Forum: Conservation
01-18-18, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 12,796
total cost per month - $58
I now have had a full year of my 12.5 kW solar system. This supplies two houses, a shop, heated shop office, barn, barn office and 2013 Nissan Leaf.
No natural or LP gas, so my electricity bill...
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Forum: Introductions
06-28-17, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,681
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
05-24-17, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 161
Views: 234,223
Ben,
I use the brass lug nuts to connect...
Ben,
I use the brass lug nuts to connect the wires togtether. I also put on anticorission paste before i put wires in. Then I wrap with 3-M tape and do 30-40 wraps. A big ball that I want to...
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Forum: The Billiards Room
05-16-17, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,856
I have literally placed thousands of wooden...
I have literally placed thousands of wooden posts. Treated is essential, but know there are different treatment levels.
The key is to have drainage below the post. I like a minimum of a 30 inch...
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Forum: Solar Power
05-05-17, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 745
Views: 705,300
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
04-09-17, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 234,223
Ben - again very nice videos. I also love the...
Ben - again very nice videos. I also love the easy set up using the enphase toolbox on my smart phone.
Here are a few suggestions. The debate on enphase M215 vs 250 microinverters will quickly...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
03-01-17, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 161
Views: 234,223
edited 3/1 2:30 pm central time
Ben,
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edited 3/1 2:30 pm central time
Ben,
Simply superb video. Clear, good visuals added in and understandable. But as the former university professor . . . . . let me suggest a few things. My...
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Forum: Solar Power
02-19-17, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,712
Nokia,
As I said before, go to renvu.com as...
Nokia,
As I said before, go to renvu.com as a 5 kW system should be about $1.30 per watt including shipping (total of $6500). The PV system materials are about $1.10 a watt (panels, inverters,...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
02-15-17, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 234,223
Great video! I also second the use of "body...
Great video! I also second the use of "body pannel suction cup pullers". Saved more than one panel . . . . .
On your solar install, I recommend you put the combiner up on the roof under one of...
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Forum: Solar Power
01-31-17, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,792
Ron,
The majority of inverters, that are...
Ron,
The majority of inverters, that are designed for grid connect, are 240 V. Other than that, so long as you don't over produce, you are spot on.
I really like the epphase microinverters and...
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Forum: Solar Power
01-30-17, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,792
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-02-17, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 63,680
b420
I was going to add my "thanks" to AC's...
b420
I was going to add my "thanks" to AC's prior post, but more needs to be said. The last few posts may have served to discourage you. Please do not - allow me to explain.
People on this...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-17-16, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 161
Views: 234,223
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-06-16, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 11,744
Don't use black iron pipe - it rusts (on the...
Don't use black iron pipe - it rusts (on the inside) and that rust can block up orifices. Natural gas is "supposed" to be dry - but even a small amount of water vapor causes problems. There is a...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-03-16, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 161
Views: 234,223
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Forum: The Billiards Room
12-03-16, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 22,685
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-18-16, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 18,544
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-18-16, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 18,544
Jeff - thank you. Your excellent comments...
Jeff - thank you. Your excellent comments prompted me to go back and relearn some compressor fundamentals.
Attached is short paper that I "thought" I had saved and I did. It goes over the scroll...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
11-12-16, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 161
Views: 234,223
Have you considered some exterior slab closed...
Have you considered some exterior slab closed cell insulation around the footing? Even an inch would prevent a tremendous amount of thermal "bleed" in your Wisconsin winter.
I know its a garage ....
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Forum: Solar Power
11-10-16, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 127,733
Roostre,
I forgot that you are in a snow...
Roostre,
I forgot that you are in a snow belt area (roof loading). I can tell you that the additional static load of the proposed PV system is only a few lbs per sq foot (racking, panels, wire...
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Forum: Solar Power
11-10-16, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 127,733
Roostre,
We appreciate your frustration. ...
Roostre,
We appreciate your frustration. But why did you feel you needed to get a "local solar place" to do your "engineering" and permitting?
There is a lot of expertise on this site - and...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
11-02-16, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 21,705
Nibs - I applaud the use of 12 volt solar and...
Nibs - I applaud the use of 12 volt solar and batteries . . . . but.
The use of a 12 V water pump will be far more energy costly compared to an equal flow 120 V AC pump. Ohm's law dictates that...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-29-16, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 127,733
CYG,
Very interesting first hand experiences...
CYG,
Very interesting first hand experiences with electric coops in your area.
In Oklahoma, I have found few to no problems with coops. One thing that I have found is a killer - surprises.
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Forum: Other Improvements
10-26-16, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 19,778
Daox,
Don't feel bad . . . .
Teflon...
Daox,
Don't feel bad . . . .
Teflon pipe tape works great if the threads are in good shape. More recently, the quality of metal pipe threading has gone to hell.
I never had leaks, in the...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-17-16, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 127,733
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