As a roofer, I’ve been sent out to investigate some mysterious drips. And too often, the problem is blamed on solar, simply because installers were the last trade on the roof.
Overcoming A Skinny Grid Connection: How To Get More Amps To Your House
Australians eager to fully electrify their home often hit an unexpected snag: the size of the copper cable from the grid to the house. This small but crucial detail can stall your electrification ambitions.
Here are some options for overcoming a skinny grid connection. [Read more…]
When Solar Panels Are The Scapegoat For A Leaking Roof
Recently, at SolarQuotes, we hit a snag: Jono, our marketing guru, has been dodging drips from his ceiling in recent years, suspecting his solar setup might be the culprit. It was time for some detective work.
Solar Horror Stories: How MC4 Plugs Become The Point Of Failure
Some months ago, I penned an article about how critical the humble MC4 plug is to solar PV systems. Today, we’ll explore the failures that these plugs often present and how to avoid them.
Solar Accreditation Australia Named As The New Accreditation Scheme Operator
Australia’s rooftop solar industry underwent another transformation on 29th February with the emergence of a new accreditation scheme operator, Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA).
From Sarking to Insulation: Hidden Solar Installation Blunders
When you get solar installed, any sub-standard work done in the roof cavity is hidden away — out of sight and out of mind — until the inevitable repercussions start to rear their ugly heads. [Read more…]
From Stink Pipes to Split Rafters: Avoid These Rooftop Solar Blunders
Think of me as a detective, but swap out crime scenes for rooftop and commercial solar setups. Here, the thrill isn’t in chasing down overt dangers but in uncovering the subtle, critical details often hidden in plain sight. It’s an adventure where precision meets the pursuit of an installation everyone can be proud of. [Read more…]
The Duck Test: When Solar Companies Wind Up
At SolarQuotes, we sometimes hear stories about orphaned customers in a predicament when their installer goes bust. But this one rubs salt into the wound. [Read more…]
Self-Cleaning Solar: Why You Should Avoid Flat Solar Panels
You may have heard that flat solar panels require regular cleaning, but those angled at 10° or more don’t. But is it really true? [Read more…]
The Unseen Craftsmanship of A Good Solar Install: Array Cabling
Did you know that a staggering 90% of solar installation defects are found on the roof? [Read more…]
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