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      Kuma replied to the thread Nem 2 last day to install?.
      "To retain eligibility, final electrical clearance (often referred to as final building or electrical permit) must be submitted before...
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      Kuma replied to the thread Nem 2 last day to install?.
      Did you or Sunrun apply for NEM 2 with PGE before April 15 2023? IIRC, if accepted the NEM 2 application is good for three years...
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      This past November, I installed an 18KPV, 12Kw of panels and 60 kWh of batteries. This past month, I actually ran everything the way it...
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      Kuma replied to the thread Solarever 455w.
      fwiw - Solarever says its entering the EV market and building another plant...
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      Kuma replied to the thread Is there a better MC4 tool?.
      That seems like it would work and could be easier then a tool, plyers... Do you simply slide a zip tie into the opening and just pull...
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      Kuma reacted to Q-Dog's post in the thread Is there a better MC4 tool? with Like Like.
      I stuck large zip ties in those to release the pins.
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      Kuma replied to the thread Solarever 455w.
      Feel free to briefly summarize what you learned. ie Solarever is closing, panels were made incorrectly/faulty...
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      Kuma replied to the thread Do you keep a spare solar panel?.
      I have a spare. Actually two but installed one on the roof after permits. Given the diy total install cost minus the 30% tax credit, the...
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      Kuma reacted to Cmiller's post in the thread QO vs Homeline with Like Like.
      Nope, doesn't take more than 2.0 hands. Lol That goes for both QO and Homeline! I would almost say the Homeline breakers are a hair...
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      Kuma reacted to 42OhmsPA's post in the thread QO vs Homeline with Like Like.
      Always, safety 3rd.
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      Kuma replied to the thread QO vs Homeline.
      You knocked a breaker off when simply putting a cover on. Umm... Take your time and be safe!!
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      Kuma replied to the thread QO vs Homeline.
      Smart that the alu busbar is plated. Are these sagging? Never needed an extra .5 hand to install cover. Do you need 2.5 hands to...
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      Kuma reacted to timselectric's post in the thread QO vs Homeline with Like Like.
      Yup, I remember that recall. It didn't affect any of my projects, luckily. And glad that you got your money's worth out of those breakers.
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      Kuma replied to the thread QO vs Homeline.
      Not to start a war but theirs this. Nothing is certain in this world...
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      Kuma reacted to 42OhmsPA's post in the thread QO vs Homeline with Like Like.
      I'm not replacing my existing Homeline. They'll be fed from the QO / AIOs. The Homeline have performed just fine over the years.
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      Kuma replied to the thread QO vs Homeline.
      Upgraded the 200 amp SP 5 years ago from Zinsco to Homeline. Homeline was a lot cheaper, easier to source breakers, and will easily...
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      Read your post in another thread regarding not good news regarding Solarever. Can you please share the news with us. I have 15...
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      Kuma replied to the thread who is still burning wood in april?.
      Burning this morning in Nor Cal. This showed up yesterday afternoon.
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      Kuma replied to the thread Solarever 455w.
      Did you find the emails with the bad news?
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      Kuma reacted to Texas-Mark's post in the thread MC4 connectors a massive scandal with Like Like.
      FWIW in over 20 years of mixing MC4 connectors, I have only had one fail, and that was on the original panel connector going to an...
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