IntegraRack: $545 Ground Mount Solar Array Assembled in Less Than an Hour!
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0:00 Installation
2:20 Installation Time
2:37 Mounting Options
5:15 Comparison to Brightmount
6:01 More About The Company
6:26 Concrete Anchor Install
7:02 Conclusion
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0:00 Installation
2:20 Installation Time
2:37 Mounting Options
5:15 Comparison to Brightmount
6:01 More About The Company
6:26 Concrete Anchor Install
7:02 Conclusion
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hold your breath while blowing out that concrete dust buddy...long term health.
5 x 109 = $545
Awesome sound effects! Oh, and the content was pretty interesting too!
Twice as expensive as the brightmount. No thank you
no angle adjustment?
I owe you a big thank you. I rarely wear safety glasses though I've been working with power tools got longer than you've been alive. Seeing you wear them frequently I started wearing them more often. Yesterday I was using an angle grinder to cut some steel, the disk broke and a big piece bounced off my glasses. It hit hard enough to leave a gouge and shove the glasses hard against my face. The gouge is directly over my left eye. Thank you for the good example, even geezers need good teachers.
Holy cow!!! I had some solder spit into my eye a couple years back. It was sore for weeks. I wear them always now. Even if I'm doing something for one second. I'm glad you are good to go. That's scary
@@WillProwse Ya I need to stop taking chances. Gotta wear the gear.
@@goodcitizen4587 this was about 8 years ago. And I used to wear safety glasses for nearly everything. Now there is no exceptions
Luckily, I wear glasses for vision, and mine are safety rated, however, as I age, I frequently lift them to see clearly up close… and doing this while silver soldering over my head, I have splashed solder, and flux in my face… I got bifocal/trifocals added to mine… SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY!!!
All it takes is once
Needs angle of adjustment for seasonal changes, should be easy to add. Ask them about it
Looks like you could do it yourself with a hole saw.
ALSO , one of my concerns !!
They already make it. The one Will is reviewing appears to be the IR-30 which is fixed 30-degrees; the IR-35A has variable 15-35 degree pitch. Price goes from $440 to $560 but that's still kind of crazy cheap. The also make several types of roof mounts that look pretty cool. Finally starting to see competition in the hardware market bringing prices down...ultimately this stuff isn't that complicated manufacturing-wise, so the margins were bound to come down someday...
Wow, love the affordable price and quick assembly. Oh cool, these guys are local too (Las Vegas).
I recently watched a video by AZ Expert and he mounted solar panels on a pergola, thereby offering a usable shaded area underneath. I thought that was pretty clever and cost effective too.
I have been seeing the IntegraRack ads on youtube and thought they looked interesting. So glad you posted this, as it was on the list to look at!!
Edit: Will has already amended the pricing listed in the title and description of the video.. great content as usual!
Original Message:
Before anyone get's too excited, you only get one set of legs for that 109$ (not including the additional conduit or ballast supplies). A 20x panels mount will be well over $2500
I got excited 😊
Yes I just updated the thumbnail and title, there was a miscommunication yesterday when I asked what is a kit. Sorry about the confusion, everything is updated now
They should offer a quantity discount.
Can you use wood and just ground the panel?
@@TamponTea
That’s what I did.
Bonded all 13 panels together with jumpers and put a 10’ ground rod in.
It would zap you pretty good before I grounded them.
Just came back from Baja California getting ready to start building my retirement home off grid been looking at different systems on youtube and in my opinion you got the best information on off grid system
Will, I appreciate you, your knowledge and your personality. Without you I wouldn't be installing a solar system, hiring an electrician only for the tie-in.
Things are simply getting easier with time. Great system by IntegraRack. I'm sold.
I bought my batteries and inverters but held off on the solar panels and mounts because I hadn't settled on that part yet. I think this system is the bomb! So glad I waited.
Hi , New subscriber here. Thank you for a simplified explanation on all your videos . For most of us , solar installation is like traversing down the proverbial rabbit hole 🕳. There's a reasonable explanation why you have close to 1 Million subscribers. You are helping countless others and giving them the opportunity and confidence they need . Thank you
I always like your content. Very informative. I usually watch them twice
Love this new option! Thanks for showing it off.
Dude! Drilling concrete in black clothes? You are the COOLEST!
