[RE-wrenches] Lumos LSX250 modules

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This is the brand I have. I have used them for silicon energy modules as well.  My old man is a carpenter and does a lot of commercial entrance doors and commercial window setting he has a different brand, but he uses 8" suction as well. 

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/16371733379128622882?q=vacuum+suction+cups&client=safari&hl=en&bav=on.2,or.&bvm=bv.69411363,d.aWw,pv.xjs.s.en_US.SU4soCeLflY.O&biw=768&bih=928&tch=1&ech=1&psi=jLWjU4zHAcmHyAS9-IHYBg.1403237774875.3&sa=X&ei=j7WjU4-PFs-ryATsv4DwCg&ved=0CJgDEPMCMBQ

I know some come with less than sufficient handle construction so I looked for metallic type handles when I bought mine. 

Good luck!

Jesse
 

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> On Jun 19, 2014, at 11:05 PM, Benn Kilburn <benn at skyfireenergy.com> wrote:
> 
> To those who have used the suction cups to help with handling these mods, did you purchase or rent the suction cups?  
> Any insights to share regarding your choices?
> 
> I have a 19kw vertical wall install coming up in a couple weeks. 
> 
> benn
> 
>> On Jun 13, 2014, at 1:42 PM, Corey Shalanski <cshalanski at joule-energy.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Chris,
>> 
>> We have done a few Lumos projects down here in the Gulf South, where snow removal is not an issue. Please see attached for an example rooftop installation - these modules definitely end up looking pretty "slick".
>> ᐧ
>> 
>> I would echo August's comment about the rail alignment. The module mounting holes allow for a bit of wiggle room, enough to square up any off-kilter modules but not enough to make up for misaligned/non-parallel rails. I would also highly recommend the slotted rails (don't know if the non-slotted rails are even still an option).
>> 
>> As you pointed out wire management is simplified with their rails. Wires running perpendicular to the rails can be accommodated by removing one or more of the rubber bumpers to create a gap between the module and rail. We have also used suction cups to assist in lifting these modules to the roof - at 60 pounds apiece they are noticeably heavier that most of other modules we deal with.
>> 
>> --
>> Corey Shalanski
>> Joule Energy
>> New Orleans, LA
>> 
>> 
>>> On Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 12:38 PM, <re-wrenches-request at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:34:44 -0700
>>> From: August Goers <august at luminalt.com>
>>> To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Lumos LSX250 modules
>>> Message-ID: <0159cb59674b658f52fe85632f56bc3b at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> Hi Chris,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> We have a complex 86 kW commercial job with Lumos 250s we?ve just kicked
>>> off. We have not installed them yet so I can?t offer a whole lot of advice
>>> except that the module leads won?t reach each other in landscape
>>> orientation so I?d recommend a standard portrait layout. The rails also
>>> need to line up perfectly since the modules mount with the four
>>> through-holes.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> We will be landing our panels in about 3 weeks so I should know more then,
>>> feel free to ping me if you haven?t made your decision yet.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> August
>>> 
>>> Luminalt
>> <Lumos Installation.jpg>
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