Post Hole Digger tip - Measure up your handles to depth required. Mark with tape, pencil, etc. Saves pulling out tape repeatedly. Looking forward to next part.
You are on another level Rodney. Id love to have enough home time outta this semi truck to be able to use my equipment and do some fun solar projects like this
I like it when you show how it's gonna be, and then show us how you did it. That creates some kind of mental awareness to understand what we are expecting and working towards. Great video and tutorial here. Not everyone knows how to create a video others can follow and implement.
This guy was a pleasure to watch figure out things..I really like how he thinks and rolls with things when they go wrong..which always happens to me too :). The kind of guy I get along with super well. I was going to have a fab shop make a metal one but I may just build mine myself after watching this. Thanks for a great video. You have a knack for video.
Nice simple build thanks for sharing. You could add some metal bracing in the corners. Im sure after the pannels are installed the rigidity will be there
@rodneyhunt i have turned a shed into a ham shack and office. Insullated then walls, but not yet the ceiling. Still need to get power out permanently. I want my entire house to be off grid, that takes time and money. I have had fun and been learning with ham radio.
RODNEY, GREAT PROJECT! I ALSO SAW THAT GUY’S GROUND MOUNT BUILD & WAS IMPRESSED AS WELL! 1. ARE YOU GOING TO PUT DIAGONAL CROSS BRACES ON YOUR POST TO STIFFEN & HELP SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL RIGIDITY FROM HIGH WIND? 2. ARE YOU GOING TO USE BIFACIAL PANELS & PUT WHITE STONES UNDERNEATH TO INCREASE YOUR POWER FROM REFLECTIONS?
Hey thanks.1. I probably will just going to see what the best options are. Probably 2 crossed each side I would guess. 2. Going to use the Hyundai panels I already have but may try bifacial in the future.
Always like your videos. It is like we are talking together at the coffee shop. Well done! I like the approach with a single post/pivot system. Did you consider metal pipe such as sch 40 3” like Iron Ridge mounts suggest? Metal could be all bonded together. For wood structure I assume you will run separate grounding wires. Not trying to tell you what to do. Just an honest question from someone looking to put up a tilting diy mount here in north Texas. All the best. Keep those videos coming.
@@rodneyhunt thanks for the reply. I saw on the next video you used the metal struts on the wood so the ground should conduct well. You comment on the wood has me thinking. I priced wood vs metal when lumber was sky high. All the best from north Texas.
I hate you had that problem with your Ryobi auger. I’ve had that same auger for a while now and I bore up to 10” holes with little problem. It will stall out occasionally but if I take the hole in small bites, it will usually do the job.
@@rodneyhuntNo problem at all here.. Glad i could help. You can post a link to mine if you would like. If i can be of help please let me know. I have new videos coming. Just had to stop and get the new building in order... Things went wild for a minute.
IMHO, all of your ‘extra’ framing is really just cheap insurance and really necessary for a robust, durable wood DIY mount. Removing a bunch is punching pennies here. My take, everyone else is free to build them however they like.
I have 2 questions for you I got 16 360 watt panels from SS try your code didn't work for me but that not what I want should I make one 16 like yours or 2 8 panel arays And I have 2 GG4 6000xp So I have 50 amps at 220 The wire I am running is good for 115 amps so I can add as needed I am not going to run my big load at 1st anyway you think this is enough Biggest loads are a 12k and 9k mim split and a 8k ac. Thanks
My shack at the lowest is 8 ft and 11 ft at the peak. It looks like im going to need to have the top of the panels at about 10 or 10.5 ft to stay out of the shacks' shadow.
My tilt array post are pretty low. So I would definitely watch how high you put the post. Not sure if you mean just the top portion of the array when tilted or the entire array needs to be that high at a minimum. May need to back away from the shack if possible to keep post lower. 👍
@rodneyhunt The southern facing eve is about eight feet and the peak is about 11 ft. I have about six feet between the back property line fence, and that is an easement for power and other utilities. I do have the companies coming out to mark the utilities.
The strongest part of your mount is those grade 8 bolts. Grade five bolts would have been more then strong enough. In a strong wind the 2x6s will just break at the bolts.
Looks like your bad luck is like mine at times dealing with faulty equipment. That’s why I don’t like changing equipment. I’ll stay with my gasoline engines thank you!
