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

2015-12-01 Thread Ray Walters
5 8:35 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire management dual axis tracker We used to just bundle the PV cables and secure them close to the pivot point at both the rack and the pole with insulated wire loom clamps. We always made a big enough loop to handle full articulation

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

2015-12-01 Thread Dana
RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Ray Walters Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 8:35 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire management dual axis tracker We used to just bundle the PV cables and secure them close to the pivot point at both the

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

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

2015-11-30 Thread Jerry Shafer
Wrenches For some of our off grid customers we have installed the combiner on the array right behind the gimble and then only run the home run wire down, fewer wires is better. We try to keep the run in a loop 720` real close to the gimble, the loop reduces wire stress and we have had no failures.

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

2015-11-30 Thread Ray Walters
We used to just bundle the PV cables and secure them close to the pivot point at both the rack and the pole with insulated wire loom clamps. We always made a big enough loop to handle full articulation, but not too long so they wouldn't catch on the Combiner box, etc. We also started using b