<p dir="ltr">I have that also and it is OKAY, but for a highly corrosive location, the spray gives a lot of extra protection. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Chris Mason<br>
Comet Systems<br>
Anguilla (264) 235-5670<br>
St. Kitts (869) 662-5670<br>
skype netconcepts</p>
<p dir="ltr">NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™<br>
Renewable Energy Systems professional<br>
Generac Generators Factory technician</p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Jan 28, 2016 5:49 PM, "Allan Sindelar" <<a href="mailto:allan@sindelarsolar.com">allan@sindelarsolar.com</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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Chris,<br>
As only the threads of all SS bolts need anti-seize, there's a much
neater method. Anti-seize is available in a solid twist-to-extend
tube that is neat and easy to use. One light swipe across the make
threads of each bolt - doesn't take much to prevent galling.<br>
I checked in my toolbag - I'm holding a tube of Loctite Quickstix
Silver Grade Anti-Seize, product #37230. Probably got it through
Fastenal.<br>
Allan<br>
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<div>On 1/28/2016 11:35 AM, Chris Mason
wrote:<br>
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<p dir="ltr">Our house is on the ocean, in the Caribbean. If you
are using something like SnapNRack, where a stainless bolt goes
through an aluminium channel nut, use Permatex or it will seize.
Other than that, I have not seen racking corrosion in eight
years on the roof. Put all the clamps, bolts, nuts etc, in a
bucket and spray it all with Permatex anti seize. It will be
messy but very effective. You'll have fingerprints on the
modules but oh, well.</p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Jan 28, 2016 2:16 PM, "Ray Walters"
<<a href="mailto:ray@solarray.com" target="_blank">ray@solarray.com</a>>
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<div bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000"> I would use a SS washer
with integrated Neoprene rubber gasket. We use them on roof
work, and Unirac uses them under the lag on their roof
flashings. <br>
<img src="cid:part3.05050606.04050600@sindelarsolar.com" alt="Image result for neoprene washers"><br>
<a href="https://www.copperstate.com/shop/429/neoprene-washers" target="_blank">https://www.copperstate.com/shop/429/neoprene-washers</a><br>
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Thanks,<br>
<pre cols="72">R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
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<div>On 1/28/2016 8:25 AM, Jay wrote:<br>
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<div>Hi Larry</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I wasn't planning on installing anything between al
and al. Just between SS and al. So the module will still
be bolted directly to the al rack material. I'm not too
worried about the grounding, and certainly not worried
enough to install lay in lugs with copper to each
module. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>As lones pointed out, there are parts that would
insulate the bolt. </div>
<div>But as the owner hasn't requested that, not going to
suggest it!</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I sure didn't plan on stirring the pot like this. </div>
<div>Just really wanted some help on sourcing the washers</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Thanks</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Jay</div>
<div>Peltz power</div>
<div><br>
On Jan 28, 2016, at 6:49 AM, Starlight Solar Power
Systems <<a href="mailto:larry@starlightsolar.com" target="_blank">larry@starlightsolar.com</a>>
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<div> Hey Jay,
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I’m still trying to picture this and had a
thought: If you isolate the module from the rack
electrically with these washers, and both are
grounded, and the two grounds are not at the same
potential (different length ground runs), you may be
creating a path for high voltage into the array in
event of a near lightning strike. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Also, if the washer is between the two metals,
how will you isolate the bolt that puts them
together from not touching the sides of the holes?
Perhaps you need to look into non-conductive
fasteners as well.</div>
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Starlight Solar Power Systems<br>
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<div>On Jan 27, 2016, at 6:44 PM, Jay <<a href="mailto:jay.peltz@gmail.com" target="_blank"><a href="mailto:jay.peltz@gmail.com" target="_blank">jay.peltz@gmail.com</a></a>>
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<div dir="auto">
<div>Ok here is the long form. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Customers system is in Mexico, Baja. So
I'm not concerned about legal issues. </div>
<div>It is a custom racking design to fit his
house. </div>
<div>Flat concrete roof,low tilt design with
extra heavy duty engineering for hurricanes.
Easy access for future MX of all fasteners</div>
<div>Owner lives on his own island in the
South Pacific. </div>
<div>This is his 2nd ( more?) house. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>He wants this. I've told him all of what
you all and have said including that there
will need to be future mx to check bolt
tightness. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I am going to do it for him. </div>
<div>Thanks for all the advice on where to get
look for the parts he's looking for.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Jay</div>
<div><br>
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<div>Peltz power. </div>
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