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The factory installed wire is large, at least a #6 but I didn't look that closely. I'll work towards removing the N-G bond on my main...

My inverter came today! Woohooo!! 😁

Yes, it's got a disconnect. My panel does have a few shared ground/neutral bars. Thankfully most of my breakers are GFCI/AFCI so...

There's a basic idea of it. Basically the ATS has a factory installed N-G bond that I believe should be removed. My main panel has the...

I think optimizers won't help. Might confuse something, whether MPPT or AFCI. RSD may be required. If mostly in full sun, 9s should...

I just had a thought and it's not something I've researched. Would it be better to have 9 panels with one being partially shaded...

Thanks for the responses! I'm 100% DIY on this. Doing it for the fun, cut my electric bill, and provide some grid independence if...

Well, truth be told, I left out part of the build. I've got 54 panels in total which maxes out my inverter for my panels. The last...

Thanks! Your assumption about the top is north is correct. There's a little chance of shade across everything. The bottom row of...

Hi Everyone, Getting into the weeds on my new solar build and I've got a question. I'm going to end up with 36 solar panels on my...

Hello Everyone, I'm in the process of ordering everything for my first solar install. I'm a DIY kinda guy so I'm doing nearly...

That looks like a TON of fun!!! :D

Well, I decided to just rip the bandaid off. I did some quick measurements and the panels I've been watching at Santan fit my roof...

I grew up in that area, so I understand your concerns. The sun is not all that bright even when it is sunny compared to for instance...

Here's your Panel Calculator . And some near by used panels listed here on the Forum's for sale page. I'm located 4-5hrs north of you...

I think Q-Cells are good, I have those on my roof. I do consider panels a commodity so it all goes with the jigsaw puzzle on the roof...

Buy per pallet and youll find your best deal. Check A1 solar store, inxeption and signature. Black is nice for appearance and melting...

Welcome to the DIY Solar Forum! Not a buget system by any means, and you are planning a large PV set up it seems. Panel selection...

Oh, I forgot to address the RDS item. Both the optimizers I'm looking at have RSD built in. That's part of the reason I'm looking at...

First, thanks for all the replies!! My property is bordered on 3 sides by trees, then our front lawn (south facing) has a bunch of...