I have that also and it is OKAY, but for a highly corrosive location, the spray gives a lot of extra protection.
Chris Mason Comet Systems Anguilla (264) 235-5670 St. Kitts (869) 662-5670 skype netconcepts NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ Renewable Energy Systems professional Generac Generators Factory technician On Jan 28, 2016 5:49 PM, "Allan Sindelar" <al...@sindelarsolar.com> wrote: > Chris, > 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. > I checked in my toolbag - I'm holding a tube of Loctite Quickstix Silver > Grade Anti-Seize, product #37230. Probably got it through Fastenal. > Allan > > *Allan Sindelar* > al...@sindelarsolar.com > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional > NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional > New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician > Founder (Retired), Positive Energy, Inc. > *505 780-2738 <505%20780-2738> cell* > > > On 1/28/2016 11:35 AM, Chris Mason wrote: > > 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. > On Jan 28, 2016 2:16 PM, "Ray Walters" <r...@solarray.com> wrote: > >> 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. >> [image: Image result for neoprene washers] >> https://www.copperstate.com/shop/429/neoprene-washers >> >> Thanks, >> >> R.Ray Walters >> CTO, Solarray, Inc >> Nabcep Certified PV Installer, >> Licensed Master Electrician >> Solar Design Engineer303 505-8760 >> >> On 1/28/2016 8:25 AM, Jay wrote: >> >> Hi Larry >> >> 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. >> >> As lones pointed out, there are parts that would insulate the bolt. >> But as the owner hasn't requested that, not going to suggest it! >> >> I sure didn't plan on stirring the pot like this. >> Just really wanted some help on sourcing the washers >> >> Thanks >> >> Jay >> Peltz power >> >> On Jan 28, 2016, at 6:49 AM, Starlight Solar Power Systems < >> la...@starlightsolar.com> wrote: >> >> Hey Jay, >> >> 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. >> >> 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. >> >> Larry Crutcher >> Starlight Solar Power Systems >> >> >> >> >> On Jan 27, 2016, at 6:44 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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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