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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hi Carl -</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I've attached the Wrenches list here because it seems like info others might be interested in</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color:#1F497D">Yes, the CT-1700 is a good choice for smaller crimps common on most residential work. Also, we've since switched over to sourcing Greenlee tools because they are cheaper and easier to source. You might check out the Greenlee K111:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-K111-Crimping-Tool-8-1/dp/B000LDNV1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1301418941&sr=8-1">http://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-K111-Crimping-Tool-8-1/dp/B000LDNV1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1301418941&sr=8-1</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Also, for bigger more heavy duty crimps the K425 works great:</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-K425O-Crimping-Tool-Grooves/dp/B00125IZJU">http://www.amazon.com/Greenlee-K425O-Crimping-Tool-Grooves/dp/B00125IZJU</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">You need to purchase dies for the K425 whereas the K111 has a rotating die. Also, the K425 works with aluminum to copper connections which come up from time to time when you're trying to do an irreversible splice between the solar GEC and the existing building GEC run in aluminum. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">This Burndy connector catalog takes a while to load:</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://ecat.burndy.com/Comergent/fci/documentation/2010_mc_section_c-compression_connectors.pdf">http://ecat.burndy.com/Comergent//fci/documentation/2010_mc_section_c-compression_connectors.pdf</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Page C-100 shows the thin wall taps compatible with the K111. Page C101 shows the thick wall taps compatible with the K425. Page C124 has copper to aluminum taps - these will impress your inspector!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">There are also other manufacturers but I've found that these parts are easy to get a hold of and can at least be used for reference numbers if your supplier carries another line. Any other wrenches out there like other similar products?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Happy crimping!</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">-August</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">PS: once you start using these you won't believe you lived without them</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">August Goers</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Luminalt Energy Corporation</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">1320 Potrero Avenue</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color:#1F497D">San Francisco, CA 94110</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">m: 415.559.1525</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">o: 415.641.4000</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:august@luminalt.com">august@luminalt.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Carl Adams [mailto:<a href="mailto:cadams@sunrocksolar.com">cadams@sunrocksolar.com</a>] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 29, 2011 6:04 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:august@luminalt.com">august@luminalt.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: Panduit C-TAP</span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color:#1F497D">As to the tool it looks like the CT-1700 would be a good choice. Is this the one you are using?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"> </span></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">With Regards</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Carl Adams</span></p>
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