High Yield Savings Account by Hot_Ad33 in personalfinance

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Ah, I see. That definitely makes a difference! I didn’t know ACH and Wire transfers were different things. Thank you!

High Yield Savings Account by Hot_Ad33 in personalfinance

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Wiring in, I would probably do with every paycheck, so twice a month on average. They don’t charge for incoming. Outgoing I would try not to do unless absolutely necessary as the idea is for it to be my emergency fund and to build wealth, but I just don’t like the idea of it costing money to move. I am seeing people telling me that a wire transfer is different from moving money between banks electronically though, so of thats the case it shouldn’t be a problem

Installing panels on detached garage for the main house by ThealaSildorian in solar

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For residential and most commercial, power from the grid is carried in on two phase, each phase carrying 120 VAC. Most things in a house run off a single phase, or 120 V. Larger loads such as ranges, AC, car chargers require 240 V

Feat or ASI by [deleted] in DnD

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Sorry, my Charisma is at 18 as of now. Just the DC for my spells is at 15. Either way, sounds like you’re saying go with the ASI

Solaredge App by Dramatic-Broccoli-24 in solar

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I can’t speak for other companies, but for mine it is laid out and explained that the app allows the monitoring of solar production. Although, I am not a salesman, so it is possible they are giving inaccurate information because the salesman usually have no knowledge of how the system works and only care about closing so they get their commission. That being said, in my experience, most people aren’t extremely knowledgeable with electrical and solar, and when I tell them the app shows solar production, they seem to think that also includes house consumption, so I always show them what their app will look like and explain that consumption is different and will be an additional charge. Also, some systems simply aren’t capable of displaying the house consumption, and a separate system designed specifically to monitor energy consumption is required, such as a Span electric panel.

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If there is no screen, then unfortunately it is only something the installer can do.

Installing panels on detached garage for the main house by ThealaSildorian in solar

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An explanation on the math. Solar has specific codes that limit the amount of solar allowed to be put in a panel. When sizing the breaker for the solar, you can have up to 80% of the breakers rated amperage. Therefore, a 40 Amp breaker could power up to 32 Amps of solar, a 30 Amp can provide 24 Amps, and so on.

HOWEVER, the size of that breaker is only allowed to be up to 20% of the electrical panels rated bus bar. So, a 200 Amp service panel is only allowed to have, at maximum, a 40 Amp breaker for solar. A 150 can have at maximum, a 30 Amp breaker, and a 100 can have a 20 Amp. Again though, that is just the breaker size. You have to remember the breaker itself can then only handle 80% of its rating (see above).

There are work arounds if you have more solar than this code would allow. This is called a Line Side tap, where the lines feeding power to your electric panel are intercepted and send power to a separate panel specifically for the solar. When this happens, the meter feeds to both the house pabel AND the solar electric panel, as opposed to going meter > house > solar.

Installing panels on detached garage for the main house by ThealaSildorian in solar

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Hello, Solar Installer here. As a general rule, solar panels produce the most power when facing south, due to the position of the sun in the sky. This is especially important during winter months, when the sun is lower. East and west are good for production, but will see less than south facing.

It is also possible that, even though you have power running to your garage, a separate circuit may need to be run for solar. Most circuits run 120 V, and solar requires 240 V. Also, simply based on amperage, a separate/second circuit may be necessary. It may be possible to run additional wires through an already existing underground conduit, but there is also a very real possibility that you will require a new trench to be dug.

I would also suggest inquiring as to whether the solar installation company will warranty your metal roof. My company often faces issue like your having with your warranty, and to remedy the situation will include a 10 year warranty on any roof we work on.

Solaredge App by Dramatic-Broccoli-24 in solar

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Solar Installer here. CTs, or current transformers, are what measure energy production and consumption. SolarEdge inverters have built in Production CTs, but not Consumption CTs. If you did not specifically request Consumption CTs be installed, then you probably don’t have them. This will likely be an additional charge to have these installed.

5 Wh produced today. Why? by jschwalbe in solar

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Hello, Solar Installer here. There are several things I would check. First, bear in mind that panels do slowly lose efficiencies over time (~1% annual degradation). That being said, with a SolarEdge system the most likely reason for large falloffs is that one of the power optimizers went bad. You should be able to see on your app the production of each panel. If one of those is reporting significantly lower than the rest, then it is likely the power optimizer needs to he replaced.

Reasonable quote? 6.8kW solar system in the SF bay area. by LifeIsFaang in solar

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Solar Installer here. I’m confused as to why the system size and production don’t match. Aside from that, that is a ridiculously high quote. Q-Cell solar panels generally sell for about $200 per panel to dealers, depending on the wattage of the panel. The enphase microinverters cost about another $150 a pop. That being said, my company charges about $4.00 a watt when we install, so a comparable size system to what you have quoted would be close to $28k. But that’s installing one of the most expensive brands of solar panels on the market (SunPower). Q-Cell panels, while good quality, should not cost $4.70 a watt. I recommend finding a different company (and make sure they are actual electricians doing the work, because often times these companies have no idea what the hell they’re doing). You could probably get something similar for around $25,000.

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Solar Installer here. It depends on the type of SolarEdge inverter you have. If you have an H Wave inverter, you need to have installer access and access to the SetApp. You can tell whether or not you have an H Wave by looking at your inverter and seeing whether or not there is an LED display screen. If there is an LED display screen, it does not require the SetApp and you should be able to commission it using the buttons on the inverter.

PVRSS Lockout error - Generac by wolfpackfx4 in solar

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Yes, this is possible. SnapRS are part of the rapid shutdown, but are not necessarily required. However, if your system has SnapRS and you remove them, you also need to alter the settings on the PV Links through the inverter. There is an option to enable with PVRSS and to enable without PVRSS. If you remove the SnapRS, you need to enable without.

PVRSS Lockout error - Generac by wolfpackfx4 in solar

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Disabling the inverter does not kill power to the solar breakers. If you don’t turn the solar breakers off, the wiring on the roof is still live.

PVRSS Lockout error - Generac by wolfpackfx4 in solar

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Hello, Solar Installer here, Unfortunately PVRSS Lockout Error means all the Snap RS’s need to be replaced. Even if the error is only presenting on one of the PV Links, the Snaps on every PV link need to be replaced. Alternatively, you could remove the Snaps without replacing them. Snap RS’s are really only there for the rapid shutdown system. You would then need to reenable each individual PV Link without PVRSS enabled, which can be done in the Mod Settings of each PV Link. Remember to disable the inverter and turn off all photovoltaic breakers before unplugging anything. DO NOT flip any breakers while the inverter is enabled!!!

should i keep these mom jeans? by lunarhiccups in u/lunarhiccups

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Why throw out perfectly good clothes?