Yet Another SD Install 4.5Kw LG 300's SE 5000 in La Costa CA

[newe70]

Yep, as an attorney I'm familiar with the business dynamics of a mechanics lien, and I understand they have to protect their interests. House had half the panels up last night, hopefully it will be done today, SDGE inspection next week. I'm very happy with the conduit run as well, they put it under the eaves and color-matched my paint scheme, so its virtually invisible.

If you have a chance, would you mind sharing some of the pictures of how your installer did the conduit work? My installation is about 3-4 weeks away.

[bcroe]

I noticed they delivered 18 panels the other day, I wonder how many come DOA or if they accommodate for potential breakage. Would luv to increase my capacity with the "extras" but I'm sure that wouldn't work with the permit and limited extra space I have.

I received 3 skids of panels here, they got bounced around over my uneven lawn, and 2 years later
every one is doing fine. I m amazed just how much they will endure without damage. Bruce Roe

[inetdog]

I received 3 skids of panels here, they got bounced around over my uneven lawn, and 2 years later
every one is doing fine. I m amazed just how much they will endure without damage. Bruce Roe

That is for framed panels that are designed well.
I just saw an indication that the Renology semi-flexible (rigid mono cells on a flexible substrate!) are nowhere near as forgiving.
Frameless rigid panels are still open to question too.

PS: One of my friends has an 80" flat screen TV he bought from Costco and has to move ~100 miles twice a year. Even keeping the original box the first move broke it. Fortunately the Costco warranty is beyond reason.
But he now tapes a sheet of 1/4 plywood solidly to the case, covering the screen, each time he moves it.

[JBinCBad]

Quick update:
Panels look great, conduit is virtually invisible. SDGE came out and inspected yesterday, and I turned it on this am. Haven't gotten a chance to take pics yet, but everything looks great, and I'm generating already. It really was basically a one-day job once things got started. I'm pretty stoked on things thus far, after a rocky start. Communication and adjusting my expectations as to when things would be done are the only areas of gripe, otherwise a happy camper. I'll take pics over the weekend, I think the panels look pretty cool (all black on black rails).

[mungosocal]

If you don't have your ATO, I don't think you want to generate. My understanding at least.

[thejq]

Quick update:
Panels look great, conduit is virtually invisible. SDGE came out and inspected yesterday, and I turned it on this am. Haven't gotten a chance to take pics yet, but everything looks great, and I'm generating already. It really was basically a one-day job once things got started. I'm pretty stoked on things thus far, after a rocky start. Communication and adjusting my expectations as to when things would be done are the only areas of gripe, otherwise a happy camper. I'll take pics over the weekend, I think the panels look pretty cool (all black on black rails).

That's pretty quick to get the city and SDGE inspection done. Most people in SD have reported much longer (a week or more on average). Looking forward to seeing some pictures.

[inetdog]

That's pretty quick to get the city and SDGE inspection done. Most people in SD have reported much longer (a week or more on average). Looking forward to seeing some pictures.

JBinCBad, it will be easiest for you to post and for us to view the pictures if you can host them on a third party site like PhotoBucket and just put a link to the album in your post here.
It also keeps the bandwidth cost on our server down.

[JBinCBad]

OK, sorry, didn't get a chance to snap pics this weekend, but super-clean install, no visible conduit or wiring anywhere, I'll try to get some tomorrow. . .Enjoying the production numbers on the SE site already. . .

[hcubed]

OK, sorry, didn't get a chance to snap pics this weekend, but super-clean install, no visible conduit or wiring anywhere, I'll try to get some tomorrow. . .Enjoying the production numbers on the SE site already. . .

Congrats! You need to go out to your meter and watch it run backwards!

[JBinCBad]

As promised, pics of the completed install. Good thing is, the install was so clean, there is really no exposed wiring, or even conduit to show. Very happy with the final product, and yes, its fun to see your meter spin backwards

http://s216.photobucket.com/user/jbailey895/library/JB%20Solar%202015

[JBinCBad]

sorry, pics should be unlocked now. . .

[newe70]

As promised, pics of the completed install. Good thing is, the install was so clean, there is really no exposed wiring, or even conduit to show. Very happy with the final product, and yes, its fun to see your meter spin backwards

http://s216.photobucket.com/user/jba...20Solar%202015

That is a super clean and premium conduit work. Thank you for sharing.

[MoJ]

Second that ... really crisp & clean install. Congrats!

[hale2]

I am too new to be able to send a PM. Will you please PM the name of the company you used?

Thanks

[artemeus]

Hi all!
Also new - looking to install LG 315 with SE 6000 - please PM me the installer as well
Thanks!