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[@TheGrkBoy]

This panel can put out close to 100 watts kzbin.infoUgkxOqI2yqX0XVrhR2BMJciTWrHJpG8FhJyg when positioned in the appropriate southernly direction, tilted to the optimal angle for your latitude/date, and connected to a higher capacity device than a 500. The built in kickstand angle is a fixed at 50 degrees. Up to 20% more power can be output by selecting the actual date and latitude optimal angle.The 500 will only input 3.5A maximum at 18 volts for 63 watts. Some of the excess power from the panel can be fed into a USB battery bank, charged directly from the panel while also charging a 500. This will allow you to harvest as much as 63 + 15 = 78 watts.If this panel is used to charge a larger device, such as the power station, then its full output potential can be realized.

[@chrischristenson4547]

you want to make sure that the screws that go through the roof into the roof sheeting doesn't tough the Iron (galvanized) metal a metal screw connecting the two kinds of metal causes the same challenge. I did a lot of corrosion chemistry before I retired. You are exactly right about galvanic corrosion. It is important to manage

[@HandfulOfTranquility]

Will the steel screws not cause the same issue?

[@keithgeorge2541]

Chris - What if you have a metal roof and your flashing with aluminum - like around a chimney or structure like Heath’s low roof against the bedroom walls? Do you have to worry about that too? If it’s a paint coated metal roof is that ok?

[@danblumel]

@@keithgeorge2541 painted is ok

[@vampirwrr]

Aluminium oxide is a good insulator on its own and shoud prevent any chemical reactions after few days outside.

[@jenniferwhite6089]

does not happen stupid does what they want anyway as he did say would not own a duly truck but buy another one stupid does stupid thing

[@jibblesq]

I work on old aluminum dry bulk tankers, and whenever there's rubber to aluminum contact, you still get galvanic corrosion on the aluminum side. We just put duct tape on the aluminum wherever it contacts anything else and that stops any corrosion from happening.

[@mikehachey3869]

You should leave the old panel racks together so when you have to redo the roof next year you have somewhere to put the panels

[@TiaraPoodles]

LOL!

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

I knew about the galvanic corrosion but I declined to comment since you rarely have followed any advice I've given in the past. You seem to enjoy learning the hard way. Some teenagers are like that..

[@dancar4497]

😂😂

[@woodysbarndominium]

lol tf is wrong with you

[@jjbarretts2]

Thought I’ve caught all your videos….? What ever happened to the skid steer? The old GMC(?) that you added a flat bed to? At any rate…enjoy your content. Keep it coming! And God bless.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I’m glad I’m not the only one asking this! They are all about sharing their life and these are things we’re introduced in videos then??

[@CapeBretonMitch]

i was wondering the same thing ?

[@angelsarrived2642]

All a while I was watching and listening to your reasoning for what, why and how you were doing things. One thing came to my mind, from a different prospective. What if you became disabled or G-D forbid, died? How would Ceder be able to maintain this system by herself? This thought reminded me of a situation were a friends husband fell off his roof, and became disabled. I feel its imperative to figure out a way to electronically shift the angle of the panels, WITHOUT CLIMBING UP ON THE ROOF AT ALL. G-D BLESS.

[@jamesriley908]

I'm curious about the skid steer and the 1 ton with the aluminum flatbed? I'm glad you're back to 2 uploads a week. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@preparedfamily7648]

I was thinking the same thing...what happend to the chevrolet you built

[@94plumbing21]

And the smaller excavator with metal tracks he bought too.

[@BRadWilson3]

All a mystery that he will never say!

[@davidhelfrich7150]

Sold and delivered them to a guy 4 hours away 😉.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

^^what they said.

[@HandfulOfTranquility]

Linear actuators. Id love to see you use some linear actuators to be able to change the angle any time WITHOUT going on the roof. If the control was in the utility room you could watch the input go up until you hit optimum angle. As a nerd I would also incorporate an inclinometer and make a chart of optimum angle by day. I might even use an arduino or raspberry pi to change the angle each day automagically. But Id start with a simple linear actuator and DPDT momentary switch.

