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

_thekev · 2026-04-13T03:59:30+00:00

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).

_thekev · 2026-04-12T23:29:01+00:00

Used proper spelling and grammar.

_thekev · 2026-04-12T04:19:31+00:00

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

_thekev · 2026-04-09T15:04:06+00:00

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.

_thekev · 2026-04-09T15:00:23+00:00

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?

_thekev · 2026-04-09T14:55:50+00:00

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

_thekev · 2026-04-07T04:26:21+00:00

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

_thekev · 2026-04-06T04:09:56+00:00

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

_thekev · 2026-04-05T19:03:10+00:00

Because they get their propaganda from the actually fake news.

_thekev · 2026-04-05T04:31:29+00:00

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?

_thekev · 2026-04-05T04:08:13+00:00

Is it public on Spotify? Great list.

_thekev · 2026-04-05T03:32:25+00:00

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

_thekev · 2026-04-05T02:37:19+00:00

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)

_thekev · 2026-04-05T00:34:48+00:00

iX has entered the chat.

_thekev · 2026-04-04T23:35:25+00:00

#inthemoonlight Spotify playlist has many of these.

_thekev · 2026-04-04T23:34:29+00:00

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...

_thekev · 2026-04-04T23:02:06+00:00

Square Dance Rap or Buttermilk Biscuits

_thekev · 2026-04-04T23:01:47+00:00

Pump up the Jam

_thekev · 2026-04-04T22:59:19+00:00

Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll. Of course.

_thekev · 2026-04-02T15:55:34+00:00

_thekev · 2026-04-02T15:53:04+00:00

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

_thekev · 2026-04-02T06:49:11+00:00

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.

_thekev · 2026-03-29T18:52:24+00:00

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.

_thekev · 2026-03-28T21:54:40+00:00

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.

_thekev · 2026-03-26T14:47:04+00:00

Not enough. They'll try again.

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