I also took the advice, but found an additional piece. On the E/W actuator if you have the motor turned inboard it will bind up on the frame if you try to go all the way E. So, I had to flip it outboard. Doesn’t seem to matter for N/S.
Due to the extreme drop in the price of solar panels. trackers are uneconomical these days vs. more solar panels. It is much cheaper and much more reliable to simply install more panels! According to all studies, with solar tracker you have between 20% (one axis) and a maximum of 40% more electricity yield. Trackers are mechanics and need maintenance. And they are very susceptible to wind. For this reason and because of the mechanics, most of them only last a 1-10 years. If you want more constant yields throughout the day, you simply have to set up the panels in an S-E and S-W orientation
That makes sense. I appreciate your input and hope it helps other viewers. For me, this is the direction I chose. Not just for efficiency but also for minimal panels so as not to take away from the beauty of the woods too much. It was also a fun project that I thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks for watching.
I just ordered one today and need to install on a concrete pad similar to what you've done. What are the dimensions of your pad? I'll keep the actuator tip in mind when I install mine. Thank you.
I would definitely do it again. I am actually thinking about adding another. I think the tracker is great for the price if you know what you are getting.
hi there, my name is Armando. I did a collaboration with my channel with Ecoworthy and they send me the same solar tracker. Now they told me that the actuator that moves the structure East to West should be mounted on the west side and not the east (seems that because after some feedback they made this change but not update the paper instructions). So...for me the system works, I don't have any particular problems. Switch side for me means pretty much uninstall everything (not lokoing for), so I was wondering if you have any issue. About your tips make sense, if I have to uninstall I will do the same
Mine has been working great. I would say if it is not broke, don't fix it. I would, however, change the actuators to motors up. This requires very little rework.
My East/West actuator failed after one week. I've had zero luck getting a response from Eco-worthy. No one answered the phone and I've had no response from emails. Very frustrating.
@@solojimoutdoors Thank you. Fingers crossed they send me a new actuator. The poster who mentioned motor turned inboard vs outboard, what exactly does the mean? The motor housing positioned away from the main pole? Thanks again.
I also took the advice, but found an additional piece. On the E/W actuator if you have the motor turned inboard it will bind up on the frame if you try to go all the way E. So, I had to flip it outboard. Doesn’t seem to matter for N/S.
Thank you Daniel. I will pin this to the top of the comments.
I haven’t got one, but was thinking the same thing last night when watching videos.
I did the same thing. I don't have the snow you do but it will help keep rain water out of the actuators . Good tip to pass on.
Thanks!
Due to the extreme drop in the price of solar panels. trackers are uneconomical these days vs. more solar panels. It is much cheaper and much more reliable to simply install more panels!
According to all studies, with solar tracker you have between 20% (one axis) and a maximum of 40% more electricity yield. Trackers are mechanics and need maintenance.
And they are very susceptible to wind. For this reason and because of the mechanics, most of them only last a 1-10 years.
If you want more constant yields throughout the day, you simply have to set up the panels in an S-E and S-W orientation
That makes sense. I appreciate your input and hope it helps other viewers. For me, this is the direction I chose. Not just for efficiency but also for minimal panels so as not to take away from the beauty of the woods too much. It was also a fun project that I thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks for watching.
I just ordered one today and need to install on a concrete pad similar to what you've done. What are the dimensions of your pad?
I'll keep the actuator tip in mind when I install mine. Thank you.
I think it was 3'x3'. I want to say I used 8 -80# bags of concrete. Good luck!
Thanks for the videos. So would you still buy one today? Or has your confidence in the product waned? Trying to decide
I would definitely do it again. I am actually thinking about adding another. I think the tracker is great for the price if you know what you are getting.
hi there, my name is Armando. I did a collaboration with my channel with Ecoworthy and they send me the same solar tracker. Now they told me that the actuator that moves the structure East to West should be mounted on the west side and not the east (seems that because after some feedback they made this change but not update the paper instructions). So...for me the system works, I don't have any particular problems. Switch side for me means pretty much uninstall everything (not lokoing for), so I was wondering if you have any issue. About your tips make sense, if I have to uninstall I will do the same
Mine has been working great. I would say if it is not broke, don't fix it. I would, however, change the actuators to motors up. This requires very little rework.
@@solojimoutdoors yeah for the actuator it's an easy fix, they should be ok both push & pull
Groovy, cheers.
My East/West actuator failed after one week. I've had zero luck getting a response from Eco-worthy. No one answered the phone and I've had no response from emails. Very frustrating.
Sorry to hear that. That was not my experience with them. Hopefully they take care of you.
@@solojimoutdoors Thank you. Fingers crossed they send me a new actuator. The poster who mentioned motor turned inboard vs outboard, what exactly does the mean? The motor housing positioned away from the main pole? Thanks again.
Install the actuators with the motors up. This prevents moisture from getting in the motors. @@rmclark339