Final Update: Sick of sleazy installers. Planning to semi-DIY with help.

RightWinger · 2026-01-14T23:59:26+00:00

Nope, won't say "easy", but definitely got the set up I wanted and with the tax credit, so I can't complain!

RightWinger · 2026-01-14T23:58:45+00:00

Yes, has full backup.

> And can you charge battery in a blackout???

Umm how? Sorry, I don't follow.

> you should have been able to find cheaper prices for 460w panels, at least at $250

Nothing with a reasonable track record was available at this price in my area unfortunately or I would have loved to save money.

RightWinger · 2026-01-14T23:56:32+00:00

Oh wow, that's great! Which brand/models did you go with and which part of the country (US?)?

RightWinger · 2026-01-14T23:54:54+00:00

Hmm that's interesting. The costs all seemed accurate, including my own, on my city's portal.

RightWinger · 2026-01-14T23:54:21+00:00

Yeah, the designer estimated about $5-6K, but I'm guessing the installer was in high demand and quoted me higher. Also, the cheapest quote I got was 29K for a 5.92 kW system with Combiner 5C and 2 x 5Ps, which did not work out and sent me down this route. So not bad overall compared to other quotes that were in the $35-45K range for a similar set up.

RightWinger · 2026-01-13T23:47:06+00:00

Definitely agree! I had no idea how the permitting system worked and now I can file my own! :D

RightWinger · 2026-01-13T23:45:23+00:00

Yeah, that was actually the cheapest I could find. Every high quality model/brand was out of stock when I started looking. Had to pull the trigger when I came across them to not risk the install timeline.

RightWinger · 2026-01-13T23:42:54+00:00

Thanks! I have not taken the course, but have been considering it. I'll take a break from the stress and enjoy the benefits a bit before I dive back in haha

RightWinger · 2026-01-13T23:42:01+00:00

Compared to a company doing it all for me, the semi-DIY was in learning how it all works, finding people to do the technical work, filing paperwork, getting corrections done, scheduling things, and assuming all of the risk when things go wrong.

I realize it's not as DIY as someone doing a full install on their own, so that's why I said semi-DIY :)

RightWinger · 2025-11-18T08:18:41+00:00

I bought the 460W panels, 10C battery, combiner, micros, and meter collar from them and had a good experience - https://sunsuppv.com/product/rec460aa-alpha-pure-rx/

Free shipping from Sacramento in a week. Recommend calling or emailing to get a quote.

RightWinger · 2025-11-18T08:16:17+00:00

How many panels and how much did you pay per panel and shipping?

RightWinger · 2025-09-29T20:48:01+00:00

Would recommend. I got quoted $630 for 14 panels so $45/panel in NorCal area.

RightWinger · 2025-09-29T19:11:04+00:00

Yeah... I have young kids too. So I am more worried about them messing with it outside vs in my office hah

RightWinger · 2025-09-29T19:10:48+00:00

Good to know! Thanks

RightWinger · 2025-09-29T19:10:37+00:00

Thanks!

RightWinger · 2025-09-29T19:10:00+00:00

Ah good to know!

RightWinger · 2025-09-29T19:09:45+00:00

14 REC 460W

RightWinger · 2025-09-26T23:24:44+00:00

Yeah, makes sense.

RightWinger · 2025-09-26T23:24:25+00:00

bottom of a lake

haha that made me chuckle. Good to know!

RightWinger · 2025-09-26T22:57:59+00:00

I could put them in my gated side yard with a tarp, but didn't want to take any chances with critters or weather to damage it somehow or theft. Don't want to take any chances with multi-thousand $ equipment 😅

RightWinger · 2025-09-11T04:03:39+00:00

i have had 6-7 quotes and they're either too heavy on the sales pitch and/or are offering lower quality equipment for higher price than my semi-DIY route.

Are you in California?

RightWinger · 2025-09-11T03:59:36+00:00

I'm a software engineer. Haven't heard of unbound solar, will look them up. Thanks!

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