Installing Solar Panels on our Workshop Roof. Snap-N-Rack Roof Mount with 7.36 Kilowatts of Solar

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[@thomasmccabe4649]

Very nice, Evan. You might consider how to install a permanent access ladder to the roof since you may need to maintain that array every once in a while.

[@bay9876]

You'd be surprised how many times you need easy access to the Solar Array. Ice, snow, birds wasps etc

[@robson30rp]

@@bay9876 not only for those reasons the ground installation (of course if you have enough place on the ground) is a way easier to be maintained, but the most important issue is fire safety.

[@mbalongchannel3409]

Saya setuju banget, karena peratan pasti ada, dan sering untuk naik turun

[@lindadecker3538]

Very impressed, Evan, that you were able to complete this huge job, while also filming a great video for your viewers. I love everything about this video from the "eye in the blue sky" views of your house and property to your ability to make it look easy to get the panels in place by yourself while describing the process. Great job. Kudos to Rebecca, too, for her important part in the whole process.

[@ardurbin2]

Beside every good man is a good woman! 😊

[@farmtheland]

They look like a professional installed them, glad Rebecca was their to retrieve the ladder. Always a good idea to have someone around when your on the roof. Looking forward to the baby duck, keep us informed

[@sambathbunkh]

I think so.

[@157-40_T]

Anytime you combine steel - aluminum, be aware of galvanic corrosion.

[@csnanny1882]

God keep you safe, because I know you aren’t going to pay the wind any attention, ❤

[@bigmitch1914]

Evan I just want to say I really appreciate how your always open about cost. That is always a uncomfortable topic to even talk to people you know. It’s not really anyones business but it sure helps all of us get a good idea for our projects

[@boathead22000]

A happy man to get that job finished.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Evan and Rebecca, She's always saving your bacon isn't she. lol She's a great helper and goes above the expected on so many occasions. Glad she was there to keep you working. Looks good and looking forward to seeing how things are going with the solar install next winter. Keep up the great videos and having fun around there. Fred.

[@jasonbroom7147]

My OCD is REALLY enjoying this video, especially at @17:30.

[@jpeel2066]

Must be very satisfying seeing a job well done. Sometimes you've just got to get on and get the job done by yourself. Great work. All the best 🇬🇧.

[@charleskreger9622]

Amazing work and coordination

[@angiethompson5684]

Looks professionally installed!! Great job!!😃

[@knolltop314]

Prediction . . . this vid will soon become one of your most watched. Was fun view for us. Definition of that camera is great.

[@margaretpervier8357]

They look good. I’m glad the wind didn’t blow; that would have been a disaster.😊❤❤❤❤

[@markmazza135]

Evan always does an outstanding job!

[@stephenmulholland4868]

Always secure the ladder with a rope lead that you can grab if it falls

[@kyleboaz1055]

As a fireman, I didn’t know about the shut off switch. Good to know! Thanks!!

[@sh839c]

You are producing some of the best videos on youtube. You are a craftsman for sure.

[@MarcRiedel]

Really appreciate you citing some of the codes related to this project. I had no idea about leaving walkways for firefighters but that makes sense.

[@omm7763]

Great job! My old man used to say "look back at the past year, and look at your accomplishments outside work. Did you do more than neighbour Joe? If so, you will become a millionaire." I absolutely love your ambition and I'm glad you had a concerned wife on the ground. My guess is you probably just saved yourself $4000 in installers for the day. Keep it up.

[@sambathbunkh]

Wow so professional installation Solar panels on roof.

[@HansFrisk]

To save on cabling you "jump" the cables to every other tigo and then on the end you go back to those you jumped over, minimizing or even eliminating the need for long cable runs and improving (reducing) rf reciever area.

[@stevenbrooks7965]

Good view from the roof

[@l.j.b9863]

Evan a couple of eye hooks (heavy duty) installed on your pole barn at high level means you always have a location to tie or bungee cord the top of your ladder to the barn whilst in the roof. It stops any risk of falling in the wind and more importantly is secure when you are climbing back off roof. A few dollars well spent

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Very very nice job Evan and Rebecca!

[@yourdriver4093]

Good job brother. Wish i was into electronics and technical stuff like that. Might be the best days work you've done bro. Yall gonna save some money!! Now come do mine!!

[@joketendam5806]

Great neat job as allways😊

[@ronaldclemons5520]

Another nice job Evan. Blessings🙂

[@georgemoomaw9437]

What an interesting, informative video. I’m with Rebecca. Although I am a pilot I am not fond of ladders or roof walking. Standing on the edge like you did scares the heck out of me. But, to do it with my back turned would cause me to go into cardiac arrest. PLEASE …. Next time have TWO on the roof and one on the ground. Thanks for posting this.

