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

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Komentáře • 305

  • @thomasmccabe4649
    @thomasmccabe4649 Před rokem +46

    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
      @bay9876 Před rokem +10

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

    • @robson30rp
      @robson30rp Před rokem +7

      @@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.

  • @bigmitch1914
    @bigmitch1914 Před rokem +9

    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

  • @kansasfarming
    @kansasfarming Před rokem +12

    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

  • @lindadecker3538
    @lindadecker3538 Před rokem +28

    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
      @ardurbin2 Před rokem +1

      Beside every good man is a good woman!
      😊

  • @kellydardeen6308
    @kellydardeen6308 Před 8 dny

    You Have A Beautiful Homestead Reminds Me of My Parents Farm

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 Před rokem +7

    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.

  • @deannaoverstreet4146
    @deannaoverstreet4146 Před rokem +3

    Great job! So proud for you!

  • @MarcRiedel
    @MarcRiedel Před 10 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @angiethompson5684
    @angiethompson5684 Před rokem +8

    Looks professionally installed!! Great job!!😃

  • @jpeel2066
    @jpeel2066 Před rokem +4

    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 🇬🇧.

  • @roscoejones4515
    @roscoejones4515 Před rokem +6

    Excellent work, I'm loving this series!👍

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 Před rokem +1

    Excellent install. Lovely views on a nice day.

  • @joketendam5806
    @joketendam5806 Před rokem +3

    Great neat job as allways😊

  • @muttimerewifey
    @muttimerewifey Před rokem +1

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

  • @michellepollino4986
    @michellepollino4986 Před rokem +2

    Another beautiful job done.

  • @csnanny1882
    @csnanny1882 Před rokem +3

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

  • @cynthiabohli-nelson1824
    @cynthiabohli-nelson1824 Před rokem +2

    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!

  • @charleskreger9622
    @charleskreger9622 Před rokem +1

    Amazing work and coordination

  • @kyleboaz1055
    @kyleboaz1055 Před rokem +1

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

  • @stevemartinez6757
    @stevemartinez6757 Před rokem +1

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

  • @cleopatra4473
    @cleopatra4473 Před rokem +2

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

  • @l.j.b9863
    @l.j.b9863 Před rokem +2

    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
    @lorenmeyer5290 Před rokem +3

    Very very nice job Evan and Rebecca!

  • @jayjaybee1129
    @jayjaybee1129 Před rokem

    You've really done your homework. Great job.

  • @jamesharless5357
    @jamesharless5357 Před rokem +2

    Great job Evan!👍🏻

  • @joeanonemouse
    @joeanonemouse Před rokem +1

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

  • @staceymason4021
    @staceymason4021 Před rokem +1

    Well, you did a great job

  • @wesleyhuckabay5968
    @wesleyhuckabay5968 Před rokem

    Very nice job. Looks great. You did good.

  • @gbentley8176
    @gbentley8176 Před rokem +1

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

  • @JSmith-wg8zl
    @JSmith-wg8zl Před rokem

    Good video, I have been waiting for you to make this one. Thanks for going into and explaining the minor details of installation. Your video answers many questions I've had about installing my own solar system.

  • @bobtaylor6508
    @bobtaylor6508 Před rokem +1

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

  • @kathyline11
    @kathyline11 Před rokem +1

    Great job!

  • @steveb4992
    @steveb4992 Před rokem +1

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

  • @ronaldclemons5520
    @ronaldclemons5520 Před rokem +1

    Another nice job Evan. Blessings🙂

  • @MsSephrena
    @MsSephrena Před rokem +1

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

  • @jimbucher1049
    @jimbucher1049 Před rokem

    Great Job...Thanks for explaining everything and prices...Yes, Be Careful on the roofs....Be safe and thanks for another great video.....See you again !!!

  • @robertmarino2158
    @robertmarino2158 Před rokem

    Great video , great work ! Congratulations !! Stay safe !

  • @markmazza135
    @markmazza135 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Evan always does an outstanding job!

  • @miguelavelasquez8056
    @miguelavelasquez8056 Před rokem

    Nice job Even keep up the good work can't wait to see the finish product thanks for sharing

  • @stephenmulholland4868
    @stephenmulholland4868 Před rokem +3

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

  • @Dan-qy1rg
    @Dan-qy1rg Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @benoregan4623
    @benoregan4623 Před 3 měsíci

    Very useful information for anyone planning to install solar panels.

  • @margaretpervier8357
    @margaretpervier8357 Před rokem +1

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

  • @stevenbrooks7965
    @stevenbrooks7965 Před rokem +1

    Good view from the roof

  • @ron1410
    @ron1410 Před rokem +1

    Very nice!

  • @pampilgrim2274
    @pampilgrim2274 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @sh839c
    @sh839c Před rokem +1

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

  • @StephenCarroll-bn3od
    @StephenCarroll-bn3od Před rokem

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

  • @gerardcudmore1556
    @gerardcudmore1556 Před rokem

    Great job looks great.

