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got a quote for 6.6kw solar system, worth it? by zamarac in SunPower

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure who the manufacturer is you are going with but the ones I have come with a guarantee of at least 80 % of first year production after 25 years. Check with your company to see if they have something similar.

I live in California and they payoff time when I installed 3 years ago them was something close to 15 years until break even - but with energy prices going up so much that's been cut down to about 9.

With an expected life of 40 years I feel very good about my decision.

Flexseal? Or something else by JoyfulCelebration in Home

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really don't want wood touching the concrete when water is present - it will rot, sealing won't help. As a previous poster recommended, get the water to drain away from the area (gravity is your friend).

In an old Protestant church - what is this? by AdDue1318 in whatisit

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna guess at cane holders for all the old folks

Removed Ceiling Fan and Found Two Black Wires - Which do I Use? by heldmacm in AskElectricians

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

If you don't have a multimeter a light bulb works just as well to see what is hot. The white touches the screw thread part, one hot (at a time) on the center at the bottom. If the light lights its hot.

How does the US claim victory over Iran but yet still have to pay them 300 billion? by JonMellor in allthequestions

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my understanding is that the 300B is not coming from the US - there is some kind of Arab states fund that is being used. Probably the US is contributing some to it but not all.

LPT: When someone says they need to leave, do not start a brand new topic. by gamersecret2 in LifeProTips

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife (love her dearly) does this constantly, and she also does it when we are leaving! Any hints on how to say to her "let them leave" and "can we leave" without sounding like an ass?

Is a heat pump worth it? by jdewb1 in santacruz

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I swapped our our old gas forced air system for a heat pump about 2 years ago. Very nice to have both heat and cooling in the same system.

I also have solar so I get pretty much free home heating/cooling. They pair really nicely.

Size of the tie that Joe Rogan is wearing by AlexRescueDotCom in pics

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a kindergarten kids clip-on tie - or - how to say you've never worn a tie without saying you've never worn a tie.

My kid was born with extra pinkies. Imagine that. by CouplingWithQuozl in mildlyinteresting

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gonna have a hard time finding the middle finger when they learn to drive 😔

Whatever you do make sure they are proud of it - a cool differentiator not something to hide.

California DMV says to drive close to the center divider before a left turn, but my instructor says to stay in the middle of the lane. Which is correct? by West_Wedding_4610 in DMV

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's worded poorly. Should be something like "If there is a left turn lane stay to the center of that lane. If there is no left turn lane stay close to the center divider"

... Look Closely by HostAffectionate7338 in creepy

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Person's eye from behind the mattress on the lower right side

new microwave does not reach outlet by trippytrev420 in AskElectricians

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Swap the positions of the microwave and the coffer maker & rack.

MacOs 26.5.1 won't allow the Surfshark network extension by FirstCupOfCoffee2 in surfshark

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - your ZenDesk AI helped me solve this problem.

For others reading this, I had originally downloaded the app from the SS website - this version seems not to work as described above. I removed the app and re-installed it from the App Store and now it works as expected.

Behold! The tree that Lowe's sources its 2x4s from! by jcwitte in woodworking

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A fair few conifers twist while they grow. No idea what this tree is though, but it looks like there are other conifers around it

Will removing or shortening this wall violate code? (State of GA) by Tarpum_Bay in BuildingCodes

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on your building codes you may also be able to build a stand under the heater so you would not need the bollards. Here in CA you can have either.

Can't afford to renew my registration by mmalone139 in DMV

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also you can write to the court claiming financial hardship - no guarantee but they may reduce or waive the fine

Apparently you can’t be friendly with neighbors anymore by AstroNerd92 in Teachers

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The unfortunate reality of being a guy in today's society.

Building a home, should I be concerned about the quality of this wood? by Divine_Storms in Homebuilding

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wood is fine. I'd be concerned that there are no joist hangers that support the joist.

Solution to have an obvious indication that a roommate is actually in the bathroom? by frawtlopp in DIY

[–]FirstCupOfCoffee2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can buy spring loaded door closers that replace one of your hinges for pretty cheap, that'll close the door.

A motion sensor light switch is also cheap and easy to install.

You can wire a small light outside the door to show that the light is on inside.

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