The only thing I dislike is the fact you anchored it right in front of the garage door. 😂
True, but will is always experimenting and the holes are easily patchable.
🤣 im confused ... Made no sense to me either 😅🤷🤦
And in the shade.
@@JtM8292 It makes sense only if you know he did it all for us.
kid it was in back on his garage to save money for extra solar plower reviews!
I think what you shown it will make a difference for easy mounting in lots of different places. Thanks Will
Cool!, I have always built my own racking for my pv systems, currently 32kw of AC Inverter rated.
This looks easier and I will check it out for the next project! Thanks for The demonstration!
Although they are not adjustable for angle as some have mentioned (barely a big deal living in the state of AZ with abundance of sun in most places), the numerous ways to secure make the system extremely flexible. With several of the mount methods make relocating so easy relocate is a huge advantage. Since I am still building out my off grid property, things/plans change and the flexibility to so easily move the rack is again, a huge advantage. Glad to know about these!
Really a great rack solution, even in snow country it would work well for an off grid summer cabin because it gets winterized and closed up when it snows.
Some kind of angle adjustment will make them perfect. Keep up the great educational work Will!
I just saw this video. To say it's timely would be accurate. I wintered in Arizona in my RV and I had 2 400 watt solar panels which I hauled with me in my motorcycle trailer. I ground deployed them which worked but wasn't optimal. I was planning to mount those panels to the roof of the trailer for next winter but after seeing your video I think I'll buy enough of these to mount all 3 of my panels. I'll use large lag screws to anchor them into the ground. In Arizona the soil is very rocky and lag screws work very well, even during wind storms.
I just installed the posts for a SkyRack sincakir ground mount system. Super sturdy
Needs a way to cover the vertical tubes, here in the Florida insects and critters will nest there. Open top tubes will collect rainwater and will rust the lower assembly. High wind speed rating and everything else are major advantage. Thanks for investing your time and funds to make informative & interesting videos!
Looks fantastic for places that don't get much snow
Pretty amazing that you still had access to drill and fix it to your slab even after it was fully assembled with the panels in place :)
Even more amazed to do it in front of the garage door.
Very nice. I've been wanting to dabble without putting it on my roof that will need replacement in a few years and this looks easy at a fair price!
I hope their site is down when i get there, otherwise this may create a really big issue for me. I have been thinking about solar forever and this may be the impetus i need to actually get started. Where i live on the West Slope of Colorado with 1.5 acres of open land as my backyard I need to start harvesting some of what the sun provides. Thank you Will, you provide so much awesome knowledge to the rest of us. Peace Out.
Exactly what I needed Will, I've been trying to figure out a good solution for my backyard that wasn't to gaudy and that could be broken down with ease. Just ordered 5 sets 👍
I have three big panels mounted on a wood frame connected to two posts. I can tilt and lock them facing east, west, or straight up. I also have two tiltable wood frames made with three 100 w panels each that can very easily be tilted east, west, or straight up. However they aren't mounted to the ground. I had one get flipped over once in high wind but it didn't hurt it.
I have a 17 degree south facing slope on my property and I laid out a 5s4p 20 panel array on the ground with some basic lodge pole wooden ground mounts. It works perfectly and I get about 90% efficiency based on some charts I saw for angle and orientation. My biggest concern is elk walking on them, but they've actually done quite well at walking around them. Digging them out of the snow is a bit of a pain too, but I prop them up with the snow in the winter to get as much as 30 degrees tilt. I'm at 48N in Montana.
Anyone that’s looking for mounting solutions in snow country I highly advise you to find a way to get them more elevated so when you clear snow it has someplace to fall without building up and needing to be shoveled away after.
Yeah having the poles be about 2' longer would be great, would mean the assembly would require a stool or ladder but otherwise wouldn't change much.
Yeah the clearance in the front is actually pretty good. I should have covered that in the video more. You can slide it up pretty high if you have snow. Most of the people using these are in Utah mountains right now.
My ground mount (near Algonquin Park Ontario Canada) has the panel bottom edge at 50" from ground level. In a "regular" winter I have to clear that bottom pile at least once a month or it get's too high & prevents snow shedding.
It s a real PITA to do as well and even the snowblower (really tricky) doesn't enjoy it either.
Measured 15 in up in the front. Would be cool if you could buy extension option. Especially for bifacials if you want to increase output
@WillProwse anyone know what state will lives in?
