Re: [RE-wrenches] Gin Pole

2014-07-30 Thread Jerry Shafer
We have raised and lowered towers, we have always left the pole on site as they are made for that pole length. When we service the machine we use a JLG TO GO up rather then bring it down, one reason is cable length was most likely cut once inplace so there is no extra who h is nice both going up an

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gin Pole

2014-07-30 Thread Ray Walters
Everyone is on point with this. This is probably the more dangerous work I've ever done. You need a truck with a good winch too, along with pulleys and attachment gear. The gin pole is probably there; it usually isn't removed. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified PV Installer, Li

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gin Pole

2014-07-30 Thread Dan Fink
Hi Mac; I second Jim Jarvis on this. At the very least you'll want someone with experience to inspect the tower and layout before you proceed. If the layout is off even a little bit, there may be certain "tricks" during lowering and raising which if you don't know them, the tower, turbine and lives

Re: [RE-wrenches] Gin Pole

2014-07-30 Thread James Jefferson Jarvis
On 7/30/2014 8:37 AM, Mac Lewis wrote: I am considering a service call that requires dropping a 60' guyed wind turbine tower. I am comfortable checking out turbines, but I've never dropped or erected one. The original installer is no longer in business in the area. I am trying to figure out th

[RE-wrenches] Gin Pole

2014-07-30 Thread Mac Lewis
Hello Wrenches, I am considering a service call that requires dropping a 60' guyed wind turbine tower. I am comfortable checking out turbines, but I've never dropped or erected one. The original installer is no longer in business in the area. I am trying to figure out the best way to do this.