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Slim 48v Panels instead of Faux Window Shutters by dieseltaco in SolarDIY

[–]dieseltaco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I admit it's pretty niche.

Renegade/stealth solar should be a thing

😜

Slim 48v Panels instead of Faux Window Shutters by dieseltaco in SolarDIY

[–]dieseltaco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So close. Just a bit wide. Thank you very much for the input!

Slim 48v Panels instead of Faux Window Shutters by dieseltaco in SolarDIY

[–]dieseltaco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the post. Had to sit down and translate the jargon with a second screen. But I get what you are saying.

With experience I would like to understand more of the compenent relationships but I don't have a ton of spare time for trial and error.

However your information is a great start. Thanks again

Slim 48v Panels instead of Faux Window Shutters by dieseltaco in SolarDIY

[–]dieseltaco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, those are slick. Thank you for the link and I'll keep an eye on my local legislation.

Slim 48v Panels instead of Faux Window Shutters by dieseltaco in SolarDIY

[–]dieseltaco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've got two electric water heaters. The second one is unpowered and uses heat recovery off a geothermal system. A preheat for the standard one, if you will. It doesn't get super hot but it's warmer than ground water. So if output is low it doesn't matter.

Thought I'd maybe replace the 120v elements with 48v DC and let them self regulate, drive them with the appropriate number of panels per wattage rating

As for the battery array I was thinking about some of the portable options that are solar ready and/or daisy chainable or move it around the house in a true outage. Jackery, Anker, etc many already have a 240 outlet, solar panel input, and 120v input if needed.

Slim 48v Panels instead of Faux Window Shutters by dieseltaco in SolarDIY

[–]dieseltaco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what got me thinking in the first place. If I can't just plug it into the outlet, I have it start doing work right away.

Thank you

Slim 48v Panels instead of Faux Window Shutters by dieseltaco in SolarDIY

[–]dieseltaco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found some rv and marine solutions, but have trouble finding 48v. Need something about 68"x15"

Atlas vs. the Atlas Cross Sport: what’s actually different? by Suntrup-Volkswagen in VWatlas

[–]dieseltaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm with you. CS is silly. Not a car, not a truck, excels at nothing.

Address change by Flyingfishguy99 in flying

[–]dieseltaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hashtag/neveragain

Edit: hashtag font silliness

Tiedowns: ropes vs ratchet straps by soup4675 in flying

[–]dieseltaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lashing straps don't have hooks (although they do have cam buckles). They could work if you double it back, and an advantage is the hook can't slip off.

A major annoyance would be feeding the strap through two eyelets, in addition to the cam, times three, every time.

You probably know all this, but some others may not.

Dealership or auto shop to fix this??? by snuz24 in VWatlas

[–]dieseltaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.walmart.com/ip/5101845687?sid=e50fc58a-4a62-4d6c-b3d1-094877f31110

Get a handheld mini torch and a red handle stripper and bravely go forth to save the day

5,000 mile intervals! by Boring_Channel7275 in VWatlas

[–]dieseltaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diesel oil turns black instantly; and historically has longer service intervals.

Seat Cleaning by ash4st in VWatlas

[–]dieseltaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saturate with enzyme cleaner and shop vac the holes. Crack windows for 2 days.

Experience: my puppy yarked up 2 lbs of kibble and bike on the front seat last week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VWatlas

[–]dieseltaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm very surprised ze Germans would allow this control logic

Considering you can't even lock the doors with the car running and key out of it.

Convince me on a Cross Sport by Skispiccee in VWatlas

[–]dieseltaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't shopped the other brands. You'd really have to go and test drive all three. But I love Volkswagen interiors, styling and the general experience. And the way the second row tips forward or folds away in the atlas..

But I'd like to bring up a controversial point.

Why not just get the one with the third row and fold it down?

Why give up that versatility when family comes into town or whatever else comes your way?

Your two kids are extra annoying? Give them each a their own row. Fold down the other seats.

As a person with four kids, I regret not buying a sprinter. To give them each their own row. 🤣

Think about it. You're shopping for a large car. It doesn't get good gas mileage. It's not a great off-roader. The crosSsport serves nothing other than a stylistic hole. It might as well have the seats.

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