[RE-wrenches] 100 Foot Skystream tower

[Dana]

The owner stated it was a 100' tower and it is from SWWP. It
probably is a 70" tower based on the web site. I will start
there and check back with the owner.

 

The bases are level and it is squared off. Volume & size of
concrete from above looks correct.

 

There are 15'-20' cedar & juniper trees that he is reluctant
to cut that are in the way. I told him to find someone else
to raise this wind generator if he is not willing to create
a clear and safe area to work and raise the tower, I have
been there long ago and will not do that again. He was no
happy that he was going to lose this area for grazing after
I told him that the animals and guy lines were not a good
combination.

 

Thank-you for the time estimates.

Yes it is uncharted territory when you come in behind others
that have bailed for unknown reasons on a project.

Do the homework and due diligence.

 

So far they have been great clients, good with
communication, and prompt in payment, so I wonder more about
the previous installers experience & abilities.

 

Dana Orzel

 

Great Solar Works, Inc

E - dana at solarwork.com

V - 970.626.5253

F - 970.626.4140

C - 970.209.4076

web - www.solarwork.com

 

"Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988"

 

From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf
Of Roy Butler
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 10:17 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] 100 Foot Skystream tower

 

Dana,

Could you tell me a bit more about that 100' tower?
The last I knew, SWWP only offered a 70' tower. So this
would be a 3rd party tower?
Xzeres (formerly ARE)? Or LMW&S? And is that schedule 40
pipe or schedule 10?

Did you install the concrete foundations? Since you've
installed some tilt towers before,
I would imagine you understand the importance of having the
foundations line up correctly.
For this reason, I hate finishing a tower installation
someone else started! I've seen as much
as a 6 foot difference in elevation between the two side
anchors on owner installed foundations.

Under ideal circumstances and on that mythical frictionless
plane, I'd allot 1 day with 3
people for assembly and another day with 4 people during the
initial raising of the empty tower 
and the final raising with the cherry on top. Having a side
spotter on these towers is invaluable!

The trick of course is knowing all the unknowns before hand
;-)

Roy Butler



NABCEP Certified Solar PV InstallerR
NYSERDA eligible PV & wind installer
PA Sunshine Program Approved PV Installer
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