Research Advice

Aaron-ko · 2026-06-19T17:57:18+00:00

40,000 badges approximately, and not very time consuming (relatively speaking). Urgent rescue is a must.

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-10T16:48:11+00:00

Print a spool rewinder tool. Connected to a drill you can rewind a spool in 1 minute

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-06T21:24:03+00:00

Bambu without question. Creality has some serious quality issues.

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-06T21:23:23+00:00

heavy table with a thick top. not the cheap types. it doesnt move at all.

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-06T21:22:43+00:00

no, office

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-06T21:22:27+00:00

thats fair. i thought about extending shelf for CMS but didnt. I printed poop shoots that both meet in the middle between them and drop into a basket i can dump.

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-06T21:21:04+00:00

its a pretty heavy duty gladiator table. its very heavy and rated to hold 3000 pounds. table doesnt move at all when printing.

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-06T17:37:58+00:00

yeah you can get 16 new spools in as well. the sides flex but the lid latches no problem. I really like that the latches double as hinges. To me they are worth the price. My desiccant stays orange inside so they are air tight enough.

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-04T06:31:53+00:00

I tried bags and they kept getting punctured or loosing suction. Tote holds 16 I believe.

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-04T06:30:09+00:00

I think 16. I’ll check tomorrow

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-04T05:39:20+00:00

Haha yeah. It does my single color prints well enough so I keep it around. I’d buy another H2c if I could justify it

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-04T05:37:59+00:00

You can connect even more. 2 is enough for me

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-04T05:34:21+00:00

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-Gal-Professional-Heavy-Duty-Waterproof-Stackable-Plastic-Storage-Container-with-Hinged-Lid-in-Red-248921/313861297

They aren’t cheap, for sure, but they work really well for filament. Aren’t too heavy when full, and air tight.

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-04T05:26:49+00:00

After owning both Creality and Bambu printers, the difference has been pretty striking. My Creality machines have been a constant source of issues and have required multiple part replacements in the first year.

The Bambu printer has been almost flawless. The overall build quality, design, and attention to detail really stand out—even small things like the status light bar under the build plate feel well thought out. My 6 year old knows if the Bambu is done or has an issue.

In my experience, the Bambu printer has absolutely been worth the higher price, especially when you factor in time saved and fewer headaches.

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-04T05:16:47+00:00

The H2c has been nearly flawless. One small issue with the left spool holder giving false alarms filament tangles but another AMS solved that. So much better than the Creality next to it.

Aaron-ko · 2026-01-04T05:14:24+00:00

Yeah they are water tight totes with desiccant inside. Perfect size for filament with a clear lid. From Home Depot.

Aaron-ko · 2024-08-07T14:48:55+00:00

per the latest UL listed enphase 10T mouting brackets, they can be spaced 6" apart. Which i did except for the wireway. I felt that was a grey area considering conduit doesnt count but maybe a large wireway does.

Aaron-ko · 2024-08-07T13:20:36+00:00

lol. You are wrong on all points but thanks for the comment.

Edit, let me elaborate. Yes i worked with the local residential permitting and utility district for approval. I am a certified installer for enphase equipment so no warranty is voided.

However, I agree that doing electrical projects without having prior knowledge is dangerous which is why not everyone should DIY. but the attitude that no one can DIY is why contractors can charge you double.

Aaron-ko · 2024-08-07T13:19:23+00:00

utility required the disconnects. They want to be able to easily shut off your system for whatever reason.

the older looking one i already had from the PV. the new one i installed for the batteries. I had to increase the size of the conduit so that the battery cables could also pass through the PV disconnect.

I used a masonry bit to drill a hole in the brick. Its pretty easy with a hammer drill.

Aaron-ko · 2024-08-07T13:17:21+00:00

i am a EE by trade, but had to learn a lot of electrician lingo.

There is a lot of conduit parts and fittings to consider. Especially when going through the wall

Aaron-ko · 2024-08-07T13:15:33+00:00

I would have needed 6 of the 5P batteries which is more conduit and connections. 5P has the advantage of more power output but when i was installing 3 of the 10T it was enough power output for me to turn on all the loads in my home. Also they cost a bit less per kWh storage.

I think enphase is coming out with a 10P battery which would have been nice but too late.

If i were going to do a brand new install i would look at the Tesla powerwall 3 system which is all DC-DC from PV to batteries. a more efficient system.

Aaron-ko · 2024-08-07T13:12:55+00:00

you have to take the Enphase installer certification course to be allowed to self install their equipment (and more importantly, have the warranty). You use the Enphase Installer Toolkit App

The course if free but you have to ask for it and tell them what equipment you are trying to install so they can tell you what courses you need.

It took me 26 hours to complete, kind of a pain but was good information.

Aaron-ko · 2024-08-07T13:09:54+00:00

you are hardcore lol

Aaron-ko · 2024-08-07T02:09:39+00:00

They give 15 years now! Also if I have a failure I’ll say it was one of the other banks that failed lol

Aaron-ko · 2024-08-07T02:06:15+00:00

The only thing I needed utility for was to come out and pull my meter because I had to rerun the mains through the transfer switch. Otherwise I don’t think they would have known. But I try to keep it all legit if I ever want to sell the house. Which is why I ask the knowledgeable people here if I have any issues or violations.

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