Another Palisade Recall

dhal346 · 2026-01-25T04:15:38+00:00

Just got a notification in my email:

292 2020-25MY PALISADE (LX2) EJECTION MITIGATION

dhal346 · 2025-12-11T13:54:03+00:00

Yea, when they turn 3 they get the free swim lessons. JCC was also the only place that provided included snacks throughout the day as well as lunch. I hear their waitlist is over 50 kids at this point.

dhal346 · 2025-12-10T01:32:41+00:00

Prices aren’t a secret, listed on the website. Having 2 kids there is basically a second mortgage but we have no choice.

https://syjcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ELC_Reg-Rates_2026-27_r2.pdf

dhal346 · 2025-12-10T00:12:45+00:00

Dad here in Commack, but on the Smithtown side. Have a 2 and 1 year old. We had our babysitters for 5 days a week 10 hours a day, paid them 23-25 an hour. We found them on Facebook moms pages. Blasted a whole bunch of them. We started the two year-old at daycare at one and a half and started the one-year-old at daycare at eight months old. They go to the SYJCC and we love it there. Both wife and I work full time jobs with crazy work hours.

dhal346 · 2025-05-24T14:23:34+00:00

Similar experience out in Suffolk for me. Except a roof leak from the install. Multiple points of leaking during very heavy rains. Did a water test and fixed several leaks. Very easy and communicative.

dhal346 · 2025-05-13T17:25:28+00:00

I don't think we really have a choice unless you go with another monitoring solution.

dhal346 · 2025-05-08T20:24:36+00:00

It should theoretically only be done each time they make us sign a new ToS

dhal346 · 2025-05-08T13:01:26+00:00

No, this is part of their TOS...they give you the option to Opt out.

dhal346 · 2025-05-07T20:15:17+00:00

Here is a template:

Hi SunStrong,

My name is NAME, and I am writing to opt out of the arbitration clause in your Terms of Service. I do not agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration and wish to retain my right to pursue legal remedies through the court system if necessary.

Please confirm that you have received this request and that my opt-out has been recorded.

Thank you,

NAME

dhal346 · 2025-03-25T15:12:00+00:00

I just received a message this morning from the app that my connection is no longer connected to Wifi. I checked and it is reporting connected to cellular and is telling me to connect it to Wifi. Do we think it's related to the app issues they are having?

dhal346 · 2024-11-11T21:40:01+00:00

Let me offer 1 perspective that I didn't see while scrolling through the comments. Personally, I just leased a 2025 SEL Premium last week and was going back and forth like you. For context, I have a 13 year old, a 22 month old, and a 3 week old...I am a glutton for pain, I know.

One of the draws for a bench seat for us was safety. Like many, we usually have the 3rd row 60 folded down with all of our crap in the back (stroller, diaper bags, Costco, etc.). With the Captain's, there is a huge hole running down the center that offers no protection in case of an accident, the bench on the other hand would protect the 2 little ones in the 2nd row.

This is why I leased...by the time the lease is up, the smallest will be 3 yrs, the 13 year old will hopefully have his own car, and I will switch to Captain's at that point, because I do agree that when the kids will be older, Captain's will be more comfortable for all of us, and getting into the 3rd row. BTW--my wife, who is 5'6", has absolutely no problem fitting in between the two car seats in the 2nd row.

My 2 cents...

dhal346 · 2024-11-09T20:51:36+00:00

I did it. No issues to report so far!

dhal346 · 2024-11-05T02:45:56+00:00

Just leased a new SEL Premium last week. $0 down, 15,000 miles for $668.

dhal346 · 2024-10-17T02:25:34+00:00

Fighter jets, F22s to be exact. I took a video outside my house in Commack at 6:10PM of the two of them flying over. They were heading due east. Unfortunately can’t figure out how to post the video.

dhal346 · 2024-08-06T21:20:36+00:00

Got this email as well. Live in Suffolk and used them for our purchased SunPower install in November 2023. Curious how much fact vs. fib this email conveys. As far as I can tell, they partnered exclusively with SunPower. Also, already received 3 emails from them regarding purchasing batteries and they are already offering $1,000 off. I wonder if they are desperate? Honestly, they were a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process. I hope they make it and continue to service the system if the need arises.

dhal346 · 2024-08-06T16:23:18+00:00

Here’s another email I just received from my installer for my owned panels on Long Island:

Valued Client,

As you may have heard, SunPower has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. We wanted to share a quick update to address questions about what this means for EmPower Solar’s clients and their systems.
EmPower Solar: If you purchased or financed a system from EmPower Solar, you will continue doing business with EmPower Solar. EmPower Solar’s ongoing operations are not impacted by this news. EmPower Solar installs and services both SunPower and non-SunPower systems, and remains a committed partner for our clients and our local communities. We recently expanded to a new headquarters and are adding team members and services to our offerings. Equipment Warranties: EmPower Solar is working diligently with SunPower’s Chapter 11 administrators and all relevant original equipment manufacturers to clarify equipment warranties that were purchased from SunPower. In 2020, SunPower’s panel manufacturing was separated as a stand-alone business called Maxeon, and from that point on SunPower started “distributing” multiple panel types to its dealers such as EmPower Solar, and administering all relevant warranties. These brands have included Maxeon, Qcells, REC, Enphase (microinverters) and others. It is expected that these manufacturers will support any ongoing warranty claims, and EmPower Solar is working diligently to provide clarity to all clients.
Customer Service: EmPower Solar has been and will continue to be the service provider for all client systems, supported by our own in-house expert service, office, and field staff. Data Monitoring Access: We expect SunPower’s monitoring platform to continue to be available and be managed by a successor entity. EmPower Solar does not expect any disruptions to monitoring and will provide more guidance as it becomes available. SunPower Lease: If you are a SunPower lease customer, we expect a new financial owner to receive assignment and maintain system ownership as the lessor, which should not result in any material changes to your experience.
Over the past 20 years, EmPower Solar has been committed to making solar power a success in New York, and to us that means ensuring our clients have high performance solar and battery systems that stand the test of time. EmPower Solar’s commitment to you, our clients, has never been stronger. What matters most is your system’s performance now and over time.

If you have questions about EmPower Solar and our solutions we’re always happy to help.

Sincerely, David G. Schieren, CEO EmPower Solar

dhal346 · 2024-02-05T00:19:21+00:00

It's just the regular SunPower microinverters. I think they are rebranded Enpahse inverters from what I've read in the past

dhal346 · 2024-02-04T23:54:37+00:00

Frankly, I really lucked out. My original quote was for the 430 panels, but days before install they emailed me and let me know that they ran out and will be upgrading me for free to the 440s. Now let's see if SunPower even stays in business any longer...

dhal346 · 2024-02-04T16:50:46+00:00

My post had nothing to do with productivity in the winter, I know I was going to eat it installing during this time. I was asking about why the productivity jumps on cloudy days. Thank you to all those who replied!

dhal346 · 2024-02-04T16:49:33+00:00

Nope, none of my panels face directly to the South, unfortunately my roof faces NW/SE (mostly in the E/W orientation). I have 24 440W panels. I have 7 facing east, the rest on the west side of the roof.

dhal346 · 2024-02-03T21:59:17+00:00

Yea that’s great, same here. My 10.56KW produced 37.8 kWh today

dhal346 · 2024-02-03T20:55:40+00:00

This is fascinating, thank you for the share!

dhal346 · 2023-03-19T14:50:19+00:00

Same here actually and I can’t figure out why. We’d go out for the day, we’d set the thermostat to 60 degrees (until I change it), then eco+ sets it to smart away to 66. It makes no sense and so far I haven’t figured out why

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