SunFox
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First post, sorry accidentally posted in the wrong forum yesterday; hello all
I am upgrading a dated outback inverter with EG4 equipment. Existing 60 Panel 260W has already been configured to 5 strings of 12 in serial, and mounting board, disconnects, and panel interlocks are in and inspected from old system, township doesn't require permit/inspection because its doesnt change the size or move any panels.
I'm too old to tackle the project myself so I will hire an electrician for that, doesn't even have to be solar specific since the panel configuration has been done. Basically Mount the Flexboss21 and FlexGrid boxes; wires to panels, electric after cutoff breaker, feed to main panel, generator wire all right there and up to code, grounding, bonding, labeled, etc. Also build the LifePower4 V@ rack with 5 batteries and 3 ft precrimped cables (be right under the FlexBoss) Area in basement, climate control, good lighting, plenty of room to work.
What I am looking for is
1) What a reasonable rate for an electrician is
2) How many hours should it take
3) What the labor cost should be
- I will be second pair of hands for items requiring 2 people
- I have researched the equipment and have the needed knowledge
- very familiar with computers, apps, setup, etc
Doesn't seem like that big a project, I'm thinking a couple days on the outside, someone with skills, probably one day, but I would like to get some input from others that have done this and possibly a recommendation for electrician in Lehigh Valley PA
Thanks in advance, excited to get rolling on this
I am upgrading a dated outback inverter with EG4 equipment. Existing 60 Panel 260W has already been configured to 5 strings of 12 in serial, and mounting board, disconnects, and panel interlocks are in and inspected from old system, township doesn't require permit/inspection because its doesnt change the size or move any panels.
I'm too old to tackle the project myself so I will hire an electrician for that, doesn't even have to be solar specific since the panel configuration has been done. Basically Mount the Flexboss21 and FlexGrid boxes; wires to panels, electric after cutoff breaker, feed to main panel, generator wire all right there and up to code, grounding, bonding, labeled, etc. Also build the LifePower4 V@ rack with 5 batteries and 3 ft precrimped cables (be right under the FlexBoss) Area in basement, climate control, good lighting, plenty of room to work.
What I am looking for is
1) What a reasonable rate for an electrician is
2) How many hours should it take
3) What the labor cost should be
- I will be second pair of hands for items requiring 2 people
- I have researched the equipment and have the needed knowledge
- very familiar with computers, apps, setup, etc
Doesn't seem like that big a project, I'm thinking a couple days on the outside, someone with skills, probably one day, but I would like to get some input from others that have done this and possibly a recommendation for electrician in Lehigh Valley PA
Thanks in advance, excited to get rolling on this