[@roscoejones4515]

Excellent work, I'm loving this series!👍

[@MsSephrena]

Lookin' good, Evan - Hoping all works well when you fire it up... Take care, and be safe....

[@jamesharless5357]

Great job Evan!👍🏻

[@adelnaim9475]

Well done Evan good job give you a dignity . All the best to you all

[@nimad9304]

Thank you Evan for a very informative video. I learned a lot from you.

[@michellepollino4986]

Another beautiful job done.

[@rodfair5698]

Love the way that Rebekah was waiting ing to catch you, or at the very least, have a giggle when you fell off , ,

[@TenaPhillips-h4d]

great install

[@johngastineau653]

I'm glad you didn't have wind/tornado damage. I drove from Vincennes to Robinson then by Sullivan last Saturday. Oh my goodness the devastation.

[@CountryViewAcres]

Yes, they say the tornado was on the ground for 42 miles.

[@cynthiabohli-nelson1824]

Your workshop plans are coming along nicely w/ the interior walls & roof top solar panels. It's great having nicer weather for tackling those outdoor tasks!

[@ukaegbusunny8794]

Great job big Man thanks alot to Rebecca for her efforts too she is indeed a great woman

[@carolnoe9037]

My Dad's ladder did that years ago. He lived over by Big Creek in IL. He didn't have many neighbors. Luckily one went by and helped him lol.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Great job! So proud for you!

[@rangerbob42]

Looks like you have done a great job. It gets harder to work with age! I’m proof of that! I remember framing houses in my 20-30’s and it felt like I was at a playground compared to now! I’m presently 63 years old and I can feel my hamstrings in my legs starting to get much stiffer than I wish that they are. I was warned by some older men about this, but I used to feel that I had plenty more time in my hour glass! 😊 anyways I enjoyed your video. I’m in the process of setting up 6@240 watt panels that only weigh 41 pounds, but to me they may just as well be 65lbs! They’re going on my portable garage that’s 20x30 feet long!

[@cleopatra4473]

It looks great.😊 I'm impressed with your eye to detail. Very even lines, too.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

You will never give up or give in. Will get it done. Admire that❤❤❤

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I like what your doing there with the solar panels, but at my that's a lot of work for an older guy like me, so I'd have to have it done. Yes it does look like you had a beautiful day to do that work. Good pointer on safety at getting on the roof and having help moving across the roof with a panel. Thanks Evan, great video, enjoyed watching, have a great evening.

[@jason27swg]

Great job

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Evan and Rebekah! Nice setup. I enjoy watching you work together. You just scare me up on that roof! I am terrified of heights. Sometimes I had to close my eyes when you were carrying the panels across the roof.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Excellent install. Lovely views on a nice day.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Looks great Evan have a good day.

[@athloneduke]

Evan, greetings from Ireland, a great job and I'm looking with envy at the rest of that roof and what it might provide by way of " free electricity ". Your going in the right direction....off grid

[@bobtaylor6508]

Good job Evan, panels are at an affordable level which ids good to see

[@jamesgossens6853]

Solar is great. Our electric bill last month was $2.64, and in spring and summer through September it's usually $0.00.

[@roberto.peterson9917]

Suggestion you need to tie off ladder always wind can happen any time also recommend a slide out prevent tie off to keep bottom of ladder from walking out at the base been there and done that and got stuck on roof and have the bottom slide out while on ladder if you use ladders long enough it's just matter of time it will happen

[@cathiwim]

Great suggestion!

[@TKCL]

Nice! Been waiting for this video!

[@davidsmathers5621]

Good job evan hey don't forget to clean the metal shavings off the roof it will leave rust stains

[@CountryViewAcres]

I probably should have cleaned it off. But the rails are made of Aluminum, so not rust.

[@gbentley8176]

Smart installation. You will certainly reap the benefits of all your hard work.

[@karenspeer7378]

Wow!! Good Job 👍 Have a Great Evening!! ❤😊

[@staceymason4021]

Well, you did a great job

[@MartinP1214]

Nice job, Give me hope for my shop.

[@brentjohnson6654]

Great video. You have a good story telling ability as you do this.

[@lylesmith1949]

Hey Evan, great job on the solar! I don't know if your interested or not, but Brandon at Eddie Family Farm is about to plant his first garden on his new property. And maybe he could use your help on how you spaced out your garden and burned holes in the fabric. Maybe share your garden video from last spring. This is just suggestion is all. No worries. God Bless!

