[RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

[William Miller]

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