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Should you mount your solar panels on the roof or the ground? I discuss the pro’s and con’s of both. I cover array access, maintenance, safety, structural st…
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Cat tuong Phan says:
February 19, 2015 at 1:08 am (UTC 0)
Aw man its gone its a good thing I did it before it got patch
Thorbeeen says:
February 19, 2015 at 1:46 am (UTC 0)
Solar Roof Glitch after Latest Patch
TexasPrepper2 says:
February 19, 2015 at 1:47 am (UTC 0)
I just put my snow blower away.
Dude… I got cold just watching this… I think I’ll stay here :)
Howard Boone says:
February 19, 2015 at 1:56 am (UTC 0)
Good video … After you child proof it by raising it up a foot or two you
could have a walkway under it. Say to the battery shed to the house. You
will need a broom handle extension.
It will be nice to have some hanging baskets and basic rail and a bench.
Next comes the idea of totally screening it in. Consider updating your
video by a added clip update.
Anna Forhisglory says:
February 19, 2015 at 2:15 am (UTC 0)
I really like your new home better than the most beautiful one because this
one is more cozy and easier maintenance
Here is God’s word for you from the HOLY SPIRIT.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the
LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. KJV
God bless you and family always. PEACE.
OrangeJeepDad says:
February 19, 2015 at 2:49 am (UTC 0)
Have you thought about when it is time to retrieve your excess energy? Are
you planning on keeping track of the amount and at some point switching off
the solar array and using your stored electricity from the utility company?
poochnaa says:
February 19, 2015 at 3:24 am (UTC 0)
I hv gleened alot from your vids.Followed you from TX vids.Just got my
Mittleider Course & books. Just got my seed bank completed.I want to be
prepared…so I do not fear(good advice).Hopefully,getting land 2015.Keep
me in prayer;I’ll do same for you & fam in your new diggs.
Respectfully,
Margo
David Dube says:
February 19, 2015 at 3:27 am (UTC 0)
Great work, can’t wait until summer to see your garden Project!
Sachi WI says:
February 19, 2015 at 3:47 am (UTC 0)
Currious – What kind of batteries did you use and how many? Also how much
does your power company pay you per kWh? Thanks
LDSPrepper says:
February 19, 2015 at 4:38 am (UTC 0)
BeeFriendlyApiary says:
February 19, 2015 at 5:20 am (UTC 0)
Here in Baltimore, our panels generate even during the common rain storms.
It’s foolish more don’t install solar…their investment will payoff better
than any bank or stocks!!!
John Sellers says:
February 19, 2015 at 5:59 am (UTC 0)
Brushing your panels off with a broom will scratch them little by little
and over time they will loose efficiency. you might be able to put a
defrost system on your panels to prevent build up. I would consider other
possibilities before so you can prevent damage to your panels.
kazbluesky says:
February 19, 2015 at 6:42 am (UTC 0)
Wow, your panels are much more efficient in low light than mine. On a
cloudy day with a 4.8kw system I get 0.1 kw/h ouput. Like someone said
earlier Id be careful about brushing the solar panels over a few years they
will scratch, bit by bit, imperceptibly, but at some point they will have
become dull – snow blower sounds a good idea ! Today was a great day for
me, my solar company said I’d produce 4,971 kw/h in 1 year when they sold
the system to me. In about 15 minutes time my counter will tick up to
4,971 – an amazing 2 and half months ahead of schedule! ( and yes, it has
turned me into geek)
Matthew Millner says:
February 19, 2015 at 6:46 am (UTC 0)
Making that much power in those conditions do you think you over sized it?
Brandon James says:
February 19, 2015 at 7:14 am (UTC 0)
For the type of videos you produce and share…..you are my favorite and I
wanted you to know how much they are appreciated. We hope to move to Idaho
someday soon, once we figure out how to make a living up there in my career
field…your videos are really going to help us …..thanks David.
444age says:
February 19, 2015 at 8:02 am (UTC 0)
if you added plexiglass panels hinged at the bottom of the array, you could
then flip them to almost vertical and the snow would just slide off
Dane Allred says:
February 19, 2015 at 8:19 am (UTC 0)
Why didn’t you build the solar aray closer to your house? Your house would
provide a wind break.
red fred says:
February 19, 2015 at 9:10 am (UTC 0)
LDS, I believe that the easiest mess, (even snow) to cleanup is the one
that can not be created. could you build something like a sheetrock tilt
and extend unit that is used to load, tilt to horizontal and raise drywall
to a ceiling to instesd work just the oppisite. that is instead of drwall,
ust sheets of maybe plywood with a plastic cover that would store paralled
to the earth behind your array and be cranked over your array to keep the
snow off. the in use angle would be the same as your array. I would setup
the unit to stop a safe distance from the collector serface. you may also
add flip down 90 degree lips to help complete the snow blockage and stop
snow getting under the cover and onto the collectors. also even the
snowflakes that are sent air born by a snowblower can get sucked in to the
intake and become high speed projectles that could damage your array.thank
you again fore sharing.
Matthew Millner says:
February 19, 2015 at 10:03 am (UTC 0)
Great system! Im guessing you didn’t get the hoop house done?
Mitch and Cassie Shepherd says:
February 19, 2015 at 10:49 am (UTC 0)
One added benefit of roof mount is the large shade effect over your roof.
It is shielding the roof from massive solar gain thus leading to reduced
Attic temps during summer.
Gardening Tips With Phil says:
February 19, 2015 at 11:46 am (UTC 0)
Really interesting. If you got the space it does make sense to have a
ground mounted system for ease of maintenance. Looking forward to seeing
your hoop house videos. You are doing a two layered hoop house I believe?
Chris Brown says:
February 19, 2015 at 12:14 pm (UTC 0)
Love your videos but there is some serious financial aspects to this that
the average joe wouldn’t be able to accommodate. Any cost data for this
kind of set-up?
Lucy Stern says:
February 19, 2015 at 12:36 pm (UTC 0)
David, you might ask Trevor, at Big Dog, if you are allowed to use a
solution of half vinegar and half water to clean off your panels…. This
solution works great at getting ice off of car windshields in the
winter….
anneirenej says:
February 19, 2015 at 12:59 pm (UTC 0)
Good info thanks.
Ridge Zold says:
February 19, 2015 at 1:38 pm (UTC 0)
I do want to mention with roof mounts there is an option available for
heaters that melt snow of the panels. And with a little bit bigger ladder
spring them down wouldn’t be to bad here and there.
EJ Tha Chiefa says:
February 19, 2015 at 2:32 pm (UTC 0)
how much did it cost to get this setup total, if you mind me asking
Carla McGlinchey says:
February 19, 2015 at 2:59 pm (UTC 0)
That is incredible!