Hey DIY enthusiasts! I've been experiencing a mild electric shock when I touch my solar panels. It's not painful, but it's definitely concerning. Everything else seems to be functioning fine with the panels, but I can't shake the feeling that something's off. My setup is on a concrete house with a metal roof, and interestingly, the same installation on my brother's concrete house with a metal roof has had no issues even after 5 years and multiple typhoons. Any thoughts on what could be going wrong?
3 Answers
It sounds like you might be experiencing an issue with grounding. I've had a similar thing happen with my inverter, and it even advises against grounding. It's a bit odd, right? But if everything's working well otherwise, maybe it’s something you can live with for now. Still, it wouldn't hurt to check if there's a potential grounding issue lurking around.
Proper grounding is essential for solar systems. If you haven't checked yours yet, now might be the time to ensure everything is hooked up correctly. This could solve the issue and keep things safe without wondering about those shocks happening.
Definitely sounds like you need to ensure those panels and racking are properly grounded. Without that, it can lead to these kinds of shocks. It might be time to look into the grounding setup to prevent any future issues.
Absolutely agree! Grounding is crucial for safety and performance. It might be worth consulting an electrician to get a second opinion.
Totally get that feeling! It's hard to ignore when you know something doesn't feel right. Just keep an eye on it, and if it changes or gets worse, you might want to dig a little deeper.