Very good basic vid. Hit all the marks I need for panel roof install

DIY Doug, very good presentation. Thank you. I want to put in a DIY ground based system. Any videos from your company on that process?

That looks very straight forward, even the wiring.

Excellent instructions. I like your stuff.

Great presentation guys - thx

The demo of the trunk cable is missing the daisy chain aspect of the trunk cable. Minor point but when I got my first kit, it was a bit confusing.

DIY Doug Enjoyed the video. Thank you. I have a tile roof could you go over how to install the solar panels on a tile roof. We received our kit information from Solar Wholesale but need to know what is involved with tile like, How do you remove the tiles. Do I need to alter a tile (drill hole or grind?) How to make a roof penetration ... Thanks

hi Doug and thanks for your clear demonstration on installing solar panels. I am considering installing on my new A.D.U. that I am building as i speak and this addition will connect to my existing home that will be a total of 2000 square feet floor plan. I believe I will need about a 4k system? my idea is to install the roof Jack's first then after I complete the solar system after i complete the A.D.U. project that may take a year being that i am building it on the weekends. I am a building contractor and this is my own home. my question is, can I purchase the tracking system first so that I can incorporate them while I am installing my asphalt shingles.?

I working with a corrugated metal roof, does your kit provide for that if specified when ordered?

Great video. Still waiting on my delivery but this helped me visualize what I’ll be starting soon. Thanks.

@patrickcasteel3780

2 жыл бұрын

When did you place the order? I’m looking to order a system soon.

@michaelbartlett1589

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickcasteel3780 I was paid in full the middle of October. I had a delivery today that got me my panels and most everything but they didn’t send everything I needed and the local shipping lost my rails.

@fetch33

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbartlett1589 , our rails were lost also, for over 2 weeks! Of course it was right when the weather was good. Now it is back to cold and rain/ice.

@michaelbartlett1589

2 жыл бұрын

@@fetch33 the first throng they told me when I called in and finally got ahold of someone was oh this happens all the time 🤦🏼‍♂️

@AmrushPrence

2 жыл бұрын

How did the installation go?

Hi Daug, what if need a new panel? I mean the one I have is old and I saw double taps!

I have cool roof that’s a pvc fiberglass membrane, what system you have for that?

can you do a video on ground install of solar system

12:40 You just said to keep the cables off the roof, but that trunk cable is touching the roof. Fixing later?

Do solar batteries replace house batteries on a class c rv

Thank you! Great video!

@Solarwholesaleutah

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

This was a great step by step video. Cant wait to get to Part Two. How many volts or Kilo watts, does it take to comfortably run a two bedroom cabin with a washer, four lamps, refrigerator, two fans, a TV and charger for phone, charger for laptop? I am hoping to use this kit here in Columbia South America. BTW...how much is the kit?

@rogerbrandt6678

Жыл бұрын

Did you end up doing it.?

How would you mount this system on a concrete roof?

When you attach the ground are you not worried that no contact may be made because of the paint.?

would it be worth while putting dielectric grease in the connectors?

Don't use a hammer on your roof it will damage the shingles. Use a rubber mallet instead

So if you installing a set of 16 modules with microinverters, where do all home runs specs meet would help (at jbox?) so why a combiner box need it if you adding a disconnect switch? Maybe more electrical details would simplify it. Thank you

Did you connect only one panel to the inverter? - what about the rest of the panels? great video although that could lead to confusion on how easy or not easy this task could be. thanks ! I'm definitely order a kit from you guys!

Is the microinverter purpose to convert PV power to AC? Are you located in West Jordan Utah?

how much are the diy kits price starting at?

how to mount on a flat roof?

You want to make sure the writing is up on the inverter when installing, lucky there is writing on both sides to help confuse an installer

What about a vaulted roof with no attic space

So if it’s a 4 to 1 micro inverter. Do I need to run 1 - Romax per Micro Inverter?

