Do It Yourself Solar Power? - Easy DIY Solar Panel Installation!
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- Опубликовано: 9 апр 2020
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Here are my numbers.
I have an 8.06kw solar system. It cost me $13,300 (before incentives)
With the federal incentive for 2020 (26% tax credit) and my state tax credit ($1600) it brings the cost of my system down to $8,243. Remember these are 2020 prices.
Tesla would have charged me $17,000 to install a 7.56kw system in 2020.
Another company bid $21,200 for an 8kw system.
and a fourth company was $21,700 for fully installed 8.68kw
(all those bids are before government incentives)
My energy costs around $0.11 per kWh on average. Using a solar calculator like the one here: pvwatts.nrel.gov/ I can see that my system will generate about 12,000 kWh per year. Which is about $1,319 worth of energy. So my system will 'pay itself off' in about 6.2 years with incentives, and 10 years without the incentives. The best part though, is that over 30 years my panels will generate around $35,000 dollars worth of energy. Far more than what I paid. And they'll keep on making energy longer than that. Totally worth it.
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Jerry: "Easy to install DIY solar panels!"
Me: "I want to do DIY installation, What could go wrong?"
Also me: *Installs them backwards so they take power from my home and give it to the sun*
😂😂😂 my guy that was clever
seems legit :)
Wait, waaatttt.....
Ah yes, exactly like you're supposed to do it
dude hilarious 😂😂😂😂 lmao
Everyone: Quarantining themselves
Zack: wanna see me putting on solar panels?
Zack
Who's Jack?
Jerry + Zack = Jack... right?
Nathan Himawan its Zack
his name is Zack 😭
The way this guy speaks is so professional, well toned and perfectly paced.
Yes, I agree. He does sound like a person with substantial experience with microphone and camera.
Seriously though. I'm not sharpest tool in the shed, but I was able to follow along and remember alot of this video after watching it. Kudos to him for being an awesome RUclipsr.
I watched your video, called solar wholesale and started the process to get my 9.3kw 30 panel ground mount solar array, fast forward a couple months and I’m doing the final wiring to the main fuse panel today and final inspection is this week! Thanks for sending me on this adventure and a 100% did it myself project!!!
Good day, hope all is well. I was wondering how much it cost to purchase the kit?
a true chad! soak up those rays and savings fam! i just got hired installing panels but ya know just bracing them on the roof
but i wanna move up and get my thing in order so i can move up to electrical installer
Congrats bro! I’m nervous to do it
I too am curious what was your total cost all said and done?
I got a quote from them today, 29,500.00 after my federal tax rebate 21,000.00
Came in with curiosity.
Left with a degree in engineering and architecture.
Is it just me or do i see you everywhere
I want to see your mustache soulmate
your both the new justin.Y's
ahahahha good one :D
bacon4lifu yeah me 2 he is everywhere I am
Came to defeat the Soviets. Now I'm battling the Americans.
"Just like.. you know, a little lego"
You just had to say it didn't you!
Damn it! Now i need to watch it one more time to see where he said that...
@@gplay6698 4:55
Bot?
More like a big lego hahaha
"Cause they can"...about the 10% taken by government is what got me chuckle & crack.
Just got my panels from solar wholesale! They told me on the phone how you helped send all their kids to college with your referrals 🤣
Thanks for the awesome video and supplier!
Well, they did stick around to help with the install 😁
Like the guy from the Simpsons that follows Homer around 🤣
That must mean they're making immense profits...
Which means they're overpriced... they should be much lower.
No one deserves to go to college.
I’m a solar installer and this a good straight forward video for anyone looking to do it themselves. It’s not that hard once you’re up there on the roof it all comes together and makes sense
Question? How many panels connect to a micro inverter??
@@InsideTraderNancy The ones in thid video could connect 4 panels at a time. I dont know much about solar but Im sure this is dependant on what micro inverter you have or are getting.
you install solar for work?
@@InsideTraderNancy it depends on the inverters used. The ones we use our work are independent meaning each pannel has its own micro inverter
@@bobcrews3116 yes
literally anything: snaps together
jerry: *LEGO*
Agreeable. Just like… you know… A LIL PIECE OF LEGO
Sugma cack
@@mrbreast2380 too small 🤏🏻
Correction: a little lego
Just another poor guy na bruh it’s big as your mum
Also jerry- "this solar panels are made up of glass"
me- "glass is a glass, and glass can break"
Zac*
bones are bones and bones can break 😂😂
Darn he missed a chance!!!
