I Tried Selling Used Solar Panels - This Is What Happened

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*SanTan Solar Used Solar Panels*: www.santansolar.com/?ref=DiyS...
Looking to sell used solar panels? In this video I show all the steps I go through in selling used solar panels. I started out looking at used solar panels for sale near me. After buying some panels for myself it became apparent that I could sell these to help fund some future solar projects. I purchased my Used Panels from SanTan Solar, located in Phoenix, Az
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"I buy used solar panels in bulk and re-sell them. [add description, eg These are Black on black solar panels.] They should be available for pickup [ANTICIPATED ARRIVAL DATE] in [YOUR LOCATION]. Please let me know if you would like some and I will reach out to you when they arrive.
These are tested and in good working order. Can verify when you pick them up. Size is Roughly [INSERT DEMENSIONS]. These would be great on your RV, Van, Solar Shed or for an emergency solar generator/power station. 2 of these will keep your fridge running when the power goes out.
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00:00 Intro
01:27 Researching used solar panels
04:13 Research demand in your area
08:27 Buying them
12:17 Selling the Used Solar Panels
15:45 Conclusion:
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SanTan Solar................. www.santansolar.com/?ref=DiyS... (%5 Discount Code: RAY)
ShopSolarKits................ shopsolarkits.com/1302 ($100 Discount Code: RAY)
Ruixu Batteries.............. www.ruixubattery.com/?ref=fOK... (Discount Code: RAY)
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Contact info
If you want to get a hold you me you can email me at: diysolarpowerfunRay@gmail.com
I am not available for personal consulting. Please reach out to me in the video comments where I and others can provide feedback to you
Disclaimer
I am not a licensed electrician. Working with electricity is dangerous and can lead to injury or death, even when following documentation and instructions. I can not be held liable for such damage or injury. I am not giving or seeking to give advice on how to work with electricity. You should consult with a licensed professional whenever possible and get all work reviewed by an inspector and follow any local regulations in your area. I'm documenting my projects for informational purposes only. Electricity can kill you! BE CAREFUL!

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@diySolarPowerFunWithRay 4 ай бұрын

Used Solar Panels: shorturl.at/fuyAF Signature Solar: shorturl.at/nvwzW CurrentConnected: shorturl.at/pLNR1 Watts247: Coming soon. Hopefully ShopSolarKits: Coming soon. Hopefully Let me know if you’d like me to add others.

@bruceclark215 3 ай бұрын

Great job! I buy/sell used auction machinery as a retirement gig. I may add this to my repertoire. Kudos for avoiding FEE Bay. Watch out for cons who want to send you a cashier's check and have their shipper pick them up - bank checks are reversible. Cash, wire or Paypal/Venmo only. Paypal/Venmo are not reversible. Trade with confidence!

@bbariceo 2 ай бұрын

Pretty cool, I've been thinking of doing this after I sell my business and retire at the end of this month. I've also been watching Facebook ads to see how many others are doing this, and seems like no one in my local area is.

@edwardlooney4147 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the full detail that you share! Keep up the good work. I hope to buy something through one of your links to maybe get one of your give-aways!

@diySolarPowerFunWithRay 2 ай бұрын

Nice. I still have some items to give away. 👍

@user-hg2tk3xj9y 4 ай бұрын

I can confirm, just got 10 used panels from SanTan and they came in good working order today.

@2006mrderrickh 4 ай бұрын

How long did it take them to ship the panels?

@willbass2869 4 ай бұрын

Good for you. Actually sounds like it was fun and you got to meet other solar users

@larrybell1305 4 ай бұрын

This is a very interesting video. I would have never tried to short circuit a panel.

@meilyn22 4 ай бұрын

According to Santan Solar: We will not be sending out replacements for panels damaged during shipping. We recommend purchasing extra panels to account for shipping damages so your project is not affected or delayed.

