MC connectors, warranties and PV system life [RE-wrenches]

[Phil Undercuffler, Positive Energy]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joel Davidson" <joeldavidson at earthlink.net>

One vendor said he could
> perhaps make stainless steel wire clips if the quantity was right.

Well, its not stainless, but Gardner Bender makes an aluminum J shaped clip
called the EZ-Cable Clip.  Available in 1/4" (i think) and 1/2".  Available
at finer Home Depot stores near you!

> "Nick Nicholas, APS" wrote:
> I noticed that the aluminum wire
> > loom clamps need to be bolted or screwed to the module frames.  This
seems
> > like a strong, long lasting solution for wire management, however, it
can
> > not be as quick as the steel clips being discussed.

Yep, that's true.  We stock our truck almost exclusively with hex head tek
and sheet metal screws, and while they go in pretty darned quick with a
power driver, us laid back New Mexicans probably can't keep up with a
California Framer  ;>)

The GB clips, however, can be screwed on the module frame before its set on
the rack if you so desire.  Because they are an open J, the wire can be
snapped in the belly.  A quick push with a screwdriver on a reverse bend on
the belly snugs the strap up to the wire.  Kinda hard to describe, but
obvious once you have seen one.

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