[@danblumel]

I think a jack screw mechanism might be a better, less costly solution with position indicator lights in the utility room.

[@brucecook4832]

Also, with the use of the linear actuators you could , potentially, lift them high enough to get the snow to slide off. Something to think about.

[@glen748]

Exactly where my mind went also. I addition to raising it to get snow to slide off.

[@teekay1785]

no real benefit to change by the day at most by the month but you forget once snowfall starts he will need max angle to prevent snow buildup. Yes old satellite tv receivers and their actuator would be cheap and easy to use just set a "satellite " every 3 degrees or so for about 10 satellites or less

[@Sylvan_dB]

Define the potential of panels mounted on a full dawn to dusk rotating and tilting tracker as 100%. Panels on a fixed mount facing solar south with a tilt up from horizontal at approximately your latitude will produce 60% to 70% of potential. Adjusting the tilt twice per year, about 1/2 your latitude flatter for winter and 1/2 your latitude steeper for summer, will increase production to 70% to 75% of potential. Adjusting every week will get you to about 80% or maybe 85%. Adjusting tilt and angle 3 times per day will get you to about 90% to 95%. The constant tracking is needed to get the last 5% to 10%. Missing an adjustment will be much worse than using the fixed mount. Trackers were questionable when panels dropped under $10 per watt, justifiable only if panels were filling all the space available and more were needed. Now that panels are well under $1 per watt, a tracker cannot be justified in any but the most extreme circumstances, and the additional cost and complexity of adjustable mounts must be justified against the cost (dollars and space and work required) of panels and the risk of missing an adjustment or deciding to be lazy and not adjust. Even putting panels up on racks is now only justified to keep large animals from walking on them or to prevent being buried in snow.

[@2XLTK]

Timberland white ledge hiking boots are excellent on metal roofs. I used them for years doing metal roofing.

[@bensouthwell1339]

Here in the UK I wore old wool socks over my shoes to walk on roofs that may have ice on the slates or just steep surfaces. A hen walk was a must too just hang over the ridge and you have both hands free. That was a long time ago when the boss got thirty bob ( two and half dollars) every job I was needed to go up on any roof. Still I got the view of my city from many angles and all the tennis balls I found in the gutters, happy days they were not. p.s. I had to supply my own socks

[@SANTA-OF-THE-WOODS]

Should have completely dipped your mounting plates in Flexpaint, or any other type of protective sealer, after drilling the mounting holes. Corrosive problem solved! Water will be the connective supply charge between the 2 metals. Leaving the top of the plate unprotected, when it rains or snow melts, water will build up and touch both metals together, creating your galvanic corrosion. Fully dipping the mounting plates secures a perfect wraparound cover that should last forever. Love your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

What happened to the Chevy crew cab and skid steer? I see every video but did I miss something?

[@mikeseguin904]

It is amazing how lucrative U Tube can be. Why work when you can film and edit. What GREAT GIG.

[@KenJ-61]

KZbin is also a job, just not a job that people on food stamp and disability think is a job.

[@mikeseguin904]

@@KenJ-61 am not on food stamps and disability. Whatever you say U Tube is quite a lucrative gig for very little effort!

[@TiaraPoodles]

Mike - have you ever done editing? Have you ever made a recording (there is no film involved) while you completed a task? These episodes are well-edited; that takes talent and even for the best editors, it is a time consuming task if one wishes to maintain quality. Recording while you complete a task adds to the time it takes to complete the task. That adds to the WORK. You Tubbing IS a lot of work and to achieve the level of success Heath and Cedar have accomplished is admirable. I am glad they are paid well for their fine efforts in entertaining the masses (338K subscribers). "Why work" (?) indeed.

[@mobayguy]

Greetings Heath - Excellent effort again. Just thought to mention that you'll want to use screws that are the same metal that they come in contact with. The only non-conductive fastener that may work otherwise, may not be available for non- mil applications. Thanks as always for allowing us to visit a couple times each week. Blessings to you and family.

