SAFETY

Regarding Safety: Always use your best judgement and follow instructions. If something doesn't make sense, there may be a good reason. Whenever sorking up on the roof to install panels, working with power tools, and especially working with electricity, batteries, wires and other power sources, always heed the warnings and wear safety gear such as googles and gloves, and make sure you understand what you are doing and if you are working with batteries or electricity from a wall outlet (120 volts ac, for example) have someone nearby in case you need them to come to your aid!

Wire Gauge(s): Please refer to the chart for a typical list of varying wire gauges recommended for varying situaionts, depending on wire length, and the maximum amperage expected. For example, if you have two panels arranged in parallel, each with a maximum amperage rating of 10 amps, you will need to choose a gauge of wire that can support 20 amps. You will also need to consult a chart such as this, based on the length of the wire you will be using to connect the panels to inverter (10, 20, maybe 30 feet, for example).

Disclaimer: This information is to be verified and is for general ideas on the subject of solar and / or for entertainment purposes. You are encouraged to confirm anything you read or hear about here with information from other sources, so you can determine what applies to your situation. (No warranties are expresssed or implied. We cannot be held responsible for decisions or actions made by you, even if inspsired by or based on something said or implied in the book or on the Solar Craze website.)