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I have a customer I have done all their electrical in the house, I have repaired their upstairs hvac equipment, and replaced their downstairs system. I have installed a whole home dehumidifier and maintained everything they have. They have a generac 24kW standby generator installed by me, and I...

I will be picking up 56 panels. Around $54 each. Plus fuel… @4.50 a gallon, that’s a big part of the deal… Anyway, I’m planning to build a decent array, so wish me luck!

It is well animated, and explained nicely.

It’s been a huge struggle dealing with the bonding insurance, but yesterday my NC unlimited class electrical license got activated... FINALLY! So tired of subcontracting out big permits! Back to work!

I will post pics of the panels and disconnects if anybody is interested.

Getting ready to cook Christmas dishes for the Christmas eve family gathering and... pop... substation for my neighborhood blows... coldest night of the year so far, and Duke says power won't be restored until next evening... My stash of batteries powered a space heater on low for 4 hours...

Ok, I like looking around yard sales, and yesterday I stopped at a big one. In the random pile of interesting items was this... still in the sealed package. Since I already have a mower and trimmer that uses the 40V battery, it was a cool find... $20

A strong thunderstorm blew through Charlotte yesterday afternoon… utility power went out at 3pm… the 7pm repair soon became unknown restoration time… my kid came down, and asked for something to power the fan… no ac, his room is upstairs, and it is in the 90’s… I gave him a small power bank at...

Ok. I spend a lot of time playing around, building batteries, and buying bits and pieces all the time. Well, yesterday, 8:30am, the power goes out. Storm hit, and took down lines or something... eta repair 6pm... My kid using remote school tells me his lights went out, and wants to be sure his...

I am based in Charlotte NC… sort of. Licensed in North and South Carolina. I can probably help with most any Hvac issues… Fire away!

Partially setup for sizing...

I figured, the easiest would be slap a new agm in an old jump box, and slap a USB port on it... so I did. two port usb 2.1A output, with 12v cigarette lighter style socket... and a 450W inverter... it has a switch for the dead air compressor, I attached to the USB ports... I am thinking of...

It’s Merry Christmas for my family! even though the gathering is quashed by the COVID 19 restrictions, I am enjoying the peace and quiet!

Ok, so I took a chance and ordered a relay based 16S 200A BMS… He picture looked cheap, but I took a chance on it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CLMYMVC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details What I got was completely different. A VERY nice HUGE jbd BMS with massive silicone cables, and a...

July 4th Independence day... Yall be safe!

I found this exam table for $20... I am SERIOUSLY considering it... It would make an... interesting diy battery box... It already has two 120v outlets on it.

Great Scott has a cool channel on electronics and projects with solar etc. This just popped up in my feed.

So... I just bought this today, it's about 8 years old, has a little moisture stain on the floor by the side door. Otherwise appears in great shape. Inside dimensions are 13'3" nose to back door, and 5'8" side to side. 6' height. The roof has a slight curve to it, and is REALLY thin galvanized...

My first serving... What's everybody's meal look like?

I was working on a main panel reworking a feeder I think... not sure it was MANY moons ago... But my linesman pliers slipped and slammed between the bus’s bar and the panel cabinet... BOOM amazing how bright and loud a main short is... Destroyed the pliers, and the panel... And copper plated...

Two day workshop on tools and techniques for Operations and Maintenance. I'll let everybody know if I learn anything.

Anton wonderful person topic today… naked eye visible nova!

I just ordered a new class t fuse and holder. It arrived today, and I am impressed at the size of this kit. I took a picture with it on a DVD case for reference. Bonus points if ya guess the movie title.

I have had a T1N sprinter for a few years now. It has had various mechanical issues since I took ownership of it. Great performance and economy, interrupted by months of poor running, and random mechanical issues. Fuel leaks, water leaks, power loss, smoke... ugh. But I tinker, and spend $ at...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12V100AH-Lithium-Iron-LIFEPO4-BMS-Low-Temp-SOLAR-RV-BOAT-OFFGRID-GOLF-CART-/373490407212?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 4 day shipping... nice case I haven't seen before. Description shows 2 year warranty, and adjustable low temp...

Ok, while I am fully on grid still, I use my small solar generators for charging my cell phones, computer and IPad… various tasks needing electrical. Soldering, charging batteries for projects etc… Tonight, I fired up my 1KW inverter tied to a pair of 100Ah batteries, and I installed a surge...

I went with a 48v psw aims inverter. 1500 should handle most needs... a mostly full toolbox of 60Ah LFP cells... I need 2 more for a proper 48v setup... I’ll scour Ebay for some more. I figure I’ve got 2600Wh so far, and plan to fill it at 2880Wh...

I was browsing through a thread on my iPad, and my finger hit the like button on a post that was let’s say… controversial… I declined to give the like… Seemed funny to me.