I agree it needs an angle adjustment or a motor to adjust it for seasons.
Beautiful solar mounting solution, wish I got this for my back yard setup!
Finally something that was affordable and easy to install.
Holy cow, Will! I've been away from the solar/battery stuff for a couple years and it's crazy to see the growth of your channel since then. Congrats man, you deserve it. Only downfall I see is in northern states with snow, it looks too low and snow could drift up on the lower portion of the panels. Probably wouldn't be that hard to raise it some way, but just another thing to consider for those who don't live in the southern states.
Good Evening ! Thanks Will. TAKE CARE..
This is amazing, i’ll def consider this for my upcoming project.
One of the things that i think can be of value is the ability to change the angle easily based on time of the year. especially if you live somewhere that gets snow.
You've pushed too much traffic at them Will. You broke their internet... 😂
Yeah their site keeps going down intermittently lol
Dude site error LOL
Will does that a LOT! These sites need to know Will is going to do a video and that he is going to say something nice... Good problem to have. I hope they can meet demand. I would like to see a taller version for better ground clearance.
No joke.
Just now worked for me.
Thank you for your helpful contribution to society!!
Those anchors with the epoxy are pretty cool. Used helical foundation posts from HD which took awhile to screw into the ground using a 4x as a lever arm
Congrats on 900k subs Will.
Thanks!!
Use pedestal blocks for a solid mounting option. A single bolt on each block; one on the front and back between each panel support, will keep it from going anywhere.
What is a pedestal block?
You're gonna regret that decision !
@@user-px4jz2bx6jexplain
as sombody who worked for a company installing solar this rack is dope. needs to be tested agaist wind and snow. only issue i can find is that as low as it is gonna be an hell to be cutting grass under it but washig those panels gonna be peace of Cake
good job dragging the bottom of the panel across the concrete
That was really great. I note the comments below of the price compared to the other framing system, but that concrete construction is an additional cost. When area isn't the main concern, this solution should come out similar in price, or less. And far more portable. Really like it.
Thanks Will, not sure how good this would be on uneven terrain, also we get frost heaves here in the winter, the ground is continually moving.
Great design
Love it. Thank you for the review.
that looks like it'd be a good choice for putting on top of a trailer as well.
Thanks for correcting the price! Your earlier $100 tag crashed their site lol.
Very easy design. Thanks Wil.
The biggest problem I see with this system is it’s not at my home. I am a Hugh fan of Unistrut. However this system has so many options I am impressed. Thanks for sharing
I appreciate your videos, could you do one on residential roof mount systems that don't cost too much. Thanks
i use rebar pound in ground and safety caps to protect the underside panels , drill some holes zip tie down cheap and simple
Exactly what I have been waiting for. Hope to purchase a bunch for my 30 panels sitting and waiting
There are a lot better ways to spend $3,500 for what you will need to mount all those panels
@@johnperry5960
I was confused by the price.
I am still not sure where to buy steel pipes for regular ground mounts
@@michaelshin69 I understand that. This is way overpriced, it should be around $250 price range to mount four panels. As far as buying steel for your project there are local steel yards in your area that could help you out
Looks great for areas without snow. I'd need 2' clearance on the downslope end.
It would be nice for them to be angle adjustable.
It's ridiculous not to have 2 to three adjustment settings .......... getting maximum winter sum is critical.
Yes!!
Nothing says you cannot do that yourself. I would use it however it best suits me. peace
If I have to fabricate, I’ll just fabricate the whole thing.
That would be helpful and would not be too much more expensive. There are also systems available that will automatically adjust panels throughout the day to follow the sun. Obviously that option would add significantly to the cost.
Very cool looking system, Thanks Will
Watching from Yosemite Kentucky. Looks great.😊
Looks like excellent engineering. I'm glad there's some decent options available for mounting nowadays. Cosmetic wise I don't like gaps in-between panels. Function wise it be nice to be able to adjust the angle. Cool system though I honestly like it.
Great video for the ground stationary mount. I would love to see you do a comparison to a solar tracking system for setup differences and power output throughout the day.
Looks like a great solution for me. I just hope it is easy for you to unbolt it from the slab once you realize you blocked the garage door!
This thing rules. Also a steal, considering what I paid for my homegrown mount.
