Forum: Solar Power
08-11-20, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 741
Views: 179,989
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Forum: Solar Power
06-02-20, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,098
I believe the mathematical calculations to...
I believe the mathematical calculations to determine the pie shaped triangles are a form of calculus equation. It's been 30+ years since I last sat in calculus class, but I'm fairly certain the...
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Forum: Product Reviews
05-19-20, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,607
Until July 2019, I had not driven, or been a...
Until July 2019, I had not driven, or been a passenger in any EV either. However, I managed to convince my wife to go test drive a used EV with me one night after work. (It was a used off-lease VW...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
04-14-20, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,901
When I got to thinking about this question, it...
When I got to thinking about this question, it dawned on me: why not make a man in the middle device? Sense the high versus low condition on the output leads to the thermostat wire, and log high (or...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-26-20, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,583
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Forum: Tools
01-18-20, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,509
Got 2 free generators - Neither worked
A few months ago, a neighbor moving out down the street pushed a garage kept Coleman Powermate 5kW gas generator to the curb for the scrap folks or the garbage men. I picked it up in hopes that it...
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Forum: Tools
01-18-20, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,749
When you pull it out this next time, check the...
When you pull it out this next time, check the passages and high speed jet. I found using the fine wire from the inside of a twist tie (like you find on a loaf of bread) works well for poking through...
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Forum: Tools
01-16-20, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,749
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Forum: Conservation
01-16-20, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,611
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Forum: Tools
01-14-20, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,749
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Forum: Tools
01-14-20, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,749
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Forum: Conservation
12-28-19, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,517
Around $26k, before the tax credits. (not...
Around $26k, before the tax credits. (not including enclosed transport). If you've heard good things about the e-Golf, you're ahead of most people. The e-Golf marketing from VW appears to have be...
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Forum: Conservation
12-22-19, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,517
2019 VW e-Golf (BEV)
Back in the summer, I ran across a thread on one of the forums I frequent about the deals people were getting buying 2019 VW e-Golfs. At first, I was a bit skeptical that these deals really existed...
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Forum: Conservation
12-18-19, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 37,398
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Forum: Solar Power
12-01-19, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,035
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
11-24-19, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 15,953
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Forum: Solar Power
11-22-19, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
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Forum: Solar Power
11-16-19, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,243
UL 1741 makes exciting a grid-tied inverter...
UL 1741 makes exciting a grid-tied inverter challenging without a grid. It also saves the lives of linemen working on your grid. If you have a UL 1741 approved with stand alone production capability,...
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Forum: Solar Power
11-04-19, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,239
The merit to the services offered is like...
The merit to the services offered is like anything else: what's your time worth? Plenty of places offer PV permit package services, including Renvu where I ordered my last panels. From my point of...
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Forum: Solar Power
11-03-19, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,290
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Forum: Solar Power
11-02-19, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,239
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Forum: Solar Power
11-02-19, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,290
Most important insight I can offer is to know...
Most important insight I can offer is to know what state limitations exist, if any. In FL, we have a limited list of panels that have been "state certified" for use in creating a "state certified...
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Forum: Solar Power
11-02-19, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,239
I've permitted a DIY system in FL. It is NOT an...
I've permitted a DIY system in FL. It is NOT an impossible task. My 4.4kW install passed inspection with flying colors. I'm about to draw 3-line diagrams for permits up for a second DIY system. If...
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Forum: Solar Power
11-02-19, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,734
When plugging things back in, keep track of the...
When plugging things back in, keep track of the arrow on the inverter plug and the arrow on the trunk cable connector. The arrows need to point at each other when you're making the plug connection....
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Forum: Solar Power
10-30-19, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,734
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