Week 17 (2/12/17-2/18/17)

2/13 – Meeting with Dr. Bazzi and Matt

  • Matt delivered batteries
  • Batteries are 21.5 x 4 15/16 x 12.5” (LxWxH)
  • First shelf – 18.5” high, 36.5” deep at deepest
  • 47.5” from right wall to right of center shelf post
  • Third shelf – 19.5” high, 41.5” off floor
  • 19” from last beam (in front of vent) to right of door opening. Door is 36” wide
  • 8.5” from left of door opening to start of shelves
  • Determined required lengths of #4 and #1/0 wires
  • Bazzi suggests we eliminate the gap between the trailer and the roof.
  • Cage-nut over square nut due to cheaper cost
  • Not using breaker between junction box and inverter. If maintenance is needed The receptacle will be removed.

2/13/17 Matt (Sponsor) & Josh (Media) join meeting with Bazzi

  • Ask Peter Gloude about rubber bushing act as shock absorber for vibration on the trailer. OR rubber stud to allow water leakage during weather events.

2/16/17 Meeting with Peter Gloude

  • Suggested Materials:
    • Nylock bolts- vibrations will not loosen bolts
    • Aluminum angle brackets- Galvanized steel will corrode when cut because the new ends are not galvanized

2/17 – Installation

  • Drilled holes in 8 angle brackets
  • Drilled holes in 2 solar panels for mounting angle brackets
  • Came up with new idea for mounting panels to trailer