[@annar6430]

With Heath...there is always an Original Plan, Secondary Plan and a Maybe Plan 🤣🚜

[@shadowbanned69]

Yes!!! Rubber isolators are the key for corrosion prevention

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

Great catch and smart for listening to the community for a change 🤠 😂😆

[@richardnott9587]

Yes good catch but the old rubber tube with conduct electricity so didn't solve the problem.

[@sunain8334]

@@richardnott9587 Rubber does not conduct electricity. It is an insulator not a conductor.

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

@@sunain8334 thanks been meaning to get around to that about 30 times he posted it

[@judilogan4661]

You always have another project over the horizon! I wish my two sons were half as ambitious as you are! My son that lives with me can barely mow my small yard and cut the hedges!

[@TiaraPoodles]

Disconnect the cable!?!

[@daylen577]

Here where I live people often get scammed into paying hundreds of euros every year to get their solar panels professionally cleaned, when in reality just rinsing them off once a year (ideally without contact, so just a hose and no cloth or sponge or anything) works best to keep them at peak efficiency for as long as possible.

[@richardjones5255]

There is a scammer for every season and one for every reason you have never heard of. Ignore texts, phone messages, postal entreaties and door knockers, they are all after only taking your money, whatever the currency.

[@daylen577]

@@richardjones5255 Everyone needs to make their money somehow, it's just interesting to see this sudden clash of technology (solar panels) and ignorant people. A lot of older retired folks here have their mortgage paid off and recently got a major increase in their home's value, so they're taking out small mortgages on that increased value to buy solar panels, but don't understand much more than 'free energy'. I'm all for people offering services that may or may not be needed to make a buck, but preying on the ignorance of others is not okay.

[@heinzkitzvelvet]

@@daylen577 'free energy'? "You must pay for everything in this world, one way and another. They're is nothing free, except the grace of God." -Matilda Ross.

[@marcryvon]

I would recommend deep cleaning your panels and then apply a couple of coats of RainX on them. This stuff really works great on mine.

[@doumor99]

i thought the same thing the water would sheet off along with snow i rarely use my wipers with rain X

[@paddycaseygsxr]

I have 1 pair of trainers that I only use for when doing roofing work, a pair of Nike running shoes,had them around 10 years now and that’s all they are ever used for

[@jamest5149]

You can get well over 500w panels, I have seen 580w. That’s double the output of your current array in the same space… mounts are expensive and time consuming… just swop out your old 200w panels, there’s a good used market and the new panels are not that much more expensive (less than a 3rd). You could Use the old 200w panels for the tiny house up the hill

[@shawnd567]

Agreed. Also ground mounts are more efficient and easier to clean.

[@MrSeanG-of1zc]

Don’t give him any ideas. He might just tear the house down and rebuild to accommodate more solar.

[@teekay1785]

@@shawnd567 ground mounts are not inherently more efficient ( I have 12,600 watts of tillable ground mount DIY panels)

[@teekay1785]

The panels you are alluding too are very expensive compared to say 435 watt panels and also are larger than his 275 watt panels generally 40x66 for his panels and up to about 40x 78-82 inches or more for greater than 400 watt P anels. They also count on reflected light to hit the underside of the panels which likely would not add much in this situation. Right now price goes way up over 435 watts.

[@teekay1785]

For the same size panels 40x66 335 watts is the point at which price increases quickly. 275 watts (not 200 watts) to 335 watts is about a 22 % increase in power. This would be the most cost effective price point at this time.

[@francisbailey3831]

Great team work between yourself Heath and Cedar in cleaning the solar panels prior to putting them up on the roof. The mounting system looking great and taking shape. Looking forward to seeing the completed project.

[@jcpt928]

Good on you for putting the panels on the roof and not falling for all the over the top protests in the comments. It's not nearly as big of a deal as they make it out to be - especially with someone as handy as you. I still think you should have considered floating mounts like I built. If you do want to add more panels, and want to do it at a very low cost, feel free to reach out,. and I'll link you up with my contact.

