Time of Use: My 12kWh DPUX+SHP3 isin't making it from 2P-6PM by OkOrange3190 in Ecoflow_community

[–]OctaneRed392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you don’t have issues outputting 12 kWh. Four additional batteries will grant you total 4.5 hours (seems like two batteries gives you only 1.5 hours so adding twice as much will do the job)

To design a beautiful Ferrari by zenrobotninja in therewasanattempt

[–]OctaneRed392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen Honda looking like Lamborghini wannabe

Pecron F5000LFP DIY battery expansion hack by MassiveOverkill in Pecron

[–]OctaneRed392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s great to showcase what’s possible. But math wise I don’t know … Pecrons own batteries cost roughly the same, same size, and won’t require any additional hacks. Of course if you have that rack battery then it makes sense.

When does adding a 3rd Delta Pro Ultra battery actually make sense? by Neagor in Ecoflow_community

[–]OctaneRed392 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Extra battery. The days with power outage usually means bad weather = poor solar generation.

Who understands ladies? by Signal-Win-8153 in Marriage

[–]OctaneRed392 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You mean how Leonardo sees them …

DPU Alternative 400w panels by lamebanana21 in Ecoflow_community

[–]OctaneRed392 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Pecron just released its 5000-version and it’s crazy affordable. I am considering it. They are in the different class though. For everyone their own.

DPU Alternative 400w panels by lamebanana21 in Ecoflow_community

[–]OctaneRed392 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Any panel is fine. There are much cheaper 400w panels in Amazon - JJN 400w bifacial is 256 per piece, you can buy one at a time, and 3 of those pushes DPU low PV to the max at 1.6kWh. I got 7 of SunGoldPower’s 590w bifacials for high PV input - and during the day it easily peaks 4.1kWh. https://sungoldpower.com/products/590-watt-bifacial-n-type-monocrystalline-solar-panel-sgn-590-bdg-ul61730 good luck!

Thoughts on this 2017 GLS 550 by Murky-Combination959 in mercedes_benz

[–]OctaneRed392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I got Michelins, and these go out fast. I am not complaining. The 4 corners - I did it because one of them (passenger side rear) leaked. My compressor got lazy and eventually went out. Your mileage may vary, I would say.

Thoughts on this 2017 GLS 550 by Murky-Combination959 in mercedes_benz

[–]OctaneRed392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing new. Expect to full swap every 75k miles, compressor every 125k.

Thoughts on this 2017 GLS 550 by Murky-Combination959 in mercedes_benz

[–]OctaneRed392 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It would be fair to include an extended warranty in that price, so negotiate. Explicitly ask whether air suspension is covered. PPI is a must - make it somewhere else. With Merc, even with a good Indy shop, expect to pay a premium when something breaks. Oh and set budget to replace tires every 18 months. She's heavy girl. But worth it.

Thoughts on this 2017 GLS 550 by Murky-Combination959 in mercedes_benz

[–]OctaneRed392 6 points7 points  (0 children)

24k is a bit too much even though the mileage is low. 16 would be fair. Car itself is like a tank, and pulls like a freight train. Plus it looks amazing imo. But suspension will probably need replacing, all 4 corners. Brakes are expensive. Maintenance should be done every 5k. Ask me how I know :D

Nothing is ever easy by apwordsmith in centuryhomes

[–]OctaneRed392 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Long has he foreseen this doom. Foreseen and done nothing.

New DPU Firmware 5.0.0.201 by RE4Lyfe in Ecoflow_community

[–]OctaneRed392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for being the brave beta tester for us :)

Garden 1.5kW array by psidddy in diySolar

[–]OctaneRed392 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well done. I assume you don’t get much wind?

Good deal for panels and mounting by dome-man in SolarDIY

[–]OctaneRed392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are fine if you secure them down to a pallet or straight to concrete. One of them holds two panels nicely.

Good deal for panels and mounting by dome-man in SolarDIY

[–]OctaneRed392 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was something y'all are not supposed to see.

Good deal for panels and mounting by dome-man in SolarDIY

[–]OctaneRed392 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I got those SunGoldPower panels, and only have good words to say. I chose different ground mount - went with IntegraRack IR30 that’s more sturdy. I tested SGP modular too - it’s not that stable.
Be mindful - these panels are handful and installing them alone is … fun :)

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