I also quit doing split bolts, after I had one on an array that wasn't
tightened enough, and it got hot melted the tape. I found it looking
for a 3 v drop.
Not only are they hard and time consuming to tape, you can't check them
later either for voltage or tightness. I've use both the piercing tap
connectors as in your situation, or the Polaris type. I love the
Polaris type connector as they are easily reversible, and you can check
voltage through the little crew hole. They're pricey though, but not
near the cost of a call back.
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760
On 6/25/2014 12:45 PM, Matt Sherald wrote:
William,
We've mostly stopped using split bolts owing to the same trouble you've noted.
Stray wire strands can also be problematic. I try to use an insulated
tap/connector anywhere that a split bolt might have been used in the past. I
think the added expense is well worth it. I also think that proper torquing of
the wire connection is easier on something like an Ilsco ClearTap or similar.
Glad all ended well!
-Matt
Matt Sherald
PIMBY: Power In My BackYard
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer®
m...@getpimby.com
(304) 704-5943
www.getpimby.blogspot.com
www.getpimby.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Miller" <will...@millersolar.com>
To: "RE-wrenches" <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 2:28:00 PM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Split bolt
Friends:
For reference below is a phot of the project.
William
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Miller Solar
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