Top of pole mount ? [RE-wrenches]

[Drake Chamberlin - Electrical Energy]

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I did that with a small array, and it worked fine.  There were only 2 SP 75 
modules.  The only problem is that the modules weren't easily accessible 
for seasonal tilt.  Installation was a bit hairy at times, using a scaffold.

Drake


At 02:59 PM 06/27/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>Hey Gang,
>
>I need a little advice about a  fixed top of pole mount.  The panels need to
>be on the roof  for theft and vandalism reasons not to mention that's about
>the only place they can receive sun most of the day on an annual basis.  The
>only place on the roof that's applicable has vaulted ceilings with no attic
>access of any sort and is no where close to true south.
>
>It just so happens that area of the roof with the best sun is at the roof
>edge on a gable end.  What does anyone think about using a top of pole mount
>right beside the house?  This will allow me to get the panels right where I
>need them but will require a 15'-17' tall sch 40 pole.  I have about 10
>trackers in the area on 6" sch 40 that are 10' above the ground with no wind
>realted problems to date.  The point where the pole would meet the gable end
>fascia is about 12'.  I'm thikning I could add mounting point to the fascia
>stiffen the pole up.
>
>This main reasons I am thinking about this method is that it requires no
>roof penetrations and allows me to align the array to the south.
>
>Thoughts?
>
>Travis Creswell
>Ozark Solar
>
>
>
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