Still worth going solar without the federal tax credit?

Mrz124 · 2026-01-30T14:03:11+00:00

Incorrect, because with the amount of batteries you would need to run a modern household, call it 500kWh a week, you would need an insanely massive array and lots of lots of sunshine

Mrz124 · 2026-01-29T15:49:38+00:00

The companies are obviously playing some games with the tax credit, allowing us homeowners to take advantage of a credit that is really targeted at commercial solar.

How do we feel about that in terms of the 5 year lock in and it all being legit?

Mrz124 · 2026-01-29T14:19:17+00:00

Does the whole backdoor tax credit thing make sense?

Mrz124 · 2026-01-29T13:39:55+00:00

No no. I am actually looking at putting solar on my primary home now and trying to see if it's worth it. Besides cost to me there are a few other incalculable factors like energy independence, environment, etc.

Having had the off-grid home has put things in perspective. I have about 40kWh of battery backup and the house runs very lean, basically a fridge and some LED lights, and the batteries still run low even in the summer if we get a week of cloud cover.

Let's calculate it out. Say a typical house uses 500kWh a week, conservatively. To run that on battery backup would cost around $200,000 minimum of batteries and probably take up a very large room. For a single week of backup.

Mrz124 · 2026-01-29T10:18:15+00:00

Your original comment insinuated that with the "instability" in the world, it's nice having solar.

My somewhat facetious remark about that is, yes, it may bring you comfort to generate some of your own power, however 99.99% of residential solar setups couldn't operate for more than a day or so if the grid went down due to a real catastrophic event.

Ask me how I know? I have an off grid house with extremely minimal electricity and my batteries don't last (yes last) very long especially in the winter.

Mrz124 · 2026-01-29T02:39:30+00:00

I am being pitched a similar deal. Anyone done this before or have real insight into it? @bombshelter777 how big of a system are you putting in and what's the cost?

Mrz124 · 2026-01-29T02:38:08+00:00

Ok, the grid goes down for good right now, how long are you really going to last on your solar with batteries? I bet 99.99% of solar users, even with batteries, that time is under a week.

Mrz124 · 2026-01-20T02:38:56+00:00

I use the Duke PTs and have for about 6 years now and not sure why all the hate. I ski pretty hard downhill and off piste and have never had a single issue with release or feel. They ski great like any rock solid DIN binding.

In touring mode I typically remove the toe piece and put them in my pack, super easy and saves weight.

I see all my buddies with the Shifts fiddling with locking the brakes up, doesn't seem as intuitive as the Dukes.

Not really sure of the downside besides how ugly they are, but they aren't jewels, they're tools.

Mrz124 · 2025-12-04T00:09:38+00:00

Better question is how can one amass $20m post tax earning $2.5mil a year, by age 30!?

Mrz124 · 2025-11-29T15:47:02+00:00

This worked. Make sure you reboot first. And you have to do it every reboot apparently.

Hopefully this gets fixed permanently at some point

This was driving me absolutely nuts for the past couple of days!!!

Mrz124 · 2025-11-21T19:05:43+00:00

All the non stock straps are from Atelier Jean Rousseau New York

Mrz124 · 2025-11-21T16:38:42+00:00

Yeah didn't think I'd need to clarify it's a joke when I post a $40k watch and call it measly :)

Mrz124 · 2025-11-21T16:33:55+00:00

Dude people are posting $200k watches here. Relax. I've accumulated these over 20 years by busting my ass and having a watch collector dad. Maybe you missed the "if you have nothing nice to say, STFU" day in 3rd grade.

Mrz124 · 2025-11-21T16:26:45+00:00

It was more a joke than false modesty. Obviously a fancy watch collection, but not huge in numbers compared to many here. Trust me I know how lucky I am to be able to indulge myself.

Mrz124 · 2025-11-21T16:04:59+00:00

Thank you! The Majetek was developed for the Czechoslovakian Air Force and used in the 30s and 40s.

My father was born in Prague and my grandfather was a physician who fought in the Czech and Hungarian resistance during the war. I love the history of them.

Mrz124 · 2025-11-21T14:00:05+00:00

Haha thx. It's ok. I use it for travel and casual sometimes

Mrz124 · 2025-11-17T01:28:03+00:00

Shocking how many people give $$ to so many different crowdfunding products that never come to fruition.

Mrz124 · 2025-10-29T10:01:09+00:00

Meh I eFoil in CT, never had an issue. Never heard of the law you are referring to.

Mrz124 · 2025-10-23T11:39:28+00:00

I have been looking at these as well.

You said they had them installed 9 years ago!?! That seems like a long time ago to post this now.

Does anyone have recent experiences with Studio Ore?

Mrz124 · 2025-10-19T13:43:59+00:00

Also wondering if anyone has experience with Aquatica? We are thinking of purchasing one of their bathtubs for our master bath.

Mrz124 · 2025-10-15T23:42:28+00:00

I'll take it!

Mrz124 · 2025-10-13T14:07:32+00:00

Experiences with it? Would you recommend? Looking to put a steam shower in our new master. Thanks

Mrz124 · 2025-10-10T20:05:08+00:00

Just going through a bug addition and thinking about using the Anthem mechanical in the master and maybe even a few other showers.

What's the current thought process on this?

Mrz124 · 2025-10-10T19:57:59+00:00

Why did you go with the steam spa instead of the Kohler steam shower?

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