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Q: Should I buy a solar battery or a generator?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re deciding between a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/solar-batteries-vs-generators.htm">solar battery versus a generator</a> for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don&rsquo;t have many ongoing costs. </p></div>

Q: How many solar panels do you need to run a solar well pump?

• <div><p>Solar well pumps range from needing 200 watts of power to as much as 12,000 watts for heavy-duty pumps. Since the most common and cost-friendly solar panels are 100-watt panels, you&rsquo;ll need between two and 12 panels. The average is between two and eight panels for standard pumps. Based on the average cost of solar panels (<b>$1 to $1.50 per watt</b>), you&rsquo;d pay between <b>$200 and $1,800</b> for your well pump solar panels&mdash;not including installation.</p></div>

Q: What other projects should I do at the same time as installing a new subpanel?

• <div><ul><li><p>Installing a new electrical meter box</p></li><li><p>Replacing your meter base</p></li><li><p>Replacing your service entrance cable </p></li></ul><p>The cost to install or upgrade an electrical meter box ranges from $100 to $650, including $50 to $250 for the unit. The meter base passes the power from your electric company to your panel. The cost to replace a meter base is roughly $50 to $250. </p><p>Service entrance cables are electrical cables with multiple wires, bringing power from electrical companies to residential buildings. The cost to replace a service entrance cable ranges roughly from $1,000 to $1,500.</p></div>

Q: Where is the best place to install solar panels on your roof?

• <div><p>Ideally, you want to place them facing true south. This is different from what a compass shows, which is called the magnetic south. You can find true south by using an online calculator as long as you know the longitude and latitude of your property. Solar panel placement is key to maximizing the energy you generate, so this is an important step.</p></div>

Q: Can I hook up a solar panel directly to a battery?

• <div><p>You shouldn&rsquo;t hook up a solar panel directly to a battery. That can damage the solar battery and your appliances over time. Instead, install a charge controller between your solar panel and solar battery. Charge controllers regulate voltage, prevent overcharging, and minimize the amount of electrical current to protect your battery from voltage spikes.</p></div>

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Chad and crew did an extent job in removal of an Oak tree and planting of a Maple tree. They quickly and are very professional.I would recommend them highly.
New Horizons Tree & Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
They did a great job replacing some of our deck boards, power washed our deck and stained our deck. Our deck looks great. We would recommend them for other projects. We will use them again in the future
All About Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Justin and his crew were extremely hard working, professional. They are great communicators and flexible to what your project needs. On top of all of that, great attitudes and seem to make work fun! definitely recommend them for your next landscaping project!
Great Country Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
Highly recommend this crew and their work! They were fast and efficient with getting back to me and did an awesome job on my shrubs. I will be hiring again
Rothfork Enterprise
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Reviewed in May 2024
I had a parking lot done at one of my properties and the project manager was fantastic. Very knowledgably, professional and nice. His crew worked hard and they did an amazing job! They are working on another project for me this summer. I Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in February 2024
I called Starlight Electric and they were to my house in 2 hours. Diagnosed and fixed the issues I was having within 2 hours. The price and customer service were great but most of all they were very clean which was very important to my wife. I will be calling them for another electrical needs...
Starlight Electric LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
This company was super easy to work with! They installed two of our bathroom tubs and showers in one day!
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Reviewed in August 2022
I've had this company install irrigation systems on my last 2 houses. Both jobs were great.
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very happy with the service. Had garage walls sprayed and garage ceiling blown in. Price was very good and service was even better! Highly recommend!
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Reviewed in August 2021
We found LJH Inspections from Angie’s List. Les is the worst home inspector I have ever worked with. I felt disrespected and treated like an idiot when I asked questions about the house during the walk thru. It was like pulling teeth to get him to do his job. We had the house from 10-1 for...
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Finken Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

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A happy, healthy family thrives with pure, chemical-free water and safely functioning plumbing and climate control systems at home and at work. Finken is made up of two sister companies Finken Water Solutions & Finken Plumbing, Heating & Cooling working side by side to bring you whole-home and office climate comfort and clean water solutions. Finken Water Solutions is your premium source for water treatment and bottled water for your family and co-workers — we even deliver coffee and water softener salt to your door! For problem water as simple as hard water to as complex as arsenic and nitrate tainting, Finken has chemical-free filtration solutions to purify even the nastiest water. We even offer financing and rental options so everyone has access to the purest water possible, straight out of their tap, for better drinking, cleaner laundry and squeaky clean skin and hair. When it comes to bottled beverages, Finken has you covered from our five kinds of bottled water to our 100+ varieties of brewed beverages. Finken Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is ready to tackle your home or commercial construction or remodeling projects and repairs. We work with the best builders in the business to create safe comfortable homes and working environments. From new construction to remodeling, cozy homes to comfortable apartments and office complexes, Finken is the go-to choice for plumbing, heating and cooling contracting. Got a serious plumbing or HVAC predicament? Finken is on call for you 24-hours a day. When your furnace, air conditioner or toilet is clinkin’ better think Finken!

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We provide residential and commercial solar power options, and provide support services for industry partner companies. We offer no cost consultations and $0 down financing. Please contact our office for a consultation at (931)922-8258.

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Conduct a Consultation to assess your energy needs. I help people through the process of residential and commercial transition to solar.

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"My furnace went out on a Sunday and Service Today made it there in a matter of a few hours. Steven has to come back with a part the next day and got it running great! I was away during the “polar vortex” and when I came home my house was warm and cozy!!!"

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"Service was within the usual window, and was excellent-focused on work, respectful, answered my questions clearly and was helpful about source of problem with our dishwasher. Very helpful"

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"They did a very nice job and we are happy with the service.
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"Prompt, clean, candid & thorough. I've just found our go-to pro for our household plumbing & HVAC needs."

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We are Solar company that works with the top installers in Arizona and across the United States. Our install company has a 5.0 rating across the board. Contact us for your solar quote today.

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"Demo, Tile, Electrical and Plumbing: Overall, it was an excellent job!"

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"They did an excellent job. We had one lamp in the family room and the recessed lighting made such a difference. I had no problems."

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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

Solar well pumps range from needing 200 watts of power to as much as 12,000 watts for heavy-duty pumps. Since the most common and cost-friendly solar panels are 100-watt panels, you’ll need between two and 12 panels. The average is between two and eight panels for standard pumps. Based on the average cost of solar panels ($1 to $1.50 per watt), you’d pay between $200 and $1,800 for your well pump solar panels—not including installation.

Installing a new electrical meter box
Replacing your meter base
Replacing your service entrance cable

The cost to install or upgrade an electrical meter box ranges from $100 to $650, including $50 to $250 for the unit. The meter base passes the power from your electric company to your panel. The cost to replace a meter base is roughly $50 to $250.

Service entrance cables are electrical cables with multiple wires, bringing power from electrical companies to residential buildings. The cost to replace a service entrance cable ranges roughly from $1,000 to $1,500.

Ideally, you want to place them facing true south. This is different from what a compass shows, which is called the magnetic south. You can find true south by using an online calculator as long as you know the longitude and latitude of your property. Solar panel placement is key to maximizing the energy you generate, so this is an important step.

You shouldn’t hook up a solar panel directly to a battery. That can damage the solar battery and your appliances over time. Instead, install a charge controller between your solar panel and solar battery. Charge controllers regulate voltage, prevent overcharging, and minimize the amount of electrical current to protect your battery from voltage spikes.

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