as high as 1 billion per year. http://blog.nwf.org/2011/03/new-studies-highlight-impact-of-outdoor-cats-on-birds-and-other-wildlife/Jim Duncan From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of DrakeSent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 5:18 PMTo: RE-wrenchesSubject: [RE-wrenches] Wind Turbines killing birds and bats Hello Wrenches, A very knowledgeable friend has concern about wind turbines killing birds and bats, and sent me these links. From previous posts on this list and information I've heard elsewhere, I thought this really wasn't much of an issue, more of a red herring by those who are opposed to wind energy.http://www.batsandwind.org/pdf/baerwald%20et%20al%20current%20biology%202008.pdf http://coalicionventanasverraco.org/files/horn_et_al_2008.pdfhttp://www.batsandwind.org/main.asp?page=research&sub=operational http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090928095347.htmhttp://www.abcbirds.org/abcprograms/policy/collisions/pdf/wind_rulemaking_petition.pdf http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_wind_powerHow much of an issue is this really? Can we put the danger into perspective? Does this kill more bats and birds than the pollution it displaces? Thanks,Drake Drake Chamberlin ATHENS ELECTRIC LLCOH License 44810CO license 3773NABCEP Certified PV___List sponsored by Home Power magazineList Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.orgOptions & settings:http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.orgList rules & etiquette:www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htmCheck 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
