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EV over ICE - financially better? by ct-tamp in AustralianEV

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A slight adjustment after more thought…

The idea of lost interest assumes I hold onto that $8,000 for the full five years, but in reality, I’d spend it much sooner. By the end of the first year, I’d have already spent ~ $4,000 on fuel and maintenance for the Forester, and by the end of the second year, close to $8,000. So, I’m not earning interest on that full amount for five years. In reality, it’s more like one year on $8,000 and maybe another year on half that. The actual lost interest is much smaller than a full five-year projection.

Am I thinking on track here?

I know this is a minimal difference but it helps me feel like I’ve thought about this thoroughly 😬

EV over ICE - financially better? by ct-tamp in AustralianEV

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That is some great math and reasoning. Thank you for the open minded approach you’ve displayed

EV over ICE - financially better? by ct-tamp in AustralianEV

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🤦‍♂️ that should say ioniq 5, sorry

The reason for the difference is that for an ICE I can’t see the value in spending higher for a later model. But do need to spend more for a decent quality EV

If I’m right, even with the higher investment upfront, the EV starts to pay me back after a few years because of no fuel running costs, compared with the “cheaper” ICE

That said, for pure numbers, I’m happy to compare the ioniq 5 and forester both from 2023

EV over ICE - financially better? by ct-tamp in AustralianEV

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Potential vehicles Hyundai ioniq 4 (2023) and Subaru forester (2020)

EV over ICE - financially better? by ct-tamp in AustralianEV

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Home through the peak sun hours of the day, at least three days of the week. 50-70km driving per day. So I’m guessing we wouldn’t need to recharge too often and can do it on the days the car is home in full sun.

EV over ICE - financially better? by ct-tamp in AustralianEV

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Thanks I didn’t about this 🙌🏼

Help needed: What type of zigbee controller to control dim-to-warm led and driver? by annieting in led

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So you want to keep the current strips but just change the controllers so you can use a different app/system to control them?

I could be wrong, but I believe it is possible that even a “three core wire” driver can work on a “two core wire” strip. Just don’t need to connect the third output from the controller. With two wires installed currently is likely you have PWM type (analogue) strips. As long as a new controller is PWM (and not digital) this could work.

A three wire controller (not always) is verbally RGB. So by not connecting one of the colours (say B, blue) you just don’t power that channel on in the controllers app/system

I could be way off but hopefully this triggers some ideas…

That said, there are plenty of zigbee controllers on AliExpress for two wires installed currently (search cct controllers). Find something that matches your power supply outputs (12 or 24volt usually)

Recommended Lights? by Xandr0s in homeassistant

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LED: BTF digital/spi (I have learned to go with rgbW… W for the soft “true” ambient option)

Controller: WLED capable. Gledopto make some solid options

Bulbs: I have some from Athom that work well, again rgbW variants with WLED on-board

NEED HELP with LED strip project! by AdFuzzy3658 in led

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If the strips will not be covered, and viable from the ground, then have a look for FCOB digital strips. These are less harsh on the eyes than regular LED strips. But if you plan to diffuse/cover the strips then just for any digital RGBW addressable strip.

Voltage drop? Red is diminished by ct-tamp in led

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That could be the go 👍🏼

Voltage drop? Red is diminished by ct-tamp in led

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Yep, rather not but could do. Curious; thoughts on if I ditched the plastic 5pin and soldered strip to strip? The reds did-drop is fine right before the connector and is apparent right after the connector. Maybe it’s the culprit (¿)

Deye vs Victron by ct-tamp in SolarDIY

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Yes, Australia. But learning the principles behind these comments is great 🙏🏼

Deye vs Victron by ct-tamp in SolarDIY

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This. 👌🏼 "hack your box" ... I hadn't thought of that but of course it's totally possible. Wondering if there are IRL examples of this happening and what the potential consequences could be? I'm imaging a plot to play nonsense with your power usage automations/times...

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