No chance that would work here. My ground mounts will involve big deep holes, lots of concrete, steel columns, and aluminum, all designed be a professional engineer to include calculations and a signed wet stamp. In my area the design is for 20LB. SQ. FT. snow load and 90MPH wind load. My county will not accept ground screws or driven piles either. Generally, the mounts will cost about the same as the panels, before installation. Permits are required, not negotiable.
So where do you live? Unfortunately many places have lost more freedom than others. We have all lost freedom to do what we want though. Survived 60 mph wind gust so far and hopefully we do not see any higher than that
Post Hole Digger tip - Measure up your handles to depth required. Mark with tape, pencil, etc. Saves pulling out tape repeatedly. Looking forward to next part.
Had lines on post hole digger at one time lol. Good tip
You are on another level Rodney. Id love to have enough home time outta this semi truck to be able to use my equipment and do some fun solar projects like this
I took vacation during December to work on projects lol. I do get some time depending on overtime at work. 👍
I like it when you show how it's gonna be, and then show us how you did it. That creates some kind of mental awareness to understand what we are expecting and working towards. Great video and tutorial here. Not everyone knows how to create a video others can follow and implement.
Hey thanks! I can do much better if I didn’t feel rushed. Will continue ti improve
This guy was a pleasure to watch figure out things..I really like how he thinks and rolls with things when they go wrong..which always happens to me too :). The kind of guy I get along with super well. I was going to have a fab shop make a metal one but I may just build mine myself after watching this. Thanks for a great video. You have a knack for video.
Hey appreciate that! Better when we DIY so we can fix things when we do have problems in my mind. 👍
@@rodneyhunt I agree. If a man built it then so can we..just have to apply ourselves and want to learn. then get started :)
@@A.C.71 Indeed! 👍
Beautiful workmanship.
Hey thanks. 👍
Nice simple build thanks for sharing. You could add some metal bracing in the corners. Im sure after the pannels are installed the rigidity will be there
Yes I think the unistrut will bring it all together. Thanks
Just started with solar. Got two 100-watt panels this past Sunday.
Nice! Good start to self reliance
@rodneyhunt gotta start somewhere. Wamt to get my radio shack completely off grid.
Ham shack? I have my license but haven’t used it in years. Need to setup my stuff when I have the room
@rodneyhunt i have turned a shed into a ham shack and office. Insullated then walls, but not yet the ceiling. Still need to get power out permanently.
I want my entire house to be off grid, that takes time and money.
I have had fun and been learning with ham radio.
RODNEY, GREAT PROJECT!
I ALSO SAW THAT GUY’S GROUND MOUNT BUILD & WAS IMPRESSED AS WELL!
1. ARE YOU GOING TO PUT DIAGONAL CROSS BRACES ON YOUR POST TO STIFFEN & HELP SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL RIGIDITY FROM HIGH WIND?
2. ARE YOU GOING TO USE BIFACIAL PANELS & PUT WHITE STONES UNDERNEATH TO INCREASE YOUR POWER FROM REFLECTIONS?
Hey thanks.1. I probably will just going to see what the best options are. Probably 2 crossed each side I would guess.
2. Going to use the Hyundai panels I already have but may try bifacial in the future.
Thank you awbean5254 for recognizing me...
Please share a material list.
Thanks for a Great Video
Will do
Great video on how to build a solar mount. Many thanks! 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
see ya on the rest of the build, thanks for sharing this video with us. I want to make one very similar.
Right on. Pretty simple so far
Great video, waiting to see the second part
I'm working on it. Hopefully tomorrow
Looks good thanks for the video
No problem and thanks
Always like your videos. It is like we are talking together at the coffee shop. Well done!
I like the approach with a single post/pivot system. Did you consider metal pipe such as sch 40 3” like Iron Ridge mounts suggest? Metal could be all bonded together. For wood structure I assume you will run separate grounding wires. Not trying to tell you what to do. Just an honest question from someone looking to put up a tilting diy mount here in north Texas. All the best. Keep those videos coming.
Yeah separate DC grounds are easier with this setup. Metal cost are the biggest factor for me. This was cheaper for me
@@rodneyhunt thanks for the reply. I saw on the next video you used the metal struts on the wood so the ground should conduct well. You comment on the wood has me thinking. I priced wood vs metal when lumber was sky high. All the best from north Texas.
