Hi Kirpal, We borrow a FLIR brand of IR camera that a sister energy auditing company owns. It works well for rafter-finding. I believe it was a mid-range product, and had 0.1 F resolution. Worked well for us, but I don't have a lot to compare with. T
Thanks On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 12:10 PM, Kirpal Khalsa <solarwo...@gmail.com>wrote: > Mac......Do you have a brand and model of IR Camera that you are happy > with.....This seems like a *very* useful tool if it will show you the > layout of the rafters below, from above....I will have to have a talk with > Santa! > Thanks. > > -- > Sunny Regards, > Kirpal Khalsa > Renewable Energy Systems > > > On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Mac Lewis <maclew...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Your bullet-proof rafter finder is an IR camera. It seems to always >> work, its just very expensive. Try it out if you get a chance. >> >> >> On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 11:03 AM, Solar Energy Solutions < >> solarenergysoluti...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> What the industry needs and I would do anything to find is some kind of >>> a bullet proof rooftop rafter finder. Imagine the time saved and pilot >>> holes gone the way of the Doe Doe. >>> >>> Santa? >>> ** >>> *Andrew Koyaanisqatsi* >>> President >>> *Solar Energy Solutions, Inc.* >>> Since 1987, >>> Moving Portland and Beyond >>> to an Environmentally Sustainable Future. >>> *503-238-4502* >>> *http://www.solarenergyoregon.com/ * >>> ** >>> *"Better one's House too little one day* >>> *than too big all the Year after."* >>> >>> >>> *From:* Mark Dickson <m...@oasismontana.com> >>> *To:* 'RE-wrenches' <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> >>> *Sent:* Thursday, December 13, 2012 8:37 AM >>> >>> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Pilot Hole Template >>> >>> Sounds like you already have the equipment. But perhaps next time >>> consider DPW’s Easy Feet. They are made to tech-screw right into the >>> decking without having to hit the truss. Come pre-made with EPDM. >>> Just snap a line, set and screw. Obviously you will need to do some math >>> to make sure your decking material is substantial as well as anchored well >>> to the blue board. I have not used them yet, but will be putting up 20kW >>> next month and will report back. That being said, anybody else have >>> experience to report with them? >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> Mark Dickson, >>> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer ™ >>> Oasis Montana Inc. >>> >>> *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: >>> re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Jesse Dahl >>> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 12, 2012 1:33 PM >>> *To:* RE-wrenches >>> *Subject:* Re: [ RE-wrenches ] Pilot Hole Template >>> >>> Thanks Chris, >>> >>> I did the same as far as verifying layout of the beams, they are all >>> the same center to center, so that helps when snapping lines on the roof, >>> we've been using the quickmount jig for a few hours and haven't missed >>> yet, so I think we got it. >>> >>> Thanks all! >>> >>> Jesse >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Dec 12, 2012, at 1:38 PM, "Chris" <ch...@solarwindworks.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Jesse, >>> We just finished a similar roof mount project but had the good fortune >>> to be going into 6x14 beams at “ 48” o.c. “. I put the on center dimension >>> in quotes loosely, and spent a couple hours prior to drilling the first >>> hole checking layout of the beams, directly under where we’d be drilling. >>> The ceiling rafters varied in layout an inch to 8” so this paid off!!! >>> We used a 12” x 3/16” pilot bit, for our 8” Simpson SDS galv lags. I >>> eyeballed the angle into the beam, approx 10°, as we had 4 bolts in each >>> 1.5” pipe flange base to land into the beams. The trick is having the 8” >>> lag bolt follow the hole into the 2x6 pine decking and beam. This wasn’t >>> as hard to do as we first thought it would be, and didn’t miss a one. >>> Hitting a 3x10 is going to be trickier, and your jig should help >>> immensely. >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> >>> Chris Worcester >>> Solar Wind Works >>> NABCEP Certified PV Installer >>> Phone: 530-582-4503 >>> Fax: 530-582-4603 >>> http://www.solarwindworks.com/ >>> ch...@solarwindworks.com >>> "Proven Energy Solutions" >>> >>> *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [ >>> mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org<re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>] >>> *On Behalf Of *Jesse Dahl >>> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:54 AM >>> *To:* RE-wrenches >>> *Subject:* Re: [ RE-wrenches ] Pilot Hole Template >>> >>> Since this job was a spec job and the materials are already here, I >>> need to use the quick mount, so. I took a quick mount, inserted a 1/2" EMT >>> coupling (after some filing) and stuck a 8" piece of 1/2" EMT in the >>> coupling Nd tightened it down. Checked it with my square to ensure it is >>> coming out of the flashing square to the world. I haven't drilled a hole >>> yet, but will update. >>> >>> Jesse >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Dec 12, 2012, at 8:03 AM, Jason Szumlanski <ja...@fafcosolar.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> We just completed a job with Eco-65's. It took about 12 man-days to >>> install 200 of the base plates and L-Feet on a flat roof with wood blocks >>> on a metal deck with about 3" total from the rolled roof surface to the >>> metal deck. We custom-cut patches to go over the metal flashing supplied >>> with the base plate. >>> >>> Email me privately if you would like some pictures. >>> >>> The materials are not cheap, but the installation was quite smooth and >>> did not require getting into the drop-ceiling or displacing office workers >>> below. We used 6" OMG extra heavy duty fasteners (part no. XHD006B). >>> >>> *Jason Szumlanski** * >>> *Fafco Solar* >>> >>> On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 8:52 AM, Will White < >>> william.wh...@realgoods.com> wrote: >>> Have you looked at EcoFastens Eco-65 plate? We used them on a roof >>> similar to what you’ve got and went right into the 2x6 so we didn’t >>> have to go into the structural members. They’ve got a flashing that >>> will work with asphalt roofs. >>> >>> Just make sure you get the right length fasteners so it doesn’t go >>> through the finished ceiling inside. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Will >>> >>> * >>> __________________________________________________________________________________________ >>> * >>> Will White >>> Regional Field Operations Manager – New England >>> >>> Real Goods Solar >>> 64 Main St. >>> Montpelier, VT 05602 >>> Tel: (802) 223-7804 >>> Cell: (802) 234-3167 >>> http://www.realgoodssolar.com/ >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: >>> re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Jesse Dahl >>> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 11, 2012 9:01 PM >>> *To:* RE-wrenches >>> *Subject:* [ RE-wrenches ] Pilot Hole Template >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> The roof I'm currently working on is not a typical roof. The >>> construction is as follows: >>> >>> 2"x6" tongue and groove exposed inside, with 4 inches of foam (blue >>> board) and on top of that 3/4" plywood with asphalt shingles on top of that. >>> >>> I'd like to make a template to ensure that my pilot bit doesn't wander >>> when I'm going through the blue board. If I miss the beams inside, the >>> hole or the lag would be exposed. >>> >>> Anybody run across this? Ideas? I thought of maybe using a >>> qucikmountflashing, with a short section of EMT attached to help guide the >>> bit.... >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> Jesse >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Options & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out participant bios: >>> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Options & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out participant bios: >>> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/ >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Options & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out participant bios: >>> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/ >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Options & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out participant bios: >>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Options & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out participant bios: >>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> Mac Lewis >> >> * >> >> "Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates >> * >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Options & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > -- Mac Lewis * "Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates *
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