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txlibdem

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8. Check with a local electrician to see if he can install it for you

Tue Mar 13, 2012, 08:41 AM

Mar 2012

Many states allow any licensed electrician to connect up the grid tie inverter to the grid. If you're willing to do some of the work (like putting up the panels and running the wires) you can get it hooked up for a very reasonable price.

Remember, you cannot hook up the wires, you can run them to where they are supposed to be but not hook them up: that takes a licensed electrician in most states.

I share your frustration with "solar" installers. They are the biggest impediment right now to more people having solar panels due to their prices.

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Check with a local electrician to see if he can install it for you txlibdem Mar 2012 #8

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