And now they have adjustable models! Check them all out here: www.mobile-solarpower.com/ground-mount-racks.html IntegraRack's other products: solarpowerdistributors.com/solar-products/?ref=klabszvw Or you can purchase from current connected: www.currentconnected.com/product/integra-rack-ir-30-frame-individual-frame/?ref=wpc Solar Panel Deals: www.currentconnected.com/solar-panels/?ref=wp 0:00 Installation 2:20 Installation Time 2:37 Mounting Options 5:15 Comparison to Brightmount 6:01 More About The Company 6:26 Concrete Anchor Install 7:02 Conclusion ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Does off-grid solar confuse you?* Check out my DIY friendly website for solar system packages and product recommendations, and so much more! www.mobile-solarpower.com *Join our DIY solar community* #1 largest solar forum on the internet for beginners and professionals alike: www.diysolarforum.com *Check out my Book* Best-selling and beginner-friendly guide to 12V off-grid solar! amzn.to/2Aj4dX4 *My Favorite Online Stores for DIY Solar Products:* *Signature Solar* Offgrid One-Stop-Shop. Best Value 48V LiFePO4, Victron and Offgrid Specific Heat Pumps: www.signaturesolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek *Current Connected* SOK, Victron, Mr.Cool Heatpumps and High Quality Components. Fantastic customer support: currentconnected.com/?ref=wp *Epoch Batteries* My favorite high-quality 12V battery: www.epochbatteries.com/products/12v-460ah-lifepo4-battery-ip67-heated-bluetooth-victron-comms?rfsn=7352625.50494d *Litime* My favorite 12V budget battery!: www.litime.com/?ref=XBIA62RFcalHns *Watts247* Need international shipping for large batteries and big inverters? Check them out! watts247.com/?wpam_id=3 *Renogy* A classic 12V solar store that has been around for ages! DC to DC Chargers and more! renogy.sjv.io/n1VjXx *Rich Solar* Renogy's biggest competitor! Similar products, but at a better price: richsolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek *Battery Hookup* Cheap cell deals bit.ly/2mIxSqt 5% off code: diysolar *Contact Information:* I am NOT available for personal solar system consult! If you wish to contact me, this is my direct email: williamprowsediysolar@gmail.com Join the forum at diysolarforum.com/ if you wish to hang out with myself and others and talk about solar
I owe you a big thank you. I rarely wear safety glasses though I've been working with power tools got longer than you've been alive. Seeing you wear them frequently I started wearing them more often. Yesterday I was using an angle grinder to cut some steel, the disk broke and a big piece bounced off my glasses. It hit hard enough to leave a gouge and shove the glasses hard against my face. The gouge is directly over my left eye. Thank you for the good example, even geezers need good teachers.
Holy cow!!! I had some solder spit into my eye a couple years back. It was sore for weeks. I wear them always now. Even if I'm doing something for one second. I'm glad you are good to go. That's scary
Luckily, I wear glasses for vision, and mine are safety rated, however, as I age, I frequently lift them to see clearly up close… and doing this while silver soldering over my head, I have splashed solder, and flux in my face… I got bifocal/trifocals added to mine… SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY!!!
They already make it. The one Will is reviewing appears to be the IR-30 which is fixed 30-degrees; the IR-35A has variable 15-35 degree pitch. Price goes from $440 to $560 but that's still kind of crazy cheap. The also make several types of roof mounts that look pretty cool. Finally starting to see competition in the hardware market bringing prices down...ultimately this stuff isn't that complicated manufacturing-wise, so the margins were bound to come down someday...
Just came back from Baja California getting ready to start building my retirement home off grid been looking at different systems on youtube and in my opinion you got the best information on off grid system
I live in Cabo and have 140 acres in Todos Santos. Where are you building? I'm hauling 60 655 watt panels down to MX next week. CFE electricity prices are as expensive as California and WAY worse if you hit the DAC (domestic high consumption).
I bought my batteries and inverters but held off on the solar panels and mounts because I hadn't settled on that part yet. I think this system is the bomb! So glad I waited.
Hi , New subscriber here. Thank you for a simplified explanation on all your videos . For most of us , solar installation is like traversing down the proverbial rabbit hole 🕳. There's a reasonable explanation why you have close to 1 Million subscribers. You are helping countless others and giving them the opportunity and confidence they need . Thank you
I just wished to say, thank you!!! This is the exact solution we were looking for. So glad I found your channel a few months ago. This rack is exactly what we were looking for. 😉🍹🙂
Edit: Will has already amended the pricing listed in the title and description of the video.. great content as usual! Original Message: Before anyone get's too excited, you only get one set of legs for that 109$ (not including the additional conduit or ballast supplies). A 20x panels mount will be well over $2500
Yes I just updated the thumbnail and title, there was a miscommunication yesterday when I asked what is a kit. Sorry about the confusion, everything is updated now
@@TamponTea That’s what I did. Bonded all 13 panels together with jumpers and put a 10’ ground rod in. It would zap you pretty good before I grounded them.
I hope their site is down when i get there, otherwise this may create a really big issue for me. I have been thinking about solar forever and this may be the impetus i need to actually get started. Where i live on the West Slope of Colorado with 1.5 acres of open land as my backyard I need to start harvesting some of what the sun provides. Thank you Will, you provide so much awesome knowledge to the rest of us. Peace Out.
