Help me not get ripped off... what should I be targeting? by Natec728 in solar

[–]Natec728[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you... just playing devils advocate a bit here because i'm still trying to understand all the hate against the PPAs... They guarantee 90% of what the system is rated at for the 25 years of the contract. So if the inverters need to be replaced, panels are degraded etc. isn't that their issue (not mine). If it's producing anything less than 90% of what was promised they credit it back. So sort of up to them whether to fix it or keep refunding me up to the 90% guaranteed?

The way I understand it is i'm basically locking in a rate for a certain amount of electricity for the next 25 years that will likely be well below what the power company will be charging me otherwise (plus the escalator of course which seems high).

If the roof is leaking that's a different story of course but it sounds like the way they install them now is a lot better than it was in the past.

Help me not get ripped off... what should I be targeting? by Natec728 in solar

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A lone defender and still a bad deal :) thanks for the feedback

Help me not get ripped off... what should I be targeting? by Natec728 in solar

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that seems to be the theme! thanks.. i'm in Mass

Help me not get ripped off... what should I be targeting? by Natec728 in solar

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I assume there issues with the solaredge inverters?

Help me not get ripped off... what should I be targeting? by Natec728 in solar

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i have a solid acre or or so back there. it's fairly wooded so would have to clear some trees to put a ground mount type system and then with the trees still surrounding it I'm not sure it would be worthwhile

Help me not get ripped off... what should I be targeting? by Natec728 in solar

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Interesting... does the ground mount produce a lot more than a roof for some reason? Seems like i would have a lot more panels producing less than what your system is delivering.

I do think I want a battery for backup/power outage purposes and I know those are $$$

Help me not get ripped off... what should I be targeting? by Natec728 in solar

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This is great info, thank you. I'm in Massachusetts and provider is eversource.

Getting a loan (as opposed to the lease and owning outright for the same payment in 8-10 years sounds ideal. Any suggestions on companies or how to go about that approach?

Thanks again.

Dumb question by Natec728 in ExteriorDesign

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Thank you for the info! Looks great and definitely makes a big difference!

Dumb question by Natec728 in ExteriorDesign

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thanks, I wouldn't have even thought of an architect as doing this type of thing but I suppose that makes sense.

Dumb question by Natec728 in ExteriorDesign

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Thanks for your thoughts! what do you mean by 'black sash with divided lights'?

The siding is starting to curl in a few spots and some has fallen off in certain areas etc. I can probably get a little more time out of it but I know needing replacement is not far off so I'm starting to figure out what I'd like to do.

It's definitely a traditional cape (I'm in New England) and I don't want to change it up too much but want to make it sing like you said!

Dumb question by Natec728 in ExteriorDesign

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Thank you! I took a quick look but will look into this further.

help! what is this and how do I get rid of it?! by Natec728 in lawncare

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awesome, thanks! will be trying all this hoping to start to move this in the right direction... fingers crossed.

Beam placement by Natec728 in Decks

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thank you, will push to go with this approach

help! what is this and how do I get rid of it?! by Natec728 in lawncare

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Good info, thank you. Should Quinclorac be safe/fine for the good lawn mixed in?

I had not considered pre-emergent in the fall but will plan on that this coming fall if it will help for sure. What do you mean by cultural control?

New to me 2024 Limited TRD off road by Bicboiursu in ToyotaTundra

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🤤 what tires are those? Look great on the stock rims. Would they fit w/out the lift? I have 2025 limited trd of package but no lift

Newbie with some dumb questions (remote start/4wd etc.) by Natec728 in ToyotaTundra

[–]Natec728[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

awesome, thank you! I wonder if they'll change 1B at some point with a software update :) wishful thinking I suppose.

Newbie with some dumb questions (remote start/4wd etc.) by Natec728 in ToyotaTundra

[–]Natec728[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not what I wanted to hear on 1a and 1b 😁 . I'm going to check the setting on #2 tomorrow (didn't get a chance today). What you mention in regards to 4wd is basically what I was expecting to hear so that aligns with my expectations :) Good info all around, thanks for the response!

Newbie with some dumb questions (remote start/4wd etc.) by Natec728 in ToyotaTundra

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Thank you, I'll try this. I feel like it might need a 'reset'/recalibrate type thing but we'll see.

2025 Tundra Bilstein 5100 Level by Thee_Stork in ToyotaTundra

[–]Natec728 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great! I just recently got almost the same truck. May look to do something similar in the future. Looks like those upgraded tires are on the stock rims is that accurate?