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Originally posted by NJturtlePower View PostYes, interested to see how that mystery meter ends up haha.... Maybe it'll be a make me a deal kinda thing being it's already onsite.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by sunpoweredev View Post
Four arrays. Array C will have some shading in late afternoon. All others zero shade.
In Tesla's design, my entire roof is covered with something like 48 panels.
Crew is mounting the inverter in the garage right now. I hope they set me up with that consumption meter
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Yes, interested to see how that mystery meter ends up haha.... Maybe it'll be a make me a deal kinda thing being it's already onsite.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by NJturtlePower View Post
Looking good!
So how many panels/arrays will you have facing different directions and count on each?
Mine is 20 X South / 12 X West / 6 X East - ZERO shade during usable hours.
It will be interesting comparing our output once we're up and running being our system size is nearly identical and the only measurable variable will be panel brand.
In Tesla's design, my entire roof is covered with something like 48 panels.
Crew is mounting the inverter in the garage right now. I hope they set me up with that consumption meter
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Originally posted by NJturtlePower View Post
Looking good!
So how many panels/arrays will you have facing different directions and count on each?
Mine is 20 X South / 12 X West / 6 X East - ZERO shade during usable hours.
It will be interesting comparing our output once we're up and running being our system size is nearly identical and the only measurable variable will be panel brand.
Or, another/additional option: Check out something called PVOutput.org. Sign up and your output will be online for the world to see.Leave a comment:
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So how many panels/arrays will you have facing different directions and count on each?
Mine is 20 X South / 12 X West / 6 X East - ZERO shade during usable hours.
It will be interesting comparing our output once we're up and running being our system size is nearly identical and the only measurable variable will be panel brand.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by nwdiver View Post
Hmmm.... flash feet have been around since ~2012? They were fairly standard by ~2017. I wouldn't even consider not using them today. I didn't mean IronRidge specifically... there are several different brands and from I've seen they're all great. The feet just need to be flashed...Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by JSchnee21 View PostYeah, I don't think mine were flashed like that (GPE in May 2017). I'm not sure which rail system my install used. Seems like GPE has upped their game.Last edited by nwdiver; 06-20-2019, 01:42 PM.Leave a comment:
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Yeah, I don't think mine were flashed like that (GPE in May 2017). I'm not sure which rail system my install used. Seems like GPE has upped their game.
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Originally posted by NJturtlePower View Post
I mentioned to GPE that I would like to keep my runs internal wherever possible, and they said it shouldn't be an issue...to be discussed with crew the day of install.
My feeling is that any component you can keep out of the elements (sunlight/animals/water) the better, and in my case my attic spaces are easily accessible and completely empty, so on top of it being more aesthetic from the outside that's the route I'll be leaning.
Cons might be an extra coupe roof penetrations and possibly harder to troubleshoot IF anything were to go down due to everything not being "on deck" and visible at one level.
The Tesla dude (tall!) was up there for an hour when he came to do my site survey. I don't know how he survived up there for so long lol.
Edit: yep same rail and mounting hardware.
Edit: a shot of the mount:
mount.JPGLast edited by sunpoweredev; 06-20-2019, 10:03 AM.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by sunpoweredev View PostMy installer did use this Ironridge mounting system, per the spec sheet my rep sent me when he presented my design. So I guess they're at least 10% competent lol.
***Post with mounting hardware/flashing details pending Moderation in response to nwdiver 's post #96 above ***Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by sunpoweredev View PostNJturtlePower Are you planning on having the conduits on your roof or inside your attic?
I think the crew will be running the conduits today. He told me their preferred way is inside the attic, to which I was a bit surprised since it seems to me more work is involved. I did tell him that I didn't mind having it outside since it's in the back of the house and not visible from the front anyway. My attic has horrible access, one has to be quite a contortionist to get around up there and I just didn't want the crew tortured too much. I'm too nice lol.
Other than aesthetics, what are the pros and cons of running the conduits on the roof vs inside the attic?
My feeling is that any component you can keep out of the elements (sunlight/animals/water) the better, and in my case my attic spaces are easily accessible and completely empty, so on top of it being more aesthetic from the outside that's the route I'll be leaning.
Cons might be an extra coupe roof penetrations and possibly harder to troubleshoot IF anything were to go down due to everything not being "on deck" and visible at one level.Leave a comment:
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NJturtlePower Are you planning on having the conduits on your roof or inside your attic?
I think the crew will be running the conduits today. He told me their preferred way is inside the attic, to which I was a bit surprised since it seems to me more work is involved. I did tell him that I didn't mind having it outside since it's in the back of the house and not visible from the front anyway. My attic has horrible access, one has to be quite a contortionist to get around up there and I just didn't want the crew tortured too much. I'm too nice lol.
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Originally posted by nwdiver View Post
If the installers are even ~10% competent they're using flashfeet. The flashing is ~12" wide so even if they miss the rafter by a few inches and have to drill another hole all the holes are covered. You could probably cut a hole under the flashing and it still wouldn't leak. The bolt penetration is raised AND sealed. The solar anchor may actually be LESS likely to leak than the rest of the roof since it's somewhat reinforced.
I've mounted >300 solar feet... no leaks. Several extra holes...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qN5dwEumCM
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