computers can make arrays look sharp (was 'looks Sharp, man...) [RE-wrenches

[matthew tritt]

Hey Graham,

This is a good example of why to use anti-seize on all SS nuts and bolts. It
takes a damn good hack saw blade to cut 316 (or even 304) stainless!

Matt T
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Graham Owen" <graham at solarexpert.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 11:47 AM
Subject: RE: computers can make arrays look sharp (was 'looks Sharp, man...)
[RE-wrenches


> Hi Nick,
>
> I haven't seen the new Sharp systems but I have heard that the module
> frames have a lip on them which prevents the use of the Pro Solar
> top-down clamp mounts.  From what I have heard Sharp is losing some
> business from installers who prefer the Pro-solar mounts as opposed to
> the Uni-Rack mounts which come with the Sharp systems.  I know a number
> of installers who really liked the Uni-Rack mounts, until they have to
> try and remove a module a year or so later for servicing.  I have been
> told that the bolt heads spin in the channel and it is very difficult
> trying to hacksaw the nut off the bolt in order to remove modules.  This
> is all just hearsay. I believe there are a few installers in So Cal
> installing the new Sharp systems, they sure have nice modules and the
> inverter sounds promising.
>
> Graham
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nick Nicholas, APS [mailto:APS at SBCGLOBAL.NET]
> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 11:29 AM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: Re: computers can make arrays look sharp (was 'looks Sharp,
> man...) [RE-wrenches
>
>
> Hi wrenches:
>     I have been through the sharp dealer training.  Unfortunately, they
> could not display the new system (only the inverter), because the racks
> have not been manufactured yet, not even a prototype (as of July 8).
>     Also, the sharp look seen in the Sharp Literature is computer
> generated, note that the array would be facing north, in relation to the
> roof shadow. The racking system was designed, but installation seems
> challenging.
>
>             Nick Nicholas
>             Chief of Engineering
>             Alternative Power Systems, Inc.
>             135 Colfax Ave. Grass Valley CA 959545
>             530-274-0588 530-274-0589 530-913-5605
>             aps at sbcglobal.net alternativepowersystems.com
>
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