His name is Zach
@@emanuelnewman1700 oh! I see 🤔
Wow, this is the best "How To" solar DIY video i have seen on youtube and i have looked at a lot of them. The other videos always seem to leave out the part about connecting to your existing panel box and having to replace your power meter, etc. Great job and thank you!
This is the first one I watched.. lol
Jerry: It’s not a JerryRigEverything video without a durability test
Me: The solar panel scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7
2019 - "glass is glass and it breaks."
2020 - im walking on my solar panel
Slight scratches at level 6 and deeper grooves at level 7
Afzal Mohiuddin 😂😂
@@afzalmohiuddin which is pretty normal
Solar panels can be damaged without the glass breaking. Google "microcracks". His modules will live much shorter lives thanks to that little stunt.
@@joseh.zambrano8629 assuming the panels are modern at 315W he shows they are producing as low as 274...cracked cells.
But the real question is:
Does the solar panal scratches at level 6 with deeper groves at level 7?
The panel idk, but the roof... (9:59)
Nice one
Glass is glass
@@unused4606 and glass breaks
Hi,
Thanks for this video, nicely done with some useful details .
NOTE that the breakers you use to tie to the grid, usually in the existing distribution panel, in the home or business, MUST be CERTIFIED bi-directional breakers. That is to say that the breakers, in case of a fault or other serious situations, will trip when the power is flowing from the grid to the building, AND when the power is flowing from the solar pv arraty to the grid.
This is not intuitive as on first impression one might ask why if we're talking about AC, Alternating Current, i.e. current that goes back and forth. However MOST standard breaker designs, but not all, work on POWER intensity, not current direction, and they are in effect an electro-MECHANICAL design that only trips when power flows from grid to loads in the building. So if you have a breaker that is not bi-directional and a branch, bird or other event causes a short on the grid, this short will create a short to your pv panel array, and since you don't have bi-directional breakers the breakers will not trip. Although most PV panels have a limited short circuit it is important to note that there may still be a risk for fire, damage to you power electronics (inverters, etc.) or simply aging the insulation of the wiring and possibly the pv cells. It is possible that for your brand of electric distribution panel there is no bi-directional breakers available. So install bidirectional breakers OR quality fuses in a separate small box and then to your distribution panel.
This is one of the only documents I have seen that does not recommend roofing pitch-tar sealants specifically designed to prevent leaks over the life of the roof which can be as long as 30 years. This is also the only video that uses so little sealant at each step. Better review this and use more as per standard roofing practices than be sorry later.
Literally the best RUclips channel there is! Working my way through your entire library! Keep up the good work
Zack is one video closer to durability testing his house.
The burn test would be interesting.
@@birtalanlorant5572 😂 lol
His wife would probably Kick him out before he does that. You know. "Wives are wives, and wives can crack" 😶
How about a scratch test?
I wonder what IP rating it is??
14:40
“... and keep producing power even long after I’m gone”
Those words hit deep, deeper than any knife
Diavolo don’t do it doppio will be sad
This is nuts, in Canada i got a quote to install a 6Kw array on my garage for $22,000 after grants. Did it all myself for $4500 after grants, this video was a big help!
I had solar system professionally installed. it took me at least 3 months to complete because of the permit. My city would not even give a permit unless it is contracted to a company. I m tanking to expand my system then have them come when the work is done to inspect it. great video.
"they are made of glass"
where was the "and glass is glass and glass breaks"?
I'm still waiting for it! 😄
Glass is glass and glass "can" break
Previous Video: "I am glad I didn't have to tear up my house to install this security system"
This Video: "We have to drill a small hole in the roof"
And proceeds to put a 4 inch square hole in his roof 😂
I still hope he upgrade the security cams to 4K proper ones.
And you have insane nice night camera's these days.