[@OBD01]

What a teaser you left us with! Also see I am not the only one wondering about the skid steer! lol take care

[@owadasaoluwafemi8819]

Am a big fan of your family all d way from Nigeria

[@lint2023]

That teaser with the visiting new big RAM was very entertaining! 🤣🤣

[@MrSeanG-of1zc]

He would rather waste his money and time on 10 junkers that 1 real truck

[@nieldcreek2098]

Actually that little stunt just proved that he’s not as straightforward as he would like people to think he is.

[@marygordon3032]

Thanks Heath and Cedar l always enjoy watching your videos, and l can’t wait to see the next one! 🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@SwedesGarage]

Like many others I too are curious about the skid steer and the 1 ton with the aluminum flatbed? Don't leave the subscribers hanging without saying something about those vehicles.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

To add an element of difficulty, you should install the solar panels with your dogs on the roof with you.

[@TiaraPoodles]

lol

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

I have a 500 and a 750 Drill Doctor. When using your Drill Doctor, position your hand so that you can turn a full 180 degrees (from white line to white line) without stopping and then reposition your hand to do the next 180 degrees. Never stop during the cutting process.

[@kearnsey64]

Where is Rett?? Can't he help you with the panels? My father used us for everything from grass cutting to gardening to wood splitting and everything else?

[@gondolin12]

I thought he went to school?

[@benjigirl1971]

He goes to school and helps on the weekends.

[@wallyklw5]

Skidsteer update

[@5jkratz]

You are certainly to be commended on your perseverance on this roof and solar panel relocation. Thank you God for protecting you in all this "high wire" work. All in all you are working your way through the problems and will be rewarded with the end results being satisfactory. Gret channel and information and allowing your mistakes to cime through as the "real you", thanks for all your time and consideration of us out here in another world. BTW great choice on your new truck.

[@brucecook4832]

Did I miss something. What happened to the square body Chevy? Also... The skid steer?

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

You know we have 32 daily drivers LoL 😂😆

[@scottphillips7108]

15:20... Nicely done Heath... Solidly attached and I don't suspect leaks seeing the end result...

[@richardsalsbery1101]

Seafoam transmission restorer works great on old transmissions, paint thinner or assatone on bottom of converse shoes slightly melts them making them sticky ,I have done this many times!!!

[@scottalbright3231]

Two thoughts. 1. Depending on the type of anchor using to secure the brackets to the roof. Unless the anchors are isolated from the brackets and roof. The anchors them selves can cause corrosion. 2. What about snow build up behind the solar panels. How is the snow going to be dealt with.

[@tbirdracefan]

That teaser shot at the end makes me wonder what will happen to the snow that ends up behind and underneath the solar panels?

[@lonnien.clifton1113]

Insulating The Two Metals Is Smart galvanized Tin Like You have Is The BEST

[@kennethsaville7451]

What happened with the Crew Cab GMC/(Chevy) Pickup you built up and put the real nice flat bed on?

[@hallenw]

Old Timer’s solution. When crossing a snowy pass without chains, I was told to spray bleach on the tires and let half the air out. I was passing Semis with chains as they were losing traction. So, try wiping a bit of bleach on rubber soled shoes to make them sticky for slippery roofs.

[@thomasluck1611]

I hate that you've had to redo a number of your major homestead projects. Though you are using rubber between the aluminum and galvanized roof, aren't you passing some galvanic corrosive action through by using metal screws without using an insulating washer? I will be installing several 410W bi-facial solar panels myself shortly so I need to space them slightly higher than normal above my roof. I definitely want them hinged for altering between two different angles annually. We live in Central Florida so my angles will be considerably shallower than yours. Anxious to see your next video. I built my own off-grid solar system. You certainly have many things to maintain. Love it! Stay safe. Blessings and wisdom to each of you!

[@erehwon9371]

the screws he's using have a rubber seal under the head. which should be sufficient

[@remmie99]

17:05 nice to stand at the wrong side of the table so we have the beautiful view :) envy you for sure!

