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02-13-18, 01:08 PM
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I think solar is very sexy! Charging EV’s on...
I think solar is very sexy! Charging EV’s on solar is even more sexy.
I laughed out loud thinking I am probably one of the few people that thanks that way.
It was fun watching your solar journey....
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06-25-17, 10:53 PM
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Drone shots and solar go hand and hand. Your...
Drone shots and solar go hand and hand. Your array looks good from the sky.
Nice Volt and it was nice of you to give the Volt a drink of sun while it was there.
We have put 71,539 solar...
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06-15-17, 10:21 AM
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As much as I would like to have a bank of Volt...
As much as I would like to have a bank of Volt batteries for backup power it just does not make since at this point.
We are lucky like you and have pretty dependable power.
I have a good net...
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06-13-17, 09:30 PM
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Nice… it is sure great seeing your array making...
Nice… it is sure great seeing your array making power.
If you go to other sites they just want to tell you not to self-install solar. This site is not that way at all and it is so cool to see...
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06-05-17, 04:47 PM
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pinballlooking
Congratulations! Is it live?
Congratulations!
Is it live?
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05-24-17, 09:17 AM
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If you want to use lugs Splicer/reducers this is...
If you want to use lugs Splicer/reducers this is the cheapest place I found.
https://lugsdirect.com/splicer-wire-lugs.htm
Use NO-OX-ID
Sanchem Inc NO-OX-ID A Special Rust Preventive 1oz Jar...
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05-04-17, 03:27 PM
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pinballlooking
Good progress. This was the point I wanted I...
Good progress. This was the point I wanted I wanted mine installed. All the money was spent but the benefits were not coming back.
Are you going to share the cost with us? It could help others...
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04-13-17, 01:30 PM
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I used the same boxes that Steve used almost the...
I used the same boxes that Steve used almost the exact same setup. I did center tap to keep the voltage rise down. I did home runs down to the combiner box circuit breakers. That all runs to a...
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04-08-17, 09:04 PM
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pinballlooking
Get the M215 they are cheaper and a much better...
Get the M215 they are cheaper and a much better fit for a 260 panel. The M215 will do 225 for a while during the peak on the day.
260w panel the m215 is a great fit.
I made 82KWh today and 210w...
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02-27-17, 09:03 PM
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Good video. My power company would not let...
Good video.
My power company would not let me use a disconnect switch like yours. It had to be a handle that does a physical disconnect no breakers were allowed in that switch.
Good point EV...
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02-15-17, 03:08 PM
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Steve has lots of good advice. I second the...
Steve has lots of good advice.
I second the center feed the keeping the voltage rise low is very important.
Read this document. ...
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02-14-17, 01:54 PM
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You need to buy one of these to carry around the...
You need to buy one of these to carry around the solar panels.
I used it for all 54 of my panels I installed by myself. It never released or slipped even once.
You can carry the panel like a...
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01-21-17, 09:41 AM
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pinballlooking
That is a good looking roof.
That is a good looking roof.
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12-14-16, 02:07 PM
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I am not sure what solar you are going with....
I am not sure what solar you are going with. After watching that video you will want microinverters or per panel optimizers.
That will help your solar production by a fair amount over the life of...
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12-07-16, 01:46 PM
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Good progress. Why are two of the trusses...
Good progress.
Why are two of the trusses dubbed up?
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12-02-16, 04:59 PM
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No big deal I was just curious because I built my...
No big deal I was just curious because I built my greenhouse last year. I could have used a 24’ beam like that one.
I ended up building my own with two 4 x 10 and ply wood glued and screwed...
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12-02-16, 12:23 PM
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That is a sweet looking beam. No above door...
That is a sweet looking beam. No above door sagging for your garage.
If you don’t mind me asking how much did that beam cost?
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11-13-16, 09:45 PM
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pinballlooking
I liked your video. Thanks for sharing.
I liked your video. Thanks for sharing.
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10-21-16, 09:04 AM
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pinballlooking
Nicely done. I like the video.
Nicely done.
I like the video.
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