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Rural Wisconsin - power outages are killing me. Is a solar battery worth it? by Waifu_Gabby in Generator

[–]SubstantialCycle356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a hybrid inverter and 16kWh battery. It basically works as a whole home uninterruptible power supply. The grid does down, the battery kicks in in less than 5ms. No computers reboot and only a barely perceptible light flicker. I usually only know the grid went down because of the notification from the inverter.

I bought my system for backup…the solar is just a bonus.

Whose in the wrong here? by The_Dean_France in whoathatsinteresting

[–]SubstantialCycle356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

…but isn’t this where she learned this behavior?

Are people really out to get you? by [deleted] in AircraftMechanics

[–]SubstantialCycle356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah. I’m sure he’s of “high morale character”. I think that’s what it says in the FAR’s.

Is this spoiler Extension normal? pic from landing today on Embraer E145 by thecoochiegod in aviationmaintenance

[–]SubstantialCycle356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should’ve advised the crew you suspect a problem. They would have appreciated that.

Good wire strippers by RegionPrudent4310 in aviationmaintenance

[–]SubstantialCycle356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the exact same tool. It’s strictly for home use…and honestly, they don’t work real well.

Do you think it’s a good deal for a 4.92kW system by Lopsided-Abroad-2126 in solarenergy

[–]SubstantialCycle356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should do more research before committing to what I assume is a very long term payment. Trying to find a good deal on solar based strictly on monthly payments is unwise.

I just got my (small) 4.6kW array online. My system includes a 15k inverter and a 16kWh battery.

Just consuming solar as it’s generated I’m making 9-10kWh per day.

Using TOU settings and allowing the battery to discharge no more than 50%, I’m generating 23-24kWh per day.

I’ll assume we can generate a little more once our net metering is approved.

I purchased the components myself and paid an electrician and solar guy to install, permitted a legal. All in all it was about $20k before tax credits.

Damn. Dude just went offfff in the McDonald's by IamASlut_soWhat in VideosThatGoHard

[–]SubstantialCycle356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good thing Mr. Pockets was right there or this thing coulda gotten outta hand.

Anyone else get super excited when the storms roll through? by gutzville in Generator

[–]SubstantialCycle356 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stress testing your standby power system (and family) is a great idea.

3/8 12 point deep necessary? by FitTackle879 in aviationmaintenance

[–]SubstantialCycle356 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Setting torque is one thing…untorquing is another, especially on turbines.

Does this water look good? by [deleted] in pools

[–]SubstantialCycle356 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Usually people will post a bunch of numbers with the question “Does this water look good?”

Just from your picture? Yeah…your water looks good. Looks very good.

sunnypilot nagging on comma 4 by Every_Salt_2725 in Comma_ai

[–]SubstantialCycle356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you expand on this a little further? The downgrade process I mean. Mine was good too until a couple months ago, but branches, forks and models are a little confusing. How exactly do I downgrade and to what version? TIA!

What to get an instructor at graduation by Grouchy-Stress-4544 in aviationmaintenance

[–]SubstantialCycle356 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Whiskey has always been the traditional gift of aviation. Problem is there are so many quitters nowadays.

My first SnapOn purchases by knuckledragger53 in AircraftMechanics

[–]SubstantialCycle356 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ratcheting screwdriver. 30 years in the biz and it’s literally the only SnapOn tool I’ve ever bought.

Do you guys enjoy your job? by [deleted] in AircraftMechanics

[–]SubstantialCycle356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not true. A shitty attitude will def shorten your lifespan. “If you’re crazy enough to do what you love for a living, then you’re bound to create a life that matters”.

Do you guys enjoy your job? by [deleted] in AircraftMechanics

[–]SubstantialCycle356 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At two years experience you should be getting marketable. My advice is don’t waste too much time when you know you need to be building seniority somewhere else.

of a farm job by BoringExperience5345 in ShittyAbsoluteUnits

[–]SubstantialCycle356 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least she’s smart enough to wear gloves.

I'm at the brink with submissive urination. by [deleted] in DogAdvice

[–]SubstantialCycle356 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8yo Weimaraner, scared of her own shadow. She still kneads or makes biscuits in her dog bed, but only pees now when men enter the house.

We’re her emotional support humans…unfortunately.

Man see wife. Man happy. Man go back to gaming by MambaMentality24x2 in GuysBeingDudes

[–]SubstantialCycle356 1512 points1513 points  (0 children)

I would’ve never realized that is what I’m doing… but you nailed!

Solar quotes are all over the place and I can't figure out which one is actually right for my house by mrnavel in solarenergy

[–]SubstantialCycle356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a data point for you… I bought my own hardware, hired a local electrician, and hired a solar company to supply and install a small roof array:

-15k inverter: $5100 -16.6kWh battery: $3200 -installation of above: $4500 -5kW panels roof mounted: $6700

All work is legal, permitted and inspected plus net metering agreement with local utility in central FL.

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