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On Grid Solar - Panel Location Planning (1/5)

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Channel: tsbrownie · 2017 · Science & Technology

Some tips and tricks when planning to locate solar panels.  In our case we are mounting them on a cement tile roof above steel rafters.  

Things to consider include: static and dynamic loads, area, mounting points, joist location, sunlight obstruction, etc.

Related Article: Home Solar Power Problems — They’re Not What You Think
https://medium.com/@tsbrownie/home-solar-power-problems-theyre-not-what-you-think-8ad46709bc1f

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WARNINGS:
This is not an instructional video.  This video depicts actions that can lead to fire, serious injury or death.  If you do not know, learn first, hire experts or don't do it!

PHOTO ATTRIBUTION
- Thumbnail: The Solar Settlement- Andrewglaser-Freiburg DE

OTHER SOLAR VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES
Phase 1: Panel Location
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apngRE_pWwM


Phase 2:  AC/DC Electrical Planning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGPABl8Md3c

Phase 3: List of General Equipment Needed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDjL-W8XIk4

Phase 4: Roof Mounting (tile roof)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjd19q8E46g

Phase 5: Finalizing and Finishing Details
https://youtu.be/1bD3Ux67pgU

OTHER SOLAR VIDEOS
Solar Tent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq8eMAkMC_o


Solar Generator Review:      
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sTbOLlBeIo

DIY Solar Generator (4 parts):   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIZ0cx-QKrk
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_OGdvyDNpI
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWnEqyoEIf8
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWvz2jGno7o

SOLAR POWERED RO WATER FILTER
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=yHmnypY0Z9E

On Grid Solar - Panel Location Planning (1/5)

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