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Installing Solar Without Ruining A Historic Home
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2024
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Synopsis:
Who ever said you can’t teach an old house new tricks? In this video we’re mounting a brand new 56-module solar power system to an almost 150 year-old home. Having successfully lobbied with the Indiana Historic Preservation Committee, we were then ready to duel mysterious roof artifacts and steep pitch for roof-space. Take a look inside a big team effort from the leading solar installer in the Midwest!
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Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Pre-Fab On The Ground
2:48 - Optimizer Layout
4:01 - Roof Array Perimeter Layout
5:52 - A Few Helpful Tools
7:44 - Rooftop Junction Box
10:38 - Trailer Panel Functionality
13:23 - Sawing Aluminum Rails
15:28 - Bird’s Eye View
15:47 - Approvals & Certifications
17:14 - Roof Considerations
18:09 - Old Worker Shoutout
18:28 - Solar Disconnects
18:55 - Mounting 1st Module/Panel
19:33 - Soladeck Junction
20:11 - Plumbing Carveout
20:39 - Mounting Inverters
21:12 - Cost Considerations
22:11 - Wrap-Up
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Very nice, always wondered about a roof replacement down the road! At my age just don't know if the investment would be worth it.
The 13:25 -15:25 bit about Chip-Edge Welding was super fascinating to learn about. What perplexes me is that, compared to most other metals (that one encounters in normal life), aluminum has an incredibly high melting point/mp, 1,221 °F (660 °C), so I wouldn't expect it to even be able to achieve those high of temperatures.
About the WD-40 fix/workaround, though, that's reminiscent of the way that whetstones for knives use water or oil to float up the Swarf to prevent it from messing up the burr and sharpened/sharpening edge.
I would have liked to see a few quick shots of the finished install-what it looked like on roof and wall and perhaps a bit about it actually working. It should literally slow down or stop the usage on the property side of the meter once you throw the switch What was the expected wattage that was supposed to generate- you said 370 times 56 I think?? Good video
Give tin snips a try for cutting out the shingles around the solar deck, we find it a little easier then a knife and also mark out the array with soap stones, lasts a few jobs longer then the wax crayons. Keep up the great work! We use snap n rack which I find a bit flimsy to prep on the ground with the optimizers
I'm not a roofer but it was still cringe watching popping the nails on the shingles. And then he said he is going to put caulk around it... My buddy is the roofer and he's not around me but Ive learned enough from him that's a big no no. I'm going to have to show him this when I get a chance and see what he says lol.
Just from seeing him work I think he would take the nails out properly and cut the shingle. He would probably put the caulking underneath the box on all sides but the bottom and carefully put it in position. Screw it in like in the video.. maybe put screws on the very bottom if necessary.. and caulk those and sprinkle some loose granules on top lol. Also put any nails back in the shingles if he could
Around the box is a channel for water though.. shouldn't need caulking
your videos are the best hands down!
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As a former roofer, foreman, and now safety personnel, I was concerned that the meter was installed hot WO PPE... not even safety glasses. The guy walking the roof stepping on a rope, the slipping and maring of the shingles (which you said was not a problem because of the special boot fittings) the tightness of the wires going into the roof J Box and the size of the J box.
However, after Wayfinder evidence of your videos, I am confident you will or have addressed these issues and corrected them if you felt it necessary. Thx for another great vids.
Side note: it's hard to imagine the panels needed to be"invisible" for "historic compliance" while the same rules allowed all the attachments to the outside wall of the house. Curious
When I do my system next year it’s going on the ground in the back yard. No rooftop for me.
@@ElectricProAcademy 1) I have more land than roof area 2) my roof doesn’t face south 3) I will need to clear snow off my panels 4) that’s how it’s done in Utah
Kinda wish my boss actually did real jobs like that
Always amazing content guys🤓📝!!!
FYI: WD40: Water Displacement 40. It is a solvent, not a lubricate. It is great to spray down tools that get wet, but is a poor lub.
Although this is totally true, I’d imagine that using the tools available to them is better than not. Yeah they should totally get dedicated cutting fluid, but then they have to put that somewhere and bring it out when they need to use it. Because they work out in the rain, they definitely already have WD-40 on the truck. Remember, this is the same guy that uses his pliers to put a nail in =p
my roof is hard to walk on it is plastic slate you can't sit down it is like a sliding board. these panels nowadays are so much better than my solar panels from about a dozen years ago with one inverter in basement I think one panel is not working but i would have to take whole thing apart to find it
Great video.
Cougar paw has another set for metal roof that are magnetic
Try wearing Milwaukee cut resistant gloves for protection. Good gloves for the price $3-4 ea or 3 pack $10 on deal.
"Real skills to make real money" but I'm totally bummed that, as far as I can tell, the ONLY way to get into anything electrical would be to ditch my current job and do a Mon-Fri position; that there's no form of "apprenticeship" or helping available as like a weekend-only position.
I wish I could have the job stability and pay that I currently do WHILE training and learning electrical stuff, instead of the industry pretty much only offering "you have to be Monday through Friday, no exceptions" for anything apprentice-like. 😥
I wanna learn and work on things, but not if it risks my current job stability and earnings.
As I'm watching Zach at 10:00 placing the SolaDeck up into the shingles, I am wondering about farther north climates like Minnesota, where there's not just much heavier snows and/or freezing rain throughout the winter, but then that risk of where there's some melting and seepage "backwards" up underneath the shingles...
What added considerations would there be for protecting against snow and ice on the roof melting into water then working its way upwards through those cracks and seams created by this process?
Or is the 10:35 "bead of caulk" sufficient for that?
At one time, Porter Cable used to give a stick of wax for cutting soft materials with their portabands.
What kind of ridge anchor allows 2 people to tie off on it?
Pointing out parts in an electrical box using your fingers seems like a bad idea to me. You should carry a wood or plastic stick or something non-conductive to use as a pointer.
It's dead iirc
also they know the insides very well tbh
How difficult is it to replace the shingles after the solar install?
I am solar powered too.
The thing with Solar is that, you pay the electricity of the next 10 years, so you wont have to pay electricity for the next 15 years...
What's the power ratting on the inverters ac side voltage of 240v and amperage??
I'm interested in the code that allows cutting down pluming stacks for solar installs. I have a couple stacks in the way of my install that is about to kick off.
in most cases the vent about the roof is to prevent snow or leaves from covering it. I suspect the solar panels will do the same thing. The alternative is to reroute the vent inside the attic and bring in out in another location.
Can you also put an air admission valve on the stack in the attic, and blank over the hole?
Gm where do you purchase you Solar system?
Ik this childish but 5:42 😂
they paid $70,000 for this install? How are they ever gonna break even on that?
My 12kw solar was 50k before incentives. Using enphase system. 33 panels and micro inverters. 9.5kw on the ac side.
@@dr.projectx5142 interesting, thank for sharing your data point, if I may ask: what is your break even eta on that?
Your guys according to your insurance company should be wearing gloves and eye protection at nearly all times on the roof.
Great video.