pole mount 150 watt modules [RE-wrenches]

[Tom Simko]

   Before I get any responses let me correct my math! 3 lengths of pipe,
with 15' left over, could have done the job. Make friends with a local iron
worker and he can make a buck while saving you money.

Tom Simko
Skyline Solar

on 2/25/03 8:12 AM, Tom Simko at tom at skylinesolar.com wrote:

> Basic welding and pipefitting skills could have saved some bucks, 2
> lengths of pipe would have done the whole project, with just 6' of "scrap".
> The savings in pipe would have more then paid for hiring a guy with the
> needed skills. Strength on a properly welded pipe joint is not an issue.
> Also, when working with larger O.D. pipe check at any local steel scrapyards
> for huge savings over buying new. My own pole mount is 24" O.D. 40' wide and
> 20' high, and the steel cost 50 bucks at a scrap yard.
> 
> Tom Simko
> Skyline Solar  
> 
> on 2/24/03 12:19 PM, Nick Nicholas, APS at APS at SBCGLOBAL.NET wrote:
> 
>> Hi Keith:
>> We installed four 8" poles last month, and will install the arrays as
>> part of an SEA workshop in a few weeks.  We used a torch to cut the pipe to
>> 12', so each pole was not excessively heavy.  It did take 3 guys and a winch
>> to erect the poles.  By the way, I have four 9' scrap pieces of the 8" steel
>> pipes.
>> Alternative Power Systems
>> www.alternativepowersystems.com
>> aps at sbcglobal.net
>> 135 Colfax Ave.
>> Grass Valley, CA 95945
>> (530) 274-0588 phone
>> (530) 274-0589 fax
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jay Peltz, Peltz Power" <jay at asis.com>
>> To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 7:07 AM
>> Subject: Re: pole mount 150 watt modules [RE-wrenches]
>> 
>> 
>>> HI Keith,
>>> 
>>> I just installed a 8 panel shell 150's.  6" pole.  You'd better have a
>> bunch
>>> of strong guys to move that 8" pole.
>>> 
>>> jay
>>> 
>>> peltz power
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