<div dir="ltr">Yeah, if you have a single module on two rails, you still need to use WEEBs or another bonding method.<div><br></div><div>Jason<br><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span><br></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 5:49 PM, August Goers <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:august@luminalt.com" target="_blank">august@luminalt.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div bgcolor="white" lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Chris,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">You are correct – there is just a bonding Unirac mid clamp. The new SM end clamp is basically the same as the old clamp but now comes preassembled with little rubberbands to keep it upright when placed on the rail. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Best, August</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";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";color:windowtext">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext"> RE-wrenches [mailto:<a href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Christopher Warfel<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, June 26, 2015 2:41 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack</span></p></div></div><div><div class="h5"><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><tt><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Someone in this thread mentioned a Unirac integrated bonding end clamp</span></tt>.  Our supplier has that on the packing slip, but it was still the same end clamp we always receive.  I have checked their website and do not see an integrated bonding end clamp; just mid clamp.  Does Unirac make an integrated bonding end clamp?  Thanks for any help.<br><br>Chris</p><div><p class="MsoNormal">On 6/25/2015 4:13 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote:</p></div><blockquote style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt"><div><p class="MsoNormal">That decision was based on our distribution network offering better pricing on Unirac, and engineers being comfortable with it. Now with the integrated grounding from Unirac, I can't see moving away from it again barring a significant cost benefit. It also stacks and stocks easier than the Ironridge rails.</p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br clear="all"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div><p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 5:55 PM, Dana Brandt <<a href="mailto:dana@ecotechenergy.com" target="_blank">dana@ecotechenergy.com</a>> wrote:</p><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Hi Jason,</p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">We've used Unirac for years but have been contemplating Ironridge. I'm curious what your experience was and why you went back to Unirac? <br><br>Anyone else have input on best racking systems for flush-mounted residential systems on comp roof? </p></div><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,</p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><br clear="all"></p><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Dana<br><br>Dana Brandt<br>Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC<br><a href="http://www.ecotechenergy.com" target="_blank">www.ecotechenergy.com</a><br><a href="mailto:dana@ecotechenergy.com" target="_blank">dana@ecotechenergy.com</a><br><a href="tel:360.318.7646" target="_blank">360.318.7646</a></p></div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div><p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:09 PM, Jason Szumlanski <<a href="mailto:jason@fafcosolar.com" target="_blank">jason@fafcosolar.com</a>> wrote:</p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">By Snap N Rack, you mean Sun Run...</span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><a href="http://cleantechnica.com/2014/02/05/sunrun-acquires-rec-solars-residential-business-aee-solar-snapnrack-means/" target="_blank">http://cleantechnica.com/2014/02/05/sunrun-acquires-rec-solars-residential-business-aee-solar-snapnrack-means/</a></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">I'm curious if these vertical integrators will still make their acquired brands available to small dealers through distribution. When SolarCity snatched up Zep, I had concerns about being able to service or add onto existing Zep systems we installed. That's definitely a concern going forward, and reason to perhaps stick with the most compatible racking solutions available. We used IronRidge for a while, which is largely compatible with Unirac, but now we're back on the Unirac bandwagon. </span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Interesting times...</span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"> </p><div><div><div style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Jason Szumlanski</span></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">​</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"">Fafco Solar</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">​</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""> </span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif""><img border="0" width="1" height="1" src="https://wisestamp.appspot.com/pixview.gif?p=chrome&v=3.31.0&t=1391630669252&u=ce9344a8140ce271"></span></p></div></div></div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"> </p><div><p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Feb 5, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Max Balchowsky <<a href="mailto:max@seesolar.com" target="_blank">max@seesolar.com</a>> wrote:</p><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">We have been using Snap N' Rack for a while, Have lots of installs in Hawaii - so far no problems, I like the convenience of the design for snapping in the slider nut in mid rail, and also the ability to install the panels flush with the end of the rails….</span></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Max Balchowsky<br>Design Engineer<br>SEE Systems<br>1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217<br>Newport Beach, Ca. 92660<br><a href="tel:760-403-6810" target="_blank">760-403-6810</a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">"Building a Better Future For The Next Generation"</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span></p></div></div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><hr size="1" width="100%" align="center"></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> Allen Frishman <<a href="mailto:amfrish@aeonsolar.com" target="_blank">amfrish@aeonsolar.com</a>><br><b>To:</b> RE-wrenches <<a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 5, 2014 6:17 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack</span></p></div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I am curious about the mid clamps on the snapnrack.   The flange that rests on top of the solar panel frame is so small ~ 3/16".    Anyone experience any problems with these failing in a big storm?    With solar panel frames not being square it is nice to have a little extra to grab - I am always curious as to why these clips are made with such a small area to hold the panels down.    </p><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">All feedback on these clips is appreciated.</p><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"">Al Frishman</span></i><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""><br></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#030100">Aeon</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#ff9700">Solar</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""><a href="tel:%28917%29%20699-6641" value="+19176996641" target="_blank">(917) 699-6641</a> - cell</span></i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""><br><i><a href="tel:%28888%29%20460-2867" value="+18884602867" target="_blank">(888) 460-2867</a></i><br><i><a href="http://www.aeonsolar.com/" target="_blank">www.aeonsolar.com</a></i></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""></span></p></div></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div><div><p class="MsoNormal">On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:41 AM, Max Balchowsky wrote:</p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br><br></p><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Have installed last three systems (35Kw)with snap n rack.</span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">love it....</span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Max Balchowsky<br>Design Engineer<br>SEE Systems</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">1048 Irvine Ave Suite 217<br>Newport Beach, Ca. 92660<br><a href="tel:760-403-6810" target="_blank">760-403-6810</a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">"Building a Better Future For The Next Generation"</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span></p></div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><hr size="1" width="100%" align="center"></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> Solarguy <<a href="mailto:ntrei@1scom.net" target="_blank">ntrei@1scom.net</a>><br><b>To:</b> 'RE-wrenches' <<a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 31, 2013 10:11 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack</span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The only complaint with the Snapnrack rails is the thin wall can easily be distorted. This will allow the nut to drop out of its groove. Love the universal end clamps but have learned to assemble every one to check for proper fit before getting on the roof.</span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Jim Duncan</span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">-----Original Message-----<br>From: <a href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>] On Behalf Of Drake<br>Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 7:32 PM</span><br>To: <a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" target="_blank">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a><br>Subject: [RE-wrenches] SnapNrack</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Hello Wrenches,</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">How would you rate the SnapNrack mounting systems against Unirac and other mounting systems?</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Drake</p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">__________</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div>