[@joeanonemouse]

Great install job and it looks very nice Evan. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@mikedalakis5292]

Great job, nicely videoed and explained. ... and well done to the helper who saved your skin. You could have been stuck on that roof for days !! lol

[@benoregan4623]

Very useful information for anyone planning to install solar panels.

[@steveb4992]

Looks great! Very clean install! Can’t wait to see it all hooked up and working.

[@CountryViewAcres]

Me too!

[@kellydardeen6308]

You Have A Beautiful Homestead Reminds Me of My Parents Farm

[@ianhaggart1438]

Interesting video as always .. stay safe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cgjamma]

Nice work! And you were honest and correct. Safety is a must!

[@kathyline11]

Great job!

[@ron1410]

Very nice!

[@stuartsplace100]

Very awesome Job Evan

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

Tying yourself off in some way would have been a good idea. One thing I praise your for is wearing tennis shoe's on your metal roof not only helps to NOT SCRATCH your metal panels with boots, etc. but to also stop you from slippage on the metal roofing. Fortunately you didn't have a steep pitch which helped a lot. I use to manage a metal roofing company and was also in charge of the safety dept. Trust me I was watching your video very carefully. LOL Very nice install for sure so far now comes the real challenge powering it all up. You are a very smart man and know your stuff so you should have very few challenges. Pretty good install so far. God bless.

[@sroberts605]

What did you think about safety harnesses? I must admit, when I was up on scaffolding/roofs I sometimes found them something of a safety hazard themselves when trying to do stuff, though of course they would have broken a fall in that eventuality.

[@michaelplates]

Excellent job - love it man.

[@hpw59]

nice looking install👍

[@exploitthechildless1510]

Very nice job!! I would be very interested in the long term performance of the roof penetrations. I had poor luck with getting roof racks with roof penetration to not leak.

[@StephenCarroll-bn3od]

Glad you and Rebecca are a great team 😀. Love your videos.

[@davidsmathers5621]

Hey evan what would you do if Rebecca was at work and know phone lol safety first

[@garyjohn316]

A lot of money brother, good job on the installation!

[@ZrubekFamily]

14:10 why women live longer than men. Great video, really informative.

[@mbalongchannel3409]

I like videos like this, let me join in learning, thank you and greetings from Indonesia

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Hello Rebecca & Evan.

[@chrs1212]

Excellent video man!

[@fabioforni5722]

Nice to see Rebecca with boots instead on flip flops

[@stevemartinez6757]

Very nice work as usual. I'm glad that you did your research and looked up the codes for everything.

[@Peter-qf3be]

Waving a hand from texas

[@noahbrewster8263]

Thank you Evan

[@timgore1487]

Nice work

[@hankfacer7098]

Yet another fantastic job at CVA

[@muttimerewifey]

Excited to finally see this video! Congrats on the big check off the annual list!

[@kevinrtres]

Well done. My roof has a 30 degree pitch. I'm definitely not getting on it. Will persuade someone else to do so.

[@fafunwaayomide5607]

😂😂😂 you are a wise man with criminal mind

[@patrickjames1080]

Suggest -- Wrapping the edge with mesh to keep the birds from nesting inside/underneath. They become pigeon condos here in AZ

[@JimmyHensley36]

Great job sir looks great …👍🏼👍🏼

[@ivyturnbull7460]

Well done Evan and Rebecca, glad it all went as planned. It is amazing the jobs you are getting done around your beautiful home. Your videos are excellent

[@marydanen5220]

Great job Evan💖

[@jimnaz5267]

YAY. Well Done,

[@derekadams729]

Hi Evan. You should have also been wearing a safety harness. Take care

[@davidkraft3690]

I found this video very interesting, in that I installed a solar collection set of pannels on a newly constructed home in Bloomington Illinois in 1978. Thies were "hot air" collectors made by a Company called SOLARON ( a company that no longer exists) .I installed them by myself on a two story roof , assisted by a sign company boom truck. The heated air was ducted to a "rock storage heat sink' in the basement. It had a complicated set of controls and I think it was "Semi successful" . Unfortunately, the whole project was abandoned and the house was torn down , so I don't know how well it worked.

[@ausnorman8050]

Great Setup, seems you have fallen in love with Solar ;) I have 19x 415w panels in two series. 6x or 2.5kw ENE facing to get morning sun and 5.3kw N facing. Currently in Hobart Australia I'm producing 50-55kw on clear days and 15-20kw even or rainy cloud as days!

[@Infinity.....]

You're the man!👍🙂