Video before that... so I put an elevator in my effing living room
Also Zack: *put a sealant, "It's like a brand new roof"
thank you for this video, appreciate the extra effort for the drone timelapse, and especially appreciate that you took time out to reposition it after half the roof was done. I do video work for a living so I know the amount of work that goes into it. definitely looking forward to seeing the 1-year update. also looking forward to anything solar, espcially DIY. I think it's a great topic these days :)
You rock, Jerry! You covered it ALL! Absolutely perfect presentation. Thank you!!!
Zach: *I don't want to mess with the wiring in my house for cameras*
Also Zach: *Installs solar panels on his roof and has to adjust all the wiring in his house*
To give him a point, messing with the wires in your house for a solar panel system is a lot more justifiable than gutting your house apart just to slap a security camera on your house.
Zack*
john doe cameras are different, solar panels are way more worth it lol
He did not adjust any wiring...
He installed an additional breaker with additional wiring...nothing existing was moved by him.
Legally he is required to pay a certified electrician to Change out his meter.
@@QuackZack you don't really need to do much, most modern houses have Ethernet, and if not you just run a power cable from somewhere into the attic and drill one little hole
Jerry: "install it yourself"
Also Jerry : *brings a crew to install his pannels*
No One:
Jerry: *MEKANIK*
Those are called friends.
@@Birdman3131 sorry, Where can I find one?
@@Birdman3131 so his friends wearing a tesla cap?
Imagine the neighbours saying honey agent 47 is on the roof again
You did a great job on this video. Please do a off grid video for like a camper or the ever so popular tiny home.
0:13 _”glass is glass, and glass breaks”_
Zack 2020
Btw I'm here early in this comment before the glass breaks.
Claire Nguyen he murders people in his basement. He sounds calm on camera but after he kills them
69 likes noice ( ´◡‿ゝ◡`)
if this is the top comment in an hour you owe me a like
I was about to day the same, then got the bright idea that someone might have say it already.
*“Cant be a Jerryrigeverything video without a durability test”*
*The truth has been said!!!*
Tests solar panel.. It scraches with level 6 and more deeper groves at level 7
Yh!! I loved that😁. No one has the passion for "destruction" as zack does🙇🏽♂️🙇🏽♂️
This video is as good as it gets. Right to the point. Congratulations
Love the hummer in the back ground 👍
Not sure if we share the same definition of "easy", but that was definitely fascinating to watch, so thank you very much.
Haha ikr!
xD
Lol
This is something anyone that can follow basic instructions can do with out any experience. I would say this is easy, building a rocket that can fly to moon is hard. Not this.
I've done solar for two years, but I can confirm that this is DEFINITELY easy for most homeowners to do. Yes it's hard physical work, but there is no crazy logic or math to the entire process, and the steps are straight forward. I'm actually impressed with the company that sells these kits, because they've done a fantastic job making it consumer friendly.
12:51
Jerry: "There is no power anywhere in the solar system."
The Sun: "Am I a joke to you."
@theElemDragon
Just some wordplay
i was seriously looking for this one..
'Coz it's
And all my feelings were gone
Yes.
dude im freaking out rn
Since it’s glass I would be tempted to wash and even wax the panels for extra polish to attract as much sun as possible
I've heard you do need to wash them from time to time, if you don't it lowers their efficiency.
Thanks for the great video! I have contacted your recommended supplier and it is by far the most econical way to get solar power even after 2 years! The all included servicing companies are double to triple the cost of a diy project and one would never pay that off in time get any savings from it. 👍
DO NOT WALK ON SOLAR PANELS!!!!!!!!!! When you do you cause micro fractures that over the years will destroy your panels. They won’t break right away. Heat and cold weather puts stress on that glass and over time they will fail, or cause the ground fault you were talking about. Also especially in cold climate those zip ties you used will fail due to fatigue and moisture and ice loosening them up. Snap and Rack sells special rail clips that you can secure the cables in the rail. And ultimately you want a drain at the bottom of the riser pipe as it tends to build moisture and water inside and it will drain at the opening to your breakers. Hope this helps to improve the longevity of your systems. Thanks for a great install video and please wear PPE when installing.
_Solar Roadways blocked you_
*ok boomer.*
Nah, I'm just kidding.
This was pretty intense !!
Hi
What is PPE?
Did someone read it fully?
