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Why Shop with FCD Labels?
We know you have options for your code-compliant PV labels and placards, here is why you should work with us.
FAST
FCD Labels has the fastest turnaround time for orders. We understand that inspections are a high-stakes game, you need all the details to be correct and on time. We offer SAME DAY shipping on orders received by 2 pm. Do not get stuck in a production line and miss your inspection.
KNOWLEDGEABLE
We have over 20 years of first-hand experience in the electrical and solar world. We know the industry inside and out, far beyond the labels and placards. If you have questions about your project, we understand the installation process - we will get you what you need.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
We want your order to be correct the first time. That is why our team takes pride in answering all calls and emails immediately. We hate talking to machines, which is why our customer care is never out-sourced. If there ever should be a problem, our team works hard to make things right quickly.
QUALITY
All of our materials are high in quality and code-compliant. Our labels, placards, and magnets are designed to last with a 7-year all-weather guarantee.
FCD Labels is an honest, reliable, and quality company. We are looking forward to working with you.
Veteran Owned + Family Operated
How long does solar equipment last?
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Depending on the quality of your panels’ materials, the more extreme the weather conditions they’re exposed to (e.g., high winds and humidity, scorching rooftop temperatures, annual freeze/thaw cycles), the faster they might degrade. If your panels will be installed in an environment where weather could be a factor, ask about ways they could be protected from the elements.
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Check your panels annually for physical damage, such as trees or bushes blowing in the wind and creating scratches. The more surface scratches on your panels, the faster they degrade. The placement of your solar panels—such as ground, rooftop or carport installations—can also impact how quickly your panels degrade.
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While not always necessary, cleaning your panels can also play an important role in making sure they don’t degrade at a higher rate than expected. Monitor changes in the power output of your solar panels before and after cleaning, as well as over different time intervals. Take notes and evaluate what works. You might find that the costs of cleaning may, in fact, be greater than the costs associated with a lower degradation rate.
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Understand the degradation rate of the panels you’re considering, as well as what that decrease in energy output would mean in lost power—and dollars and cents—over the life of the panels.
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Assess the financial impact of choosing a panel with lower upfront cost but a higher degradation rate versus a panel with higher upfront cost but a lower degradation rate. The providers you’re considering should be able to give you a cost-savings analysis over 10, 15 and 25 years.
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Find out what steps your provider recommends in terms of placement, ongoing inspections, cleaning and maintenance to keep your solar panel degradation rate as low as possible.
ABOUT US
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We are a veteran and family-owned shop that specializes in creating vibrant, high-quality, and professional solar labels. Everything is American-made and created in-house. We can create anything from placards, magnets, signs, and custom labels that will fit your business’ needs. At FCD Labels, we offer a complete line of NEC labels for solar applications on the market. We pride ourselves on providing great service and keeping our prices low without sacrificing quality. With fifteen years of experience, we have become a one-stop-shop for all of your labeling needs.
If you would like to see an electronic version of this code, we will be happy to share it with you. You can trust that FCD Labels cares as much about your safety as you do, that starts with every single product and project that we have meeting NEC code requirements.
Invest in some warning signs from FCD Labels, either from our custom selection or our standard selection, so you can prevent injuries on your property from solar panels and lessen your liability.
Electrical and power units can be extremely dangerous if someone touches them in the wrong area or messes with the wiring. If you do not have the proper signage available on the units, you could be placing yourself and others at risk. We offer both standard and custom electrical warning signs. They are available in a variety of different sizes and we have a collection of standard options for you to choose from. No matter what you need your label or placard to state, you can find it in our standard collection. Some of the signs in our standard collection include photovoltaic warning, PV system breakdowns of your machines, electrical warning signs, electrical hazard signs, electrical danger signs, and other types of electrical safety signs. You can choose a label that details the power associated with the unit so that any individual who needs to work on it can determine the best course of action. If we do not have the specific label or sign you are looking for, we can help you create a custom design that meets your needs. You can choose the size of the label or sign that you want to have on your system as well as the text and color of the sign. We offer reflective signs as well so they can be seen day and night.
Safety associated with your electrical or power unit is priceless and having the correct label can make all the difference. Protect your unit as well as any individual who may come into contact with it by purchasing a label or sign from FCD Labels.
at FCD Labels today to explore your options and create a safer environment
around your solar and electrical units.