| If you desire to save money on energy costs, the | | | | solar panels, your choice will be determined by how |
| most excellent way to achieve it is by installing solar | | | | you want the panels installed and also where they are |
| power in your home. Besides, it is also a great way of | | | | to be installed. |
| minimizing the destructive emissions to the | | | | When you have determined the kind of mount to use, |
| environment. You can employ the services of experts | | | | proceed to locating your the position on the roof. |
| on solar energy to install solar power panels in your | | | | Recall that stud finder has been listed as one of the |
| home. However, you can also learn to do it yourself | | | | tools you will require when installing solar power panels; |
| and save huge cost. | | | | the stud finder is used in locating the position on the |
| Here are some tips on do-it-yourself solar power | | | | roof. At installation of the solar panels, they will receive |
| installation; | | | | support from the rafters. |
| When you have decided to install solar power panels | | | | The measuring tape will be useful at this stage for |
| all by yourself, some of the items you will need include | | | | marking out the spot you want the mounts installed. |
| solar panel conduit, solar panel mounts, solar | | | | Use the tape to get the measurement of the space |
| photovoltaic panels, metal rails, stud finder, stainless | | | | needed for the panels you are about installing. |
| steel lag bolts, measurement tape, drill, twine, pilot drill bit | | | | Subsequently, the laser sight or twine is used to ensure |
| and steel bolts. | | | | correct alignment of the mounts. To prevent |
| Installation Procedure | | | | destruction of the rafters in the course of drilling, the |
| The first thing to do when working towards the | | | | pilot bit should be used to drill holes earlier for the |
| installation of solar power panel on your home is to find | | | | mounts. The mounts should be secured to the roof as |
| out the amount of solar power you can create given | | | | you drill. Use the bolts (preferably 3/8 inches) to fix the |
| the existing space on your roof. This is the only way | | | | rails to the mounts. |
| you can determine the number of panels required, as | | | | Then, set up the solar power panels along the rails, |
| well as the cost you will avoid as a result of using the | | | | while ensuring that each piece is firmly held in place. |
| panels. | | | | Now, it is time to run a conduit to the converter in your |
| The next step is to ascertain the type of mounts | | | | home by running a conduit from the installed solar |
| required. There are wide ranges of mounts used by | | | | panels. |