[RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof
William Miller
william at millersolar.com
Fri Feb 8 15:28:34 PST 2013
Eric:
I'd be careful about attaching a large object to the back of anyone
climbing a ladder. You are attaching a sail to your climber and if a gust
comes up there is no easy way to shed a back pack while holding on for dear
life.
William Miller
At 12:51 PM 2/7/2013, you wrote:
>I agree that its impossible to maintain 3 points of contact on a ladder
>while sliding a module up above you. I've done it many times but I agree
>that its probably not kosher according to OSHA.
>
>This reminds me of a product idea I had with a friend who does canvas
>sewing for boat covers and such.
>
>How about this?: A heavy-duty canvas bag for carrying PV modules, with
>backpack straps and D-rings in the corners? With a module pack bag,
>installers could climb a ladder with both hands while the module is
>securely on their back, Or it could also provide an easy way to tie on a
>rope and haul them up, or secure them on a sloped roof before
>installation. How many installers would be interested in something like
>that?? How much would you be willing to pay for it?
>
>Eric
>Solar Nexus International
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