PV Gap

Alan Said:

I have just read an ad for Power4Home solar panel kit. Has anyone actually bought this kit/books. Is it a scam?

We Answered:

the old saying applies. if it's too good to be true, then it is FALSE.

Wallace Said:

DIY Solar panels for home?

We Answered:

check out some solar power websites
Your panels will make DC and your house runs on AC. So you'll need an inverter, and batteries to even out the power (I hear golf cart batteries are good - better than car batteries).
The power company is probably very wary if not flat impossible about you selling power back unless there is a good government program forcing them to. You'd probably need regulators, inspections, approved materials etc.
Just to switch over you need a proper isolating switch. You can't just hook your inverter to a wall socket and hope for the best. You might also have trouble running big items like an electric stove, or things taht take a big inrush current like a fridge or freezer (I've tried)