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    Grid tie microinverter off grid?

    Thank you for the reply Could you suggest a device that I could connect four 300 watt panels to and generate usable current? This would just for fun. I have panels and racks already
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    Grid tie microinverter off grid?

    If I purchased and connected a micro inverter...
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    System to pump water

    If anyone could specify an inverter model # that I could purchase somewhere that I can hook to four 315 watt panels that would produce 12 volts that I can use to maintain a battery that would run a 12 volt pump it would really help me. A recommendation of a reputable supplier with low cost...
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    System to pump water

    I want to come up with an inverter and pump to pump water to irrigate a garden as a casual project. I have a pallet of 315 watt panels and two) four panel ground mount racks to play with. I really have no plan except using four panels on a rack and pumping water up hill when the sun shines. I...
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    Osprey racks has anyone used them?

    Thank you for the reply. I have looked at prefab strut material. Is there a set of plans out there showing how to fab something that a building inspector would be OK with? The local code as I read it seems to exempt ground mount from the code, but I will need a permit and inspection. I talked...
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    Osprey racks has anyone used them?

    I have the panels, I have the inverter, I have the wiring and a place to connect it to, I need ground mount panel racks. I need advice or suggestions on a mounting scheme. I am looking for a way to get solar panel ground mount racks that will work for me. I have touched base with several...
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    Too ignorant to know what I don't know???

    Very good suggestion. I will look into this
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    Too ignorant to know what I don't know???

    I live in a net metering area so if any of my watts make it to the grid, I should get some money. I need to get the panels mounted, but am trying to decide what to do for racks. Any suggestions on cheap, DIY, sturdy racks would be welcome. Is there a ready rack plan that is acceptable...
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    Too ignorant to know what I don't know???

    Thanks for the comments. I am planning to press on with getting some use out of these 7700 watts of panels. Maybe heat a pool of water or some other thing? Maybe pump water uphill while the sun shines? The equipment I purchased is listed and new so it seems to meet the written requirements that...
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    Too ignorant to know what I don't know???

    I have been wanting to get a PV system for many years and have had little solar panels that have intrigued me for some time, but I am ignorant about how exactly to get a system for my home. Recently, I saw some solar panels for sale on local craigslist, looked at them and bought a pallet of...
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