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Forum: Solar Power 08-04-20, 09:12 AM
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Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
Thumbs up Great Job!

Great job with the new sideline business taking off! A lot of people daydream of starting a business doing something they love. Not so many take the plunge.

I agree with monitoring the usage...
Forum: Solar Power 11-12-18, 10:49 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
Sept results

Our September's since our 6.81 kW array went live,
Sep 13: 943
Sep 14: 889
Sep 15: 823
Sep 16: 910
Sep 17: 812
Sep 18: 766

Our total since 12/17/12: 57757 kWh as of 11/11/18. By my...
Forum: Solar Power 06-12-18, 11:07 AM
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Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
We went a long time without internet at home, but...

We went a long time without internet at home, but have had it for the past year. I do have an Envoy, all the inverters are listed with Enphase and five inverters are speaking to the mother ship...
Forum: Solar Power 06-12-18, 08:09 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
I'm happy for you that Enphase will work with...

I'm happy for you that Enphase will work with you. I've got an Enphase micro-inverter dead for two YEARS now and I have an open case number again, but no contact from them except to be issued...
Forum: Solar Power 12-05-17, 03:53 PM
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Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
I've printed your first reply so I can follow the...

I've printed your first reply so I can follow the directions to the letter.

VERY much appreciated
Forum: Solar Power 12-05-17, 03:33 PM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
Did you call 877-797-4743 to get help? If not,...

Did you call 877-797-4743 to get help? If not, I'd love to know the number you called.
Forum: Solar Power 12-05-17, 03:02 PM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
I have struggled with Enphase to no avail for...

I have struggled with Enphase to no avail for months. I can't get past their telephone roadblock, because I don't have an Installer ID. I self-installed and I don't remember ever having an ID. I...
Forum: Solar Power 03-01-17, 11:37 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
I spent a year in UT, Hill AFB to be specific and...

I spent a year in UT, Hill AFB to be specific and enjoyed it greatly.

Beautiful place, but as I am from Alabama, I found it to be too far to the left when I looked at the Rand McNally Atlas. We...
Forum: Solar Power 03-01-17, 10:08 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
Feb 2017, 6.81kW arrays 624 kWh for the calendar...

Feb 2017, 6.81kW arrays 624 kWh for the calendar month.

59.264% paid back from 30% Fed tax credit and energy production. :thumbup:
Forum: Solar Power 02-01-17, 10:08 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
I'll have to check, I don't remember which one I...

I'll have to check, I don't remember which one I have. All it needs is a reset for a ground fault, but without an internet connection they won't do anything. I have a case #, 00866918 on it, but no...
Forum: Solar Power 02-01-17, 08:26 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
Our calendar January came in at 596 kWh from 6.8...

Our calendar January came in at 596 kWh from 6.8 kW arrays. This rates it as the worst January we've had. Of course a non-functioning Enphase inverter didn't help. :(

Other Jan results
2013 ...
Forum: Solar Power 12-20-16, 12:37 PM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
The end of the solar day on 12/16/16 made exactly...

The end of the solar day on 12/16/16 made exactly four years of being part of the TVA Generations Partners program. I keep pretty good records and maintain a spreadsheet to tell me how I'm doing for...
Forum: Solar Power 12-01-16, 12:45 PM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
I missed last month, so here's Oct & Nov. Oct...

I missed last month, so here's Oct & Nov. Oct was 1017 kWh and Nov was 826 kWh.

Our Jan 1 through Nov 30 this year is 9984 kWh. I noticed this because of the 3 full year totals we've been...
Forum: Solar Power 10-06-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
The last Hurricane I ran from was Andrew. It...

The last Hurricane I ran from was Andrew. It afforded an immediate PCS move from Homestead AFB, FL to Moody AFB, GA a lifetime ago.

Keep your head down, will pray for you & yours.
Forum: Solar Power 10-05-16, 08:27 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
I almost fell over when I read this, it's great! ...

I almost fell over when I read this, it's great! When I first talked to my wife about going solar {we'd seen a few episodes of Living With Ed by then}, she was more than happy for me to build a...
Forum: Solar Power 10-04-16, 07:51 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
Sept 2016, 910 kWh from 6.81 kW arrays I'm...

Sept 2016, 910 kWh from 6.81 kW arrays

I'm still loving solar energy!
Forum: Solar Power 08-24-16, 08:05 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
Congratulations on three years!! :thumbup: ...

Congratulations on three years!! :thumbup:

If you are like many of us, going live with your solar array was the start of a journey that is better than you ever expected.
Forum: Solar Power 08-03-16, 07:27 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
For calender July, our 6.81kW system made 953kWh....

For calender July, our 6.81kW system made 953kWh.

I want to chime in on PV Watts, even though I only have 3.63 years of production. PV Watts has me calculated at 31700kWh total for 3.63 years...
Forum: Solar Power 07-05-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
Two array's, total 6.81 kW rated nameplate...

Two array's, total 6.81 kW rated nameplate capacity. 952 kWh for the month of June.

Timing of purchasing combined with various incentives affect everyones payback on money invested, but my...
Forum: Solar Power 07-01-16, 08:02 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
Congrats Creeky on having the battery storage...

Congrats Creeky on having the battery storage setup in action!
Forum: Solar Power 05-03-16, 05:38 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
6.81 kW Arrays, 976 kWh calender month 931 kWh...

6.81 kW Arrays, 976 kWh calender month 931 kWh April billing period
Forum: Solar Power 04-11-16, 08:31 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
earloflondon, there is no reason I can think of...

earloflondon, there is no reason I can think of that you can't do what some other folks I know are doing. First, build a completely off grid setup, then install a generator transfer switch as if you...
Forum: Solar Power 04-06-16, 07:39 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
6.81 kW nameplate arrays total. Calendar month...

6.81 kW nameplate arrays total. Calendar month production was 859 kWh.

Billing cycle production was 808 kWh. Consumption for the billing cycle was 760. March bill was $41.60.
Forum: Solar Power 03-14-16, 07:35 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
MN Renovator, nicely detailed explanation. My TVA...

MN Renovator, nicely detailed explanation. My TVA contract is at retail plus $0.12 per kWh for the first 10 years. Then I have 10 years at retail. At the present rate, and of course weather...
Forum: Solar Power 03-11-16, 10:34 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 491,471
Posted By gasstingy
A 5 1/2 year payback. I'm envious. I must have...

A 5 1/2 year payback. I'm envious. I must have dove in a bit earlier than you, plus, when I started, I told my solar guru to only get American made items. Then I hired a contractor friend to set...
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