@@vincentwilkes9611 I'm a newbie here and I like this guy's presentation method. Quick, to the point, get's it done, move on, etc. I was wondering about that garage door too. What's the story? It looks like an RV type door. Is it for future expansion? Let us know...
I just saw this video. To say it's timely would be accurate. I wintered in Arizona in my RV and I had 2 400 watt solar panels which I hauled with me in my motorcycle trailer. I ground deployed them which worked but wasn't optimal. I was planning to mount those panels to the roof of the trailer for next winter but after seeing your video I think I'll buy enough of these to mount all 3 of my panels. I'll use large lag screws to anchor them into the ground. In Arizona the soil is very rocky and lag screws work very well, even during wind storms.
Will, I appreciate you, your knowledge and your personality. Without you I wouldn't be installing a solar system, hiring an electrician only for the tie-in.
How's that going? I did the same thing a few years ago, but it took forever to find an electrician who was willing to pull the permit and do the tie-in. I called everyone in the area. I finally find a solar installer who would do it, but only if they installed everything, for quite a bit of money
I am about to install an array and was going back and forth between this and the Brightmount. In the end the cost is the main driver. Once it's installed it's done so if it is a couple of extra hours no big deal. To install 4 panels with IntegraRack is $440.00 for the 30* tilt. The bright mount is $279.00 to install 4 panels with a 30* tilt. In the end both are probably strong enough. If it was price competitive with the other option then I probably would have went with IntegraRack for the ease of install. I re-watched your Brightmount video for a refresher. Price difference is strange to as there are far fewer parts in the IntegraRack, you would think they could have knocked this out of the park. Thank you for the videos!
Wow, love the affordable price and quick assembly. Oh cool, these guys are local too (Las Vegas). I recently watched a video by AZ Expert and he mounted solar panels on a pergola, thereby offering a usable shaded area underneath. I thought that was pretty clever and cost effective too.
Although they are not adjustable for angle as some have mentioned (barely a big deal living in the state of AZ with abundance of sun in most places), the numerous ways to secure make the system extremely flexible. With several of the mount methods make relocating so easy relocate is a huge advantage. Since I am still building out my off grid property, things/plans change and the flexibility to so easily move the rack is again, a huge advantage. Glad to know about these!
I have three big panels mounted on a wood frame connected to two posts. I can tilt and lock them facing east, west, or straight up. I also have two tiltable wood frames made with three 100 w panels each that can very easily be tilted east, west, or straight up. However they aren't mounted to the ground. I had one get flipped over once in high wind but it didn't hurt it.
I bought these the same day this video was posted and left a comment but just got around to installing them with that crazy good solar panel deal you posted about months ago and just like the video the ease of install was great and everything looks neat and tidy
Use pedestal blocks for a solid mounting option. A single bolt on each block; one on the front and back between each panel support, will keep it from going anywhere.
Really a great rack solution, even in snow country it would work well for an off grid summer cabin because it gets winterized and closed up when it snows.
I would suggest making a pressure treated 2x8 platform with casters! Not only you do not have to permanently block your driveway, but also follow the sun. Nice job BTW!
as sombody who worked for a company installing solar this rack is dope. needs to be tested agaist wind and snow. only issue i can find is that as low as it is gonna be an hell to be cutting grass under it but washig those panels gonna be peace of Cake
One of the things that i think can be of value is the ability to change the angle easily based on time of the year. especially if you live somewhere that gets snow.
Needs a way to cover the vertical tubes, here in the Florida insects and critters will nest there. Open top tubes will collect rainwater and will rust the lower assembly. High wind speed rating and everything else are major advantage. Thanks for investing your time and funds to make informative & interesting videos!
This is a great option for someone like me....i want to add more panels with a ground mount but the space i will use is over my drain field and i cannot use any system that requires going into the dirt as it would damage my drain field. The simple expandable mounts to fit the panels i have and ability to use ballast are just what i need.
Superb! The next issue is to ensure that the panels are difficult to steal. Also, if someone is stuck with a North / South roof, it would ne nice to get a solution...I cannot refactor my roof...its just too cost prohibitive...finally, if its possible to get a sun following installation...it would be awesome too...thanks a lot for the great content.
It would be really easy to cut out a T shape pieces to go on those vertical mounts. That would give you a lip over the panel on each side. You could have those T pieces held on with padlocks if you want.
Holy cow, Will! I've been away from the solar/battery stuff for a couple years and it's crazy to see the growth of your channel since then. Congrats man, you deserve it. Only downfall I see is in northern states with snow, it looks too low and snow could drift up on the lower portion of the panels. Probably wouldn't be that hard to raise it some way, but just another thing to consider for those who don't live in the southern states.
The biggest problem I see with this system is it’s not at my home. I am a Hugh fan of Unistrut. However this system has so many options I am impressed. Thanks for sharing
Anyone that’s looking for mounting solutions in snow country I highly advise you to find a way to get them more elevated so when you clear snow it has someplace to fall without building up and needing to be shoveled away after.
Yeah the clearance in the front is actually pretty good. I should have covered that in the video more. You can slide it up pretty high if you have snow. Most of the people using these are in Utah mountains right now.
My ground mount (near Algonquin Park Ontario Canada) has the panel bottom edge at 50" from ground level. In a "regular" winter I have to clear that bottom pile at least once a month or it get's too high & prevents snow shedding. It s a real PITA to do as well and even the snowblower (really tricky) doesn't enjoy it either.
