Remove + Reinstall All The Solar Panels

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[@robinhaas6895]

I have seen many crimp connectors fail when used with solid wires. Crimp connectors tend to relax (spring back) somewhat, after removing the crimp tool, which reduces the compression, resulting in a less reliable connection. Crimp connectors are not as bad on stranded wire, as they are on solid wire. Crimping to solid wire results in poor connections that have high resistance, which results in heat, that can cause fires. NASA (and others) do NOT allow crimping to solid wire. On the flip side, wire nuts have a conical, sharp-edged spring that stretches when you install them, and they bite into the wires with many threads (wraps of the conical spring), while keeping a spring-tight compression on all wires that the conical spring engages with. But to the main topic, I am in the process of choosing a mounting solution for my solar panels, and this video helped me see some of the installation techniques and problems that can arise. Thanks for the video.

[@MrJayallen2004]

It's quality work when you treat a customer's roof like it's your roof. You don't want leaks or ugly looks from ground or roof. Neither do customers. When we did ours we scraped the iron ridge flashings and went with quickbolt 2. Still have a box filled with the old flashings. Great work Mr. Goat.

[@skitzoradio369]

Been installing since 2008. Never made a roof leak. A caulking gun and a Hershey's kiss amount of caulk around the hole in a U-turn shape upside down is all you need.

[@craig129]

Nicely done. You clearly take pride in your work.

[@David_L3]

Thanks for putting in the effort & showing us how to do it correctly. Great Work. You need a helper up there with you.

[@sIXXIsDesigns]

is it even advisable to install roofing BELOW the Factory Suggested Installation Temperature? ... the warranty/guarantee is shot given you installed it below those temps.

[@AlexMurilloh23]

I see PV lead cables laying on the roof/shingles. This would fail inspection in my area simply based on that..

[@wva5089]

"Flashing shits flat"

[@wva5089]

Ever do ground mounts in Wasatch front suburbia? Id rather avoid the whole roof aspect all together.. or maybe a pergola or something..

[@solargoat]

Ha ha ha need to hire you as my editor

[@arondueck]

Seen that too! Haha

[@seanyounk1]

I like your technique of using the air from the cordless to blow the dust away. Never thought of this before.

[@scott7270]

Funny @4:25. Flashing SHITS flat" 😂😂

[@theroadlesstraveled21]

“Good from afar but far from good” - love this! I heard a guy say once (when concealing a less-than-stellar job) “I won’t be able to see it from my house”. Kinda like “pound to fit, paint to match”! LOL! So hard as a home owner to know whether installers are doing a good job the right way or just looking like they are - and that’s with anything not just solar panels.

[@SteveRowe]

Get a driver with torque control. Otherwise, it's only a matter of time until you accidentally over-torque something.

[@contrarian777]

Whomever is making the decisions is not the sharpest tool in the shed... spend the money to remove, re-roof and re-install... but then you re-use the same garbage hardware that appears to have caused some of the leaks? What did that save... like $500? How much extra time did that take you to deal with the old stuff? I know that wasn't your choice, but I won't do a re-install unless we're starting with fresh hardware/flashings.

[@PersonalStash420]

Did you hear him, he had to re-use the old hardware in order to save the environment. I would rather he save my roof and he can save the environment on his own roof. 🤣🤣🤣

[@dudesparo]

The other day we were reading the bag of Buchanans and we had a Blonde moment. Strip both wires 3/4”, put the crimp sleeve on, and THEN use your lineman’s to twist them together before crimping and trimming.

[@solargoat]

No crimp needed lol

[@benniedonald]

Question??? Why do you not install the tracking system. Before the roofing goes down? Seems like it would be easier for the roofers. To guarantee a leak proof roof. Than you trying to install after the roof is finished. Plus you could better guarantee rafter connections. If nothing else just your main supports for your tracks.

[@mentat102]

I had the exact same question - attachments go down after the underlayment and before the shingles whenever you are doing a new roof!

[@peterzinia3767]

Flashing "Shits" flat?

[@solargoat]

My favorite typo to this day

[@rashidafurniturewalla985]

I am need of a new roof. After I approached my solar company for a quote to remove and reinstall my 28 solar panels, they came back with a quote of $11,000. I feel cheated that they didn't disclose this cost upfront or we wouldn't have opted to put up the solar panels 10 years ago. The panels are leased and we still have 15 years more to go on the contract.

[@hamcheese9169]

“Always be safe”…. Has no yo-yo or saftey rope😅 love the videos tho

[@kevinvdhh]

Here in the Netherlands we lift the solar panels in a completely different way, which uses less energy

[@alexk6745]

How? Do you fly with a panel up?

