Recent content by Landon McKeester

In 2010 I chose my (new technology) Enphase M190 microinverters because they promised easier expansion for future add-on solar panels after the first 18 (235 W Sharp) were installed. The whole PV system paid for itself after about 8 years (thanks to all the rebates/deductions). Last year I...

I chose Enphase M190 inverters in 2010 - 1 per panel - because it was easier to add-on solar panels after the first 18 (235 W Sharp) were installed. Now I'm trying to figure out if I can upgrade the 235W and swap for some (used) higher-power (300W or more) panels while keeping my old M190...

I just got a Bradford-White Aerotherm and have discovered several important things: 1-The BW Aerotherms are all rebranded (and perhaps updated?) GE GeoSpring heat pump water heaters -GE sold the entire product line and factory in 2019 (including GeoSpring warranty repairs) see...

Here's a link for that info from Los Angeles Fire Dept/ LA Dept. of Building and Safety: https://www.ladbs.org/docs/default-source/publications/information-bulletins/electrical-code/lafd-requirement-96-solar-photovoltaic-system.pdf

Hi @22350. I'm wondering how your project finished off, and where you purchased your ProSolar RoofTrac from? I'm also in Los Angeles and want to add 4 more panels to my system, but shipping on those long (14') RoofTrac rails is super expensive. Is there an LA-area retailer?