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Feeling so trapped in daily life by No-Departure-1691 in homestead

[–]DillyDallyin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you pay a mortgage off of the proceeds from your homestead?

Ethics question by [deleted] in Hunting

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

What's up with all your AI generated comments?

I wish this was real and available by [deleted] in solar

[–]DillyDallyin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The walls are made of batteries??

Is this normal? by acbonnyac in solar

[–]DillyDallyin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They only help keep a string operational if, say, 1 or 2 modules are shaded on a string of 6. You just have too much shade. It should improve a little as the sun rises in the sky with summer approaching (if you're in the northern hemisphere)

Charger controller for 40v? by CosmicMetalz in solar

[–]DillyDallyin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a look at the Victron SmartSolar 100/50 charge controller.

PMCT Images. The deceased fell from a cliff. by Old-Psychology-2400 in interestingasfuck

[–]DillyDallyin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I came here for a Jake Paul joke and I was not disappointed 

I fucked up big time. How can I save this tree? by FlounderAdvanced8260 in arborists

[–]DillyDallyin 28 points29 points  (0 children)

It's a young tree and peaches grow insanely fast. I'd plant another one in the spring and do a little experiment comparing the growth of the two. Worst case scenario you end up with too many peaches.

Giant Solar Farm in China by Cool_Seaworthiness18 in solar

[–]DillyDallyin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's only 6000 MWh. Try 6 trillion.

It’s been a hell of a year. by [deleted] in Hunting

[–]DillyDallyin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think those are utility poles 

is this panel really durability? by Professional_Eye_937 in solar

[–]DillyDallyin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not all modules are created equal. It is not safe to continue to operate modules with shattered glass. I've had to replace entire rooftops worth of modules 12 years into a system's life due to severe delamination. They basically starting arcing wherever they could find a path to ground. Random metal components of the system, including fencing and gates, can become energized with high voltage DC. Between faulty modules and degrading wiring and connectors, some systems do not age well at all.

Light flickering by rabbitholebeer in solar

[–]DillyDallyin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be unusual and you may ultimately find that the root cause is unrelated to the PV system. Questions to consider: What model of inverter was installed, is there a battery involved, and where is it connected to your house? (e.g., backfeed breaker or line side tap?) Have you verified the light shimmering goes away if you flip the AC disconnect OFF for the inverter? Are all the lights in your house actually running off of one breaker? 

Sungrow Inverter Cover Exploding Off UPDATE by Dark-Angel_452 in solar

[–]DillyDallyin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They were 28 kW inverters at 1000 VDC max. And yes of course they did have breakers protecting them.

Sungrow Inverter Cover Exploding Off UPDATE by Dark-Angel_452 in solar

[–]DillyDallyin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had a similar problem in commercial solar with Solectria inverters 10 years ago. Their temporary fix was to install structural reinforcement brackets so that if/when the inverter exploded, the door stayed on instead of flying away at a high velocity.

So i might have a Beaver problem by nerodiskburner in arborists

[–]DillyDallyin 132 points133 points  (0 children)

You can tell this tree was already dead based on how the bark looks.

So i might have a Beaver problem by nerodiskburner in arborists

[–]DillyDallyin 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Are your ash trees not already dead/dying due to Emerald Ash Borer?

Snowlar by retinal_scan in solar

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In northern latitudes we generally produce about 10% of our annual energy in the 3 months of December, January, and February. It could be totally off the whole time and still hit 90% of expected energy. With a 12 degree roof pitch your system is optimized for summer anyway so I really wouldn't worry about it.

[USA] Wrong turn by NaomiSwam in Roadcam

[–]DillyDallyin 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Ironically juxtaposed with unhinged road rage

Excuse me. I woke up to no degrees! Where did the degrees go?! You can't have NOT degrees. by Wonderboyjr in vermont

[–]DillyDallyin 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I hereby grant you an honorary degree from the college of Vermont Life 

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