Hello all,
I have a small system (8 plates, 8 batteries). I'm a bit ashamed to say it hasn't been operational for several years.
I do know a new inverter is needed, and perhaps the batteries aren't working either (and perhaps something else).
Working with an external person isn't an option, unfortunately. I live in Puerto Rico, where corruption and scams are rampant, and the costs of solar systems are 2-3X that in the 50 states. I've tried four different independent guys all more worthless and dishonest than the last. And the big companies won't work with existing equipment and won't even talk to you if you're not interested in a $25K system.
I have handymen that can do manual work and help with installs, but no one skilled and knowledgeable who can help diagnose and source pieces of equipment that I need.
I don't know where to start. I'm trying to get this system rehauled and up and running for hurricane season, without much success.
Advice? Online resources? Where can I learn? Are there any remote SME's that I could pay a bit to help me out?
Thanks so much all!
I have a small system (8 plates, 8 batteries). I'm a bit ashamed to say it hasn't been operational for several years.
I do know a new inverter is needed, and perhaps the batteries aren't working either (and perhaps something else).
Working with an external person isn't an option, unfortunately. I live in Puerto Rico, where corruption and scams are rampant, and the costs of solar systems are 2-3X that in the 50 states. I've tried four different independent guys all more worthless and dishonest than the last. And the big companies won't work with existing equipment and won't even talk to you if you're not interested in a $25K system.
I have handymen that can do manual work and help with installs, but no one skilled and knowledgeable who can help diagnose and source pieces of equipment that I need.
I don't know where to start. I'm trying to get this system rehauled and up and running for hurricane season, without much success.
Advice? Online resources? Where can I learn? Are there any remote SME's that I could pay a bit to help me out?
Thanks so much all!