Cool!, I have always built my own racking for my pv systems, currently 32kw of AC Inverter rated. This looks easier and I will check it out for the next project! Thanks for The demonstration!
Exactly what I needed Will, I've been trying to figure out a good solution for my backyard that wasn't to gaudy and that could be broken down with ease. Just ordered 5 sets 👍
That would be helpful and would not be too much more expensive. There are also systems available that will automatically adjust panels throughout the day to follow the sun. Obviously that option would add significantly to the cost.
That was really great. I note the comments below of the price compared to the other framing system, but that concrete construction is an additional cost. When area isn't the main concern, this solution should come out similar in price, or less. And far more portable. Really like it.
Looks like it works great on a flat stable surface only. Plus it is using the panel frame itself for structural integrity, placing a lot of extra stress on the silicon wafers. Definitely not as strong as a rail system I would imagine.
I have a 17 degree south facing slope on my property and I laid out a 5s4p 20 panel array on the ground with some basic lodge pole wooden ground mounts. It works perfectly and I get about 90% efficiency based on some charts I saw for angle and orientation. My biggest concern is elk walking on them, but they've actually done quite well at walking around them. Digging them out of the snow is a bit of a pain too, but I prop them up with the snow in the winter to get as much as 30 degrees tilt. I'm at 48N in Montana.
@@michaelshin69 I understand that. This is way overpriced, it should be around $250 price range to mount four panels. As far as buying steel for your project there are local steel yards in your area that could help you out
Investigate the "steel stud" system used to build homes and commercial buildings. The studs/plates and tools used to install those might work like this system? I'll have to look into that, including corrosion protection/lifetime.
I just watched the bifacial panel review and I wonder if you could put the tanks slap on a dc pump to water tanks holding it down and cool the panels down with the water and catch it with a gutter system. You would lose a bit of water through evaporation but can easily set it up to not turn on after a certain level etc.
Thanks Will! Do you have any ideas on wire management and a junction box? Assuming the home runn will enter underground conduit and makes its way back to the house or meter pedestal?
Will does that a LOT! These sites need to know Will is going to do a video and that he is going to say something nice... Good problem to have. I hope they can meet demand. I would like to see a taller version for better ground clearance.
Love this video...where can I find the spikes to secure it to the ground? What type of apoxy do you add to the spikes. I bought 18 of the solar panel holders
Hey Will, I like the simplicity of it. But I haven't seen anyone with the post mount with solar tracker. I have 2 pole mounted systems and because I was only getting the best coverage in the afternoon. So I installed a set of solar trackers to my system and it makes a big difference. I would like to see more solar trackers. I wanted to share a video but I couldn't. Thanks
Great video! If I understand correctly, it's just the mounting brackets - does it work with any panels, and what's the best (easiest) way to connect it to the house? As you have probably guessed, I'm a COMPLETE newb when it comes to solar - so I can use all the help I can get. What kind of panels do you recommend, and what kind of power storage? My property is surrounded by trees so I'm not gonna get a full 8 hrs of sun.
Perhaps a stupid question, but I have a south facing walkway next to my garage. I’ve been thinking it might be nice to have a covered walkway using solar panels, as that gets them off the ground (but NOT on the roof!) and the main panel is on the interior side of that wall. Easy tie in with almost no wire run from a field. Could the IntegraRack be used in that application, anchored to the wall of the garage and to columns to the ground?
I know this is really stupid of me but I watched the whole video and went to the website before I realized the panels weren't included. Lol. I kept thinking of that video you did where you got a whole pallet of used solar panels for around 500 bucks. That was sweet.
Those anchors with the epoxy are pretty cool. Used helical foundation posts from HD which took awhile to screw into the ground using a 4x as a lever arm
The only negative is the lack of adjustments for the solstice. In the winter panel are raised to 60° and dropped to 30°. Other than that issue I'd buy them and modify for adjustments.
Pour two parallel concrete runners 16" to 18"(wide)x 5-1/2"(deep) by needed length. Easy set-up and pour and finish, and not a lot of material. Personally I would use a structure allowing panels to screen sun for a patio or walkway. Ramada or carport.
Can you clarify the water tank information? You show a 35 gallon tank. That'll weigh 280lbs. Would you use 100 gallon tanks (800lbs each), or 3x35 gallon tanks (840lbs total)? Tanks designed for the interior of an RV will also degrade if exposed to sunlight.
Hello there, thank you for the inspiration I have a question below:- if I have a hybrid inverter that it's spec is as follows:- Built-in MPPT controller : 120A Max PV open circuit voltage :- 195VDC DC Input :- 48v using a 8 pieces of 450wt panels, how would the connection of the panel wiring goes? Thanks in anticipation all the way from 🇳🇬
The nice thing about this mount is that it does not have any bracket that goes across the back of the panels that could block light from hitting the back of bifacial panels.
Quick question: Do you think this racking system could be modified to support a second row of panels? If the rack was raised up a little bit higher, and longer, aluminum rails/unistrut bolted to the existing arms, could it support the weight of two rows of Aptos bifacial panels top and bottom rows? It looks feasible and the panels are light enough to make that work, it's just a question of the additional "rails" that would need to bolt to the rack, and the panels to the rails.
Great presentation, and I really like the way this racking system looks. I am very curious about the AnchorSpikes How long are they? From their web site it looks like they are 3/4", but one of the pipes in your hand looks wider than 1". Also, from your video you implied that you just drill out the hole with a hammer drill, set, and then pour the epoxy. Is that true? If so, do you drill the hole larger, smaller, or just shoot for the OD?
