I just conducted a site survey and got a new question that I didn't know the answer to....
The customer has an open barn conversion and explains that the rain makes a terrible noise and can disturb tv watching for example.
The PV panels will provide a barrier to rainfall hopefully reducing the...
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I am about to start my first installation and I am thinking about how to run dc cables from the modules into say. . a roof void. I think I would ok with a 20/25 mm plastic conduit through the soffet and into the roof space that way, but I have reservations about the cable/conduit lasting 25...
Hi i know this is an electrical forum but I was wondering if anyone could help me, we attempted our first solar installation this week and used the schuco, the roof anchor really seemed the kick the tile up quite high, we used the SCH-256315 which has an upstand of 46mm, we looking in to it the...
i am installing a pv system on a king span roof in 2 weeks time, have any of you ever installed one on a king span roof, if so do i need to earth the frame work of the pv system and what is the best way to bring the dc cables through the metal king span so it is water tight and correct,
any...
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i have a system to fit on a listed building,the panels will sit behind a parapit wall so will not be seen by the public, the national parks planning department have said the solion system would go through planning no prblem.solion have told me to use sharp or yingli panels,but looking at...
I quoted and got a job to put solar pv and thermal on a (demolish and) new build with straightforward interlocking concrete tiles. However I have had an email mentioning in passing that they have changed to Marley Duo Edgemere interlocking slates! I have used Schuco anchors to date on other...
Anyone out there of a structural persuasion? Basically I have a loft I've boarded, the hatch to which is in an 'extended' part of the house (from what I can determine), and to get into the main area of the loft you have to squeeze through some beams or rafters which follow the line of the...
I have an alluminium roof tube, 100mm diameter 3m long with lockable end needs brackets but easy to make, £25.00 collection only, Grays Essex.
Also have another the same size made from plastic down pipe with a screw on end its a bit shabby but does the job, free to anyone who wants to collect.
We have an installation to install on a flat roof constructed of Stramit Board. This is basicly Straw board with a thin layer of concreate on top then covered in the felt and tar.
This boarding is approx 250mm thick so coach screws through to the wooden joists are out of the question, i was...
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Got a job coming up on a village hall with a large roof overhang. The inverter is going to located in a plant room which is at the opposite ends to were the PV panels are mounted.
Ive not done a job like this before and therefore i need some advice.
The main DC cables are coming...
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I've got a roof to do a quote for, part of which is on an old part of the house which is about 4m wide. It has recently been re-roofed but still retains the old 'sag.' Over the 4m, it probably sags about 50-60mm at the centre. Now, I could discount that part of the roof but it could take...
Just wonder if anyone could clarify that it is possible to get an accurate measurement of roof size and pitch from the ground without ladders. Is this done by laser, google earth ? As thought the most accurate way is to use a tape measure and ladders.
I have done slate and tiled roof PV installs - what mounting systems do folks use / recommend for corrugated mild steel roofing as found on commercial warehouses?
Thanks in advance
Following the sad demise of my late Vivaro i have all the racking available as i'm going to be heading in a different direction racking wise for my next van.
Basically its a 'modified' Ex-BT BOTT setup. With internal ladder rack, storage boxes, shelving, safe etc. The Roof Bars are the full...
Been asked to quote for a job with the panels going onto a workshop roof facing s/e top part of roof is 40 degrees bottom half slopes to 10 degrees - do we need to fit two inverters?
I'm thinking about using Renusol Console E for a ground mount rather than a flat roof mount - is there any reason why it can't be used for ground mount that anyone knows about? The ground is completely flat so it seems a much easier fix compared to Schuco ground mount systems and it's...
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just been asked to quote for a first floor flat roof. Ideally I don't want to penetrate the roof felt and wanted to put ballast boxes (??) on the roof.
anyone got any experience of PV on flat roofs? Cost, hassle, considerations - i'm going to ask the owner to confirm the physical strengh...
Just wondered if anyone has used Hilti roof mounting kit, I imagine Hilti to be quality kit but is it? Anyone used it, is it better than Schucco? Many thanks
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