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Thanks for that. It’s on my radar now. I’m thinking (and might work for you as well?) of putting down some 2 x 6’s on the ground, then mount the eco worthy to them. I’d need 2 kits for 4 panels. I might want to add a piece of metal for bracing to prevent,side to side “racking”. All that’s...

Just a thought, cause I have no idea… the power racks are black, and full of sand. Would they be a lot hotter than a typical racking system? Not a lot of air movement or wind under the panels since they are resting on the tubs. Plus the sand /earth would retain heat?

The only thing you did wrong here, is you decided to feed a troll. It happens. We’ve all done it. Just stop, and the troll will go away. Have a great day Will!

Signiture solar says they are included with each power rack

Current connected is top notch. I will always order from them first, even if price is a tad higher. (It isn’t). I also have to admit I’ve had no issues with signiture solar. I ordered a Brightmount rack and extentions from them. No issues. And I’ve noticed their customer service (email) is...

I emailed power field. The clips are extention that allow panels from 1011 to 1050mm to be used.

Unless I’m not understanding… the “stock” power racks already have a “flange” to hook the panel to,the tub. As per the manual. No,where on the website does it show these additional pieces. Not in the instructions either. I only found out when I watched the linked video. The YouTube Chanel guy...

@2:25 is when they show the “clips”. I see signiture Solar sells the power rack and they show the “clips” in one of the pictures. The 2 bottom pieces are the locking clips for the bottom. Top piece in picture looks like the Extention Clip ATTACH]214997[/ATTACH]

I,hadn’t heard of them either, but texasoffgrid YouTube installed his solar panels and he used these clip on extentions because his panels were bigger

These things accommodate panels within a certain size range. I did see in a YouTube video the guy used plastic extentions that allowed for larger panels. There is no mention of these extention pieces on the web site. Nothing in the instal instructions. Did your power racks come with these...

I watched a YouTube video with your power racks. (Unplugged Texan). He needed to use plastic extentions for his panels. Do these extentions come with each power rack? Your website doesn’t mention them, nor does any of your instructions on your site. At which point would you need the...

Is the rebar needed? How much could they scoot? Your wiring between rows…. Just buried? And I guess,each panel needs a ground lug since you can’t bond plastic mounts to panels

I ended up buying a Victron inverter/charger but seriously considered Morningstar. They are a top notch but kinda obscure (especially on these forums). Morningstar inverters are new perhaps that’s why.

Just thinking out loud (and not an expert on manufacturing, etc) but looking at the Brightmount, and the integra, shouldn’t the imtegra be cheaper? It uses less metal. The brightmount has the top and bottom rails, whereas integra seems to use the solar panels for (lateral?) strength? Any...

Actually not a bad idea. But wheel barrows are more than the plastic solar mounts. But literally portable, wheeled solar panels.

So, looking at an “all in cost” the power fields are looking like the winner. Integra = need EMT pipe, one of their “anchor” products, or in my case 8- hdx storage bins from Home Depot to fill with sand for ballast. PLUS I have to put the thing together. Power field = pick location, fill...

I’m torn between power field and the integra rack will,just reviewed. Both will work. Leaning towards integra because shipping is cheaper. But I like powerfiled. Angle is right. Lightweight to transport, super easy to instal panels, and portable if needed.

It has “bonding” clamps for the solar panels, but yes it’d be nice if there was an included “bolt point” for ground. Easy enough though, I’m thinking a self tapping screw to secure the ground wire, or drill a hole, and bolt/washer the ground wire to the mount

I’m interested in power field. Ideal for my remote, NO grid, boat access cabin. 2 things I’d like to point out. 1 isn’t in your control. 1 is. 1. Shipping is very expensive as power racks ship frieght. Not much you can do. 2. Your email response is not very good. Very sporadic, and...

Power rack is a tool less instal. The angle is better (for me anyway).

I don’t mean the same as per new, but functionally, or essentially the same? I.e array is like a sub panel in that you just run the 2 conductors and the ground. Same tith a sub panel for a garage. One receives power, one sends power but they both conduct electricity and both have an EGC. BUT……...

Ahh, that’s what it,was. What about,adding an SPD? Then you can ground to the inverter. Both of the above examples makes sense to me. But I also get not wanting to ground EGC from array to inverter. In other words I’m confused again, lol. I was planning,to run each ECG seperately to one...

I’m still confused. 2nd rods,and aux rods are the same thing? Also….. ground rod at array, and rod at main service is not a good idea….. but 2nd rod at 2nd building (let’s say detached garage sub panel is needed……. Isn’t that the same situation?

You recommend (if I recal) the array EGC connected to the main GEC right? Tim has stated anything connected to grounding system becomes part of the grounding system (but I don’t know if Tim recommends that or not). Wouldn’t it be better to connect each EGC to a central ground busbar, instead...

What’s the difference between 2nd , and auxiliary rods? 2nd would be 1 at house, and one at second building? Auxiliary would the the 2nd of 2 ground rods (connected together) forming the grounded electrode?

Did you give any consideration to duck bill anchors? Cinderblocks…. Needed?

Seems kinda on the expensive side? I have much of the internals anyways. It WOULD provide a nice clean instal, but yikes.

Quality, price, service. Pick 2.

If you can accomadate a septic tank these toilets are not for you. Just put in a tank and have it pumped out. They are perfect for us (no grid no nothing, remote boat access,property).

Any issues with wind moving the array, or tipping it?

Just wondering why you left the 2 x 6’s @ 6 feet and not cut them down to 40”? Do you find 4 casters enough? Any sag in the middle?

Not worried about permits. We are in the middle of no where, and no one bothers us My issue is I can’t have my stuff become a fixture. It has to remain chattel. We have a shared cabin scenario that will eventually fail. I need to be able dismantle and take my stuff with me. (Plus getting stuff...

I like them because I can dump the gravel out, and carry them away. Easy peasy

It’s a summer cabin. Not used in the winter very much, and if it is then we use a generator

I don’t want any hole digging, or concrete work. Really liking the plastic ballast mounts. Also considering building a wood shed and mounting panels as a roof.