@diySolarPowerFunWithRay 4 ай бұрын

This is what they sent me when my pallet was about to arrive: "Here are delivery instructions for when your freight order arrives: • Inspect the pallet with the driver present • YOU MUST WRITE specific damage or shortage (with FedEx, check the box under the signature) on the driver’s copy of the delivery receipt, I.e., crushed box, broken pallet, hole in pallet, cone on top is smashed, To submit a claim, all noticeable damage MUST be written on the driver’s copy of the delivery receipt. • DO NOT WRITE ‘pending inspection’ or ‘further review’ on any paperwork. • Take detailed photos of the pallet upon delivery. • Take images of shipment on the freight truck. • Take images of ANY and ALL damage, including the packaging and individual images of each damaged piece of equipment. • If damage has occurred, we recommend accepting the delivery, and notifying us as soon as possible. In order to receive any refund, all damages must be noted on the driver’s delivery receipt. Following these instructions will ensure that you receive everything you have ordered and have a positive shipping experience. Customer MUST provide images of the damage and the delivery receipt provided by the driver. To report damage and start the claims process, please visit the following link within 24 hours of delivery and NO LATER than 5 days AFTER delivery: santansolar.com/shipping-claims/ (for eBay customers: this link is not clickable; you need to copy and paste it into an internet browser) Thank you for choosing us for your solar needs, SanTan Solar Logistics Team"

@sun-sea-solar 4 ай бұрын

Longi half cell 435 w new panels in the uk are £75 delivered. My trina 230 watt lanels 10 months ago were £70. The market will be flooded with old cheap poly crystalline panels.

@diySolarPowerFunWithRay 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks, where did you get them from?

@sun-sea-solar 4 ай бұрын

@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay the UK company is called city plumbing. Probably the cheapest place to source solar panels in the UK. It's quite funny seeing sellers on eBay trying to sell the exact same panel for £150 trying to double their money.

@diySolarPowerFunWithRay 4 ай бұрын

@@sun-sea-solar wow that's a crazy cheap price. Surprisingly they probably sell some panels though or they wouldn't list them I assume

@FJRyder 4 ай бұрын

When you posted that you had extra panels last year. I was going to ask if you were selling them on KSL.

@claykorth7244 4 ай бұрын

nicee

@diySolarPowerFunWithRay 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@2006mrderrickh 4 ай бұрын

How long did it take the panels to ship?

@diySolarPowerFunWithRay 4 ай бұрын

For my understanding, usually it takes 10 days from when you ordered but in my case I had them hold off because I was going out of town and that really extended it out in my case.

@FJRyder 4 ай бұрын

What platform worked better? KSL or Facebook Marketplace?

@diySolarPowerFunWithRay 4 ай бұрын

I want to say it was about half and half

@FJRyder 4 ай бұрын

@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay I have been toying with the idea selling SanTan panels after watching your other video. But I live in a smaller market in S.E. Idaho. But I like your test market idea.

@benkanobe7500 4 ай бұрын

Do you have a net metering contract right now or some other situation?

@diySolarPowerFunWithRay 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I believe Rocky Mountain Power does have net metering. However I haven't fill out any paperwork yet. I might try a off-grid setup.

@benkanobe7500 4 ай бұрын

@@diySolarPowerFunWithRay A couple of things: 1.) I live in southern CA so can't say too much here on YT. I have current transformers on my L1, L2 lines coming into my breaker box. My ground mount (I have several acres) solar supplies my string inverters with enough power to compensate for all power used except the whole house A/C. My bill (most expensive electricity in the USA) is seldom over $40.00. I put an efficient window A/C this summer and it cools most of the house we spend time in. So I have no net metering or anything like that and I will keep it that way. My inverters typically keep just 5watts draw from the grid for each 120VAC line in during the day no matter what I have turned on. My inverters are the cheapy China blue box ones but they have worked flawlessly for years. AS soon as I can remember the name of the new All in One (like a Growatt) inverters WITH current limit transformers I will notify you. Think Solark for 1/4 the cost but with current limiter transformers. 2.) You live in Utah, "Fab Rats" (youtube provider) is in Utah. I suspect if you paid him in cash and no receipt (liability) he can fix your trailer so you could not break it in the Baja 1000! He has the skill, knowedge, and experience. 3.) Thanks for the used solar business model. I have a retired friend that could do that very easily and I can provide seed money in exchange for at-cost panels when I want them.