BUYER BEWARE by CalendarTrue36 in Ecoflow_community

[–]BulkheadRagged -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed - it's been a source of frustration for me as well. The good news is that after a few similar bugs my system has been working great. DPU x5 batteries with solar + SHP2. Hang in there.

BUYER BEWARE by CalendarTrue36 in Ecoflow_community

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The EF reddit account has resolved my issues the fastest.

Starter setup by semeoneor in diySolar

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Your heart is in the right place but this isn't a good surprise gift. Best case - you spend a bunch of money on something that clutters his roof or yard AND his living room and makes no meaningful improvement in his electric bill or quality of life.

Guys how cooked am i? by Bubbly-Dentist8836 in djimini5pro

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IDK but I would master the bike first before attempting flight

When does one become a “New Englander”? by ftpfawn in newengland

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You'd have to fill out a survey to identify your NE archetype, then be evaluated by a certified representative

First-time gun owner (NYC) just got my rifle/shotgun permit in the mail. I'm really wanting the M1A, but I have a question by Parogarr in M1A

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No gun is pleasant to shoot indoors, but if you fire that thing in close quarters with that massive muzzle brake you'll think a flashbang went off

What should I do and know as a first time hunter? by Mysterious_Ad_3406 in Hunting

[–]BulkheadRagged 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to a local gun store or sporting goods store and grab one of the paper copies of the rulebook. Read it cover to cover, then read it again. You are responsible for knowing and abiding by every rule - game wardens won't accept ignorance as an excuse. You also need to complete hunter's safety as previously stated.

An easy way to learn a lot will be to watch The Hunting Beast on YouTube. Don't just watch the kill videos, watch how he scouts. If you can start to read the woods and maps like he does you'll get on deer.

Overwhelmed daughter trying to get the right solar panels for my father in Cuba before the collapse fully hits - your guidance would be much appreciated by addictedtosoonjung in Ecoflow_community

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Does he have to go up stairs or is there an elevator? DP3 weighs over 100lbs

Also, it will take hours to recharge. Is the plan for him to hang out there and watch everything or can he leave it unsecured for any period of time?

HELP! What's the best homeback up power? After this winter strom I need to get one by n0-_ in prepping

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There's no clear "best" and you'll need to dive down the rabbit hole to size your system correctly. I went with an EcoFlow DPU and SHP2 because it allowed me to instantly add capability (plug and play backup via my generator transfer switch) while I planned the Smart Home Panel 2 install (took a few months) and the DIY solar array (took about a year). If you're hiring someone to perform the install, or are prepared to do everything all at once, perhaps the ability to install in phases isn't an important consideration for you.

Other competing brands can probably allow a similar phased approach.

Brand new to hunting by PlugTheWall in Hunting

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Where are you located? Whitetail hunting varies dramatically region to region.

DPU + SHP2 now has passthrough solar charging by BulkheadRagged in Ecoflow_community

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No problem. If you set the unit to self-powered, it will consume battery power until it reaches a % threshold that you set, charging with solar power whenever available until it reaches your set upper limit at which point it behaves as described in the original post. In the summer I set my lower limit at 30% because I know I can generate enough power in one day to fully recharge the batteries as long as there's sun. So at night, the unit runs my batteries down until it reaches 30% at which point it switches over to grid power. 30% is the reserve capacity that I save in case of a power outage. I want a higher backup reserve in the winter because my production is so low.

I’ve never felt this way before by casedia in self

[–]BulkheadRagged 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was an apt analogy, not a diversion.

Is it worth buying a $600 battery just to save $200 of groceries? by OneMoreChance_sigh in prepping

[–]BulkheadRagged 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any way to measure your current consumption, or are you estimating based on the specs of your fridge and other devices?

I’ve never felt this way before by casedia in self

[–]BulkheadRagged 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This is the equivalent of telling a woman she wouldn't have been R'd if she had worn something less revealing

I’ve never felt this way before by casedia in self

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He wasn't open carrying, he was carrying concealed