Just a note, the manufacturer just got back to me via email with the following information: they are 19.5" long, and you do drill out the dirt prior to setting the spikes, and then pouring the epoxy. I think that code in my area requires to set ground anchors/spikes below the frost line (which is 30" in my local, and I believe most people use 48" as a rule of thumb). This would be perfect for a short term install. I will have to think about this one. Once again, thank you for your informative video.
That's a pretty slick design. I probably would have looked at something like this instead of building my little DIY mounts for my panels a couple years ago. The ground clearance might be an issue for the snow, but I guess as long as things are anchored, you could slide the panel higher up on the racking system to give you a little more clearance. I wonder how those anchors would hold up in soil that's mostly sand?
I’m new to the channel and to solar, I’m interested how panels hold up in winter where you get snow. Does the efficiency of a panel drop in colder climate winters How do I avoid that inefficiency in winter?
You should install them on or in place of your garage doors. Then you could use the garage and still have peekaboo panels. At that price a person could by a tracker system, and it would be cheaper, more powerful and more condensed/out of the way. It would look way cooler even if you stuck it in your driveway, although next to a pool as a sunshade would be nice (knock off $150 for the premium kind and the thing almost pays for itself) In fact buy two and mount solar heater panels on the second for the pool.
Just bought 12, 100 watt grape solar panels to run the EG4 solar mini-split I also just bought and was looking for ground mounts when you dropped this vid. Great timing! Going to pick some up. Thanks
@@MyCabinLife Was planning on 3 sets of 4 for a total of 1200 watts. Using an EG4 hybrid solar mini-split. Whatever watts it may be short will be made up with AC from the grid. The unit can use both AC and DC simultaneously. It's also a SEER-22. Coming from old, SEER-11 window units, I think this will pay for itself in no time. Hoping anyway...
@@bobjohnson4512 If 400-watt panels could be sourced where I live at a reasonable price I'd agree. They do not. I got my panels from Signature Solar for 50 cents per watt. Also, I don't "need" a professional mounting system. I was only going to buy these because I thought they were MUCH cheaper. I can get by on a cheap, DIY, mounting system.
Looks like excellent engineering. I'm glad there's some decent options available for mounting nowadays. Cosmetic wise I don't like gaps in-between panels. Function wise it be nice to be able to adjust the angle. Cool system though I honestly like it.
I copied the GSE ground mount, welded rather than bolted together and added some tabs so i can move it around with pallet forks..120kg ballast per panel and it holds 2, cost less than €200 and a day to fabricobble.
Great video for the ground stationary mount. I would love to see you do a comparison to a solar tracking system for setup differences and power output throughout the day.
And now they have adjustable models! Check them all out here: www.mobile-solarpower.com/ground-mount-racks.html
IntegraRack's other products:
solarpowerdistributors.com/solar-products/?ref=klabszvw
Or you can purchase from current connected: www.currentconnected.com/product/integra-rack-ir-30-frame-individual-frame/?ref=wpc
Solar Panel Deals: www.currentconnected.com/solar-panels/?ref=wp
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2:20 Installation Time
2:37 Mounting Options
5:15 Comparison to Brightmount
6:01 More About The Company
6:26 Concrete Anchor Install
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hold your breath while blowing out that concrete dust buddy...long term health.
5 x 109 = $545
Awesome sound effects! Oh, and the content was pretty interesting too!
Twice as expensive as the brightmount. No thank you
no angle adjustment?
I owe you a big thank you. I rarely wear safety glasses though I've been working with power tools got longer than you've been alive. Seeing you wear them frequently I started wearing them more often. Yesterday I was using an angle grinder to cut some steel, the disk broke and a big piece bounced off my glasses. It hit hard enough to leave a gouge and shove the glasses hard against my face. The gouge is directly over my left eye. Thank you for the good example, even geezers need good teachers.
Holy cow!!! I had some solder spit into my eye a couple years back. It was sore for weeks. I wear them always now. Even if I'm doing something for one second. I'm glad you are good to go. That's scary
@@WillProwse Ya I need to stop taking chances. Gotta wear the gear.
@@goodcitizen4587 this was about 8 years ago. And I used to wear safety glasses for nearly everything. Now there is no exceptions
Luckily, I wear glasses for vision, and mine are safety rated, however, as I age, I frequently lift them to see clearly up close… and doing this while silver soldering over my head, I have splashed solder, and flux in my face… I got bifocal/trifocals added to mine… SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY!!!
All it takes is once
Needs angle of adjustment for seasonal changes, should be easy to add. Ask them about it
Looks like you could do it yourself with a hole saw.
ALSO , one of my concerns !!
They already make it. The one Will is reviewing appears to be the IR-30 which is fixed 30-degrees; the IR-35A has variable 15-35 degree pitch. Price goes from $440 to $560 but that's still kind of crazy cheap. The also make several types of roof mounts that look pretty cool. Finally starting to see competition in the hardware market bringing prices down...ultimately this stuff isn't that complicated manufacturing-wise, so the margins were bound to come down someday...
