[RE-wrenches] Best racking systems (was Awkward Mid-clamps & jigs for installing or removing modules?)

[Chris Mason]

Jason,
What are you using now? We look to Florida for standards, as he Caribbean
doesn't have any.


On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 9:10 AM, Jason Szumlanski <jason at fafcosolar.com>wrote:

> That's based on ASCE 7-05. If your AHJ requires ASCE 7-10, that is no
> longer the case. Florida Building Code 2010 requires use of ASCE 7-10, and
> ultimate design wind speeds have changed dramatically, so it's important to
> consider the method, not just the wind speed.
>
> We liked Zep, except when you have to remove a module for service.
> Microinverter installations are a little clunky with Zep, even with module
> frames specifically designed for Enphase. Unfortunately, we stopped using
> the product for a variety of reasons, not the least of which were new code
> requirements in Florida.
>
> *Jason Szumlanski** *
>
> *Fafco Solar*
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 5:52 PM, Andrew Truitt <atruitt at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Chris - The Zep system can be installed in up to 150mph wind zones in
>> most cases.  See the span tables on the Zep engineering documentation:
>> http://www.zepsolar.com/images/files/general/pdf/ZS_Compliance_Letter.pdf
>>
>> Todd - Ground snow loads of up to 70 psf are allowable.
>>
>>
>> A free design tool can be found at zepulator.com
>>
>>
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>>
>> On Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 10:07 PM, <toddcory at finestplanet.com> wrote:
>>
>>> or heavy snow... the supports are clear out on the ends.
>>>
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>>> todd
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>>>
>>> On Friday, January 18, 2013 5:09pm, "Chris Daum" <chris at OasisMontana.com>
>>> said:
>>>
>>>  So how does the Zep stuff's testing do in winds in excess of 100 mph?
>>>  I saw a nice demo and display of their goods in at the Anaheim 2009
>>> SPI, but still am reticent to switch suppliers and modules to accomodate
>>> racking....
>>>  Chris Daum
>>> Oasis Montana Inc.
>>>
>>>
>>>
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