Re: [RE-wrenches] Standing metal seam clamps

2015-08-14 Thread Bill Loesch
Hi Jay, S-5 makes a big point about how their round nose set screws are better than the cup nosed setscrews of their competitor(s). I failed to see any supporting material for that claim. Have you seen the promo video where the handlebar mustachioed founder/owner gives a compelling build a

Re: [RE-wrenches] Standing metal seam clamps

2015-08-14 Thread Kirk
Jay, Ecofasten Solar makes a S5 equivalent. Has -2- 3/8 bolt holes in the top instead of the S5's 1. It helps with versatility. Its also a little cheaper. Kirk Herander VSE Sent from a job site somewhere On Aug 14, 2015, at 3:16 AM, Bill Loesch solar1onl...@charter.net wrote: Hi Jay,

Re: [RE-wrenches] Standing metal seam clamps

2015-08-14 Thread August Goers
but I think the duckbill clamp is potentially more elegant. *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Drake *Sent:* Friday, August 14, 2015 6:38 AM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Standing metal seam clamps Why are those better? I'm

Re: [RE-wrenches] Standing metal seam clamps

2015-08-14 Thread Drake
Why are those better? I'm designing a system for a standing seam roof built by an Amish crew. They likely used a Zimmerman machine to make the roof on site. The seams are triangular shaped measuring 1 1/2 high and 11/16 wide at the base. It looks like we will need to pinch the seams with

Re: [RE-wrenches] Standing metal seam clamps

2015-08-14 Thread Jay
Hi Bill Thanks, that was just the question I was going to ask why do you like your clamp vs the others. I could see the cup shape doing a better job of biting into the metal, and I can also,see that possibly causing warranty or corrosion issues. Thats why I asked Thx Jay On Aug 14,

[RE-wrenches] Standing metal seam clamps

2015-08-13 Thread Jay
Hi all Any options for standing metal seam clamps besides S-5! Snap n rack ? Thanks in advance Jay Peltz power ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address settings:

Re: [RE-wrenches] Standing metal seam clamps

2015-08-13 Thread Jason Szumlanski
No first-hand experience with it, but there is one from Eco-Fasten: http://www.ecofastensolar.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=4 On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 5:04 PM, Jay jay.pe...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all Any options for standing metal seam clamps besides S-5! Snap n rack ?

Re: [RE-wrenches] Standing metal seam clamps

2015-08-13 Thread Kirpal Khalsa
We have started using the ACE 2 clamps and so far they are our favorite. On Aug 13, 2015 2:23 PM, Jason Szumlanski ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com wrote: No first-hand experience with it, but there is one from Eco-Fasten: