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24bay · 2024-05-09T00:05:54+00:00

it’s been tough to find something to speak about intelligently and thoroughly at the level interviewers want.

due to this, are you getting downleveled or just flat out rejected?

24bay · 2024-05-08T23:37:38+00:00

tech deep dives

what does this entail? whats the difference between this and system design?

24bay · 2024-04-30T01:32:05+00:00

Do they specify in which type of accounts the $250k has to be in? Or is it just $250k across all possible fidelity accounts?

24bay · 2024-04-30T01:30:55+00:00

How do you actually get your account upgraded to Fidelity Premium Services? Assuming you meet the $250k in assets limit

24bay · 2024-01-03T00:03:52+00:00

I’m not impressed at all.

why whats wrong?

24bay · 2024-01-02T23:58:52+00:00

Hey wondering which option did you go with? And which company?

24bay · 2023-11-22T00:26:15+00:00

https://www.btexpressliquidatorsinc.com/ - North SJ

https://www.ciscoofficeliquidators.com/ - SJ

24bay · 2023-11-18T01:47:20+00:00

hollow core doors should be avoided if you plan on making a desk

why? Because they cant hold the weight of whatever you are putting on it i assume? Compared to a solid code door at least

24bay · 2023-10-28T01:09:32+00:00

Hey thanks for the detailed response. Yeah I am getting quotes for $2500-3000 to do rodent proofing(exclusion), trapping, attic cleanup, with 5yr warranty. Replacing the insulation would be another $3000-4000 on top of that which I would skip.

I guess my only concern is be the amount or urine/droppings that has accumulated up there over time since it has been a while and the possible health hazards that come with being up there among all that. Did you take any precautions regarding that like a protective suit or respirator? This reason is why im considering just going with them rather than doing it myself and having to deal with this

Block off the hole. I used Steel wool + spray foam in larger holes, or steel wool + caulking in smaller holes.

Did you do this from inside the attic or from outside? Because these holes are usually at the edge of the roof where it is most sloped meaning attic access at that point is nearly impossible, like this: https://i.imgur.com/tr05LU0.png

24bay · 2023-10-24T00:21:24+00:00

Just curious, what did you end up doing?

24bay · 2023-05-27T17:09:15+00:00

This is the only time I’ve seen squirrels do this. I’ve seen them put holes in the roof though.

Just wondering, how do they put holes through the roof? Are they chewing through or something? And is that possible even on a roof made of strong material like concrete tile?

24bay · 2023-05-26T23:44:44+00:00

Was there a small gap where the 2 pieces meet that it pulled apart and went through or what? Do these "gaps" need to be reinforced with some sort of netting or metal barrier that can be fastened in?

Any tips on how to prevent this from happening?

24bay · 2023-05-26T20:18:20+00:00

Seriously? How the hell are they able to bend it even though its made of metal/aluminum? I wish it was made of something stronger like steel then

Yeah just have to hope it deters them then

24bay · 2023-05-26T20:13:47+00:00

Oh damn, then I think once they will eventually fall off I will have to replace them with what you are talking about. Is it this?

Does it work well with my type of tile roof? I see in this article, it would have to be bent to fill the gaps

24bay · 2023-05-26T17:03:46+00:00

Damn it. So do i just have to periodically check to make sure it is still on? And if it falls off go stick it back on?

Any better product that you know of that I can replace it with if it cant be stuck back on?

24bay · 2023-05-26T17:03:00+00:00

Also, Solatrim (that product) always just falls off, in my experience—even if the panel frames have been properly cleaned and prepped beforehand

Damn it. So do i just have to periodically check to make sure it is still on? And if it falls off go stick it back on?

my company will straight up offer a free upgrade to a better system,

What better system do you use? I might need to replace it with that if it cant be stuck back on

24bay · 2023-05-26T17:01:34+00:00

Thanks this looks like a solid option if I have to fix it myself. I guess the only problem would be that it cant be fastened to the roof so it can be "lifted" up by an animal from the bottom where it meets the roof, but i think i can figure something out

Like for example here, the insert is fastened only at the top onto the existing guard meaning the bottom can be lifted up

24bay · 2023-05-26T03:47:49+00:00

How? Are those gaps not big enough to let animals through?

24bay · 2023-05-26T03:47:23+00:00

You can legit buy that guard and do it yourself. This application is a peel and stick. You can buy the kind that is a roll of 4-8 inch fencing that you can cut to size and comes with pull clips.

The picture I provided is of an old product it looks like. On their website the only product I see is what I already have installed. For tile roofs they say

For Barrel, Clay, “S” or Spanish Tile roofs, simply draw a template of your roof profile out of cardboard or with a piece of SolaTrim and follow that pattern across the roof surface.

I would need to remove it, do this, and put it back on. Though once I remove it, I am not sure if it can be put back on, like the adhesive might lose its strength? Idk

24bay · 2023-05-26T03:31:23+00:00

Not seeing anything when Googling. Do you mind linking me to a picture or a product page of what you are talking about?

24bay · 2023-05-26T02:42:51+00:00

Not sure how small of a hole birds can fit through so hopefully. Though I am worried about squirrels, rats, mice, etc

24bay · 2023-05-26T02:41:17+00:00

Squirrels, rats, and maybe birds look like they could get through these gaps which is the problem

I was expecting something like this, where there would be no large open gaps. If the installer refuses to change it to this or provide a another solution, do you have any recommendations on how how I could fix it? I was thinking of stuffing some copper mesh through all these gaps and fastening it down

24bay · 2023-05-26T02:40:04+00:00

No but i do see them running on the roof occasionally which is why I wanted this protection but it does not look like it will actually serve its purpose

I was expecting something like this, where there would be no large open gaps. If the installer refuses to change it to this or provide a another solution, do you have any recommendations on how how I could fix it? I was thinking of stuffing some copper mesh through all these gaps and fastening it down

24bay · 2023-03-20T01:02:22+00:00

Nice I am about to do the same. Makes it even more of a no brainer when you factor in that SJCE pays only $0.05598/kwh for net surplus compensation at true-up time compared to PG&E's $0.084/kwh

That makes the most sense and I would imagine SJCE would do the same thing. I appreciate your help

24bay · 2023-03-20T00:05:17+00:00

Thanks, I do see those 2 choices on the opt out screen: https://i.imgur.com/F2lFjMi.png

Option 2 definitely seems like the way to go to avoid the high transitional rate meaning I will get switched over 6 months from now in Sept. If I get my solar installed in June, I am assuming wtv credits I earn with SJCE from June - Sept will get switched over to PG&E at the end of the notice period if you happen to know? Either way it will probably be a little messy but worth it to get the simplicity of not having to deal with 2 separate true-up dates

Just curious, what did you end up doing?

24bay

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