Although the upfront cost of installation may be hefty, you can find many benefits and savings when you have solar panels on your roof. We’ll go over how long the installation process takes, the difference between solar panel use for businesses and residents, and how the increased energy efficiency will save you on your monthly energy bills. 

How Long Does A Residential Rooftop Solar System Take To Install?

Before you install solar panels on your roof, you’ll have to consult with our expert installers and technicians. Some necessary visits, planning, and evaluation of different solar panels should be done before going ahead with the installation. 

Afterwards, it should only take a few days of work to get those solar panels on your roof. Completion is often estimated because an exact time depends on a variety of factors to fall through (i.e. net metering) and the complexity of the system. A full installation from the time you sign an agreement to when you turn the system on will be between 2-3 months. The reason is that there may be holdups such as solar permitting and utility approval you have to go through. The timeline to get those done depends on where you live.

The decision and installation process may take a considerable amount of time, but it’s overall easy and quick to complete.

What Is The Difference Between Solar For Business And Solar for Home Use?

Resident solar use generally powers your own home at a consistent size between 6-12 kilowatts. These rooftop solar panels attain energy upgrades that can provide electricity bill savings for homeowners with varying degrees of wealth. The return on investment for residential solar panels is high and you can get your money back very shortly, despite the initial expensive cost. 

The cost of residential solar panels largely depends on where you live and the size of your electrical system, but have become much more affordable within the last decade. The size and quality of the panels themselves should also be taken into account. Installation prices for these panels have dropped significantly in recent years and you can be assured our certified technicians will do an exceptional job in installing them to the highest standards. 

On the other hand, commercial solar panel use is a larger investment and process because you may be powering a town or a company’s daily operations. This greatly changes the situation in terms of both scale and cost. It requires a major investment on your part and a collective group of people to invest, run, and facilitate how operations will run.  

How Will Solar Panels On My Residential Building Save Me on My Monthly Energy Bills?

When you install and rely on solar panels for energy, it’s sustainable and energy efficient, which can lead to significant savings from energy bills in the long run. You can consistently heat your home throughout the winter and provide heated water whenever necessary. On the latter, heat is utilized from the sun and transferred to the water tank where the hot water will flow. Energy efficient heaters are also placed around your home to ensure it’s properly heated and no hot air leaks out. All this is done on the energy efficient solar panels that do not waste electricity. 

Call us now at (604)-420-7737 or contact us HERE to start saving on your monthly electricity bills and get the best quote on the market for your solar panels!

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A voltage sensing relay is an integral part of a circuit design that can fit the specifications of your unique applications. Save your time, money and energy and invest in one of our high-quality systems today. We discuss everything you need to know, and why you can depend on us to get the proper advice and guidance.

What is a voltage sensing relay?

Voltage sensing relays allow the charging of an additional battery from any single charging source, When the voltage on the charged bank is sufficiently charged, the voltage sensing relay automatically engages the second battery to charge. When the charging stops and the voltage levels drop, the system isolates the battery bank to prevent prematurely draining the batteries. 

Relays are switches that open and close circuits electronically. They can control one electrical circuit by opening and closing contacts in a different circuit. Relays are typically used to switch smaller currents in a control circuit and do not have the ability to control larger power devices. Additionally, relays are also used to switch starting coils, heating elements and audible alarms. 

What are the benefits of a voltage sensing relay system?

• Simple to install
• Surface or panel mountable
• Protects start batteries from becoming flattened by domestic loads
• Ignition protected
• Safely charges independent batteries
• Cost-efficient and provides long-term savings in extending the use of voltage-powered systems

How to identify a faulty relay system

Voltage sensing relays are tough and reliable, but just like any other equipment, they will lack efficiency once a mechanical component is faulty. There are several ways in which to identify a faulty system and choose to replace it with one of our durable products:

• If there is no voltage at the point where the relay plugs in. Further, you can check the fuse or switch for defects, and if they are faulty, it’s time to invest in a new system.
• If there is voltage at the connection point, use the continuity function on the multimeter to ensure a safe connection on the opposite side of the relay.
• If there is no voltage at the point where the relay connects to the battery or another battery source.
• If there is a problem with the fuse or circuit breaker that causes a poor connection between the relay and the other components.

Single Sense VSR vs. Dual Sense VSR

Single Sense Voltage Sensing Relay: When the engine has started, the battery and auxiliary batteries are separated allowing the primary battery to be charged. When the charge voltage reaches 13.3 volts, the VSR engages allowing both batteries to be charged. When the engine stops and the battery voltage drops below 12.8 volts, the VSR disengages. The auxiliary battery continues to power any accessories without the risk of compromising the starting battery.

Dual Sense Voltage Sensing Relay: Operating under the same conditions as the single sense system, the dual sense system has bi-directional technology so that the voltage of both batteries is used. If either battery is receiving a charge, the system will engage and charge both of the batteries simultaneously. 

Find the right solution today! If you would like to learn more about energy-saving and cost-efficient systems, please contact us today to speak with one of our qualified experts. 

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