QBase low-slope mount (QuickMount)

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  • inetdog
    Super Moderator
    • May 2012
    • 9909

    #16
    Originally posted by SunEagle
    It looks like a legitimate install using the wood. You might not have any issue with using treated wood for your solar panel array.

    I know that in Florida wood is frowned upon because even treated it does not last long outside. Besides water destruction add, insects, wind, and in some cases having non fire proof material as a support structure can get you a non passing grade by the inspector.
    The slope of the roof must not be very great since I see no signs of shimming to level the A/C unit. They tend to be sensitive to that.
    SunnyBoy 3000 US, 18 BP Solar 175B panels.

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    • solarix
      Super Moderator
      • Apr 2015
      • 1415

      #17
      "Solar Roofing Best Practices - Low Slope Roofs presented on 5/26/2015 by Jeff Spies



      They make a pretty strong case for the QuickMount system (obviously that is what they sell)"

      I contend these guys are taking the solar industry down their yellow-brick-road.
      In the webinar I've seen from them, they pull out nails from shingles in order to get their flashing way up under, then advise using a bit of sealer to seal the hole left by the nails! We're working on getting statements from some roofing manufacturers to refute these guys.
      BSEE, R11, NABCEP, Chevy BoltEV, >3000kW installed

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      • SunEagle
        Super Moderator
        • Oct 2012
        • 15160

        #18
        Originally posted by inetdog
        The slope of the roof must not be very great since I see no signs of shimming to level the A/C unit. They tend to be sensitive to that.
        As long as no water pools around the wood footing it should last a while.

        Moisture is incredibly destructive when it stays in contact with just about anything from metal (rust) to concrete (breakdown from acidity).

        Stay high and dry and live long and prosper.

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        • posplayr
          Solar Fanatic
          • Jun 2015
          • 207

          #19
          Originally posted by inetdog
          The slope of the roof must not be very great since I see no signs of shimming to level the A/C unit. They tend to be sensitive to that.
          It is a low slope; The AC unit is straddling the peak. I put a level on it and they almost got it level. Maybe a 1/8" out on my 24" level.
          Is that 5 mrad?

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          • posplayr
            Solar Fanatic
            • Jun 2015
            • 207

            #20
            Originally posted by SunEagle
            As long as no water pools around the wood footing it should last a while.

            Moisture is incredibly destructive when it stays in contact with just about anything from metal (rust) to concrete (breakdown from acidity).

            Stay high and dry and live long and prosper.
            water doesn't last long around here including wood moisture; it need to be pressure treated.

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