Looking for a solar installer
I am looking for a place East of Mississippi to install solar,plus inverter on my Northern Lite 811. Appreciate any suggestions. Can PM me or leave info here.
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Yes I did it myself too. However I install air conditioners for a living, so the inverter was a really simple hook up.
Given the inverter has 6 wires going to it, and each must go to the correct location, you may want to try it or not? Some just don't like climbing on the roof anymore, and that is reason enough to seek out a installer. Others don't want to deal with roof leaks, also a great reason to have it done.
My Ex - wife would accept so-so work from the RV repair place, but when I installed something and did not vacuum every spec of sawdust or something, I got yelled at, not the service department. Another great reason.
Solar controller is only 4 wires at the most. Really easy to install. Two wires from the solar panels, two wires from the battery and done.
Solar panels are even easier - two wires that go only to the controller. Bolting them down is a bit more challenging. I used 6" of 2" angle aluminum from Home Depot on each corner. 3- 3/16" holes for #10 screws into the roof, with lots of rubber roof sealant. 1- 1/4" bolt into the solar panel framework.
For solar panels, I would recommend 12 volt nominal panels, with a 19 to 22 volt output (disconnected). UV resistant wire - #10 grey wire sold at Home Depot.
You can check with this company to see if they install in RV's. SunElec.com
You can also look for suppliers in your area at this website. HomeDepot.com
Good luck,
Fred.
Given the inverter has 6 wires going to it, and each must go to the correct location, you may want to try it or not? Some just don't like climbing on the roof anymore, and that is reason enough to seek out a installer. Others don't want to deal with roof leaks, also a great reason to have it done.
My Ex - wife would accept so-so work from the RV repair place, but when I installed something and did not vacuum every spec of sawdust or something, I got yelled at, not the service department. Another great reason.
Solar controller is only 4 wires at the most. Really easy to install. Two wires from the solar panels, two wires from the battery and done.
Solar panels are even easier - two wires that go only to the controller. Bolting them down is a bit more challenging. I used 6" of 2" angle aluminum from Home Depot on each corner. 3- 3/16" holes for #10 screws into the roof, with lots of rubber roof sealant. 1- 1/4" bolt into the solar panel framework.
For solar panels, I would recommend 12 volt nominal panels, with a 19 to 22 volt output (disconnected). UV resistant wire - #10 grey wire sold at Home Depot.
You can check with this company to see if they install in RV's. SunElec.com
You can also look for suppliers in your area at this website. HomeDepot.com
Good luck,
Fred.