[@PAINFOOL13]

Thai food oh yum . Red curry chicken is the bomb .Lemongrass n coconut milk soup oh my 🤤 Great idea using the tube 👍🏻

[@wayneking67]

o.k....i didnt know that...they are very popular in north dakota...i now reside in Ga, and we are just getting the light bulb here...take very good care my friend...love to all the family...

[@brendahyslop6770]

You may not have a dust problem from mowing and weed eating any more, but have you considered if they will gather small particles of smoke from the chimney? Hopefully the breezes and winds will take care of blowing off any! Love the nice job you are doing.

[@rossclark9155]

My head aches. This is why it's worth the cost of an architect if you think you know it all. Planning to live off grid and using solar panels would have been taken into consideration for the optimum location of solar arrays before the build. Learn from his very expensive errors.

[@MrSeanG-of1zc]

How bout all the bird shit?

[@brendahyslop6770]

@@rossclark9155 I think he is doing a fine job, it just is what it is LOL!! Murphy is just looking for someone to set up camp with, if you know what I mean.

[@heathcotepursuit8]

@@MrSeanG-of1zc Don't tell me he's planning to put his chickens up there too!

[@rickeyman2215]

Thanks for sharing your projects with us. My only recommendation is to have your son up there helping you more.

[@KenJ-61]

Yeah put his son in danger also.

[@MrSeanG-of1zc]

@@KenJ-61 I agree but the kid could be doing jobs at home learning different trades instead of working some crappy part time job in town. I’d be teaching the boy how to plow and throwing a decent plow on his truck.

[@jamesh7644]

you got me with that new truck skit! haha

[@thickbox7009]

it's about time ... you hesitated long enough to show it from video to video!

[@bromike]

You need to get a BendPak lift for the garage. It would make fixing your vehicles so much easier and efficient.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Heath when you need to clean the panels on the roof. May I suggest using windex outdoor glass cleaner. They make it so that it attaches to your garden hose. You would be able to stand on the ground and wash them off. God bless

[@geofreypejsa54]

Absolutely love your how-to videos mixed with personal stories. Keep up the good work. I particularly appreciate the addition of the Wednesday videos. THANKS

[@shadetreewelding]

There are 2 band adjusters on that transmission, they are easy to adjust you need a torque wrench that can do ~72 inch ounces of torque. It will solve your slipping.

[@MrSeanG-of1zc]

I could drop that transmission today and have it rebuilt and back in the truck tomorrow. He’d rather buy a truck he knows nothing about and fix all its problems. He won’t ever use the one he just bought. He will take the bed off and give it to his kid or sell it and the truck will sit and rot like the rest or he will sell it and get another junker

[@131dyana]

Thank you for showing the panels on the roof. God bless your family.

[@Aussie_Bren]

Heath, here in Australia where we have more solar installations per capita of any country on the planet, the vast majority of solar panels are roof mounted and this includes parts of the country where it snows every year, and on metal roofs. Sure stuff happens and shit fails, but nowhere near the level of some of the doomsday commenters. You're 100% doing the right thing mate 👍 Btw - get yourself a pair of magnetic roofing shoes

[@karendavies3597]

I love the way you both keep each other informed.

[@tonymccreath4540]

Will the screws fastening brackets not bridge dissimilar metals?

[@mrsdig57]

As I was watching and you were explaining about the two different metals I knew you would use an old inner tube. You remind me of my dad he always used what he had at the house. He didn't have much while growing up so he didn't throw away much.

[@Squires85]

He's a cool dude. I wish we were buds He ever say what happened to the skid steer

[@MrPrentissDJones]

Leaning on the everlasting arms! It’s been a long time since I’ve heard that hymnal

[@shadetreewelding]

As long as there is still a physical connection that is electrically conductive between the aluminum plate and the galvanized steel you will still get galvanic corrosion. Sealing it all well with silicon is a better option and the rubber gasket.