Wow, couldn't drill holes in the ground here like that without lasers from the starship Enterprise!
And no trees to block the sun! Nice.
Where are you at?
Ha must be nice having soil like that!
I would need one on a skid steer or something, couple inches down and rocks galore...
Yeah helps to have soil for sure! Equipment is a must for some areas.
I hate you had that problem with your Ryobi auger. I’ve had that same auger for a while now and I bore up to 10” holes with little problem. It will stall out occasionally but if I take the hole in small bites, it will usually do the job.
@@kencotton4645 my second one has been great! The first one was just a dud I guess
Good Morning ! TAKE CARE..
You too!
Bam! Nice build sir
Thanks
Glad I inspired your build. I don't mind you using my video clip on your channel.
Was just trying to show what you did so they could see the differences and they can check out your video as well. Thanks
@@rodneyhuntNo problem at all here.. Glad i could help. You can post a link to mine if you would like. If i can be of help please let me know. I have new videos coming. Just had to stop and get the new building in order... Things went wild for a minute.
IMHO, all of your ‘extra’ framing is really just cheap insurance and really necessary for a robust, durable wood DIY mount. Removing a bunch is punching pennies here. My take, everyone else is free to build them however they like.
Hello Rodney where did you buy the rails and hardware to mount the panels? Thanks
Lowes or Home Depot. Unistrut
@@rodneyhunt thanks
I have 2 questions for you I got 16 360 watt panels from SS try your code didn't work for me but that not what I want should I make one 16 like yours or 2 8 panel arays And I have 2 GG4 6000xp So I have 50 amps at 220 The wire I am running is good for 115 amps so I can add as needed I am not going to run my big load at 1st anyway you think this is enough Biggest loads are a 12k and 9k mim split and a 8k ac. Thanks
Just from what you have said it should be. Also my code should work on any order over $500. rodneyhunt50
@@rodneyhunt I didn't add the 50 Thanks I like to help you as much as I can love your chamel
My shack at the lowest is 8 ft and 11 ft at the peak. It looks like im going to need to have the top of the panels at about 10 or 10.5 ft to stay out of the shacks' shadow.
My tilt array post are pretty low. So I would definitely watch how high you put the post. Not sure if you mean just the top portion of the array when tilted or the entire array needs to be that high at a minimum. May need to back away from the shack if possible to keep post lower. 👍
@rodneyhunt The southern facing eve is about eight feet and the peak is about 11 ft. I have about six feet between the back property line fence, and that is an easement for power and other utilities.
I do have the companies coming out to mark the utilities.
@rodneyhunt i may just mount them on the shack/shed roof with the supplied mounts and screws
Total price for the mount build?
I thought i had that on a video. Will need to verify
The strongest part of your mount is those grade 8 bolts. Grade five bolts would have been more then strong enough. In a strong wind the 2x6s will just break at the bolts.
Good in 40mph winds so far. Anything can break with enough force for sure. 👍
The wood isn't stupid. lol..
Lol. Stupid wood
Looks like your bad luck is like mine at times dealing with faulty equipment. That’s why I don’t like changing equipment. I’ll stay with my gasoline engines thank you!
The second one has been great. The first one was a dud for sure though
A for effort I use a laser for every thing
👍
Face them true solar south not magnetic south.
Actually faced them a little more southwest than my main array . Since they are blocked from the morning sun anyways.
Everything will be gone and your bolts will still be there
Still here after at least 50mph winds. So good for now
This video seems to be more about how not to do something.
Take it how you want! I believe in freedom so you are free to do as you please.
No chance that would work here. My ground mounts will involve big deep holes, lots of concrete, steel columns, and aluminum, all designed be a professional engineer to include calculations and a signed wet stamp. In my area the design is for 20LB. SQ. FT. snow load and 90MPH wind load. My county will not accept ground screws or driven piles either. Generally, the mounts will cost about the same as the panels, before installation. Permits are required, not negotiable.
So where do you live? Unfortunately many places have lost more freedom than others. We have all lost freedom to do what we want though. Survived 60 mph wind gust so far and hopefully we do not see any higher than that
You need a Sinclair Sky Rack 2.0-it will satisfy all of those requirements, call Kyle-he will fix you up.