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10. Is there a reason the array isn't uniform on your roof?

Tue Apr 23, 2013, 12:14 PM

Apr 2013

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It kind of looks like different blocks of panels so I was wondering if some of them were installed at different times (I'm thinking primarily of the ones on the right hand side). Do you notice a reduction of heating needs in the summer from the sun not beating down directly on the roof or would that just be negated by ceiling insulation in the attic? What was the total cost of the system and when do you foresee payback for this cost? What part of the country is this in?

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Does anyone here have a solar energy system? [View all] Momgonepostal Apr 2013 OP

PM Javaman. nt wtmusic Apr 2013 #1

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Is there a reason the array isn't uniform on your roof? OnlinePoker Apr 2013 #10

We had to have a slightly different layout done because of some vent stacks SeattleVet Apr 2013 #11

I did it without a sales pitch. defacto7 Apr 2013 #3

My town has one RobertEarl Apr 2013 #4

Have had my system for over 10 roody Apr 2013 #5

What is a swamp cooler? longship Apr 2013 #6

Evaporative cooler. Straw or some such material is kept wet eridani Apr 2013 #7

Oh oh. I did forget to empty roody Apr 2013 #8

Hey, I have them. PM me. :) nt Javaman Apr 2013 #9

Thirty years ago customerserviceguy Apr 2013 #12

I have a solar pool heater phantom power Apr 2013 #13