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Solar home kits
Solar home kits make it easy to install solar power at home. These kits tend to come with everything needed to set up a solar power system; and they are often modular, meaning that they are easy to add onto, should you decide that you need more power.
Many solar home kits are simple enough to install on your own, but if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact a licensed contractor. A licensed contractor will not only help you install the kit, but will also ensure that it is placed in the best place and in the best way to make sure that it is as efficient as possible.
Before deciding which solar home kit to install, you must assess your power needs. Find out your daily consumption of power. Add up the watts of your appliances. For instance, a 12 volt TV uses 50 watts. The appliance should have a label. It is OK to stay grid-tied and start out with a small solar power system, one that will only run some of your appliances for part of the day. You can always add to the system, later.
If you are curious about the amps that your home appliances use, check out this chart:
http://www.brookssolar.com/pdfs/Estimated%20electrical%20loads.pdf
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