[RE-wrenches] S-5! mini vs 2 screw

Kirpal Khalsa solarworks at gmail.com
Thu Jul 28 10:38:07 PDT 2016


We use the Ace 2 Clamps...We like them a lot.....mu h easier than the
S5's....They are solid.....We have typically shied away from the S5 mini's
because of their rock-able nature.....

Sunny Regards,
Kirpal Khalsa
Oregon LRT#25
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
Oregon Solarworks LLC
www.oregonsolarworks.com
541-299-0402

On Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at 8:01 AM, jay <jay.peltz at gmail.com> wrote:

> There is also the Ace clamp.
>
> I haven’t used it or heard any reports about it.
> Looks better in many regards than the S-5.
>
> jay
>
> peltz power
>
> On Jul 28, 2016, at 6:06 AM, Will White <will at solarenergy.org> wrote:
>
> The big problem I've had with the minis is when you attach them with rail
> and then walk on the rail it can pivot on the single set screw.   Often you
> have to go back and straighten out the rails before mounting the modules.
> I'd assume the resistance to uplift would be less too but that may not be a
> problem.
>
> Thanks,
> Will
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 4:28 PM,  <bruce at willpowerelect.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello Wrenches!
>> We're designing a larger standing seam roof array. Other than the little
>> bit of wobble from the single set screw on the mini, does anyone have a
>> strong engineering opinion on the 2 screw vs single? We've always had good
>> luck with the minis and the price is about 1/3 less.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Bruce Fiero-RMI
>>
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