gvine07 said:

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It'll cost $$, but if it's due to hail or other weather event it'll be covered by insurance. Yes, eventually that will get passed on to insurance premiums.

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TXAG 05 said:

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Dr. Doctor said:

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Milwaukees Best Light said:

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I asked on a recent thread, why can't you use your solar when the power goes out? I understand about back feeding to the grid, but why can't we just put in a switch to stop this? I would most likely do this, but not being able to use it when the power is out is not acceptable to me.

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I agree.

You put a transfer switch when you put a backup generator, which turns off the main to the lines. Your home is powered, but no power leaves.

Install one when you install solar and you should be able to power your house after a hurricane, just like a backup generator, and the main power lines stay safe.

I don't know why solar companies can't do this. The only thing is you'll need to pull the meter off to install it. But no different than generator.

~egon

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What if the hurricane rips off or damages the panels and they can't produce? Or the power goes out and it's still dark and raining?

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Dr. Doctor said:

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TXAG 05 said:

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Dr. Doctor said:

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Milwaukees Best Light said:

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I asked on a recent thread, why can't you use your solar when the power goes out? I understand about back feeding to the grid, but why can't we just put in a switch to stop this? I would most likely do this, but not being able to use it when the power is out is not acceptable to me.

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I agree.

You put a transfer switch when you put a backup generator, which turns off the main to the lines. Your home is powered, but no power leaves.

Install one when you install solar and you should be able to power your house after a hurricane, just like a backup generator, and the main power lines stay safe.

I don't know why solar companies can't do this. The only thing is you'll need to pull the meter off to install it. But no different than generator.

~egon

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What if the hurricane rips off or damages the panels and they can't produce? Or the power goes out and it's still dark and raining?

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Before the hurricane, I take the panels off. After the storm, assuming no damage, I put them back on.

If a Ike hit Houston, not like I'm going to work for a week....

~egon

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