Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2016-06-06 Thread Michael Welch
FYI, folks. http://homepower.com/143.92 Benn Kilburn wrote at 01:22 PM 6/6/2016:   I'm still using the same mod lift for the past 6-8 years, with very minor modifications. I used the design that was in HomePower years ago. I switched out strut for pieces of our module rack/rail to make it lighte

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2016-06-06 Thread Phil Forest
Benn, We have many different methods to get panels up to a roof, depending on the situation. I agree, mechanical lifts take a lot of time and resources to use, for typical residential installs. Getting panels up to a residential roof quickly, easily and safely is my biggest roof install challe

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2016-06-06 Thread Benn Kilburn
I'm still using the same mod lift for the past 6-8 years, with very minor modifications. I used the design that was in HomePower years ago. I switched out strut for pieces of our module rack/rail to make it lighter. Keep in mind that specific design only works with a fiberglass ladder with a partic

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2016-06-06 Thread wirewiz
gt; > > -August > > > From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On > Behalf Of Dana Brandt > Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 3:26 PM > To: RE-wrenches > Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof > > Hi Wrenches, > &

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2016-06-03 Thread August Goers
-August *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Dana Brandt *Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2016 3:26 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof Hi Wrenches, I'm curious if anyone has updates to this thread 3

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2016-05-26 Thread jerrysgarage01
ting PV modules up to the roof Hi Wrenches, I'm curious if anyone has updates to this thread 3 years later. What are people using to lift modules to the roof? I've been looking at ladder hoists online and wondering how well they'd work in practice. Any experience or advice?

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2016-05-26 Thread Dana Brandt
Hi Wrenches, I'm curious if anyone has updates to this thread 3 years later. What are people using to lift modules to the roof? I've been looking at ladder hoists online and wondering how well they'd work in practice. Any experience or advice? Thanks, Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, L

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-11 Thread Jeff Wongstrom
enches.org] On Behalf Of August Goers Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:44 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof   Hi Wrenches, I

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-10 Thread Gary Willett
ject: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof   Hi Wrenches,   I imagine that all of us working in rooftop PV have put some good hard thought on the best way to get th

[RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-10 Thread Solarguy
lto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of August Goers Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:44 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof Hi Wrenches, I imagine that all of us working in rooftop PV have put some good hard thought on the best way t

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-08 Thread William Miller
Eric: I'd be careful about attaching a large object to the back of anyone climbing a ladder. You are attaching a sail to your climber and if a gust comes up there is no easy way to shed a back pack while holding on for dear life. William Miller At 12:51 PM 2/7/2013, you wrote: I agree th

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-07 Thread Ray Walters
.@lists.re-wrenches.org> [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org <mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>] *On Behalf Of *Eric Youngren *Sent:* Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:51 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-07 Thread August Goers
rison Solar Service Inc 847-677-0950 *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *August Goers *Sent:* Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:44 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-07 Thread Michael Welch
ubject: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof   Hi Wrenches,   I imagine that all of us working in rooftop PV have put some good hard thought on the best way to get the modules up to the roof. There are various lifts on the market, you can hoist them with ropes manually, or walk them up a la

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-07 Thread Eric Youngren
.org] *On Behalf Of *August Goers > *Sent:* Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:44 PM > *To:* RE-wrenches > *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof > > ** ** > > Hi Wrenches, > > > > I imagine that all of us working in rooftop PV have put

Re: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-07 Thread Garrison Riegel
nches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of August Goers Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:44 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof Hi Wrenches, I imagine that all of us working in rooftop PV have put some

[RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof

2013-02-07 Thread August Goers
Hi Wrenches, I imagine that all of us working in rooftop PV have put some good hard thought on the best way to get the modules up to the roof. There are various lifts on the market, you can hoist them with ropes manually, or walk them up a ladder (sling them over your back). I find that the majo