Pole Mounted PV Rack - Alternative to sched 40 pipe and general installing quest

Keith Birchfield
72 Posts
Apr 6, 2008 07:29 am
Pole Mounted PV Rack - Alternative to sched 40 pipe and general installing quest

I have a top of pole rack that I have not yet done a permanent install
http://store.altenergystore.com/Solar-Trackers-Solar-Panel-Mounts/Top-Of-Pole/Two-Seas-Top-Of-Pole-Mounts/Two-Seas-Uni-Tp06-Doubletier-TopPole-70-Sppt/p1866/

It basically requires a nice straight 6" schedule 40 pipe to set on.

For the moment it only has one panel on it, but I want to get it installed, and then get three additional ( roughly 3'x5' ) panels

My questions are,

Is there an alternative to using such a large, heavy and difficult to install pipe?

Is there an easy way to get the proper hole dug?

If I get a 12' 6" schedule 40 pipe ... how big/deep should the hole be. 3' deep and 12" wide?

Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.

 
 

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