[@peter-fuppe-fuchs]

Now we talking!! THAT'S a truck 😍😍😍😍

[@thomasdavenport8893]

I was hoping to see a new truck. After paying off your home (congrats, that takes a lot of self discipline) I thought you might be able to get one. The need for a reliable diesel truck would probably be money well spent. I’ve watched you from the beginning. I love seeing the progress but also love seeing purchases that increase production capabilities. Keep the videos coming.

[@timothyniemi3804]

Perseverance pays off...good luck with your shoes...it meeds to be a sticky situation.......pun intended...lol....

[@DD-fm4pk]

I had my 97 Dodge 1500 transmission rebuilt and installed. I think it was around $2,500. It has a lot of rust on it, but I use it to pull my trailer around. I have a 2019 Dodge but I drive my 97 way more. I just like my old Dodge. Keep the 94 Dodge, it is the same color as mine. They have way less computer crap on them, so less electronic problems.

[@joelongrid7625]

Unistrut is so versatile. Have used it in the electrical industry for decades for many different applications.

[@fraslavko1]

it snows heavily in Idaho, I would be looking for a simple way to heat the tin roof a bit, causing snow to slide off, but then that won't work once you put panels on the lower roof. I know nothing about putting up solar panels, but I enjoy watching the process. Thanks for the videos !

[@dennis2376]

Thank you for sharing, have a good weekend.

[@CedarTrailsLiving]

In case this helps anyone, I use old foam or rubber carpet pad under my bench and ladder feet if I put them on a metal panel roof. They seem to stick better and won't scuff the surface.

[@wrknight6099]

Love the first gen Dodge!

[@goodbammsho]

Cool lens flare above your head at the 6:36 mark. Looks like an old 60s UFO effect from movies. lol

[@hollandduck79]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video RPR

[@jgivens1227]

I just love listening to you on your videos. You remind me of Earl Hamner. Your voice is so soothing. I also, love your videos

[@lucindaboren2996]

Taping white dish sponges to our sneakers is what finally worked for us. Also threw some old sofa foam cushions up top as well.

[@beverlycollins4283]

Cedar you just get prettier every time I see you.🙂 Heath, if I may please make a suggestion about your footwear and climbing on the roof. Surf socks. We used to wear them at the beach for climbing on the Jetties.

[@jrwalker1048]

Maybe a time lapse of sun moving across current panel location and roof top location with time stamps to show the difference. This is important and money saving for folks with solar arrays

[@OurSerenityHomestead]

Great job Heath and Cedar. Happy to see the progress.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

God bless your family!

[@hubertwebb9869]

They make brushes with long handles and extensions and soft bristles to clean solar panels with.

[@garycrumrine9538]

I am happy you listened to a whole group of people Heath about the metals. I really would not see you have to get up on that roof again to redo everything if you can solve it now.

[@AParr-cp4ib]

There is still the problem of the metal bolts piercing the aluminum brackets and the galvanized roof. I don't see that he has isolated the metal of the bolts from the aforementioned, but I'm hoping he has done.

[@beardedalvinjohnsonjr7252]

Never fear Alvin is here, Dont understand why he doesnt have Rhett up there helping him my Dad would have me out there helping , Cedar shouldnt be out there handling the solar panels, Rhett would learn alot by being out there but i guess. Heath would have to have him out there too

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

He has already bought the kid a couple of trucks. Talk about privileged

[@beardedalvinjohnsonjr7252]

@@jackpatteeuw9244 yes and Heath doesnt seem to want the help from Rhett which would give him alot of skills he could use in life and Heath would get the many projects completed thanks jack for your response take care, Alvin

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I would love to criticize them in this subject but my almost 17 year old son is the same. I beg for help and when I get it I was sorry I asked.

[@TheCanadaman1]

@@Military-Museum-LP It is not just about the help. It is time together and a learning experience for the son. Sometime that is the bigger of the two.

[@northeastoutrider2124]

Wow. When you said new, I assumed you meant new to you. That’s a beautiful truck. I have driven a one ton 3500 for close to six years now. I tow back and froth to Florida from Maine several times a year and work my 44 acres and she has never failed me. Love Dodge…

[@MrSeanG-of1zc]

Too bad it’s not his. He just wanted us to think it was. If he was as frugal as he leads us to believe then he would go out tomorrow and spec out a new truck. He would have it for many years and he’d have more time to concentrate on more important tasks.

