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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Wrenches</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I have adapted a 1/4 inch drive deep, 6 point socket
onto a T-handled hand tapping wrench. It makes for a balanced tightening tool
for long spins of the nuts onto the T bolts. The T handle is removable to easily
stash in a tool pouch.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Don't forget the anti-seize goop.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Jim Duncan<BR>North Texas Renewable Energy
Inc<BR>817.917.0527<BR><A
href="mailto:ntrei@earthlink.net">ntrei@earthlink.net</A><BR><A
href="http://www.ntrei.com">www.ntrei.com</A> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><BR></DIV>Hello Darryl,<BR>I am a big fan of manually tightening all
bolts and panel clips on any array. I have done this on a MW tracker and
racking systems on schools, which were checked by a special inspector who
required them to be hand torqued and yes it's a lot, but in many peoples minds
hand tightened is worth it. I do know folks who use a cordless drill and turn
the setting down so as not to strip bolts and then go through and torque by
hand. <BR><BR>Mostly this is a personnel opinion on the process and wanted to
relay my experiences.<BR><BR><BR><BR>
<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 6:04 PM, Darryl Thayer <SPAN
dir=ltr><<A
href="mailto:daryl_solar@yahoo.com">daryl_solar@yahoo.com</A>></SPAN>
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all, I need advice<BR>I am soon starting a 1000 module system, uning top
down mounts, What power tools will tighten to torque specification? I
will want to tighten each SS 1/4" nut on bolt to proper specs. This is
about 2000 bolts, so i want a power tool, either air or battery electric, or
electric that will tighten to specification.<BR><BR>Thanks
Darryl<BR><BR><BR></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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