[@craigslaunwhite579]

Curious how you are lifting solar panels “differently”. With a lift machine or ropes or multiple people?

[@gtvon2556]

Can use impact if YOU'RE soft. not your soft. A drill driver with a clutch is a better choice. It's hard to get up on the roof to inspect but drones make it easy.

[@cuisinart7899]

Thanks for these, great videos. The flashing sealant you did looked good, but how was the lag bolt sealing around the hole in the flashing? Was that a rubber nipple on the flashing that closes?

[@760dalewis]

I am sorry but i couldn't get past the first flashing mount install. That roof will leak if he installed all of the flashing mounts like that. He makes the effort but continues the problem with installing "over" the shingles. That type of flashing mount should be treated like any other pipe boot sticking through a roof.

[@ddyeo503]

The real question is, did these solar panels cause this roof to go bad? I mean the roofing looked fine to me except where they drilled through the roofing to install the solar panels. To be honest I would never install something like this and then put a bunch of holes through a brand new roofing, to mount solar panels. This guy really lost his shirt getting talk into solar panels on his roof,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@TheCj71984]

Nothing covers the bracket and protects the edges of the bracket and the hole that was made with the lag and this goes for most mounting systems. Your install looks nice 👍

[@iridium58]

Is there a way to reuse same rail mounting points when doing re -roofs, so you dont have to keep drilling the same rafters with more holes?...thanks.

[@Jimmy-Legs]

Dude must have crazy strong legs.

[@VigilanceTech]

How much do you make for something like that uninstall and reinstall?

[@RobinRastle]

so you didnt replace the old MC4s with genuine items

[@USMC978]

We have an in house roofing company. I’ve done a few re-installs. Idk why the customer would get a system with a bad roof. Or maybe the salesman was looking for a quick commission check?

[@phlodel]

People don't know the condition of their roof. Salesmen don't care, they just want their money.

[@jaredjohnson5458]

For gaps between the rows i like to use a two mid clamps in between the panels to get the gap then match it across the row. love the videos man keep up the good work

[@floridaaiagency]

Poor location for solar panels. Waste of money and resources.

[@quentenabbarno]

Should of used decking foot attachments

[@mistersniffer6838]

Yur a f'kn boss, bro!

[@solargoat]

🐐 🙏

[@TediBare]

The weather it was installed. Yes I'm cheerleading for that line. I love it. oh my gawd yes I hate it when I don't watch the number on my drill and I blow through things. 💜💜💜 how do you do all this by yourself? Oh my goodness I would still want somebody with me ... just to hand me stuff.

[@douglaspettersson2624]

I Install solar panels in Sweden and most of the roofs there are clay/concrete tiles. Never seen these paper tile roofs before seems much nicer to work with. Keep up the good work😁

[@craigslaunwhite579]

Clay and/concrete last 3 times as long as asphalt style roofs. Yeah definitely easier to install and work with though.

[@gtvon2556]

they are fiberglass shingles

[@pictiger]

In my neck of the woods, I haven't seen a white guy working on a roof in ages. Just sayin'.

[@solargoat]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Alfred.E.Newman]

COME ON MAN those roof flashers have a grove for application of roof cement but i found adding a lump in the bolt hole prior to zipping in a bolt further seals the hole made thru the wood , does not cause any undo mess or damage wood in anyway, just a little extra for peace of mind, that last video of roof damage was a SPEED SET UP by the last installer, when solar people were backed up and needed to be done fast to get to next one/// that ridge cap looks OFF CENTER by your video but whos NIT PICKING right lol

[@alanhannan7978]

I believe the Buchanan is good for 2 10AWG wires, what is your preferred connection method for 3 10AWG wires?

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Great video and new here.

[@keithbroughton4476]

Nice work! Attention to detail is always rewarding. I am surprised you are allowed to work "at height" with no type of fall arrest. Still, you look as sure footed as a "Goat" (LOL)

[@andys5203]

Awsome video. What racking system do you like and recommend. Thks

[@Urbicide]

You do quality work, which is really nice to see. I know that it varies from install to install, but what does a removal & reinstall typically run for a job like this?

[@JoelRamirez-os1ec]

What i dont get is, why carry all that bullshit when all you need is a 7/16 socket and some zip ties

[@903_Camp]

Need you to come to North Texas. Need help. Pulling 36 panels. Hail damaged roof

[@whytho8714]

Iron ridge is the best 👌

[@billnipp2309]

The crew that installed my panels were there for days and there was about 5-8 of them. How can you do all the same work by yourself??? ty

[@brettvanwey9419]

I don't know anything about this so this is likely worth a grain of salt but is there sealant between the L-brackets and the flashing? Maybe I missed it but it seems like there should be.

