If you are going to do it, have you considered EPDM washers instead of plastic? Just a thought... I still wouldn't do it unless expressly endorsed by the manufacturer and/or engineer, but EPDM seems like a better option for longevity.
Jason On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 8:44 PM, Jay <jay.pe...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ok here is the long form. > > Customers system is in Mexico, Baja. So I'm not concerned about legal > issues. > It is a custom racking design to fit his house. > Flat concrete roof,low tilt design with extra heavy duty engineering for > hurricanes. Easy access for future MX of all fasteners > Owner lives on his own island in the South Pacific. > This is his 2nd ( more?) house. > > 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. > > I am going to do it for him. > Thanks for all the advice on where to get look for the parts he's looking > for. > > Jay > > Peltz power. > > > > > > On Jan 27, 2016, at 8:56 AM, Kurt Johnsen <kjenergysyst...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Jay, > > There is the consideration of voiding any engineering that is being relied > on for your protection. If there is a failure telling the judge that you > followed the homeowners instructions is not going to get you off the hook. > > Kurt > Kurt Johnsen Energy Systems > > On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 9:43 AM, Peter Giroux <pgir...@mindspring.com> > wrote: > >> Jay >> >> Please keep in mind that those plastic / synthetic washers have a >> high probability of deteriorating over the next several years creating a >> new set of issues. >> >> Peter >> American Solar >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Conrad Geyser <conr...@cape.com> >> *To:* RE-wrenches <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 27, 2016 9:36 AM >> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Plastic washers >> >> Jay, >> >> I would suggest that he has a point, that the dissimilar metals do have a >> reaction. But that the reaction is self limiting and that stainless >> fasteners with aluminum are used in marine applications albeit only with >> anodized aluminum. Or say fine and invoice accordingly for the plastic >> washers. >> >> Conrad >> Cotuit Solar >> >> >> >> >> Conrad Geyser, Principal >> Cotuit Solar LLC >> 508-428-8442 >> >> On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 8:02 AM, Jason Szumlanski < >> ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: >> >>> Another engineer, eh? >>> >>> I'd say no... Tell him to find another installer. 50 million Elvis fans, >>> I mean PV installations, can't be wrong. >>> >>> Ask him if he brings his own scissors to the hairdresser? That's my >>> favorite line. >>> >>> >>> Jason Szumlanski >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 12:37 AM, Jay <jay.pe...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi all >>>> >>>> I've got a client who insists on "plastic " ( synthetic) washers >>>> between SS washers and the aluminum racking and modules. >>>> >>>> I'm tried every angle to assure him it's not a problem to no effect. >>>> >>>> So anybody have any recommendations about type, material, and where to >>>> buy? >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> Jay >>>> Peltz power. >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>>> >>>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> List-Archive: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >>>> >>>> List rules & etiquette: >>>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>>> >>>> Check out or update participant bios: >>>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out or update participant bios: >>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> >>> >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > >
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