Help me buy a solar panel

2oldman wrote:

kerry4951 wrote:
I never saw a need to make my panels "tilting".. The solar dealer in Quartzsite actually recommmended against it.

You might if you are camping in winter.

I'd like to know the reason behind the recommendation against it. It's likely the dealer is 'reading' you and agreeing with you to enable him to more easily sell you another panel.

The two major Q dealers are in the business of selling and installing. Flat mounted means more sales and neither dealer is above that. I've talked to both of these dealers and would not consider using either one for advice or installation.

But a good reason not to tilt besides roof climbing is wind. With a strong wind gust you might be up on the roof making repairs.