[RE-wrenches] SnapNrack
August Goers
august at luminalt.com
Fri Jun 26 07:50:23 PDT 2015
Chris,
We’ve been using the new Unirac SM clamps with integrated grounding and our
crews like them so far. No shattered modules. I’m happy that you brought
this up as a potential issue and it seems like a good reminder for our
crews to carefully torque our clamps.
Best,
August
August Goers
Luminalt Energy Corporation
m: 415.559.1525
o:415.641.4000
august at luminalt.com
*From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
Behalf Of *Chris Worcester
*Sent:* Thursday, June 25, 2015 4:12 PM
*To:* 'RE-wrenches'
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack
Hi Jason,
Have you or others been using the new UniRac SM mid and end clamps with the
integrated bonding yet? My concern is the “Stainless steel Midclamp points,
2 per module, pierce module frame anodization to bond module to module
through clamp.”
We had an MSI Alpha + self-bonding midclamp shatter the glass on an LG 280
last fall, as the factory set point was sticking out too far, so as it was
being tightened down, on top of the module the point dug through the
module’s top frame hitting the glass, shattering it.
I do wonder if there are any issues with this “point” on the UniRac
midclamps potential for doing the same damage?
Chris Worcester
Solar Wind Works
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Office 530-582-4503
Cell 530-448-9692
Fax 530-582-4603
www.solarwindworks.com
chris at solarwindworks.com
*From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
<re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org>] *On Behalf Of *Jason Szumlanski
*Sent:* Thursday, June 25, 2015 1:13 PM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack
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 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"
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*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"
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*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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