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Samuel Said:

Home Solar Power Systems - Practical How-To Site On Renewable Energy?

We Answered:

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Chad Said:

How long can the solar power systems remain sitched off?

We Answered:

The "solar power system" is irrelavent until you ask a few IMPORTANT questions.
Like what kind of a system do you have and what is it powering.
If you powering up the entire house, I doubt you want to turn the power to your freezer off for 2 months.
And it also depends on if you have a system that only powers your home during daylight hours or if its a system that provides total 'off the grid' power to your home.
If you want to "conserve" on your system, your solar panels will continue to make electricity unless you throw a tent over your home, so you might as well allow the system to work just to keep the batteries in service and in use.
I'd recommend that you keep the breaker to the kitchen on to keep the frig going along with the solar system working. That way only the essentials are in use while your gone and the load is minimal on the solar system.

Leon Said:

What features should I look for when purchasing a home solar power system?

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The biggest things to look out for is making sure the installer is qualified, and the equipment is UL Listed. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there now claiming to be installers, but have never done it before, or have no training and are doing it wrong. It's not the same as regular house electrical work, not just any electrician can do it.

NABCEP is an organization that certifies solar installers. They have to have years of experience and lots of training to even be able to sit for the exam. Just because an installer isn't certified, doesn't mean they aren't good, but having the certification is a great way to be sure they know what they are doing. If you don't have a certified installer in your area, try to find an installer who has done a number of installs and talk to their references.

As far as equipment, any reputable installer will use quality equipment. It has to be UL Listed to pass inspection, so unless this is their first, they'll know the good stuff.

Jaime Said:

anyone who uses a 24 hour home solar power system should please help.?

We Answered:

There is no such thing as a "24 hour home solar power system" as there is nowhere that the sun shines 24 hours a day!

Perhaps you should clarify your question.

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Richard Said:

Contacts for all home solar power systems in sydney metro area(and or N.S.W)?

We Answered:

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