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Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:13 pm to Placebeaux
You sound like someone who could live off grid 
Not to be confused with someone with no electricity
Not to be confused with someone with no electricity
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:14 pm to BigEdLSU
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In south la, you need hurricane resistant stuff.
Is there no way to take the panels down during hurricane season. How long would it take to take the panels down to avoid damage if you knew a hurricane could be hitting within a week?
Is this something you could do yourself, or would you need a professional to come out and take them down?
This post was edited on 4/8/14 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:16 pm to BigEdLSU
I use Kyocera panels and battery back up. With 6 panels I can do a 5kw system.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:19 pm to Clyde Tipton
Under that example, with today's active rebates, that's correct.
If you were a homeowner getting an install on your home, I'd recommend capping your expenses at 25k so hat you are maximizing your credits.
If you were a homeowner getting an install on your home, I'd recommend capping your expenses at 25k so hat you are maximizing your credits.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:20 pm to UpToPar
You don't want to take down roof mounted panels unless you are doing a roof replacement. Code for ebr is 105 mph but I install to 120 mph ratings. They are real sturdy up there.
(knock on wood) I've never lost a panel to a hurricane, and I'm talking customer houses.
(knock on wood) I've never lost a panel to a hurricane, and I'm talking customer houses.
This post was edited on 4/8/14 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:21 pm to UpToPar
You should never mount the panels on the roof because the heat of the roof makes the panels less efficient. Mount them on the overhang. Grid based systems usually require 22-25 panels, that's why they need to put them on the roof.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:22 pm to Placebeaux
Are you referring to stored power or dc nameplate of the modules?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:23 pm to BigEdLSU
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You don't want to take down roof mounted panels unless you are doing a roof replacement. Code for ebr is 105 mph but I install to 120 mph ratings. They are real sturdy up there.
I would be more concerned with a tree branch or debris knocking out a few panels.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:23 pm to Placebeaux
You are wrong buddy. You should NEVER have modules mounted exposed away from the roof, NEVER.
the wind will get behind them and rip your stuff away in a storm. You'd fail a permit inspection, fact.
the wind will get behind them and rip your stuff away in a storm. You'd fail a permit inspection, fact.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:24 pm to UpToPar
Here's the thing, you don't install panels where they get shade. If there's a tree near, it's a bad location for panels.
Problem solved.
Problem solved.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:24 pm to BigEdLSU
What I'm doing is new and hasn't hit the market yet but it will soon.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:25 pm to Placebeaux
Yu have me thinking you're trolling, but it's ok. I've answered every legit question in the books a dozen times already IRL.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:26 pm to BigEdLSU
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You'd fail a permit inspection, fact
No you wont and the panels can be taken down in less than 5 minutes.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:27 pm to BigEdLSU
Just keep your ears open for bootleg
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:27 pm to Placebeaux
Ebr or east jeff? Both have that requirement. Thibodaux and laffayette actually have it that you have to be 3 feet from all edges.
There are three inspections before the system is deemed operable and trust me, they check.
There are three inspections before the system is deemed operable and trust me, they check.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:30 pm to BigEdLSU
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Systems are sized using your annual electric consumption, not square footage.
I've never seen a system sized for anything other than tax credits.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:32 pm to BigEdLSU
Have it in Orleans. 2.5kw with three panels on the overhang.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:33 pm to junkfunky
I laughed for real on that
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:34 pm to Placebeaux
If you mean a supported overhang, with adequate support, then of course that's allowed. I'm thinking you mean hang 'em over the edge 
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