[RE-wrenches] Seam clamps with or w/o rails

[Drake]

August,

Yes,  Weebs.

Drake


At 10:02 AM 2/18/2011, you wrote:
>Drake -
>
>We've done lots of systems both ways - using rails such as Unirac 
>solarmount or ProSolar is definately more forgiving compared to 
>mounting directly on the seams. The adjustability of the Unirac 
>L-foot is particularly nice. If you mount directly to the seams you 
>need to mount in landscape orientation and alignment can be tricky.
>
>You still need to ground your array, however. Were you planning on 
>using weebs?
>
>-August
>
>From: 
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>[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Drake
>Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 6:57 AM
>To: RE-wrenches
>Subject: [RE-wrenches] Seam clamps with or w/o rails
>
>Hello Wrenches,
>
>We have a system to install on a roof with standing seams, and are 
>planning to use S-5 clamps.  The current plan is to use Solarmount 
>rails. This seemed to be a good solution for grounding, rather than 
>putting lugs on every module, and also would allow better air 
>circulation under the array.
>
>Would you agree with this concept, or would you recommend connecting 
>the modules straight to the seam clamps?  Are there any down sides 
>to using the rails with the S-5s?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Drake
>
>Drake Chamberlin
>Athens Electric
>OH License 44810
>CO license 3773
>NABCEP Certified PV
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Drake Chamberlin
Athens Electric
OH License 44810
CO license 3773
NABCEP Certified PV
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