[@johnq8792]

Excellent job, amazing and thankful

[@Jimmy-Legs]

4:25 Oooooooooopsies. 😁

[@antoniogrijalva2038]

i would take off the old shingle still stuck on the flashing with an oscillating tool. dont think it belongs on the reinstall, takes some time prepping them but very clean reinstall

[@glenjamindle]

Got a link to those sun bundlers? That cam lock looks nifty

[@bryanhunter7714]

This guy is an excellent craftsman! 👏

[@Swampkrew]

Why aren’t you using a real extension ladder with standoffs and leg levelers? Ladders should never be supported by thin aluminum gutters? Install looks really nice.

[@solargoat]

I just got one of those nice little giant sumo stance ladders this week! Excited to try it out.

[@cobywalker3922]

Anyone else noticed the typo at 4:25? LMAO

[@bru512]

Love the video. Great to get cheap lessons learned

[@theirishhammer9451]

I am totally off grid and you said about a month ago that nobody goes off grid? Brother you are very wrong, there are many of use going off grid because of various situations and possibly harsh situations, I hope your comments about off grid were a mistake.

[@solargoat]

I was definitely being a troll. A lot of people don’t understand when they install a grid tied solar panel system that even if it did work “off grid” it doesn’t have any where close the capacity to run and oven or ac unit etc.

[@solargoat]

Obviously people use solar in off grid applications. But “no one” that has grid power install solar and disconnects

[@theirishhammer9451]

@@solargoat there is no grid where we are, deep in kansas.

[@Buzz-ep6iu]

@@solargoatAgree, we have 20KW (44x460) on the roof and 23KW (2 inverters) with 54KWH of batteries. We never use grid power, even with 2 AC’s and a clothes dryer running, send 10-50KWH to the grid every day but never ‘take’ any… but pay $50/mo to stay connected to the grid just in case!

[@simonpaine2347]

"Always be safe..." Totally agree. Please wear your seat belt. You are relying on others, not just yourself to drive safely, for your protection!

[@johnq8792]

Seat belt is another money grab by ur government.

[@chriss4365]

Henry makes some good stuff for roofs.

[@johnbecich9540]

I LOVE your PERFECTIONISM.

[@elonf6164]

Any interest in doing a video about converting a LCD style solar edge inverter from cellular to lan? Deadline is looming with a tmobile shutdown. I'd love to diy this but the 2 videos I've found didn't inspire a ton of confidence that I wouldn't electrocute myself and that there wouldn't be a password lockout. Your take? Loving the content!

[@solargoat]

I posted a couple! One with a WiFi kit and one with hardwire a while back! Can you check those out and let me know what you think?

[@elonf6164]

@@solargoat oops. I looked before asking and somehow missed them. Sorry about that. Watched both and I think I understand how to drain it and not get shocked. I'm assuming they all have the LAN port. So I guess the only mystery left is another video shared a button sequence password locking out the LAN activation in models with a LCD screen. Is that sequence always there? Is it always the same or would the initial installer have set their own?

[@davidmorton8170]

I just don’t like the way that mounting system drills a hole right through all the shingles and relies only on caulking or sealant right at the hole. A better way would be to have an L bracket penetrate first, with the hole penetration being uphill, and then have a flashing that goes under the shingle above but over the penetration, routing water over or around the penetration and the panel support being downhill from there. This way, the tar sealant is secondary support, not primary.

[@jjclarkson3261]

4:25 CHECK YOUR SPELLING!!! IMMEDIATELY!

[@solargoat]

Ha ha thank you

[@jjclarkson3261]

@@solargoat Lol

[@bru512]

Did the panels get tested before re-installation?

[@phlodel]

He verified they were all working before dismantling the system.

[@integr8er66]

I have a metal roof, I am planning to use magnets to mount my panels, what do you think about that?

[@mckenziekeith7434]

There are non-penetration clamps that can clamp onto the seams of the metal roof. If you have raised seams.

[@you166mhz]

notice he's not talking about the angle of the panels to the sun .... the roof's pitch angle are not the same for solar panels ... this is why it's best to place solar panels as a ground mount .. this gives the easy access to adjust the solar panels to the sun's sunlight pitch ... no home roof pitch are the same ... it's impossible ... but ---- rest assure - he's a good guy with good intention -- it's just he's not giving consideration on solar panels installation pitch guidelines ...

[@craigslaunwhite579]

If you have a giant yard to lay solar panels that may work. Most people use the roof for aesthetic purposes.