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what can i expect from the solar panels?
ByI am purchasing a home that includes 2 solar panels measuring 8 foot by 4 foot located on the roof. Neither myself or the home inspector located a box that the solar energy would transfered to. should there be a box? also what can i expect from the solar panels? Thanks for the help…
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November 29th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Are the solar panals for a hot water system or for an electrical system? Different type of panels and they have different purposes. Call a solar expert(check yellow pages) and seek their opinion.
November 29th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Go up to the attic and see if there are wires or pipes coming from the panels. Could be you have a solar water heater. They are more common. Your hot water system will have a circulating pump controlled by a thermostat.
Electric solar panels will generate DC which will not be usable in a standard house unless it is converted. Solars usually are used in conjunction with batteries.