3' from ridge & 3' from rake (left & right); what about the bottom - is it also 3'? I'd like to get 3 or 4 rows of panels to go across. Also, if I install these on a detached garage to the rear of the home (100' away), how do we run the wire (and what gauge) to the control box & disconnect - do we lose energy as it has to travel that 100'? Would it be better to put battery storage in the garage and store the energy there to optimize collection?

@terry2346

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting questions! Would be good to know.

Also, do you have a video of installing multiple rows of panels, particularly showing the wiring where you connect multiple "source circuits into the junction box"? This would be very helpful.

@robertwilkes5291

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm curious about this too; at what point do you add additional circuit breakers (20amp each right)?

Why don’t you sell in CANADA.?

Hi, you always start your first measurement 3ft down from the eave. In my installation, it seems to make more sense to start with the bottom row of panels. Is it okay to work from this direction? Are the required easements from the bottom edge the same as from the eave? Thanks.

@Solarwholesaleutah

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Nic, there's no exact way to measure it out. You just need to be sure you're not encroaching on any fire code setbacks. Some jurisdictions have eave setbacks but most do not require any.

@terry2346

2 жыл бұрын

@DailyTech Business Computers Find a Euro You tube video FFS Dude. The conversion is not difficult.

Do you offer a service to help out with the solar permit plans and electrical permits for something like this?

@SolarWholesaleSales

Жыл бұрын

We do the solar design and the engineering stamp. We'll put it all together in a "Permit Packet" that we send over to you to turn into your utility and city companies for approvals. Should you have questions we'll be here to help out.

Do you have instructions that deal with installation on a roof with concrete S-tiles?

@Solarwholesaleutah

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet but we're working on it! SnapNrack does have some replacement tile attachments to make the install much easier.

Do you guys sell any solar systems with battery storage options, or are they Grid-Tie only?

@Solarwholesaleutah

3 жыл бұрын

We do! Right now we are selling a lot of Sol-Ark inverters with batteries. Go to our website and shoot us your info www.solarwholesale.com

17:18 when you are messing with these wires here, how are they not hot? They are coming directly from your solar panel, through the inverter, and into these wires?

@michaelbartlett1589

2 жыл бұрын

The solar panels don’t supply power until the meter is hooked up and it recognizes it’s connected to the grid.

Does the DIY system have a app to see how the solar panels are doing ?

@michaelbartlett1589

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

You say don't let wires sit on roof yet you show the main wire from the microinverters entering into the roof junction box resting on the roof. I assume this is an oversight?

@michaelbartlett1589

2 жыл бұрын

When you are done wiring the roof junction box you would pull it right and zip tie it so it’s not resting on the roof like it is in their video

Really cool looking project . But Twice the cost of equipment . DIY cost of install is leaving you over the total cost of competitors fully installed .

@fetch33

2 жыл бұрын

This hasn't been true in our case. Local installers quoted 47k-82k. We spent 25k on our kit.

Does your kit include the large panel where the power company meter is mounted?

@Solarwholesaleutah

4 жыл бұрын

No, we don't supply any main service panels. Some homes only have a bubble meter and a sub panel.

Do you have a video of installation on a flat foam roof?

Is there a sample video for metal roofs? IE my pole barn garage, which is the perfect lace for my panels..

Question: If roofs and shingles aren’t straight then what is your reference point for measuring? It looks like you’re using the roof and shingles which you just said aren’t straight. Ha ha. S

Any chance you could do a demo like this for an AZ-style concrete s-tile roof?

No connections to the main wiring harness or the micro-inverters were made. This is a major omission. This is a DIY project that can be done easily with two people, and much of it can be done by one person. You will learn as you go, and the second time through would be much easier than the first. A video that shows common first-timer mistakes and how to avoid them would be great. Also, keeping the rails straight (you roof probably is not perfectly straight) matters. Then leveling each row of rails with the ones above and below will make the whole array flat. There is more to the installation process than what this video shows, but it is useful for the package that Solar Wholesale sends you. There should be a video just for the unpacking and counting of what was sent. If you are careless and don't follow the instructions on the box, you can damage the panels if they are allowed to fall while removing them.

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