[RE-wrenches] Tall pole mount

[Bob-O Schultze]

Holt,
Tracker technology and reliability has come a very long ways in the last five years or so. It used to be that my service calls on trackers were -by far and away- greater in numbers than for any other component. Still, I wouldn't consider putting a tracker -at least one that uses electricity to turn- in such an inaccessible place.
Two good reasons: 1) All trackers require lubrication at least once a year 2) sooner or later something is on that machine is going to require maintenance.
Good Luck, Bob-O



On Mar 22, 2011, at 6:13 AM, <holtek at sbcglobal.net> <holtek at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

Situation:  Client has limited locations for array due to trees. There is one spot that would work IF pole mount is 20-25' (that would put the array top edge at 30'+). Will need to incorporate tracker to maximize production. Will definitely be consulting structural engineer.
 
Questions: Anyone tried this? Comments or lessons learned?
 
Holt E. Kelly
Holtek Fireplace & Solar Products
500 Jewell Dr.
Waco TX. 76712
254-751-9111
www.holteksolar.com
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