Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire management dual axis tracker

2015-12-01 Thread Ray Walters
The super flex of the SOWA cable would be the best option I believe. I had heard that it is not approved for permanent installs, but 690.31(E) appears to explicitly allow the use of this cable type for trackers, so I think Dana's described method is the way to go, certainly better than my old

Re: [RE-wrenches] Tis the season

2015-12-01 Thread mark
You might try Rain-X. Original Message Subject: [RE-wrenches] Tis the season From: "Chris Daum" Date: Tue, December 01, 2015 8:43 pm To: "'RE-wrenches'" Dear people:   SO, is there any slick (hah!) product that

[RE-wrenches] Tis the season

2015-12-01 Thread Chris Daum
Dear people: SO, is there any slick (hah!) product that makes snow accumulation on a solar array less likely to stick, or easier to slide off? As always, I appreciate your opinions. --Chris @ the snowy Oasis MT Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 406-777-0830 fax www.oasismontana.c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire management dual axis tracker

2015-12-01 Thread Dana
We install the array junction box (with breakers) on the upper portion of the tracker & use SOWA cord for the drop with strain relief on both ends. The lower box has the conduit back to the power center or building breaker for Grid tie. Check with your AHJ but this cord is sunlight-oil-gas rated, &

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire management dual axis tracker

2015-12-01 Thread Greg
Mac, We've always used LFMC because it's flexible, can take heat and cold okay and lasts a long time. Doesn't look that bad either but maybe I'm just used to it :> Best, Greg Egan Remote Power Inc. -- Message: 1 Date: Mon