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Jan 11, 2017
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silent_t
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Yeah, you don't need a license if you are the homeowner
But if you hire someone to do it they need licensure.
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RE: Self install rooftop solar 8ish month update
silent_t
1/11/17 9:30pm
Nice job! Wish I knew more about it and how to do it
tander123
1/11/17 9:35pm
I always wondered how long it would take before we started seeing DIY solar
byu1
1/11/17 9:40pm
Thanks for the update!
Spine
1/11/17 9:41pm
But I think your roi is because you did it all.
johnnycarson
1/11/17 9:47pm
It was definitely cheaper to do all the installation myself
silent_t
1/11/17 9:55pm
the only real barrier is the electrical license required
Nat Gas Man
1/11/17 10:00pm
Yeah, you don't need a license if you are the homeowner
silent_t
1/11/17 10:04pm
Some state require final hookup must be done by electrician
AggieWeekendCougar
1/11/17 11:09pm
this is the piece I was referring to. Yes that should be a licensed electrician
Nat Gas Man
1/12/17 8:29am
Even then, if you have it prepped enough I is one hour labor
AggieWeekendCougar
1/12/17 9:22am
In Utah you can do this step yourself. Most probably wouldn't be comfortable tho
silent_t
1/12/17 9:27am
Here is what I don't get
cheezedawg
1/12/17 5:13pm
really doesn't make sense in many areas yet...the cost has to come way down and
Nat Gas Man
1/12/17 5:22pm
It doesn't make sense without the government rebates and tax credits.
My Soapbox
1/12/17 6:48pm
I had a few minutes this morning so I created a cart in renvu for you
silent_t
1/13/17 9:20am
Thanks! So the 22kW system was not the right size?
cheezedawg
1/13/17 9:47am
I think you are probably underestimating your solar insolation
silent_t
1/13/17 10:46am
I like the PVWatts calculator (see link in body). Not sure if more
AggieWeekendCougar
1/13/17 12:58pm
Yeah that one is great. I used that on my final spec for my system
silent_t
1/13/17 1:08pm
Yeah, thats good. My south-facing roof has a pretty high pitch- might even be
cheezedawg
1/13/17 3:53pm
You can adjust angle with mounting hardware, but have to be careful if in a
AggieWeekendCougar
1/13/17 5:05pm
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