A standard change from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials will allow for a sophisticated new design concept that allows PV installers to place panels above existing ABS plumbing vent pipes, instead of designing around them, giving installers the ability to offer more panels, increased power production and improved physical appearance for their […]
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For 20 yrs, it has been accepted that solar contractors in the United States could not place a solar panel over a ABS roof plumbing vent pipe. The 2″ black ABS pipes exiting the roof surface from your customer’s bathroom vanity, kitchen sink or toilet will no longer get in your way. Solar designers no […]
Solar is becoming more noticeable these days.. I used to drive down the street and see tile, wood shake, comp and metal roofs. Lately I see solar panels much more frequently. The next time you look at the installations in your service area you may notice many open spaces. They are ugly and the installing […]
Solar installers usually install solar panels in a “jigsaw” styled fashion with empty spaces where the roof vent pipes are or are forced to relocate these pipes in order to maximize available space, increasing installation timelines. A solution to installing solar panels around vent pipes, called The Solar Roof Jack, has been released to the [...]