I would suggest making a pressure treated 2x8 platform with casters! Not only you do not have to permanently block your driveway, but also follow the sun. Nice job BTW!
looks good. Easy and strong. I'll try it soon.
Nice, thanks for the review.
Really good instructional video...
I like the original design, panel clamps and ballast options but at $600+ for 4 panels with shipping, there are a lot of comparable options for less money out there. A brightmount with extension kit for 4 larger panels is only $304. But some folks will pay more for simplicity, so it might work for them. 👍🤓
probelm with cheap panels is racking costs as much as panels these days.
Enjoy the videos always you are a legend 👏✌️👍
Will, As always, your work and explanations are exceptional. Thank you and keep it up. Thumbs up and Subscribe
This is a great option for someone like me....i want to add more panels with a ground mount but the space i will use is over my drain field and i cannot use any system that requires going into the dirt as it would damage my drain field. The simple expandable mounts to fit the panels i have and ability to use ballast are just what i need.
You might wanta think twice before putting an UMBRELLA over a drain field !
Hey Will it's been 3 weeks hope to hear form you soon. I know you have a lot going on and the weather is beautiful
I would add caps to each of the mounting points to protect the hardware and look better. I do like this product thank you for your vid.
Have you done a video on Solar tracker system? Love your channel, great video.
Wow, these look great.
It's good. I took a similar approach using steel profiles and spent less than 100$.
Pour two parallel concrete runners 16" to 18"(wide)x 5-1/2"(deep) by needed length. Easy set-up and pour and finish, and not a lot of material.
Personally I would use a structure allowing panels to screen sun for a patio or walkway. Ramada or carport.
Amazin , thank you!
I need a 5 panel array ..love this ..
Fantastic Video !!
love it, thank you!
I needed this video, about a week ago, dangit.
Superb! The next issue is to ensure that the panels are difficult to steal. Also, if someone is stuck with a North / South roof, it would ne nice to get a solution...I cannot refactor my roof...its just too cost prohibitive...finally, if its possible to get a sun following installation...it would be awesome too...thanks a lot for the great content.
Yes because $70 (resale) heavy large 4' by 6' panel theft is on the rise. Not.
It would be really easy to cut out a T shape pieces to go on those vertical mounts. That would give you a lip over the panel on each side. You could have those T pieces held on with padlocks if you want.
Panels have gotten so cheap that stealing is usually not worth it anymore...
Bro you anchored that to the concrete in front of your garage door! lol! I know you know that - was just funny to me. Great video!
Yeah... with no explanation...
Hey Will,
I like the simplicity of it. But I haven't seen anyone with the post mount with solar tracker. I have 2 pole mounted systems and because I was only getting the best coverage in the afternoon. So I installed a set of solar trackers to my system and it makes a big difference. I would like to see more solar trackers. I wanted to share a video but I couldn't. Thanks
Great content on these mounts, please do a video of the best panels that are available now a days
If I did not live in a tall and skinny house with almost no land, I would buy this! Nice video!
I posted the video link on the Bluetti Facebook page, hope that is ok.
Very cool ground mount.
Yes, any angle settings adjustments for the panels?
thanks, great video thanks so much
I know this is really stupid of me but I watched the whole video and went to the website before I realized the panels weren't included. Lol. I kept thinking of that video you did where you got a whole pallet of used solar panels for around 500 bucks. That was sweet.
Suggest they make a few options on angle from horizontal. Also, depending on soil type hot galvanized lag screws are easy to install ground anchors.
Im installing the brightmount and yeah its a pain. Ive done 1 of the concrete tubes so far. Love the idea of this one with the epoxy thing.
That would be great for a portable base camp.!!🥰
Looks like a really nice mounting system, and the easy installation is a big positive. If those are their 700 watt panels, I would be interested in a review of those as well. I would be very interested in how they perform in the middle of summer.
Great info
I would like to get a kit that would allow the panels to be much higher. Along our north fence (facing south), is where I would place them, and is where we have our garden. Having the panels up about 2' or 3' in the front and a proper angle for the rear vertical supports would be perfect, but the wind rating would more than likely drop drastically. Ahhh, I could put linear actuators in the front vertical supports for changes in the sun's angle, of course controlled by a Raspberry Pi. I like them though, may have to get some!
Will, you're the best.
Thank you for a very informative video six stars