0.13 I thought he was gonna say “GLASS IS GLASS AND GLASS CAN BREAK”
But he didn’t 😔😔
0:13
Reality can be often disappointing
this was awsome thank you. been wanting to go solar for about 2 years since i got my house. will be watching this and buying from solar wholesale when im ready. again thank you
This is very interesting. The only thing I think I would do a little differently, is create an entire separate space to put the panels on that will feed into my home. The only reason being is having to take all of that stuff off, and redo the entire thing over again, in case you need a new roof, shingles, etc.
"Just like, you know, a little LEGO"
Or, you know, a big LEGO
A big little LEGO
@@rthree8102 😂
@@rthree8102 giant lego
Jerry: "I'm doing the installation myself, so I can save money."
Also Jerry: has at least 4 guys doing the work.
Yes, although you can generally pay 4 labourers for a couple of days for a lot less than the installation cost of most of the companies
Those guys don't look like laborers...🤔
They look like IOU's,
from Jerry's projects!!!🤣
@@____5837 until one falls off the roof and files for your home owners insurance
Michael Bach Mormons
@@lifeisgood070 I was about to say.. if one of those idiots fucks up and gets hurt then it'd be Jerry having to pay compensation
Awesome video, thank you so much for making it. Great job installing that solar panel system yourself too.
Im studying energy management. And a section in solar. But your video answered so many unanswered stuff not on our course. Thank you so much.
As a solar installer, I know for a fact walking on panels causes micro-fractures? I've had to personally replace panels that have had these problems from them being delivered incorrectly. The same problem occurs when you walk all over them. I do have to say though those rails look much better than the ones we use in Australia
Yep don't walk on your panels people.
Here is a question for you, since they hooked up all the panels before wiring downstairs wont the wire coming from the panels have 120 on it?
@@jacksongill8880 ok he is using DC to AC micro inverters, No they have island protection (even the chap china DC to AC inverters have it), until they detect Grid 120v or 240v rest of the world they will stay on standby waiting for Grid power, most take 10-120 seconds before they start to invert to AC to allow AC Frequency syncing and stable grid power (as sometimes the power grid might go off and on sunyboy inverters can take upto 5 minutes )
@@leexgx That makes sense.
Tobylerone I 100% agree with you. I live in California and I’ve installed for 5-6 years. It’s a fucking terrible/idiotic idea to walk on panel even if they can hold your weight. Also the fact he used a wire nut for the ground instead of an irreversible ground crimp is a little sketchy (I know every state is differently) You do that here it’s an instant fail on final. Also it looks like he didn’t even mark the wires for the strands. At least use different colors or even just use number tape so you can see the difference. I would have also used a little bit more Henry’s (better known as roof tar or sealant) to make sure nothings getting in. Always better to have a little more than not enough, and have to go back and fix the roof because you have a leak now.
Jerry: Security Cameras without destroying my house.
Jerry: Drills holes all over his house to have solar panels.
AND a damn elevator in the living room
By far, a wired security camera system is far superior to any diy wireless, battery operated camera setup
You have to do whats absolutely needed but you don't if there is a good option. For solar panels i don't think there is one
@@ridhamh2966 There is, although not sure if it work on a sloped roof, but for flat tarred roofs, there's a constrution that's held in place by concrete tiles.
I dunno if that's his house. Kinda looked single storey and way too close to neighbors. Maybe he moved but he had an elevator before.
You have officially changed my life! TY for making your channel!
Jerry, clear and articulate. Great explanation and tutorial. Thank you
What did you do during quarantine?
Me: watched tiger king.
Jerry: installed my own solar panels.
WHAT'S INSIDE? FAMILY lol so less likes
He he
Jerry dint see :(
WHAT'S INSIDE? FAMILY yay it be what’s inside, love ya guys
Lol u watched the Florida man tv show
Jerry: Im installing solar panels all by myself.
Four extra guys: I'm joke to you?
You can't do this with one person it's impossible
should be called "DIO" Do it Ourselves"
@@Ericlmarwalker1 - not really .. it is harder but not impossible
@@JudaZuk_ I do this for a living boss
@@Ericlmarwalker1 - and ? not saying it would be easy, but it would definitely not be impossible .. a panel in general weigh around 20 - 30 kilos .. and size wise they are in general (at least those used in the video ) not bigger than one person being able to carry them either. . Again, I am not saying it would be easy, or even recommended, of course not .. my objection is against the word impossible.. You doing this for a living or not does not change that.
really good video answered alot of questions without me having to ask and explained what your system is how it works with all links available and that there are other system but this is only based off of your system. awesome man thank you!
dang that was thorough! Awesome video! I have a grid tied with inverter - never knew those micro inverters worked without the big inverter on the wall. Great stuff!
