How to Convert My House to Solar Power
People are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of our energy needs on the environment. Many homeowners are switching to environmentally friendly solar power as their main source of energy. If you are concerned about reducing your carbon footprint, then perhaps it's time for you to convert your home energy to solar power. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Solar panels
- Mounting brackets
- Rails
- Inverter (DC to AC)
- Solar power battery
- Electric drill
- Stainless steel lag bolts
Instructions
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Find the most appropriate spot on the roof to mount the solar panels. The spot you pick must receive direct, unobstructed sunlight. Ensure the optimum amount of sunlight by tilting the panels to face the direction of the sun.
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Check your house's blueprints to find the exact location of supporting rafters beneath your roof. Mark the area of the rafters because this is where you have to mount the brackets.
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Attach mounting brackets to the rafters on the roof. Using a drill, make small holes in the rafters and insert stainless steel lag bolts into the holes. Place mounting brackets on these bolts and tighten the screws using a socket wrench. Now attach rails on these mounts and fasten the panels on the top using roofing nails.
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Connect the solar panels to the inverter for converting the direct current to alternating current. Run the wiring from the inverter to your home's AC fuse box. Once connected to the fuse box, the energy generated from the solar panels will start running in the outlets of your home.
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References
- Photo Credit Solar image by Thomas Leiss from Fotolia.com
