My iPhone level tool that came on it. Verified accuracy, it’s close enough and always in my left front pocket.What do you use to set your panels at the correct angle? I have a basic protractor, miter gauge and an APP.
Just wondering what you may use.
Do you adjust your panels for the seasonal changes or just kind of in between?My iPhone level tool that came on it. Verified accuracy, it’s close enough and always in my left front pocket.
53 deg for me at 38 deg latitude. Best for running my 3 heat pumps in the winter. Still need to install water heater hp and dryer hp.
Do you adjust your panels for the seasonal changes or just kind of in between?
You can get this on Android too. Remarkably accurate as well.My iPhone level tool that came on it. Verified accuracy, it’s close enough and always in my left front pocket.
53 deg for me at 38 deg latitude. Best for running my 3 heat pumps in the winter. Still need to install water heater hp and dryer hp.
I just D/L this one ....You can get this on Android too. Remarkably accurate as well.
Are you sure that is 20 degrees looks more like 50 to 60 degrees. Because 20 degrees would be near flat. How high off the ground are you. Where I live I have to be close to the ground due to high winds in the area.My panels are mounted with a triangular mount made by Eco-Worthy. I was initially appalled at the cost, but after checking the price of dexion, I discovered the cost wasn't bad. At any rate, when installing the mount, I made sure the lower part of the triangle was level, then I use a few simple calculations to determine the length of the angle that props up the panel. And, of course, Google makes it even easier by providing a calculator. I had to replace one of Eco-Worthy's angle sides, because it was simply too short. I used mild steel instead of aluminum -- much, much cheaper. I drilled two holes in each piece of angle; one for winter and one for summer. I am at lattitude 46N, so my winter setting is 20 degrees and my summer setting is 37 degrees. Below is my winter setting.
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Now that's a damn good way to do it!I use the old soda can method!