Instructions not clear enough. My mom grounded me after the "tiny hole" in the roof. Any patches?
Good, now you are safe from short circuits
@@kaustavmandal5226 lmao
Wayne you could have paid Tesla to install them
Rida El Bali it’s a joke
HAHAHAHAHAH
“But after all they are glass. But glass is glass, and glass breaks.”
*Violently stomps on glass*
@@polythenepam3058 stop self promoting yourself
@@glitchetc6734 Then report him for spam.
And while youre at it: I made a Wiki with Links directly
leading to such Spammer-Trash.
You can report not just this person here, this Polythene Pam Person,
but even more, if you want. No joke.
@@loturzelrestaurant do you have the link?
Yes, Hail Storm! LOL, LVL, LOL!
Hands down one of the best diy tutorials on RUclips.
Glad you had people to help you do it
So, Hitman retired from the agency and installed DIY Solar Panels in his house.
Nice one
Nice
LMAO I HATE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU OMG XD XD XD
@@blueink7801 yeah
🤣🤣🤣
*Me sees jerry's head*
My mind: *shine bright like a diamond*
Zac*
@@malkotomarti7049 same thing
Dude I appreciate the video. I’m debating if I want to do it myself or deal with a payment each month. One piece of advise I’d have put in some pop in bushings where your running wire from the disconnect to the panel inside. At least I didn’t see them in the video.
Thanks Jerry.... You did give us confidence man 💪 great job 👍👍👍
I mean can we get more of these projects? I know you are with the phones and all but i think we also enjoy these kind of videos. Keep up the work Jerry!!
Keanu Reeves I think he's trying to find content to put out because I'm sure it's pretty difficult right now to get his hands on certain things since there's a lot that is still closed due to the pandemic.
I’m not first not last but when zack posts I click fast
Naif the beast lol lol
Lol
Glad to find you. I moved from West Jordan after my wife died.
Now married to new wife and live in Tucson. I had a 10K ADT solar array system put in but the guys running the company quit the business and left a bunch of us holding the bag. Everything is ready for to took up after our electric passes the inspection. I am a disabled Veteran so Brother Icely is going to finish doing what electric company requires. I watched 3 of your videos on RUclips to understand where the red green and black wires attached. Thank you so much for showing us what to do.
Thanks for the numbers. I live in Australia. My system fully installed cost $3500 after incentives. I thought that was pretty good so I got a 2nd one (yes I had more roof space). Here we pay 32c/kwhr for electricity if your on a contract with the energy company, if your not you pay about 40c. Solar credits happen at 10c/kwhr. I don't dip into the grid much because I have a Tesla Powerwall 2 home battery. That cost $5000 after incentives, about 13500 without.
Ridiculously cheap. AFTER subsidies I've received quotes that are now 5 to 10X your costs!
12:51 "there's no power running anywhere in the solar system"
Haha
Solar system.. hmmm
I had a power cut exactly when he said that...
As an solar panel installer, my eyes cry blood when I saw him on top of the panels!!! don't do this, just don't. by doing that you shorten the panels life.
He also didnt use alot of caulk on his flashing.. potential roof leaks.. I've been installing for 3 years and watching this hurt me.
@@johnbroski1993 I was screaming that during the video lmao, Thee pitch of his roof isn't steep enough to let that water just slide. He's gonna be seeing leaks pretty soon
John Broski he didn’t even clean the sawdust the caulk isn’t going to hold long
Hey guys, im from brazil and i'm here wondering why the cables can't touch the ceiling?
Its worth the shorter lifespan just to be able to experience standing on them.
By the time its life is over solar panels will be be significantly cheaper anyway so wont be much to replace and those could be so advanced and entire family may be able to stand on them at the same time without shortening the life.