  • @boathead22000
    @boathead22000 Před rokem +1

    A happy man to get that job finished.

  • @johngastineau653
    @johngastineau653 Před rokem +1

    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
      @CountryViewAcres  Před rokem +1

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

  • @jamesmorrison1884
    @jamesmorrison1884 Před rokem

    Looks great Evan have a good day.

  • @marydanen5220
    @marydanen5220 Před rokem

    Great job Evan💖

  • @henrymorgan3982
    @henrymorgan3982 Před rokem

    Good job! Learned a lot today!

  • @jason27swg
    @jason27swg Před rokem +1

    Great job

  • @MartinP1214
    @MartinP1214 Před rokem +1

    Nice job, Give me hope for my shop.

  • @sylviaprudhomme5417
    @sylviaprudhomme5417 Před rokem

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

  • @hpw59
    @hpw59 Před rokem +1

    nice looking install👍

  • @carolnoe9037
    @carolnoe9037 Před rokem

    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.

  • @noahbrewster8263
    @noahbrewster8263 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Evan

  • @ukaegbusunny8794
    @ukaegbusunny8794 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @TKCL
    @TKCL Před rokem

    Nice! Been waiting for this video!

  • @yourdriver4093
    @yourdriver4093 Před rokem +2

    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!!

  • @athloneduke
    @athloneduke Před rokem +2

    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

  • @gwaynel8363
    @gwaynel8363 Před rokem

    Great job!! They look nice and uniform up there. All the best from Greensboro NC.

  • @stuartsplace100
    @stuartsplace100 Před rokem

    Very awesome Job Evan

  • @karenspeer7378
    @karenspeer7378 Před rokem

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

  • @adelnaim9475
    @adelnaim9475 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @CowboysFan777
    @CowboysFan777 Před rokem

    Great Job!

  • @michaelplates
    @michaelplates Před rokem

    Excellent job - love it man.

  • @JimmyHensley36
    @JimmyHensley36 Před rokem

    Great job sir looks great …👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Bex-rg8pj
    @Bex-rg8pj Před rokem

    Good job 👏

  • @thomtleonard46.
    @thomtleonard46. Před rokem

    Great job😮

  • @hankfacer7098
    @hankfacer7098 Před rokem

    Yet another fantastic job at CVA

  • @garywilson484
    @garywilson484 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks I needed that ideal I want to install solar on my building

  • @exploitthechildless1510
    @exploitthechildless1510 Před rokem +5

    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.

  • @brentjohnson6654
    @brentjohnson6654 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @knolltop314
    @knolltop314 Před rokem +1

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

  • @mikeperry2814
    @mikeperry2814 Před 5 měsíci

    Good Job!

  • @georgemoomaw9437
    @georgemoomaw9437 Před rokem +3

    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.

  • @ianhaggart1438
    @ianhaggart1438 Před rokem

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

  • @lylesmith1949
    @lylesmith1949 Před rokem +3

    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!

  • @timgore1487
    @timgore1487 Před rokem

    Nice work

  • @minutemanmac
    @minutemanmac Před rokem

    You might actually be surprised during the winter. We have a 19 degree pitch on ours, located in northern NH and it does really well in the winter months. Averages 30-50kWh a day once the snow clears. We have a 24 pannel system using Canadian Solar panels and Enphase iQ8m inverters

  • @Iamkcs2c
    @Iamkcs2c Před rokem +1

    Nice job ))

  • @luketippey8664
    @luketippey8664 Před rokem

    Very nice!!!

  • @rodfair5698
    @rodfair5698 Před rokem

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

  • @chrs1212
    @chrs1212 Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent video man!

  • @roberto.peterson9917
    @roberto.peterson9917 Před rokem +4

    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

  • @Infinity.....
    @Infinity..... Před rokem

    You're the man!👍🙂

  • @davidsmathers5621
    @davidsmathers5621 Před rokem +2

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

    • @CountryViewAcres
      @CountryViewAcres  Před rokem +5

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

  • @teenagefarmer
    @teenagefarmer Před rokem

    Awesome job. Looks great. I see you've already got people on you about being up on the roof LoL. Keep up the good work.

  • @davidkraft3690
    @davidkraft3690 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @lexi4693
    @lexi4693 Před 9 měsíci

    Watching you up on that roof made me SO nervous as I hate heights. Great job though, you 2 work so well together.

  • @jamesgossens6853
    @jamesgossens6853 Před rokem +1

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

  • @MrThejackal99
    @MrThejackal99 Před rokem

    Great Job, Great video. Thanks. If you had to do it again I would recommend looking at Microinverters as they would make the job easier although they would limit the option of running off grid unless you pick the Enphase unit.

  • @davidsmathers5621
    @davidsmathers5621 Před rokem +5

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

  • @jasonbroom7147
    @jasonbroom7147 Před rokem

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

  • @patrickjames1080
    @patrickjames1080 Před rokem

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

  • @jimnaz5267
    @jimnaz5267 Před rokem

    YAY. Well Done,