Yes they have two models for that. And one is higher off the ground for snow: www.mobile-solarpower.com/ground-mount-racks.html
Having easy access to adjust the angle for different seasons is one of big benefits of yard arrays compared to roof, I'd definitely spend for those
Just came back from Baja California getting ready to start building my retirement home off grid been looking at different systems on youtube and in my opinion you got the best information on off grid system
I live in Cabo and have 140 acres in Todos Santos. Where are you building? I'm hauling 60 655 watt panels down to MX next week. CFE electricity prices are as expensive as California and WAY worse if you hit the DAC (domestic high consumption).
I bought my batteries and inverters but held off on the solar panels and mounts because I hadn't settled on that part yet. I think this system is the bomb! So glad I waited.
Hi , New subscriber here. Thank you for a simplified explanation on all your videos . For most of us , solar installation is like traversing down the proverbial rabbit hole 🕳. There's a reasonable explanation why you have close to 1 Million subscribers. You are helping countless others and giving them the opportunity and confidence they need . Thank you
I just wished to say, thank you!!! This is the exact solution we were looking for. So glad I found your channel a few months ago. This rack is exactly what we were looking for. 😉🍹🙂
I have them on home wall SW, works just fine. 180 solar panels combiner box with fuses each panel..
Edit: Will has already amended the pricing listed in the title and description of the video.. great content as usual!
Original Message:
Before anyone get's too excited, you only get one set of legs for that 109$ (not including the additional conduit or ballast supplies). A 20x panels mount will be well over $2500
I got excited 😊
Yes I just updated the thumbnail and title, there was a miscommunication yesterday when I asked what is a kit. Sorry about the confusion, everything is updated now
They should offer a quantity discount.
Can you use wood and just ground the panel?
@@TamponTea
That’s what I did.
Bonded all 13 panels together with jumpers and put a 10’ ground rod in.
It would zap you pretty good before I grounded them.
I hope their site is down when i get there, otherwise this may create a really big issue for me. I have been thinking about solar forever and this may be the impetus i need to actually get started. Where i live on the West Slope of Colorado with 1.5 acres of open land as my backyard I need to start harvesting some of what the sun provides. Thank you Will, you provide so much awesome knowledge to the rest of us. Peace Out.
got 30 acres want some thing like this as well
I have been seeing the IntegraRack ads on youtube and thought they looked interesting. So glad you posted this, as it was on the list to look at!!
Pretty amazing that you still had access to drill and fix it to your slab even after it was fully assembled with the panels in place :)
Even more amazed to do it in front of the garage door.
@@vincentwilkes9611 I'm a newbie here and I like this guy's presentation method. Quick, to the point, get's it done, move on, etc. I was wondering about that garage door too. What's the story? It looks like an RV type door. Is it for future expansion? Let us know...
I just saw this video. To say it's timely would be accurate. I wintered in Arizona in my RV and I had 2 400 watt solar panels which I hauled with me in my motorcycle trailer. I ground deployed them which worked but wasn't optimal. I was planning to mount those panels to the roof of the trailer for next winter but after seeing your video I think I'll buy enough of these to mount all 3 of my panels. I'll use large lag screws to anchor them into the ground. In Arizona the soil is very rocky and lag screws work very well, even during wind storms.
Things are simply getting easier with time. Great system by IntegraRack. I'm sold.
Will, I appreciate you, your knowledge and your personality. Without you I wouldn't be installing a solar system, hiring an electrician only for the tie-in.
How's that going? I did the same thing a few years ago, but it took forever to find an electrician who was willing to pull the permit and do the tie-in. I called everyone in the area. I finally find a solar installer who would do it, but only if they installed everything, for quite a bit of money
I am about to install an array and was going back and forth between this and the Brightmount. In the end the cost is the main driver. Once it's installed it's done so if it is a couple of extra hours no big deal. To install 4 panels with IntegraRack is $440.00 for the 30* tilt. The bright mount is $279.00 to install 4 panels with a 30* tilt. In the end both are probably strong enough. If it was price competitive with the other option then I probably would have went with IntegraRack for the ease of install. I re-watched your Brightmount video for a refresher. Price difference is strange to as there are far fewer parts in the IntegraRack, you would think they could have knocked this out of the park. Thank you for the videos!
Wow, love the affordable price and quick assembly. Oh cool, these guys are local too (Las Vegas).
I recently watched a video by AZ Expert and he mounted solar panels on a pergola, thereby offering a usable shaded area underneath. I thought that was pretty clever and cost effective too.
Although they are not adjustable for angle as some have mentioned (barely a big deal living in the state of AZ with abundance of sun in most places), the numerous ways to secure make the system extremely flexible. With several of the mount methods make relocating so easy relocate is a huge advantage. Since I am still building out my off grid property, things/plans change and the flexibility to so easily move the rack is again, a huge advantage. Glad to know about these!
I have three big panels mounted on a wood frame connected to two posts. I can tilt and lock them facing east, west, or straight up. I also have two tiltable wood frames made with three 100 w panels each that can very easily be tilted east, west, or straight up. However they aren't mounted to the ground. I had one get flipped over once in high wind but it didn't hurt it.
Would love to see a pic of your setup!
Thanks for correcting the price! Your earlier $100 tag crashed their site lol.
I bought these the same day this video was posted and left a comment but just got around to installing them with that crazy good solar panel deal you posted about months ago and just like the video the ease of install was great and everything looks neat and tidy
Use pedestal blocks for a solid mounting option. A single bolt on each block; one on the front and back between each panel support, will keep it from going anywhere.
What is a pedestal block?
You're gonna regret that decision !
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@@SandyBarbee Use all thread so you can go all the way through the block into the ground to keep the block from sliding.
