Hey Wrenchers,
Does anyone have suggestions for netting/protecting wires behind a ground
mount (for keeping hands out of there...not animals). I have seen quite a
few home-made'ish looking options on systems around here (screwing hardware
cloth onto the back of frames/racking, etc) but am looking
Adam,
I've used aluminum perforated sheet metal in the past. It matches the
other aluminum on the ground mount and it can be zipped up with self
drilling screws. Looks pretty sharp when it is done - kinda like it was
meant to be there all along.
-Matt
On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 7:20 AM, AE Solar
Just be sure to properly bond it to ground per 250.8 & 12, and 250.4.
Sincerely,
Glenn Burt
Sent from my 'smart' phone so please excuse grammar and typos.
-Original Message-
From: "Matt Sherald"
Sent: 4/17/2015 9:08
To: "RE-wrenches"
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Wire protection for gro
I think someone here long ago recommended solarscrim.com; when I
recommended it to three contractors I heard:
1) "awesome, I just bought some and I'll use this on every project!"
2) "too expensive, I'm getting some tennis court screening on my own and
doing it myself."
3) "too expensive, I'm g
What are you screwing the aluminum into? Any chance of getting a picture?
On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 9:08 AM, Matt Sherald wrote:
> Adam,
>
> I've used aluminum perforated sheet metal in the past. It matches the
> other aluminum on the ground mount and it can be zipped up with self
> drilling sc
I like this a lot, and have used similar language. The attic stuff can't be
overstated. The professional appearance thing brings up another question...
how do you reconcile wanting your installers to look professional with
swimming through insulation? One is seemingly impossible with the other.
It'
I'm not sure how the term is used in America, but generally "apprentice"
does not mean cheap labour. An apprentice program should be an education
path to a qualification with state recognized standards, such as
Electrician or Plumber. if you just want inexpensive labour, that's not an
apprentice, t
Tyvek coverall comes to mind. It is what the insulation pros wear.
Another option would be a simple Dickies coverall – can be worn with minimal
underclothing and changed into and out of at jobsite (in a discrete location)..
-Glenn
From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wre
Unions adopting the term notwithstanding, Merriam-Webster defines it as such:
Full Definition of APPRENTICE
1
a : one bound by indenture to serve another for a prescribed period with a
view to learning an art or trade
b : one who is learning by practical experience under skilled workers
Hello,
I have an older 10 collector system in which the glycol has stagnated due to
a defective collector sensor, apparently for some time. I was able to drain
the collectors, the cooked glycol is black with a good bit of sediment. I
tried to flush the system with water but my ½ hp utility pump
Given the attic temperatures around here and the propensity of Tyvek to get
snagged on roof nails, I don't think these are great options for us. It's
hard enough wearing long pants and sleeves in Florida, which is the minimum
I require for attic work. I've seen insulation guys in short sleeved shir
When I was installing them and using Tom Lanes book, he recommended a
solution of TSP be used for cleaning lines prior to charging with HTF. 1 cup
per gallon of water is what I read. He suggests running it for 30 min, then
flushing with clean water for another 30 before charging with HTF.
-Gle
We have had luck using a 25% solution of white vinegar, pumping the
solution into the system until the pump cannot overcome the friction,
capping the inlet(where the pump was pumping), make sure the outlet is
open, let the sun superheat the solution and blow the obstruction out
through the outl
Kirk,
Any idea what kind of glycol was in the system? I’ve seen systems stagnate
for several years where the propylene glycol was still fine if it was good
quality. I’ve seen people use the automotive grade propylene glycol such as
Sierra brand antifreeze with poor results.
I think Glenn’s su
Hi All;
Thanks for the replies so far; I apologize for my misunderstood attempt
at humor in my initial post. I agree with Chris here, I hire contract
labor all the time, but an apprenticeship is different. Laborers top
out pretty quickly and just aren't capable of learning the nuances of
of
We will use a vinigar water solution but you will need more volume fill it
and run it for some time then flush, repeat as nessesary. Cooked glycol is
messy to clean.
Jerry
On Apr 17, 2015 7:21 AM, "Kirk Herander" wrote:
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I have an older 10 collector system in which the glycol has
Lowe’s has a portable irrigation pump that I will buy when mine glycol pumps
die. My brother-in-law who does a lot of glycol pumping for snowmelt in ID came
up with this.
UTILITECH – 1 HP – Portable lawn pump, Part # 0024840 – 120 volt it pumps 100%
glycol like no tomorrow. Easy to carry frame
Finding someone who is or has lived off grid helps a lot.
Dana Orzel
Great Solar Works, Inc - NABCEP # 051112-136
E - d...@solarwork.com - Web - solarwork.com
O - 970.626.5253 C - 208.721.7003
"Responsible Te
I agree, but the offgrid lifestyle often makes travel issues and work
ethics more difficult.
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760
On 4/17/2015 3:34 PM, Dana wrote:
Finding someone who is or has lived off
The US currently puts little value on craft versus academia, now everyone
smart is expected to go to college. Consequently there is a stigma on
vocational education. When I did my electrical apprenticeship in Ireland,
we did two years of college, one year of training school and one year in
the fi
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