[RE-wrenches] SnapNrack
Greg McPheeters
gmcpheeters at yahoo.com
Thu Jun 25 23:52:23 PDT 2015
I may be a little biased but just wanted to weigh in quickly on this thread:
- with the merger of SnapNrack and SunRun there has never been any intention of private labeling the product line. We heard this concern a lot when the merger first happened, but that was almost a year and a half ago - we don't hear it too much lately.
- I have personally run many load tests on SnapNrack mid clamps, we run them to over 2,000 lbs and you can't even tell they have any load on them. That load corresponds to over 200 psf of uplift on a typical module . . . so they have a healthy safety factor and I believe that if we were to benchmark against other mid clamps we would be among the strongest in the industry, especially with the addition of bonding pins last year as part of our UL2703 listing.
Greg McPheetersSenior Engineering Manager, SnapNrack
From: Jason Szumlanski <jason at floridasolardesigngroup.com>
To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:13 PM
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That decision was based on our distribution network offering better pricing on Unirac, and engineers being comfortable with it. Now with the integrated grounding from Unirac, I can't see moving away from it again barring a significant cost benefit. It also stacks and stocks easier than the Ironridge rails.
On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 5:55 PM, Dana Brandt <dana at ecotechenergy.com> wrote:
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 SzumlanskiFafco 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
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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
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>
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Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 10:11 PM
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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-----
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