Re: [RE-wrenches] Aluminum Module Frame To Galvanized Uni-Strut

2011-07-12 Thread Gary Willett
Good question about the end cuts, which would definitely rust if not painted - I'll check tomorrow. Regards, Gary Willett, PE Icarus Solar Services LLC NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer g...@icarussolarservices.com

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aluminum Module Frame To Galvanized Uni-Strut

2011-07-12 Thread Kent Osterberg
Gary, Zinc (galvanizing) is more anodic than aluminum so it is protective of the aluminum just as it is of the steel in the Unistrut. As long as the installation is in a location that doesn't routinely have high humidity, the Unistrut should last nearly as long as it normally would. Are end cu

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aluminum Module Frame To Galvanized Uni-Strut

2011-07-12 Thread Gary Willett
It was brought to my attention that I had an error in my original post. Here's the corrected text: Fellow Wrenches: I am involved in the commissioning of a 300kw parking structure PV system and have a concern about possible galvanic action between the aluminum module frames and the stainless

Re: [RE-wrenches] Aluminum Module Frame To Galvanized Uni-Strut

2011-07-12 Thread Jason Szumlanski
would be appreciated. Jason Szumlanski Fafco Solar From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Gary Willett Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 6:24 PM To: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Aluminum Module Fra

[RE-wrenches] Aluminum Module Frame To Galvanized Uni-Strut

2011-07-12 Thread Gary Willett
Fellow Wrenches: I am involved in the commissioning of a 300kw parking structure PV system and have a concern about possible galvanic action between the aluminum module frames and the stainless steel uni-strut. The installation contractor attached the PV modules using a WEEB-like stainless s