Finally something that was affordable and easy to install.
Really a great rack solution, even in snow country it would work well for an off grid summer cabin because it gets winterized and closed up when it snows.
I would suggest making a pressure treated 2x8 platform with casters! Not only you do not have to permanently block your driveway, but also follow the sun. Nice job BTW!
as sombody who worked for a company installing solar this rack is dope. needs to be tested agaist wind and snow. only issue i can find is that as low as it is gonna be an hell to be cutting grass under it but washig those panels gonna be peace of Cake
The only thing I dislike is the fact you anchored it right in front of the garage door. 😂
True, but will is always experimenting and the holes are easily patchable.
🤣 im confused ... Made no sense to me either 😅🤷🤦
And in the shade.
@@JtM8292 It makes sense only if you know he did it all for us.
kid it was in back on his garage to save money for extra solar plower reviews!
One of the things that i think can be of value is the ability to change the angle easily based on time of the year. especially if you live somewhere that gets snow.
Needs a way to cover the vertical tubes, here in the Florida insects and critters will nest there. Open top tubes will collect rainwater and will rust the lower assembly. High wind speed rating and everything else are major advantage. Thanks for investing your time and funds to make informative & interesting videos!
Aluminum, so no rust issues. Critters tho... yes. I would like to see caps too just for the aesthetics of it.
This is a great option for someone like me....i want to add more panels with a ground mount but the space i will use is over my drain field and i cannot use any system that requires going into the dirt as it would damage my drain field. The simple expandable mounts to fit the panels i have and ability to use ballast are just what i need.
You might wanta think twice before putting an UMBRELLA over a drain field !
@@SandyBarbee It doesn't change the amount of rain getting in there, just changes the distribution a bit
Superb! The next issue is to ensure that the panels are difficult to steal. Also, if someone is stuck with a North / South roof, it would ne nice to get a solution...I cannot refactor my roof...its just too cost prohibitive...finally, if its possible to get a sun following installation...it would be awesome too...thanks a lot for the great content.
Yes because $70 (resale) heavy large 4' by 6' panel theft is on the rise. Not.
It would be really easy to cut out a T shape pieces to go on those vertical mounts. That would give you a lip over the panel on each side. You could have those T pieces held on with padlocks if you want.
Panels have gotten so cheap that stealing is usually not worth it anymore...
Holy cow, Will! I've been away from the solar/battery stuff for a couple years and it's crazy to see the growth of your channel since then. Congrats man, you deserve it. Only downfall I see is in northern states with snow, it looks too low and snow could drift up on the lower portion of the panels. Probably wouldn't be that hard to raise it some way, but just another thing to consider for those who don't live in the southern states.
The biggest problem I see with this system is it’s not at my home. I am a Hugh fan of Unistrut. However this system has so many options I am impressed. Thanks for sharing
I agree it needs an angle adjustment or a motor to adjust it for seasons.
Anyone that’s looking for mounting solutions in snow country I highly advise you to find a way to get them more elevated so when you clear snow it has someplace to fall without building up and needing to be shoveled away after.
Yeah having the poles be about 2' longer would be great, would mean the assembly would require a stool or ladder but otherwise wouldn't change much.
Yeah the clearance in the front is actually pretty good. I should have covered that in the video more. You can slide it up pretty high if you have snow. Most of the people using these are in Utah mountains right now.
My ground mount (near Algonquin Park Ontario Canada) has the panel bottom edge at 50" from ground level. In a "regular" winter I have to clear that bottom pile at least once a month or it get's too high & prevents snow shedding.
It s a real PITA to do as well and even the snowblower (really tricky) doesn't enjoy it either.
Measured 15 in up in the front. Would be cool if you could buy extension option. Especially for bifacials if you want to increase output
@WillProwse anyone know what state will lives in?
Very nice. I've been wanting to dabble without putting it on my roof that will need replacement in a few years and this looks easy at a fair price!
Cool!, I have always built my own racking for my pv systems, currently 32kw of AC Inverter rated.
This looks easier and I will check it out for the next project! Thanks for The demonstration!
Some kind of angle adjustment will make them perfect. Keep up the great educational work Will!
I appreciate your videos, could you do one on residential roof mount systems that don't cost too much. Thanks
I just installed the posts for a SkyRack sincakir ground mount system. Super sturdy
Exactly what I needed Will, I've been trying to figure out a good solution for my backyard that wasn't to gaudy and that could be broken down with ease. Just ordered 5 sets 👍
Looks fantastic for places that don't get much snow
It's good. I took a similar approach using steel profiles and spent less than 100$.
Damn....you should have your own channel. haha
It would be nice for them to be angle adjustable.
It's ridiculous not to have 2 to three adjustment settings .......... getting maximum winter sum is critical.
Yes!!
Nothing says you cannot do that yourself. I would use it however it best suits me. peace
If I have to fabricate, I’ll just fabricate the whole thing.
That would be helpful and would not be too much more expensive. There are also systems available that will automatically adjust panels throughout the day to follow the sun. Obviously that option would add significantly to the cost.
That was really great. I note the comments below of the price compared to the other framing system, but that concrete construction is an additional cost. When area isn't the main concern, this solution should come out similar in price, or less. And far more portable. Really like it.
Love this new option! Thanks for showing it off.
Looks like it works great on a flat stable surface only. Plus it is using the panel frame itself for structural integrity, placing a lot of extra stress on the silicon wafers. Definitely not as strong as a rail system I would imagine.
