Seems to me that there's a need for some kind of screening process to help people decide if they realistically should take on a DIY Solar project. I've occasionally seen posts from people who obviously should not be doing this. Encouraging people that realistically have no chance is just encouraging them to waste their money on expensive mysteries and is not doing them any favours.
I'd suggest a self-administered test along the following lines:
You can probably take on a DIY Solar project if:
Questions? Comments?
Would this be a useful addition to the forum?
I'd suggest a self-administered test along the following lines:
You can probably take on a DIY Solar project if:
- you are handy with technical things, and especially if you have some familiarity with electricity
- you have the time and the inclination in your busy life to research, explore and get into it (the nerd factor!)
- etc ... add more factors here
- you really are not the least bit handy or are mystified by all things technical
- you don't have the time or inclination to take the time to learn something new and get into it. Some Solar projects are best done by pros, just like any other project in your life.
- you think that if you somehow buy a bunch of components they will magically assemble themselves into a working system
- you expect that some kind volunteer here will design you a complete system using only the vaguest "wish list" of requirements
- etc ... add more here
Questions? Comments?
Would this be a useful addition to the forum?