[RE-wrenches] Ironridge ballasted BX on the ground

[AE Solar]

Are helical piles overkill for what you are trying to do? They can be
unscrewed when you are done so nothing is left behind.

Adam Katzman (he/him)
Autonomous Energies | Owner/Operator
www.AutonomousEnergies.com <http://www.autonomousenergies.com>
(518) 567-1468



On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 4:17 PM Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Greetings Wrenches,
>
> Has anyone utilized any ballasted style commercial roof rack solutions
> directly on the ground? I have an upcoming project that is only predicted
> to be left in place for around 5 years and is on land expected to be put
> back as it was found therefore concrete is out of the question. I’ve
> successfully made temporary arrays with standard rails and tilts by pinning
> 2x wood material to grade but this one calls for something lower in
> profile. Very minimal use is expected during winter months so the lower
> production of a 10 degree tilt is not an issue. The Ironridge BX seems like
> it would be ideal and have been told at conferences and distributor shows
> that it would work but figure one of you may have experience with this
> product or something more appropriate and affordable? Perhaps even go for
> the bonus of something with a 15 degree tilt if it exists? I realize weeds
> and grasses will be a factor as well but client can come up with many low
> tech solutions for that aspect. The grade is quite flat, few rocks and site
> prep can certainly improve even more before the project begins.
>
> Thanks for the wisdom and experience, Nick
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