Installing Solar Without Ruining A Historic Home

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Synopsis:
Who ever said you can’t teach an old house new tricks? In this video we’re mounting a brand new 56-module solar power system to an almost 150 year-old home. Having successfully lobbied with the Indiana Historic Preservation Committee, we were then ready to duel mysterious roof artifacts and steep pitch for roof-space. Take a look inside a big team effort from the leading solar installer in the Midwest!

Laced within the technical instruction are recommendations and points of professionalism employed daily by Jefferson Electric masters, journeymen, & apprentices.

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Products We’d Recommend:
*EPRO endorses pro-level tools & materials, and receives a small commission for purchases through our links from Amazon & other affiliate programs. We’d be happy to recommend more cost-effective products for DIYers and low-frequency users if you engage with us in the comment section!
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National Electrical Code (NEC) referenced in our videos:
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Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Pre-Fab On The Ground
2:48 - Optimizer Layout
4:01 - Roof Array Perimeter Layout
5:52 - A Few Helpful Tools
7:44 - Rooftop Junction Box
10:38 - Trailer Panel Functionality
13:23 - Sawing Aluminum Rails
15:28 - Bird’s Eye View
15:47 - Approvals & Certifications
17:14 - Roof Considerations
18:09 - Old Worker Shoutout
18:28 - Solar Disconnects
18:55 - Mounting 1st Module/Panel
19:33 - Soladeck Junction
20:11 - Plumbing Carveout
20:39 - Mounting Inverters
21:12 - Cost Considerations
22:11 - Wrap-Up

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