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    Video that puts American vs Chinese solar manufacturing into perspective

    I remember Demmings TQA concept. It worked well. Ford used it on thier F-150 for a bit and sold many. But i am dating myself here. I used TQA in P&G when I worked there years ago. They called me into the management office and asked me what safe practices I was violating to run such high...
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    Video that puts American vs Chinese solar manufacturing into perspective

    I dont believe I have seen a comercial for that car in the video... Kinda cool car. I could go for a pickup truck.
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    Off grid all in one with grid charging, grid priority

    Check the paperwork that comes with it. All the units I have purchased told me how to connect it to the grid. Unless there was no manual? Did you get a second hand unit?
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    EG4 Solar Charge Controller MPPT | 500VDC 100A | MPPT100-48HV

    I use the schneider 100/600charge controllers. they are very quiet. and not cheap.
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    who is still burning wood in april?

    That is a very nice picture. I am sure its cold out, but the pic is one for the wall of your home.
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    the rapidly changing inverter landscape

    I have the schneider 6848pro with charge controllers and insight home. I originally hated the idea of the insight home until i realised it does it all. I sit in front of a computer and type to change settings for any of the pieces from the same program. I did not hate it after that. I dont think...
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    What was your worse DIY solar mistake ever?

    Worst mistake I have made was that I did not have a good disconnect on the solar array. The AIO I was using direct shorted inside and when I tried to flip the breakers I was using for the disconnect I learned the hard way it was not sufficient. I have since installed better actual disconnects...
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    Superstrut Gold Galvanized-- how does it hold up to the weather

    I have used both Silver and Gold, work great so far. However it has been only 2 years so i dunno nothing yet on durability. The 12 gauge stuff is pretty tough. 14 is too flimsy. No issues at this time.
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    How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period?

    Mine either except for my exwife.. Which will never melt no matter how hot it gets...
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    The Solar Pergola Project - Repurposing a pergola I once built to power our home

    When you use those, are there any issues with panel expansion or contraction?
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    Unintended consequences of Solar that we see

    As a matter of fact, the best angle where I live for winter does get the best snow sliding off :) i usually do not have to sweep them off, but am prepared for it.
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    Unintended consequences of Solar that we see

    I can see that point, if you are making enough power in the winter with the tilt, you will make plenty in the summer anyway at the same angle.
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    Hot water Heat pump, anyone running them in their house?

    Is that much hot water for heating the home too?
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    Possible laundry solution

    lol, I am 62 and still work my stone quarry , setup all my solar myself, do all my mechanical repairs. you should be fine if there is still a planet by then, 🌋
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    Hot water Heat pump, anyone running them in their house?

    I have a Rheem hydbrid hot water heater. Girlfriend takes a marathon shower, uses up all 50 gallons of hot water (120F) and it takes about 4-5 hours to recover. My unit takes about 500W . I love it. it is always on the Solar system and never on the grid.
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