[RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

I have had engineering done for 90 MPH/ 3 Sec microburst wind years ago for a similar wetland type of situation. We were using 6" concrete slabs poured in parallel to accommodate front & rear legs of the ground mount. 1 slab per front 7 rear set each. The magic # was 18#of concrete per sqft of m

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

Thanks for the info everyone. I was examining this option in the hopes that my local AHJ might consider it a non-permanent structure and, therefore, exempt from wetland setback rules. It turns out that they will not give me an exemption even with no foundation. Alas, I guess we move back 40 feet

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

Here is an interesting design. PowerField Energy PowerRack PV solar ballasted ground mount systemsolar-electric.comOn Mar 21, 2024, at 11:08 AM, Bradley Bassett via RE-wrenches wrote:Is Aerocompact still around ?  They had a nice simple ballasted ground mountBrad BassettOn Thu, Mar 21, 2024, 10:4

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

Is Aerocompact still around ? They had a nice simple ballasted ground mount Brad Bassett On Thu, Mar 21, 2024, 10:45 AM Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Thanks for the info, Sam. > > I guess that I should have mentioned that I am looking at an 8kw

Re: [RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

A possibility for a smaller ballasted ground mount system is the Sunmodo Sunturf mount. It is difficult to find info on their website but you will find the Sunturf mount in the catalog and the configuration too. This mount can be installed on cast in place piers, earth screws, or concrete eco-b

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Thanks for the info, Sam. I guess that I should have mentioned that I am looking at an 8kw residential application. Shine On! Kris Schmid Legacy Solar, LLC 137 West 1st Avenue Luck, WI 54853 www.legacysolar.com 715-653-4295 NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional Licensed Wisconsin Master

[RE-wrenches] Ballasted ground mounts

Hi REW, Looking for recommendations (or the opposite) on ballasted ground mount options. Anyone have experiences to share? Thanks, Kris Shine On! Kris Schmid Legacy Solar, LLC 137 West 1st Avenue Luck, WI 54853 www.legacysolar.com 715-653-4295 NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional Lic

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reroofing grandfathering

Mac makes a great point about reusing hardware. I would be very cautious about reusing mid-clamps and end-clamps with some brands being better or worse than others. And this may or may not apply to you, but we had many people switch from shingle or tile roofs to metal roofs. That could change the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reroofing grandfathering

Hi Howie, I would ask the AHJ and indicate you are simply reinstalling the system, not reengineering anything. I wouldn't take it for granted that the mounting hardware will be usable, or cost effective to reuse. It's often seized, cross threaded, dirty etc. There will be a lot of these coming u

Re: [RE-wrenches] Reroofing grandfathering

Each state and jurisdiction could be different. Some didn't even want a permit around here after Hurricane Irna in 2017. After Hurricane Ian in 2022, virtually all did. As someone who has removed and reinstalled MANY systems to allow for hurricane damaged roof replacements, my approach has always