I have a 17 degree south facing slope on my property and I laid out a 5s4p 20 panel array on the ground with some basic lodge pole wooden ground mounts. It works perfectly and I get about 90% efficiency based on some charts I saw for angle and orientation. My biggest concern is elk walking on them, but they've actually done quite well at walking around them. Digging them out of the snow is a bit of a pain too, but I prop them up with the snow in the winter to get as much as 30 degrees tilt. I'm at 48N in Montana.
Exactly what I have been waiting for. Hope to purchase a bunch for my 30 panels sitting and waiting
There are a lot better ways to spend $3,500 for what you will need to mount all those panels
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I was confused by the price.
I am still not sure where to buy steel pipes for regular ground mounts
@@michaelshin69 I understand that. This is way overpriced, it should be around $250 price range to mount four panels. As far as buying steel for your project there are local steel yards in your area that could help you out
Investigate the "steel stud" system used to build homes and commercial buildings. The studs/plates and tools used to install those might work like this system? I'll have to look into that, including corrosion protection/lifetime.
Yes, any angle settings adjustments for the panels?
I think what you shown it will make a difference for easy mounting in lots of different places. Thanks Will
It's a bit low for ground mount in places with lots of snow, another foot or two would be lovely.
Thank you for your continued good works.
Thanks Will, not sure how good this would be on uneven terrain, also we get frost heaves here in the winter, the ground is continually moving.
In the video it shows 4 of the upright racks to build your assembly. Do you get all 4 upright racks for $109 or is it $109 for each one of them?
Yes please I also would like to know 😮
Sorry about that, it was supposed to be 4 legs for 109 but its 109 per leg. updating the title and thumbnail now
I just watched the bifacial panel review and I wonder if you could put the tanks slap on a dc pump to water tanks holding it down and cool the panels down with the water and catch it with a gutter system. You would lose a bit of water through evaporation but can easily set it up to not turn on after a certain level etc.
Thanks Will! Do you have any ideas on wire management and a junction box? Assuming the home runn will enter underground conduit and makes its way back to the house or meter pedestal?
You've pushed too much traffic at them Will. You broke their internet... 😂
Yeah their site keeps going down intermittently lol
Dude site error LOL
Will does that a LOT! These sites need to know Will is going to do a video and that he is going to say something nice... Good problem to have. I hope they can meet demand. I would like to see a taller version for better ground clearance.
No joke.
Just now worked for me.
Love this video...where can I find the spikes to secure it to the ground? What type of apoxy do you add to the spikes. I bought 18 of the solar panel holders
Few sandbags for ballast and your ready to rock and roll, nice system.
Twice the cost of using wood....but looks like it will last for 50yrs....I would do it when I need to replace my wood mounts.
Kickers on back of my wood mounts I can adjust the angle, would prob be fine if I go fixed with just another couple panels honestly and this...
Hey Will,
I like the simplicity of it. But I haven't seen anyone with the post mount with solar tracker. I have 2 pole mounted systems and because I was only getting the best coverage in the afternoon. So I installed a set of solar trackers to my system and it makes a big difference. I would like to see more solar trackers. I wanted to share a video but I couldn't. Thanks
Looks like a great solution for me. I just hope it is easy for you to unbolt it from the slab once you realize you blocked the garage door!
made my own with 150 dollars in lumber and hardware. it's very very strong
good video and nice rack i have seen the rack for less ,what model IntegraRack
Bro you anchored that to the concrete in front of your garage door! lol! I know you know that - was just funny to me. Great video!
Yeah... with no explanation...
@@Shmoodoggy this house has multiple garages. This one leads to a dead end in my backyard.
If this guy runs for president I’ll vote for him. Hell I might just write him in
It's nice to see lots of innovation in the solar hardware.
Great video! If I understand correctly, it's just the mounting brackets - does it work with any panels, and what's the best (easiest) way to connect it to the house? As you have probably guessed, I'm a COMPLETE newb when it comes to solar - so I can use all the help I can get.
What kind of panels do you recommend, and what kind of power storage?
My property is surrounded by trees so I'm not gonna get a full 8 hrs of sun.
Perhaps a stupid question, but I have a south facing walkway next to my garage. I’ve been thinking it might be nice to have a covered walkway using solar panels, as that gets them off the ground (but NOT on the roof!) and the main panel is on the interior side of that wall. Easy tie in with almost no wire run from a field. Could the IntegraRack be used in that application, anchored to the wall of the garage and to columns to the ground?
I know this is really stupid of me but I watched the whole video and went to the website before I realized the panels weren't included. Lol. I kept thinking of that video you did where you got a whole pallet of used solar panels for around 500 bucks. That was sweet.
Those anchors with the epoxy are pretty cool. Used helical foundation posts from HD which took awhile to screw into the ground using a 4x as a lever arm
The only negative is the lack of adjustments for the solstice. In the winter panel are raised to 60° and dropped to 30°. Other than that issue I'd buy them and modify for adjustments.
that looks like it'd be a good choice for putting on top of a trailer as well.
Pour two parallel concrete runners 16" to 18"(wide)x 5-1/2"(deep) by needed length. Easy set-up and pour and finish, and not a lot of material.
Personally I would use a structure allowing panels to screen sun for a patio or walkway. Ramada or carport.
What we all need is a step by step by step. On how to wire and install the panels to the battery and everything else.
