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Old 11-17-17, 05:47 PM   #10
medicdude
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The entirety of Roof installation, conduit installation and DC wire installation can easily be done DIY, you may need various permits to make these modifications to your roof/building.

I would absolutely hire an electrician for the inverter installation and tie to existing AC breaker box. Most jurisdictions probably require this to be certified by an electrician anyways. If you are really hard-core DIY you might be able to do this yourself and have an electrician sign-off or otherwise co-certify that the installation meets local code. Do not take electrical safety lightly, it can kill you no questions asked, and understand your house AC will need to be shut off at your breaker box for a few hours to make this installation, perhaps a little longer depending on the location of the tie.

The cost of your system can certainly be rolled into your house's value when you sell the house, but ultimately the buyer must also agree to the value of these items and upgrades as part of the cost of the house, as well as the visual appeal. If you pay for an extremely expensive install and system, and your buyer does not agree to its value/cost, you will be left holding the bill for the difference, or they may simply decide not to purchase the property.
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