[RE-wrenches] SnapNrack

Dana Brandt dana at ecotechenergy.com
Wed Jun 24 14:55:33 PDT 2015


Hi Jason,

We've used Unirac for years but have been contemplating Ironridge. I'm
curious what your experience was and why you went back to Unirac?

Anyone else have input on best racking systems for flush-mounted
residential systems on comp roof?

Thanks,

Dana

Dana Brandt
Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC
www.ecotechenergy.com
dana at ecotechenergy.com
360.318.7646

On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:09 PM, Jason Szumlanski <jason at fafcosolar.com>
wrote:

> By Snap N Rack, you mean Sun Run...
>
>
> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/02/05/sunrun-acquires-rec-solars-residential-business-aee-solar-snapnrack-means/
>
> I'm curious if these vertical integrators will still make their acquired
> brands available to small dealers through distribution. When SolarCity
> snatched up Zep, I had concerns about being able to service or add onto
> existing Zep systems we installed. That's definitely a concern going
> forward, and reason to perhaps stick with the most compatible racking
> solutions available. We used IronRidge for a while, which is largely
> compatible with Unirac, but now we're back on the Unirac bandwagon.
>
> Interesting times...
>
>
> Jason Szumlanski
>
> ​Fafco Solar​
>
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Max Balchowsky <max at seesolar.com> wrote:
>
>> We have been using Snap N' Rack for a while, Have lots of installs in
>> Hawaii - so far no problems, I like the convenience of the design for
>> snapping in the slider nut in mid rail, and also the ability to install the
>> panels flush with the end of the rails….
>>
>> Max Balchowsky
>> Design Engineer
>> SEE Systems
>> 1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
>> Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
>> 760-403-6810
>> "Building a Better Future For The Next Generation"
>>
>>   ------------------------------
>>  *From:* Allen Frishman <amfrish at aeonsolar.com>
>> *To:* RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 5, 2014 6:17 AM
>> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack
>>
>> I am curious about the mid clamps on the snapnrack.   The flange that
>> rests on top of the solar panel frame is so small ~ 3/16".    Anyone
>> experience any problems with these failing in a big storm?    With solar
>> panel frames not being square it is nice to have a little extra to grab - I
>> am always curious as to why these clips are made with such a small area to
>> hold the panels down.
>>
>> All feedback on these clips is appreciated.
>>  *Al Frishman*
>> AeonSolar
>> *(917) 699-6641 - cell*
>> *(888) 460-2867*
>> *www.aeonsolar.com <http://www.aeonsolar.com/>*
>>
>> On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:41 AM, Max Balchowsky wrote:
>>
>> Have installed last three systems (35Kw)with snap n rack.
>> love it....
>>
>> Max Balchowsky
>> Design Engineer
>> SEE Systems
>> 1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217
>> Newport Beach, Ca. 92660
>> 760-403-6810
>> "Building a Better Future For The Next Generation"
>>
>>   ------------------------------
>>  *From:* Solarguy <ntrei at 1scom.net>
>> *To:* 'RE-wrenches' <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
>> *Sent:* Friday, May 31, 2013 10:11 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack
>>
>> The only complaint with the Snapnrack rails is the thin wall can easily
>> be distorted. This will allow the nut to drop out of its groove. Love the
>> universal end clamps but have learned to assemble every one to check for
>> proper fit before getting on the roof.
>> Jim Duncan
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:
>> re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Drake
>> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 7:32 PM
>> To: re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
>> Subject: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack
>>
>> Hello Wrenches,
>>
>> How would you rate the SnapNrack mounting systems against Unirac and
>> other mounting systems?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Drake
>>
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