[@AParr-cp4ib]

@@MrSeanG-of1zc Well, they did buy Cedar a new jeep.

[@MrSeanG-of1zc]

@@AParr-cp4ib yea but it was what he wanted, not her. For a while he was going to make her drive the square body. The Jeep was just to shut her up. He was all ready to make that Jeep his own with lift kits and big tires and whatever else he wanted without considering how she felt since she would be the one driving it. Oh yea, I haven’t seen one stick of firewood put up for winter yet so you know he will be stressing over that very soon.

[@AParr-cp4ib]

@@MrSeanG-of1zc I hate to think what the cost of a new pick-up truck would be in these current economic times. Maybe upwards of $50,000. I think Heath has done very well in re-habbing these older vehicles that he has. Not many people have this level of mechanical skill. I have also actually been eyeing the firewood stacked under the roof outside the "shop" in the background of these videos for a bit, and the pile really doesn't look too bad at this point. And seems to be growing. Perhaps it is being slowly added to, with no direct video made about the growing pile. He might stress about it anyway, though. Speaking as a person that once lived with firewood and a woodstove as my sole source of heating for many years, I know that one can never have too much firewood, because one never knows what a coming winter might bring.

[@MrSeanG-of1zc]

@@AParr-cp4ib if he had any mechanical skills he would just rebuild the transmission in his truck. All he does with all the junk he buys is make it look cool. It’s Like buying a $500 car and putting 5k worth of wheels and stereo in it. All the cash he’s wasted on junk he could have a nice truck that will do everything he needs it to do. I’d keep a junker just for plowing tho or buy an old dozer to plow and he could grade the road with it too in the off months. In my experiences always get more truck than you think you need. With all the projects he has going on at one time, he needs to be tinkering with truck as much as I need a third nut.

[@rexdouglas4874]

The first gen. Dodge is my favorite body style. I guess it’s Dodge square body. Being in my early 60’s, it’s what I grew up with. Has you know that the 1st Gen Cummins is a very simple engine. Don’t turn it into a donor for the Chevy Crew Cab. Great video! Thanks for sharing! RAD

[@jvt201]

With 100 percent success with off grid solar and water systems your house build is a model for all off griders in USA

[@MacBailey]

That inner tube rubber is nearly indestructible in these applications. Although the black anodized coating on the panels offer some protection, you have the same problem bolting down the aluminum frames to the steel unistrut, which is why most panel racking systems are aluminum rails. I used gaskets I cut out of inner tube between the panels and unistrut on my 10kw grid tied array. 8 years and so far so good.

[@firstmate015]

Slip on some of those old rubber shoe covers that people still wear in Minnesota. Or...get another inner tube and make some straps to go over your shoes. It's just a circular cut through the whole inner tube so it looks like a band. They crisscross over your shoe. I use bandsthem for exercising like stretchy bands.

[@briankumpan9892]

The Veterans Administration put in vehicle covers but on top are solar panels and the panels lay flat but with a slight angle to all of them. It's to help with the electrical needs of the hospital and administration area's as well. The car port parking areas are at a slight angle (to get rain and snow off), but the panels lay flat

[@davidhelfrich7150]

???

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Great, now I’ve got a hankering for Thai food 👍🤣

[@denisbellars9260]

You need to be like Spider-Man up there on the roof , 🕷 but you are doing a great job 👍

[@justsilman]

I enjoy your videos so much, I believe that you have one of the best channels on KZbin. Please keep up all the great work you do and have fun! Thank you.

[@EyeintheSky999]

I think you should look at a motor system somewhere down the road. Could even have it tilt them nearer to 90 degrees to get the snow to slide off then no roof climbing at all.

[@tomkirtley4534]

I love to see a perfectionist at work - It is so refreshing to know there are others like me in the world hahahahahaha Try indoor tennis shoes they are designed to be non-slip

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

The inner tube rubber gasket is a GREAT idea ! I am still disappointed that he refe s to spend a couple hundred dollars on a proper safety harness system. I hope he has AFLAC Accident Insurance !

