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Possible leak under my solar panels

  • 24-07-2023 11:51am
    #1
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,047 ✭✭✭


    So in the last few months water damage has started to appear on the inside of our attic bedroom. From the position of the marks it looks like they’re coming from under the panels. The panels have been in situ for two years and this is a recent problem. Our roofer won’t get involved because the panels are in the way. How easy (or not) is it to take the panels off myself?



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  • #2
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,069 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    What height are the panels at? And how far in is the leak in terms of the array size? What types of tiles are they and could the leak be where the wires protrude?

    Post edited by 10-10-20 on


  • #3
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,047 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    They’re on the roof so whatever height a typical semi d is. Impossible to know where the leak is without taking some panels off. Just wondering if they’re easy enough to disconnect and temporarily remove, or is it very much a job for the professionals?



  • #4
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,069 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120891859#Comment_120891859

    It can be done if you're ok working at that height. I installed mine on a 2m roof using a scaffold, was easy to do once I took my time but you would really need a spare pair of hands to help with the dismounting of the panels as they slip down once the clamps have been removed, plus you have to disconnect the DC cables too. Then factor in wind too. You would definitely need a scaffold though.



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