Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

I often cut rail ends with my cordless Dewalt circular saw. It makes a nice straight cut, after marking the rail with a sharpie and speed square. Ear and Eye protection are crucial. On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 11:24 PM Kirpal wrote: > Just like the other gents mentioned...but I would add...get the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

Sometimes there is not enough clearance to complete the cut with the circular saw, then I finish with a cordless Sawzall. I try not to push the saw down, just let it do the work. On Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 6:02 AM James "Jibril" Gustafson < djibrilf...@gmail.com> wrote: > I often cut rail ends with

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

I’ve been looking at picking up a portable bandsaw, likely Makita but a reciprocating saw has served me very well over the years. If you hold the edge of the cutting guard against the end-clamp you can get a nice uniform inch and a half or so of rail past the clamp. Using a circular saw leaves t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

Handheld battery powered bandsaw. Works great. We have the DeWalt version. Chad Waits President/Owner ­ Net Zero Solar 101 W. 5th St., Tucson, AZ 85705 Office: 520-207-4053 Cell: 520-270-4873 NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional From: RE-wrenches on behalf of "James \"Jibril\" Gusta

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low OC Voltage

Drake, At what temperature did you get that reading? If it was very hot, then that could just be poor temperature characteristics of the module. I have run into some modules, specifically Suniva's, that just do very poorly in warm temperatures. Otherwise, if the voltage is approximately 2/3 of what

[RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

We have had happy times with our [3] Milwaukee portable band saws both corded & battery powered. Happily, cuts; Rail, Unistrut, EMT, PVC, MC, etc. Call me lazy but there is nothing like a portable band saw on site. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc. C -

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

Pre cut the rails at ground level with your circular saw. Jeremy Rodriguez Solar Installation / Design Expert All Solar, Inc. 1463 M St Penrose Colorado 81240 Sent by Jeremy's iPhone. Sorry for typos and shorthand. On Jun 12, 2019, at 11:32 PM, frenergy mailto:frene...@psln.com>> wrote: Any su

[RE-wrenches] How much rail to leave behind and skirts

Speaking of rails...  What are thoughts about how much rail to leave sticking out from an array.  It seems the industry has moved towards trying to make the rails invisible by designing them to be cut at the edges of an array. I don't like this practice and try to leave at least 4 - 6 inches stic

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

Hi Benn, I bought a makita band saw some years ago, I can’t believe how it changed my use of metal. Cutting metal is so easy, quiet and clean, no vibration. Less burrs than sawzall too. As to the original question, If you want to leave a short tail then the band saw works fine for that. If yo

[RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options

Dear people: Now that Zomeworks is more-or-less down the tubes, what resources do you have for a residential tracking system? Wattsun’s ‘one size fits all’ really doesn’t (and I don’t need a need a lecture of ROI for buying more modules versus a tracker). I’m just wondering if there are more o

Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options

Chris, We have used AER for trackers. We've had good success with them. https://www.allearthrenewables.com/product/allearth-solar-trackers Cheers, Dave *Dave Tedeyan, PE* Senior Engineer | Taitem Engineering, PC 110 South Albany Street | Ithaca, NY 14850 o. *607.277.1118 x121* f. 607.277.2119 w

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

We love our cordless Milwaukee Portaband.  We've cut Schedule 80 6" pipe with ours, just working around a bit at a time.  We got the 10 to 14 variable tooth blade, cuts incredibly fast, but leaves a cleaner edge. Once you use a Portaband cordless, you are never going to use a sawzall or circ.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

I'll chime in on the cordless bandsaw revolution - they're the best! We have been using DeWalt 20v products and they make both a large deep-cut version and a smaller version. The large bandsaw is great for the roof and the small one is great for electrical work such as cutting conduit (like butter)

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

We use either SunPower InvisiMount or IronRidge with the CAMO hidden end clamp. Both need flush cuts to the module. In either case, we lay the last module in place and carefully scribe the cut line flush with the module, lift the module and cut with a Milwaukee bandsaw. If you cut before you pla

Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options

I see a lot of AllEarth Renewables trackers here in the Northeast.Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone-- Original message--From: chris@OasisMontana.comDate: Thu, Jun 13, 2019 12:40 PMTo: 'RE-wrenches';Cc: Subject:[RE-wrenches] Residential tracker optionsDear people:Now that Zomeworks is m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

Hello, Team~ This fine discussion has me considering a cordless bandsaw (28v Milwaukee). Can those who own a burly cordless bandsaw report if it's also productive on mild steel? We'll need to saw some C-purlin, square tubing, etc. in steel & using a grit wheel on a chop saw is harsh. Thanks in ad

Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options

We have been installing ArrayTech. They have a 12 to 16 module single axis tracker that can be manually adjusted, or automatically adjusted.  I can send you pictures if you contact me off line.  Chris -- Original message-- *From: *ch...@oasismontana.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

I have the 18v Milwaukee, smallest model, and I cut steel pipe up to 6" with it  (working it around).  Its almost as fast as my shop band saw.  I use Bi metal blades with variable pitch teeth.  Its much better than a chop saw, less noise, no sparks, no smell... It will do great on steel.  Faste

Re: [RE-wrenches] Residential tracker options

Have you looked at the Wattsun HZLA? No ladders and with the right module about 5KW tracked. Perfect for long hours of cooling or pumping. http://www.wattsun.com/products/accutrak-hzla-tracker [1] Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar "we go where powerlines don't" http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ [2]

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

Works great on all. Keep lots of blades on hand. Scot Arey Solar Centex From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of Mick Abraham Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 2:09 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail Hello, Team~ This fine discussion has me considering a cordless bandsaw (2

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

I have a Milwaukee and it cuts 2" steel pipe all the time use the 10-14 blade, have extra batteries if your cutting all day Jerry On Thu, Jun 13, 2019, 9:09 AM Mick Abraham wrote: > Hello, Team~ This fine discussion has me considering a cordless bandsaw > (28v Milwaukee). > > Can those who own a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

Mick, Be Aware the 28 volt seems to be getting phased out, I am not 100% sure on this. I bought a lot of 28 Volt Milwaukee gear: 1 – its heavy & 2 – I don’t seem to see it for sale any where I switched to the 18 volt Milwaukee tools & there is an 18 volt portaband. Dana Orzel

Re: [RE-wrenches] Low OC Voltage

The outside temperature was unseasonably cool, maybe 55 degrees. - Original Message - From: "RE-wrenches" To: "RE-wrenches" Cc: Sent: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:25:39 -0400 Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Low OC Voltage Drake, At what temperature did you get that reading? If it was very hot, th

Re: [RE-wrenches] Cutting rail

Fantastic response in part because now I'll have to add another Milwaukee 18 volt tool (portaband) to my pile.  Only in some of my situations I've had to use a sawzall (still may try the lubricant idea), I have been doing most of my end of rail cuts with the circ saw but , as stated in some com