[@lutemule]

Also heard if you get into a bad accident in Idaho right now there is no room for you! all the unvaccinated are keeping the hospitals closed to anyone needing urgent care.

[@TiaraPoodles]

@@lutemule LOL!!! Sure, that's what is going on ......

[@russellwatters5891]

I'm glad you saw the comments about galvanic corrosion. The rubber insulator from the truck tube, should work out 👍

[@brownwarrior6867]

Heath have you considered perhaps fitting some connection points under the eaves of the main roof in order to secure a safety line to the main building? You could fashion them to make them look both decorative and to do this job. If you were to put say 3 or 4 across the main length this would allow you to safely traverse whilst having a backup fixed point that would ensure only a minimal drop onto the lower roof rather than a potentially catastrophic full fall to the ground. There are a great many harnesses out there that would allow you freedom of movement whilst keeping you safe should you have to go up there in bad weather. Please consider it bud as all it takes is one poorly placed boot or forgetfulness through being preoccupied with the job in hand and it could be game over for you. I’m sure you have weighed up the pros and cons of wearing a harness or connecting to a proper safety line but there is no guarantee with the way you are approaching working at potentially life threatening or altering heights. You are a bright guy Heath and I know you know it makes sense to limit the dangers of working at height. 🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼 That aside peace and love to your family as always. Ps Rock climbers wear purpose made shoes 😉

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Why would he do that when he refuses to wear a safety harness ?!!!

[@jcsoundguy]

Ive begged him for years to wear a real harness. He made some LAME excuse a few videos back. It’s honestly the stupidest thing he does. All this work to take care of his family yet refuses BASIC safety issues. He won’t even wear safety glasses when cutting metals. It’s very frustrating.

[@brownwarrior6867]

@@jackpatteeuw9244 Some people are set in their ways or are just head strong Jack. Heath is an intelligent guy with an obvious mindset to continually prove himself as a man,husband and a father. I’m an ex Soldier who seen active service and used to wear safety gear as part of the job. Helmet,Body Armour/Vest,Boots,Gloves,Gogles,Ear Protection were the basic stuff but then you had Harnesses,Visors,Safety Bars for Vehicles,Chains,Shackles,Sheeting,Netting and a multitude of other equipment associated with a diversity of tasks in order to make a dangerous job that bit safer. Go look on KZbin Heath there are numerous videos of Soldiers surviving a head shot purely because they had a Kevlar helmet on. Sure Johnny Rambo survived the 100 foot fall through the fir trees and stitched himself up using the sewing kit in his knife but the fact is had he not bought a knife with a sewing kit in it he would most probably have bled to death or died of gangrene before taking out an entire detachment of the home guard single handed with nothing more than a hunting knife ahead band and poorly acted script 🤷🏻‍♂️ You see even the fictitious Johnny Rambo had his basic level of health and safety in mind. 🧐

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

@@brownwarrior6867 He is a husband and a father. What would happen if he fell ? Hard to make a KZbin income from and hospital bed or grave. Like I said before, he need life and accident insurance. You can actually buy accident insurance on the kids also.

[@brownwarrior6867]

@@jackpatteeuw9244 Totally agree it’s very irresponsible but especially more so for a father that takes an active role in teaching his kids the rights and wrongs in life. The youngster is very active and likes climbing 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@arvidklubben595]

I have never seen rubber isolator beeing used, normally teflon is used between materials and PP for bolt isolation. Due to this I checked the components in rubber and discovered that one of them is carbon black (graphite). This means that rubber isolation in contact with aluminum becomes a super galvanic corrosion source.

[@nieldcreek2098]

Better plan on cleaning those solar panels often during the winter now that you removed the spark arrester on your chimney. That ash and soot will build up much more on those panels more than he must realize.

[@heywood62]

For the shoes, you can get boots with magnetic soles. Check with Kyle on RR Building channel that's where I learned about them.