I love all your videos! You, as a person, just seem generally nice, laid back and professional. Your presentation style is what I think is also part of what brings people back time and time again, like myself. I just wanted to say I purchased a kit from Solar Wholesale mostly because of this video and partly because of the cost of other kits. I am hoping to receive the kit in Mid to late February. It's a 12.5kW kit and I will let you know how it all goes, maybe I'll do my own DIY video from the home owner perspective that doesn't do projects all the time. Thank you again for all your great content!
Looking forward to your video! ;P
Fantastic informative DYI solar presentation. Professional clear, and concise. Learned a bunch. Outstanding really. Thank you, Jerry. You crushed it!
I love the video. I also love that he called sockets “sprockets” junction boxes are “joiner boxes” and roof trusses are “trusts.”
I heard trusts too haha!
See, here I was thinking he was saying sprocket instead of Torx, since he mentioned Phillips-head as well.
Dude is still making bank off of these videos...even if he shouldn't be teaching any body anything.
HaHa.... heard them too, and the top cord on the truss (that he drills into) he calls a stud - studs are the vertical timbers in walls.
Mitoni Torx bits aren’t measured by inches or millimeters like sockets but I get where you’re coming from 😂
would've loved the "but this is glass and glass can break"
ON my solar installation they advised a small gap between the top and bottom panels to allow the heat to escape. This prolongs there life and allows for better efficiency .
DIY solar panel:
- Buys solar panel
- 4 Laborers working for him
You aren't going to lift these by yourself, those could have been his bro's lol
You:
- that comment is 7 months old
- that comment has 100 likes
No one gonna notice me lets stole that comment
Jerry: EASY DIY SOLAR PANELS
My parents: let's try this out
My parents: Buys the whole kit
Me: Realizes we rented the house and we're moving out next year
Well that sucks
Do yourself a huge favor and check your attic for leaks periodically, especially after hard rain. I do mold remediation and we just had to completely rip a roof off of a house that had solar panels installed by a subcontractor for Tesla Solar. The damage was pretty severe, cost a lot of money and it was only caused by a handful of leaks over a period of 5 years.
Other then that you have an awesome setup! I hope you and your other half enjoy those new nonexistent power bills
Especially bad if your attic has blown in insulation. That stuff will absorb an enormous amount of water before leaving a water stain on an interior ceiling, and that warm attic with some occasional light and wet insulation is a great growth medium for mold.
We have folks around here with 30 year old shake roofs and blown in insulation having solar installed. The shakes weigh about as much as a piece of paper, they're so blown out by the sun. Imagine having to tear a roof off, tear off the sheeting, vacuuming out all of the blown in insulation, replacing some ceiling drywall and then having to put an entire new roof/sheathing on after reinsulating. But you saved a few hundred bucks on electricity for a short time.
@knowledge share Umm, the panels are attached to a rack that has bolts driven through holes made in your roof, unless yours magically float in mid air. These are usually drilled, silicone filled, and then the attaching bolt is inserted. And yes, you should check those every now and then for leaks.
I was surprised that he only put silicone underneath the flashing in a u-shape (and of course into the drill hole). This assumes there are no high winds pushing water up against the slope.
Good job! Just remember, don't tape your wire nuts. Just twist em good so that when you look inside the wire nut you don't see the copper and then remember you can only have one ground wire per raceway.
So clear and well written/designed. Thanks so much.
Me: Really, DYI solar panels. Cool!
9:01 : DYI with four friends helping, one friend working the drone and a truck full of electrical supplies and tools.
They are paid technicians for sure
@@Chris-hw4mq I didn't want to say it, because I didn't know, but thank you for saying it.
The real question: Does it scratch at a level 7?
ye
What about a level 6 with deeper groves at a level 7?
How does it handle hail and how often do you have to clean them?
Shingles wear out on the roof then what
@@johncuervo3019 at least once a month
@@johncuervo3019 Most panels are self cleaning (up to a point). They are dust repellant and with a little rain will clean themselves up.
Important bit is up to a point. Long drought means no rain so no cleaning. Also birdpoop for example may dry before it gets rained away and might need cleaning everey now and then. We advise a cleaning about once a year, but i live in a much rainier country
Source: Am a solar installer in the Netherlands
Crazy. I’m going to look more into this. I just had a sales guy quote me $46K for a 11.6kw system on my roof. Crazy difference in price!!!
