[RE-wrenches] Auger for ground mount

[Larry Brown]

We have been using Techno Metal Posts Helical Piers with much success for many years
Larry

Larry Brown
Sun Mountain
845-657-8096
Sunmountain at netstep.net


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> On Feb 9, 2018, at 11:48 AM, Chris Schaefer <chris at solarandwindfx.com> wrote:
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> While I've been using the Zilla platform with an auger attachment for a mini excavator with good luck. With that said I'm looking at Nuance Energy and their Osprey mount which requires a hammer drill. Anyone tried this yet?
> 
> Christopher
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>> On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 11:35 AM, Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Chris
>> Azk around for a fence contractor, they generally have what you need
>> Jerry
>> 
>>> On Feb 9, 2018 5:05 AM, "Chris Mason" <cometenergysystems at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I'm taking on construction of a ground mount system of about 30KW. My previous experience has entailed using a utility truck mounted auger for the holes but that's expensive. The soil type here is fairly soft, not rock.  There's no contractor available with a skid steer mounted auger. I need at least four inch holes, three foot deep. Siz inch would be better.
>>> What are the options? Any novel ideas?
>>> We have a service truck with a 2 ton hydraulic crane, anything I can mount to that? I don't mind fabricating brackets and mounts, welding parts to it.
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