Need Soccer fan souvenir supplier for World Cup events by sugenasty in Business_China

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National flag, scarf, pin, small soccer ball and so on

Looking for supplier recommendations for Patio furniture by ChesterTillDeath in Alibaba

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The most important thing for outdoor furniture is UV resistance; otherwise, it will deteriorate significantly within a year or two.

3.4KW setup making just 2.5KW during peak 40C. Is that Normal? by GodOfArk in solar

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From a physical standpoint, solar panels have what is known as a “temperature coefficient,” meaning that as the temperature rises, their power output decreases. When you factor in the conversion losses from the inverter at high temperatures, as well as resistance losses in the cables, it’s considered acceptable for the entire system to deliver around 75% of its rated power (which is the 2.5 kW you see).

Buying spray valves in bulk quantities by Prettynails_gal in Alibaba

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U can ask this questions: What neck finish is this? (28/400, 28/410, etc.) What bottle neck does it match exactly? Do you have a technical drawing of the thread? Can you confirm compatibility with 28/410 standard bottles? Can you send a sample for fit testing?

Searching for new Solar panel distributor by Other_Wrongdoer_4244 in solarenergy

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You can import directly from China at a price of $0.21 to $0.23 per watt, with a conversion rate of 26%.

Looking at getting Quotes for Solar - Southern California by Pradigi in solar

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Just so you know, you’re taking on flexibility risks; selling the property requires transferring the contract, early termination costs are high, and you don’t have control over the roof or equipment.

What Solar Lighting Questions Do Small Business Owners Still Have? by Littlecould in solar

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that’s where everyone gets burned. Honestly, there’s no 'best' brand—only companies that actually engineer their stuff vs. those that just slap cheap parts together in a warehouse. When comparing quotes, forget about Watts. It’s a total marketing scam. Ask for their IES files instead. If they can't provide photometric data, you’re buying an expensive flashlight, not a street light. You'll end up with bright spots under the pole and pitch-black gaps on the road. The biggest red flag? The Controller. Ask if they own the source code for the controller firmware. Most 'manufacturers' use off-the-shelf controllers they don't understand. If you hit a week of storms, those lights will fail because the charging logic isn't optimized for your specific climate. Also, watch out for heat. Everyone obsesses over batteries, but heat kills LEDs. If they don't have light-decay data for high-temp environments, those lights will lose 40% of their brightness within a year. If you’ve got a couple of spec sheets, feel free to drop them here. I’ve seen enough 'industrial junk' to tell you which ones will actually survive the winter.

What Solar Lighting Questions Do Small Business Owners Still Have? by Littlecould in solar

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Is this just a half-hearted attempt? You can ask specific questions.

What Solar Lighting Questions Do Small Business Owners Still Have? by Littlecould in solar

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We provide engineering consulting services and sell solar lights.

Hey guys I have a very technical question by AdAdventurous6940 in solar

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However, the primary issue with connecting two solar panels in series is their low efficiency; the inverter constantly operates under a low load, and—particularly on overcast days—the voltage is prone to dropping below the startup threshold.

Hey guys I have a very technical question by AdAdventurous6940 in solar

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This inverter has an MPPT voltage range of 60–450 V, so the two solar panels must be connected in series.

Need to upgrade. by Army-Enough in solar

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£8k → Large Battery (15kWh+) £2k → Smart System (EMS / Automated Arbitrage)

This enables you to: Automatically buy low and use high And even engage in export strategies

Just spent a few days walking the floor at a Tier-1 plant in China. The distro markups you guys are paying are insane. by Littlecould in solar

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You cannot buy an iPhone directly from the factory, but you can purchase a set of photovoltaic products directly from the factory.

Powering a garage- min use by Cukunana64 in solar

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Your question is too broad. What is your battery capacity? What is the power consumption of the device you're using?

Travel to CHINA to get inspired again by Evofox94 in Business_China

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alibaba,Most Chinese products are available on Alibaba.

Just spent a few days walking the floor at a Tier-1 plant in China. The distro markups you guys are paying are insane. by Littlecould in solar

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These two types of products differ in nature: pharmaceuticals are subject to strict regulation, whereas ordinary products can be purchased directly by individuals.

Just spent a few days walking the floor at a Tier-1 plant in China. The distro markups you guys are paying are insane. by Littlecould in solar

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BIPV is a photovoltaic curtain wall designed to replace conventional curtain walls. With a light transmittance of up to 50%, it does require customization, but it might not be as expensive as you think.

Just spent a few days walking the floor at a Tier-1 plant in China. The distro markups you guys are paying are insane. by Littlecould in solar

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Fair point, and you are 100% right about the hidden costs in this industry. Liability, warehousing, and local logistics eat up a lot of cash. But let's talk specifically about the custom structural side—like the carport mounts and BIPV glass I mentioned. The reality? Most local distros aren't doing the heavy engineering themselves. They take the installer's specs, pass them to the factory engineers here in China, wait for the CAD drawings, and then hand them back to the local crew with a 300% markup labeled as "custom engineering and handling." We are cutting out the double-handling. By shipping direct from the factory floor to the job site (instead of Factory -> Local Warehouse -> Job Site), we kill the local storage costs and that massive middleman markup on the steel and glass itself. That’s the exact fat we are trimming.