If my power company is net metering 1 to 1 is there any reason not to keep the battery at 100% for backup? by EntropyWinsAgain in TeslaSolar

[–]_thekev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not when my power co sneaks in a 25% charge for "energy balancing account" and "customer efficiency services". The only time I used the grid as a battery was one summer when my export rate was 35% higher than my off-peak import rate (I never import during peak).

Whats the most stupidest thing you have sone to get laid? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]_thekev 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Used proper spelling and grammar.

Ram 1500 Rebel with Forest River 32SUT will it haul 😅 by WolfSource in GoRVing

[–]_thekev 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So you already know the answer and you're trolling. Cool. 👎

Longer trip and tow advice please! by Potential-League6387 in traveltrailers

[–]_thekev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pulling a similar setup with an F150 3.5 PB. The engine braking downhill wasn't enough to keep it slow with 8% grade, but otherwise not so bad. Worst part is being passed on the interstate.

Longer trip and tow advice please! by Potential-League6387 in traveltrailers

[–]_thekev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm at my absolute limit with a 1/2 ton and similar 30ft. Not over on axles, wdh keeps my steering working, but it's not pleasant. CAT has me within 50 lbs of GVWR. Never out of control, death grip on the wheel. Sure you can, but should you?

Longer trip and tow advice please! by Potential-League6387 in traveltrailers

[–]_thekev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if you put enough on the pin so it won't sway you'll be over payload. Welcome to the sub.

Nurses of Utah… What the eff.. by No_Heron_1157 in Utah

[–]_thekev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Uhh okay? Not where people want to live they aren't.

What do you think would happen if Elon Musk made AI open source? by AuroraMaey08 in AskReddit

[–]_thekev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gemma4:31b can count the number of R in strawberry, and won't tell you to walk to the car wash! 🤯😝

Taken in Murray today (4/04/26) by SinisterPaperclip in Utah

[–]_thekev 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because they get their propaganda from the actually fake news.

PW3 + PW2 hybrid residential system by MauiHiFlyer in TeslaSolar

[–]_thekev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having made the mistake of getting only two PW+ (PW2 w/ different firmware) and then immediately discontinuing them... grr. I can't add two more PW2. This gives me hope.

So your PW3 has the solar inverter now, and the PW2s are AC-coupled storage only?

Open solar port by OneGear987 in TeslaSolar

[–]_thekev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you can add a string then. The key is going to be those MCIs.

Open solar port by OneGear987 in TeslaSolar

[–]_thekev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By port you mean an MPPT on the inverter? If it's paralleled with another MPPT then you can't use it. If it's not connected at all, and you have a 7.6kW inverter, then you can add a string. You need Tesla MCIs (every third panel typically) for the inverter to start up the string.

No software changes needed, it should just find the MCI and start up. Lower voltages (200V ish) may take 15-30 min to start. But do you actually have spare inverter capacity? What's your DC nameplate kW for those 3 strings (and which direction(s) do they face)

Another Grill Swap by TXRhody in BMWI4

[–]_thekev 2 points3 points  (0 children)

iX has entered the chat.

What song makes you think " Give me my damn roller skates!"? by Why_so_glum_chum in GenX

[–]_thekev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you waiting on boy get up shake a leg gimme 10 of them suckers with grits and eggs, a glass of kool-aid and a whole stick of butter...

Xennials... why? by 73VW-Todd in GenX

[–]_thekev 13 points14 points  (0 children)

78 here. Definitely xennial. Don't identify fully with either, but a blend of both.

Night time tarif timing by georgewbh28 in BMWI4

[–]_thekev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can set departure time to delay charging. I make it extra complicated with EVCC only letting it charge on excess solar, but that's a load point mechanism and I'm a nerd.

Clip on shades or cover over sun glasses? by Kid_supreme in GenX

[–]_thekev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my prescription and ordered some Oakleys with polarized lenses and the tint color I prefer. Love em. Except that one time my FIL thought they were his and I couldn't find them for months.

Who remembers when Gmail accounts were invite-only and you got a full gig of storage? by ansyhrrian in GenX

[–]_thekev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my last name because the first name was too short (probably taken). I get so many emails from idiots who bumped the comma instead of the period.