Love it! Great stuff, Jerry.
12:51 "And there's no power running anywhere in the Solar System"
*basically 2020 in one sentence*
The glass might be strong enough to support your weight. But you really can’t stand on the panels, you create micro cracks in the silicone cells of the panels and will dramatically reduce production over time. Unless the brand of panels you used use more flexible cells, like sunpower, you might not have issues, even then it’s extremely not recommended.
-Fellow solar installer.
I need more knowledge about how the whole solar electricity works, it's generation and installation.
System looks great!
My 8.25kW system cost me $7,530.00 (before incentives), so glad I did it myself...
Did you do the sourcing yourself or go through solarwholesale?
Well I saw this video back in September 2021. Decided to buy a kit from solar wholesale. I am now almost done with my instal. Here is what I have to say if you are interested. Solar wholesale is not the same company they were when he used them over a year ago. They have had many of their higher ups move on. They have the worst customer service I have ever had to deal with. I go weeks without getting a response. Their instal PDF is incorrect and has bad info on it but their RUclips video along with this one made it pretty easy to follow what to do. Hopefully after I’m connected for the city I won’t have to deal with solar wholesale that after that. They didn’t even send me the meter box I needed or my mail breaker needed. I had to buy them myself. They did refund me for the breaker though but did say they don’t normal cover that for people.
Pretty bomb project and I love that everything is included, particularly the bracketing systems. I'm still a bit overwhelmed in my head about diving in to this DIY yet your vlog has helped a great deal. Thanks for sharing all of the details.
Everyone else during quarantine: *Netflix/ RUclips*
Zack: LETS PUT SOME SOLAR PANELS UP!
Nice. Thanks. Also: Stud finder. Chalk line.
very helpful. I start a job as a solar installer next week, just wanted to familiarize myself with the process.
What are they charging to do a system like this just install no panels?
This Solar Panel scratches at a Level 8 and deeper grooves at a level 9
Government: *Stay at home.*
Zack: *But I’m already at home. I’m only on the roof to durability test these solar panels.*
Did a ground-mount DIY without a contractor (or even an electrician!). California lets people work on their own house, as long as they have engineer-approved plans and a building permit. After a few years, I had a wire nut arc inside the grid-tied central inverter AC side. Totally fried the wires and shorted out, even though I used the right gauge wire. I would replace all of those wire nuts with Wago Lever Nuts. Much safer!
One good thing about ground mount is the panels are much easier to wash, and they do get dusty. Also a lot more air flow under the panels so they stay cooler. You can see they don't work as well when they are hot. I used a central grid-tied inverter that gives you 10 Amps at 120 VAC if the grid goes down, so you can run your fridge and a few things while the sun is shining.
I was going to post the same recommendation. Wago Lever Nuts are one of the best tools to come out in a long time for wiring.
Excellent video. Clear explanation of what's involved to install solar panels.
Agent 47 really knows how to do everything 💀..
This video should be "JerryBuildsEverything" 😎
Very good video. Pretty simple. What you did not mention is the small army you had to help. That is an added cost. I agree with Tesla being probably the best bang for the buck and maybe the best way to go. I have done research and I like Tesla. I really like the DIY idea and at my age I have to go with paying for installation. Enjoyed the video.
This is awesome thank you for the easy explaination of everything you did during this Display.
"Every screw is Phillips of 1/2 inch sprocket"
*Apple, learn from this and stop using T5 screws and other obscure screwdrivers!*
They use obscure screws to make it harder to repair
all phones use a T5..........not just apple. It's for security & safety
everyone should use Robertson bits, they don't strip -_-
Apple and learn? Lol
Torx is actually pretty common, they are also incredibly hard to strip.
I think he is not doing DIY projects, he living a DIY project as his life and I think it is amazing!
All those fixtures, and all those small things like end caps, water leak prevention makes me feel great ❤️. We do not care about such things in our place and hence I always feel that whatever we build is not complete. I wish I was in USA 😍
It's amazing how many different net metering arrangements there are. First time I've heard of a 90% deal. I get 100% credit but pay a $17/mo connection fee plus I'm limited to installing up to 110% of my previous years' electric bill.
Great video, I am glad you are promoting home solar installs. I also thought you did a great job showing all the details and some of the safety issues.