07-10-2016, 02:43 PM
So when we build our new small house (if we can pull it off, still at the dreaming stage) we'd like to start with a new solar system (in addition to the hot water which I think is a separate system (?)and maybe connect with helco as a "backup." The solar we have now in the old house takes SO MUCH maintenance with all the battery checking, filling, equalizing, etc. I've heard the new generation of batteries are sealed/maintenance free (?). What are your thoughts or recommendations - I'm a total non-techie in this area.