I like what i see. We get snow so I would need something higher off the ground. Maybe they have that opsion I didn't look.
Thank you
i use rebar pound in ground and safety caps to protect the underside panels , drill some holes zip tie down cheap and simple
Suggest they make a few options on angle from horizontal. Also, depending on soil type hot galvanized lag screws are easy to install ground anchors.
Congrats on 900k subs Will.
Thanks!!
good job dragging the bottom of the panel across the concrete
Yeah, that made me cringe.
Bonus points for the rack not including two unnecessary mounting rails like so many do. Not sure if the price reflects the reduced costs though.
Can you clarify the water tank information? You show a 35 gallon tank. That'll weigh 280lbs. Would you use 100 gallon tanks (800lbs each), or 3x35 gallon tanks (840lbs total)?
Tanks designed for the interior of an RV will also degrade if exposed to sunlight.
Hello there, thank you for the inspiration I have a question below:-
if I have a hybrid inverter that it's spec is as follows:- Built-in MPPT controller : 120A
Max PV open circuit voltage :- 195VDC
DC Input :- 48v
using a 8 pieces of 450wt panels, how would the connection of the panel wiring goes?
Thanks in anticipation all the way from 🇳🇬
The nice thing about this mount is that it does not have any bracket that goes across the back of the panels that could block light from hitting the back of bifacial panels.
Quick question: Do you think this racking system could be modified to support a second row of panels? If the rack was raised up a little bit higher, and longer, aluminum rails/unistrut bolted to the existing arms, could it support the weight of two rows of Aptos bifacial panels top and bottom rows? It looks feasible and the panels are light enough to make that work, it's just a question of the additional "rails" that would need to bolt to the rack, and the panels to the rails.
Great presentation, and I really like the way this racking system looks. I am very curious about the AnchorSpikes How long are they? From their web site it looks like they are 3/4", but one of the pipes in your hand looks wider than 1". Also, from your video you implied that you just drill out the hole with a hammer drill, set, and then pour the epoxy. Is that true? If so, do you drill the hole larger, smaller, or just shoot for the OD?
Just a note, the manufacturer just got back to me via email with the following information: they are 19.5" long, and you do drill out the dirt prior to setting the spikes, and then pouring the epoxy. I think that code in my area requires to set ground anchors/spikes below the frost line (which is 30" in my local, and I believe most people use 48" as a rule of thumb). This would be perfect for a short term install. I will have to think about this one. Once again, thank you for your informative video.
There’s some good information here, particularly for diy installers.
Beautiful solar mounting solution, wish I got this for my back yard setup!
That's a pretty slick design. I probably would have looked at something like this instead of building my little DIY mounts for my panels a couple years ago. The ground clearance might be an issue for the snow, but I guess as long as things are anchored, you could slide the panel higher up on the racking system to give you a little more clearance.
I wonder how those anchors would hold up in soil that's mostly sand?
I’m new to the channel and to solar, I’m interested how panels hold up in winter where you get snow.
Does the efficiency of a panel drop in colder climate winters
How do I avoid that inefficiency in winter?
You should install them on or in place of your garage doors. Then you could use the garage and still have peekaboo panels.
At that price a person could by a tracker system, and it would be cheaper, more powerful and more condensed/out of the way.
It would look way cooler even if you stuck it in your driveway, although next to a pool as a sunshade would be nice
(knock off $150 for the premium kind and the thing almost pays for itself) In fact buy two and mount solar heater panels on the second for the pool.
Just bought 12, 100 watt grape solar panels to run the EG4 solar mini-split I also just bought and was looking for ground mounts when you dropped this vid. Great timing! Going to pick some up.
Thanks
You better double-check that I don't see how 400 w total is going to run that mini split....
@@MyCabinLife 12 X 100W = 1200W!
@@MyCabinLife Was planning on 3 sets of 4 for a total of 1200 watts. Using an EG4 hybrid solar mini-split. Whatever watts it may be short will be made up with AC from the grid. The unit can use both AC and DC simultaneously. It's also a SEER-22. Coming from old, SEER-11 window units, I think this will pay for itself in no time. Hoping anyway...
It would have saved a lot of money if you bought 3 400 watt panels. The mounting will cost more than the panels.
@@bobjohnson4512 If 400-watt panels could be sourced where I live at a reasonable price I'd agree. They do not. I got my panels from Signature Solar for 50 cents per watt. Also, I don't "need" a professional mounting system. I was only going to buy these because I thought they were MUCH cheaper. I can get by on a cheap, DIY, mounting system.
What about a tilt option for different times of fhe year? Thanks for the information!
Maybe I missed it but the bright mount has the ability to change angle for different times of year…can this rack change as well?
Is there a prior video on power output, connection to batteries.. etc?
Looks like excellent engineering. I'm glad there's some decent options available for mounting nowadays. Cosmetic wise I don't like gaps in-between panels. Function wise it be nice to be able to adjust the angle. Cool system though I honestly like it.
Nice man, but how are you gonna get in and out of the garage?
I copied the GSE ground mount, welded rather than bolted together and added some tabs so i can move it around with pallet forks..120kg ballast per panel and it holds 2, cost less than €200 and a day to fabricobble.
Great video for the ground stationary mount. I would love to see you do a comparison to a solar tracking system for setup differences and power output throughout the day.
Hey Will it's been 3 weeks hope to hear form you soon. I know you have a lot going on and the weather is beautiful