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    MPP 2424, Code 09bclear8ng?

    I woke up this morning and found a Code 09 displayed on my MPP 2424. Any way to clear this? Have tried disconnecting the PV lines and disconnecting from the battery, to no avail
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    Should I earth ground this system?

    So what's the take from all this in grounding rods? Should the panels and frames on a building be earthed to the home grounding rod? I've seen very conflicting responses on the subject
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    Proper way to earth/ground solar panels, grid tied, on a home?

    The more I search the net the more conflicting info I get. I know it's a complicated discussion as everyone's setup is a bit different, and the codes running all over the place. I have a small system, 4 each 250w panels, up on my home's roof. 2400w inverter with a 24v Hawk battery. I have...
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    How often should rails be fastened to the roof?

    These are Tamarack rails, if that helps any. Wind and snow was low if I remember from the charts.
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    How often should rails be fastened to the roof?

    Am about to mount 4 each 200 panels to a shingle roof. What is the requirement for how often you anchor the rails to the roof? Is this based on length of the rails?
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    Rails for Newpowa 200W panel?

    This is residential, but won't be feeding back into the grid. Electrician is supposed to be checking on the permit requirements. His company has no experience with solar panels, so they don't want to touch them, at least the guy I've been talking to doesn't. Am hoping they find someone in...
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    Rails for Newpowa 200W panel?

    Made the mistake of buying a DIY system that the seller recommends in the fine print having a professional install. There's not much in the DIY arena I can't do, but some aspects of this are new to me. Local solar companies will only install what they sell. Have an electrician helping out...
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    Advice on routing solar power to key fixtures?=6

    I have purchased a small system to use for emergency purposes, to power key fixtures and items. Rather than running extension cords all over the house to power these items' I'd like to run dedicated conduit to the rooms where I'd need the PV power. My question is, how is this handled at the...
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    Best backup; off the shelf "Solar Generator" or commercial installed system?

    Absolute amateur here on the subject. Located in Missouri, USA. Not looking to go off grid, just wanting to be ready when the grid shatters one day. Retired military, so I'm accustomed to doing without much in the lines of luxury. Have a generator but know fuel will be too expensive to buy...
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