Big Thanks to All For One Roofing (mikec)

[Lone Sailor]

Starting to get some feedback from Certainteed on these solar systems guys. So far we need a south facing slope, free from shad from 9a-3p.

Will post back up when I have more.

Lone Sailor, what KW output would you like to see, total?

And I thought that I replaced a lug stud or the like for you on a Ranger a while back. Must have you mixed up...

Ah yes, you did a couple of years ago. I also thought you had left and went back to the other board. Did you change your SN as well? Do you own this company or just for for them?

The house I own was built squared off the street, and the street runs in northeast and southwest direction. I would have 2 potential sections of roof that I could use. I could go up and measure if I need to. I need to go up and check the gutter soon anyway and see if they need to be cleaned out again. I could probably send you a pic from ground level from the south side of the house so you could get an idea of the facing direction. There is one tree that may or may not have some slight hindrance, but it is a huge tree so I doubt there would be any way to trim the top down with having a huge expense involved. There are also a couple of small trees on the property line, but I'm pretty sure he is going to cut them down to run electric power from the pole at the street to the new ship that he build and those trees are in the way.

1500-1800. 12 month average is around 1220/month, but I want to make sure I have reserves stored in the batteries.

[mikec]

Starting to get some feedback from Certainteed on these solar systems guys. So far we need a south facing slope, free from shad from 9a-3p.

Will post back up when I have more.

Lone Sailor, what KW output would you like to see, total?

And I thought that I replaced a lug stud or the like for you on a Ranger a while back. Must have you mixed up...

[line-em-up]

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I saw one on tv that was shaped like a vertical "squirrel cage" fan, like a blower fan on an AC system. It supposedly takes up less space in your yard and doesn't make the high-pitch noise that a big mast mounted wind turbine makes. However, I can't find any info on them. Does anyone know what it is called?

[Lone Sailor]

I cunderstand Mike, I'm going to try to figure something out.



I appreciate it, I'll have to look into them. And never even heard of a wind generator.

Ever heard of a wind farm? Some people call them wind turbines. They are widely used across the country. They're getting real popular for residential use and there are several companies that make small condensed versions of the type that are on the wind farms. The larger residential models are capable of generating enough power to be completely off the grid(1500-1800kWh), but those are not small. The one I'm looking for is on the small size and will generate in the ballpark of 400 kWh per month(pending wind conditions).

[Up0n0ne]

I cunderstand Mike, I'm going to try to figure something out.

These are a few panel brands that I'm keeping at the top of my list.

akeena
sunpower
kyocera


I'm also wanting to install a small wind generator that will provide another 400-500kWh. Seems like where we live is a good spot for having the minimum amount of wind needed to operate a wind generator.

I appreciate it, I'll have to look into them. And never even heard of a wind generator.

[mikec]

Hey Mike "cough" ladder "cough" lol

Believe it or not I've been running all day every day this week Marc. Will try and swing by Sunday or Monday if that will work?

[Lone Sailor]

I was looking at the portable unit which is $1,700 and since I've bought from them before they sent me an early "scratch and dent" sale and it was about $500 cheaper. I should've bought one at the time.

What system's are you talking about, you have a link? Pretty interesting and they're talking of energy prices being raised as well and rationing this summer. So it would be nice to have a backup system.

These are a few panel brands that I'm keeping at the top of my list.

akeena
sunpower
kyocera


I'm also wanting to install a small wind generator that will provide another 400-500kWh. Seems like where we live is a good spot for having the minimum amount of wind needed to operate a wind generator.

[sspstang]

Brown Whirly Birds would have matched better.

[Up0n0ne]

$7k is cheap. However, their biggest model can only supply 1800 watts, and up to 25% of what the normal house uses in kWh of electricity, according to their video. It's cheap because it doesn't have the capability to supply on demand for larger wattage. That system is really designed for backup purposes when the power company's grid is down. There are much better systems on the market that can keep up with ALL your homes kWh needs.

I was looking at the portable unit which is $1,700 and since I've bought from them before they sent me an early "scratch and dent" sale and it was about $500 cheaper. I should've bought one at the time.

What system's are you talking about, you have a link? Pretty interesting and they're talking of energy prices being raised as well and rationing this summer. So it would be nice to have a backup system.

[Lone Sailor]

Have you looked into a solar generator as well? Just in case you haven't here's a link, I wouldn't mind getting one in the near future.
Just checked the site, looks like they've been busy and added a few more. Before it was just the 1,800w solas generator, but now they're making some bigger one's.
Things aren't cheap by any means.

http://www.solutionsfromscience.com/?cat=65

Hey Mike "cough" ladder "cough" lol

$7k is cheap. However, their biggest model can only supply 1800 watts, and up to 25% of what the normal house uses in kWh of electricity, according to their video. It's cheap because it doesn't have the capability to supply on demand for larger wattage. That system is really designed for backup purposes when the power company's grid is down. There are much better systems on the market that can keep up with ALL your homes kWh needs.

[Up0n0ne]

What I'm going to do ultimately is have a smaller scale wind generate as well as a large array of solar panels to hopefully completely remove the need for grid power.

On that link, is that 1.4kWh per shingle per day? But no, my roof is standard builder grade, nothing out of the ordinary that I'm aware of. Options?

Would you be able to also hook up everything to the battery storage, etc?


Sorry for the thread hijack.

Have you looked into a solar generator as well? Just in case you haven't here's a link, I wouldn't mind getting one in the near future.
Just checked the site, looks like they've been busy and added a few more. Before it was just the 1,800w solas generator, but now they're making some bigger one's.
Things aren't cheap by any means.

http://www.solutionsfromscience.com/?cat=65

Hey Mike "cough" ladder "cough" lol

[mikec]

That roof looked like a single layer tab grade 2 with medium wear and some hail damage. Is that correct, Mike?

Kidding around aside, I'm glad to see you are happy with Mike. I worked for him for several years and he is a great guy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

LMAO! It was a 2R C 1, Repairs not needed to prevent loss. We observed two improperly installed vent boots on the rear slope with deteriorated siding on the chimney, which could result in water damage to the interior of the dwelling.

Ahhh, the good old insurance inspection days!

And thanks bro. It's not often people have good things to say about previous bosses...

[line-em-up]

That roof looked like a single layer tab grade 2 with medium wear and some hail damage. Is that correct, Mike?

Kidding around aside, I'm glad to see you are happy with Mike. I worked for him for several years and he is a great guy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

[mikec]

Had to of been a big damned bird cause that sucker is bent!

And you're right, doesn't look bad at all in person...

[Lason]

That paint on the shingles will be gone after a couple rains, Im not worried about it. That cap looks alot worse in the pics than in person!

I was telling my kids about the cap being hit like something ran into it and my son told me that he saw a bid run right into it a long time ago. Said it was dead on impact.