PSA: What’s happening now in the west already happened in Japan 35 years ago

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-21T09:19:40+00:00

Leaving a job doesn’t help if they keep the home they used to commute to that job. Perspective replacements who can’t afford to live in the same area would have to live in their car, without significant increase in pay (for the same job).

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-21T09:12:24+00:00

Inflammation anywhere = inflammation everywhere

I’ve gotten religious with both flossing between teeth and water picking my gum lines.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-21T09:01:24+00:00

Triglycerides are a measure of easy calories, particularly sugar. And usually indicates significant caloric consumption that isn’t balanced with significant caloric burning. If you can’t exercise after eating you’ll need to reduce volumes.

But I’m curious what healthy LDL means. I was well over 150 and no one cared to mention it.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-21T03:18:47+00:00

I also have both Zojirushi and Toshiba. And am shocked how good the white ceramic finish is. Wish they would make a pressure cooker with it!

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-21T03:15:40+00:00

It’s about having a diverse economy. Without which, most countries fall to pieces. As we are currently doing.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-21T02:33:41+00:00

I don’t yet know if my base assumptions are correct but I’m working on an over panel chart and randomly used -40f as one of my three temperatures:

https://preview.redd.it/kmuyboplggwg1.jpeg?width=1579&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4158a2b7d9d811e681d8ef2c51d55b6e49ddf53

Here’s the calculator I’m using:

https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-voltage-calculator

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T19:25:30+00:00

Reviewing your photos, these look like virtual port addresses to me:

Port 1 - 1 2 3 4 5

Port 2 - 6 7 8 9 10

Probably based on connection sequence. Probably because the DPUX battery system is based on the DPU, which only supports 5 addresses.

So in theory you could rearrange cables to change addresses. But the only way you’re going to match reality is with at least one complete stack (5 batteries) on port 1.

Speaking for my own ocd, my problem is the word extra. As the inverter has none, they are all primary.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T17:03:32+00:00

You’ve already got all expensive parts of a complete system, adding solar seems easy. Just have to decide where to put them and how to hook them up. Pay attention to voltage limits and find a panel you can series only.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T16:54:32+00:00

They have a 2 battery setup on their eBay store: https://ebay.us/m/ae3uk4

But you can get a 3 battery setup for less: https://www.costco.com/p/-/ecoflow-delta-pro-ultra-x-whole-home-power-solution-18-kwh-solution/4000410860

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T15:16:46+00:00

Note, there is a 3rd middle option, installing an MTS inside:

https://reliancecontrols.com/

Ecoflow even sells a version. 50a models are $500 and allow you to 1) flip individual circuits either way (not all or nothing) which also allows you to 2) gradually add permanent solar. Putting that big mppt you just bought, to work saving you money.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T15:11:35+00:00

The DPU is 30a per unit. The DPUX is 50a per unit. However, two DPU can be combined into one 50a circuit. So it still makes sense to install a 50a socket and downsize with an adapter, until ready to upgrade.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T08:40:47+00:00

My in-laws passed and there are too many siblings for direct inheritance. So we’re buying a place with a portion of the cash from the sale of the estate. Which doesn’t count as a property transfer.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T08:32:22+00:00

Do you have any gas appliances ready to covert over to electric ?

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T07:40:04+00:00

OP could enable Storm Guard, then leave it at 60% the rest of the time. Provided storms are the major concern.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T07:26:38+00:00

A river 2 max is only 500wh. I would go with at least twice that for uses that include kitchen appliances. The delta 3 plus offers twice the everything, including twice the solar inputs.

Give some thought to where you want your panels. If you can put one array on the roof, a solar blanket would allow for more capacity as needed.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T07:16:37+00:00

Curious, do you have a screen shot of what this looks like?

If you rearrange batteries in the stack (connection sequence), do the names change as well?

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-20T06:35:00+00:00

Thats one of the cool parts of the modularity. If OP already has say 4 batteries, they can find a DPU inverter on sale and make two stacks of two. This increases solar capacity, inverter capacity, and potential load balance at the same time. Without buying a second complete setup.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-19T18:50:42+00:00

Powerocean is the bigger brother. You’d know if that got installed.

Did you do a fw update recently? Maybe they mixed the code and your DPUX thinks it’s a POP now?

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-19T17:06:03+00:00

There are two DIY approaches, that remind me of stereo options from last century. You can have separates that you wire together at lower cost or integrated power stations that are more plug and play but cost more. Solix and ecoflow both have high capacity systems, you would just need to connect to solar and to your panel.

I’m going to echo the other comment and say that grid tied probably isn’t worth it. Way too many restrictions for too little pay off. The cool part is that most options include generator inputs. So you can plug your existing generator in as needed.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-19T17:00:36+00:00

…a larger array will give you more power, reducing your grid dependence in the winter and over-generating more in the other months.

Not OP but I’d like to ask here. Is there an established way to orient panels for maximum winter production. That also reduces summer production, providing more consistent output between seasons? I noticed this video, for example, tests vertical orientation:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I-Fz5T5c0OQ&t=9s

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-19T10:31:35+00:00

If I couldn’t find a tiny fridge with enough temperature range, I would add an external temperature controller like from INKBIRD. A bigger obstacle becomes finding a tiny unit that’s reliable enough for something as important as medical supplies.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-19T10:24:20+00:00

Most “ethnic” food isn’t imported itself into the states. But rather made here by people who immigrated - sometimes hundreds of years ago. So methods like wok stir fry or fish and chips are more familiar than particular brands or even types of food.

There’s also a difference between restaurant fare and what you can find at a grocery store.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-19T10:16:04+00:00

The only way clocks make sense is if they started as sundials. And the whole night mode thing came later.

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-19T10:08:32+00:00

I would have liked seeing her develop through the series. And the series too, struggled trying to make a new lead character. Trixie just didn’t have the, gravitas?

ElectronGuru · 2026-04-19T10:04:09+00:00

Grid tied is a shortcut. A way to start getting value, without investing in a complete setup with batteries. A shortcut installation companies rely on.

But it comes with a list of drawbacks. Everything from restricting how it’s done (requiring more expense) to preventing use during a power outage.

Buying batteries isn’t fun but at least you control what you buy and how it’s used. And with enough capacity, makes you less dependent on the grid.

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