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

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Dana and August,

I have used a patent pending prototype of a solar module lifting system that I like very much, complies with OSHA and solves all the lifting issues.

I know the founder and he is looking for some feedback from installers to gain some industry traction while talking to potential investors.

Attached is a photo but more detailed info can be found at:. 
https://www.facebook.com/solargoat



Larry Liesner
Ross Solar Group
203-644-2404

On Jun 3, 2016, at 11:07 AM, August Goers wrote:

> Dana,
>  
> We still aren’t using the portable lifts. I’ve spoken with a few people from other companies who have the lifts and they said that most of the time they just sit in the warehouse. Certainly they are helpful for particularly tough jobs.
>  
> Our crews are using glass suction cups to hoist panels up with ropes or sometimes sling them over their shoulders.  We have several of these:
>  
> http://www.amazon.com/Woods-Powr-Grip-Vacuum-Metal-Handle/dp/B000KWTXZ6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
>  
> We learned this trick from one of our installers who previously worked installing big glass windows on high rises. They provide a very convenient and sturdy handle to hold modules.
>  
> We also have one of the ladder hoists similar to the one shown in Homepower:
>  
> http://www.homepower.com/articles/solar-electricity/design-installation/pv-module-lift
>  
>  
> -August
>  
>  
> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dana Brandt
> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 3:26 PM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof
>  
> Hi Wrenches,
> 
> I'm curious if anyone has updates to this thread 3 years later. What are people using to lift modules to the roof? 
> 
> I've been looking at ladder hoists online and wondering how well they'd work in practice. Any experience or advice?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dana
> 
> Dana Brandt
> Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC
> www.ecotechenergy.com
> dana at ecotechenergy.com
> 360.318.7646
>  
> On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 10:44 AM, August Goers <august at luminalt.com> wrote:
> Hi Wrenches,
>  
> I imagine that all of us working in rooftop PV have put some good hard thought on the best way to get the modules up to the roof. There are various lifts on the market, you can hoist them with ropes manually, or walk them up a ladder (sling them over your back). I find that the majority of our competition in the Bay Area walks panels up the ladder for residential projects. What is your feeling about OSHA compliance of doing this?
>  
> Best,
>  
>  
> August
> 415.559.1525
> 
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