Solar Panels?

August 17, 2009 by Alternative Energy Tips  
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Can you answer mitchedmo’s question about Alternative Energy?:

I 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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  1. Jerry & Bonnie Daytona on August 20th, 2009 9:53 am

    Alternative Energy Feedback: 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.

  2. frozen on August 22nd, 2009 7:10 pm

    Alternative Energy Feedback: 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.

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