Hello,
I reached out to a number of different places: Project Solar, YellowLite, WholeSale Solar. I really wanted the Qcells Q.Peak Duo BLK ML-G10+ 400W so I ordered them from Tandem Solar. I got a really good price, ordered 38 panels and then found the IQ8+ for a good price $152/each.
In my part of Ohio there are like 2 installers: YellowLite and a local guy that would want over twice as much for this same system ($58,000). He actually quoted me for similar panels saying they were over double what I obtained them for, so he was trying to make money on the product too, which is fine but just way over my budget.
I am looking for help with a design. Tandem Solar is slammed busy, I have a design but there are no details on how to attach to the roof and I was hoping for a more DIY installer tutorial that would come with it similar to Project Solar. Project Solar should have been the route I went, but here I am and there's no going back.
Tandem Solar is also trying to sell me UniRac but if I go with that system I would prefer the UniRac FlashLoc vs the UniRac Flashkit Pro. Seems easier, they can't seem to confirm if they can get that.
I have a roofer that has done solar panel mounting before and also have an electrician. The plan set I have which Tandem solar made doesn't have the attachment points and they want my electrician to do a line side tap. Any idea what box I need for this line-side tap?
I am doing my best and I am very handy, my dad is an electrical engineer and I spent years wiring new builds on houses they built so I have a very good understanding of electrical systems. This is VERY overwhelming though and I still prefer an electrician does the install but any help or steering me in the right direction is appreciated. I want more detailed plans before installation and so does my roofer.
Is UniRac a good system? Are line-side taps acceptable? Still waiting to hear from my utility and electrical inspector if we can just make those in the 200 amp panel in the basement on the line side.
I reached out to a number of different places: Project Solar, YellowLite, WholeSale Solar. I really wanted the Qcells Q.Peak Duo BLK ML-G10+ 400W so I ordered them from Tandem Solar. I got a really good price, ordered 38 panels and then found the IQ8+ for a good price $152/each.
In my part of Ohio there are like 2 installers: YellowLite and a local guy that would want over twice as much for this same system ($58,000). He actually quoted me for similar panels saying they were over double what I obtained them for, so he was trying to make money on the product too, which is fine but just way over my budget.
I am looking for help with a design. Tandem Solar is slammed busy, I have a design but there are no details on how to attach to the roof and I was hoping for a more DIY installer tutorial that would come with it similar to Project Solar. Project Solar should have been the route I went, but here I am and there's no going back.
Tandem Solar is also trying to sell me UniRac but if I go with that system I would prefer the UniRac FlashLoc vs the UniRac Flashkit Pro. Seems easier, they can't seem to confirm if they can get that.
I have a roofer that has done solar panel mounting before and also have an electrician. The plan set I have which Tandem solar made doesn't have the attachment points and they want my electrician to do a line side tap. Any idea what box I need for this line-side tap?
I am doing my best and I am very handy, my dad is an electrical engineer and I spent years wiring new builds on houses they built so I have a very good understanding of electrical systems. This is VERY overwhelming though and I still prefer an electrician does the install but any help or steering me in the right direction is appreciated. I want more detailed plans before installation and so does my roofer.
Is UniRac a good system? Are line-side taps acceptable? Still waiting to hear from my utility and electrical inspector if we can just make those in the 200 amp panel in the basement on the line side.