When I hear the word ‘kit’, I invariably think about putting toys together for my Children, when the box said “some assembly needed” I used to just cringe, when I read it! The instructions were invariably incorrect! Or, possibly it was just my interpreting of them. As the years went on, I got pretty good at putting things together. These days, just about everything that you buy involves some sort of fabrication. Now, you can even put home solar panel kits together, and even make them from scratch!
When it comes to solar energy panels for your home, just a few years ago, it was only a fleeting thought, because solar panel cost was just too high! Nowadays, however, there are many more options available. Its like everything else. Supply and demand causes the selection that’s available, and with always raising electric cost, and the economy making all of us take a closer look at expenses. There are more and more effective options available.
Today, there are some big name companies offering solar kits, that you can build in your garage. Just to name a few, BP and general Electric are now in the Solar Power game. If you decide to go the kit route, make sure you do business with a reputable company. Just a few pointers to look for;
* How long has the company been in business?
* How long have they been not only in the solar business, but how long have they been producing kits?
* What is the warranty? Who do you have to call for service?
* What all is warranted? Get a copy of their warranty, and check out the fine print.
* How clear are the directions?
* Does the kit have everything you need, or will there be surprises.
* Who do you call if you need help?
* How much electric will this system produce?
These are just some of the basic questions that you will need answers to. One more important one, is how much does it cost? I would opt for great answers to all of the above questions and pay a few dollars more, but thats just me. I experienced the old adage penny wise and pound foolish a long time ago.
Theres another option available too! You can build your own home solar energy system! Yep, thats what I said, build your own solar panels! Thats the route Ive taken, and my reasoning is simple. I can build it at my own pace. I can start small and since I know how to build them, I can add on to my system, when I can afford it. No big cash outlay!
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I am a jack of all trades, as they say! I have re-built or repaired everything that has to do with my home from plumbing to electrical. I just love to make things work. It’s always been my passion. I stared at a young age.. My father owned an appliance service company, so I had a good teacher. He taught me to install compressors, when I was fourteen.