build your own solar roof hook panels

You probably have all the tools needed to build your own solar roof hook panels already in your shed somewhere. These include a saw, hammer, soldering iron, knife, screws and screw drivers.

To construct the frames for the solar panels, you will need some wood, woodscrews etc, and mounting brackets to attach it to your roof. To save time you can get the wood cut for you at your local supplier. I don't know about you, but I find it impossible to saw two pieces of wood to make a perfect ninety degree join.

You will need pre-tabbed photo-voltaic cells and the tab wiring to connect them. Some glue, solder and flux, plastic sheeting to cover the lid of the housing, as well as blocking diodes to stop current reversal.

The next step is to stand back from your house and have a good look at your roof to decide where to mount the solar clamp panels. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you should mount it on the south side of your roof. If you are Down Under, then it will need to be mounted on the north side.