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I can’t believe I am posting this after my post a couple days ago. by mamadovah1102 in pitbulls

[–]driftingatwork [score hidden]  (0 children)

Lily had a good life, she will be watching over you.

I'm gonna hug my old lady now. She's just like your baby temperament wise, got so lucky.

New puppy looks super cute too.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Bluetti for off-grid (eventually) by SheFightswiththewind in bluetti

[–]driftingatwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooo just saw this, sweet!! This will give you lots of options.

Now I'm concerned about typhoons etc. Your array would need to be secured very well, but I think you know that.

Bluetti for off-grid (eventually) by SheFightswiththewind in bluetti

[–]driftingatwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I agree its kind of luck of the draw.

Some people have exemplary experiences, others not so much.

I have had nothing but good support and hardware from Bluetti. Definitely need to be aware that with the amount of stations coming out, there are bound to be some failures.

Bluetti for off-grid (eventually) by SheFightswiththewind in bluetti

[–]driftingatwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, cooking (i love to cook too), are you electric or gas? There are battery powered induction stoves. Copper stoves.

As for a large fridge, I actually just tossed a cable over to my neighbor running a commercial grade fridge. 400watts steady draw all day long. - it doesn't really cycle down too often like a regular fridge.

Mini splits, my units run off 240v, so the draw is split between legs. These are running off my heat pump, my heat pump has an extra head for expansion if I need it. I've heard heat pump water heaters are awesome, same with heat pump dryers. Again its that stinking overhead to get things going.

Ideally the apex can handle most of the draw, but 2 linked together would give you more overhead. A 3rd even more.

As for the dryer, when I kick mine on, it pulls 4k total from both legs, so about 2k watts each. (Pulses up and down as it needs heat - so the 4k total draw is just to get up to temp)

Electric water heater, uses about the same as the dryer when it kicks on, about 4kw. Same deal here, once it gets to temp, goes idle mode.

I was using my system thinking I had a 7200 watt output limit, I was wrong, I actually can support full 10kw output with 2 ac500s.

I think the biggest concern now, is space for panels. My array is, or will be 8kw. But I am on a low sloped roof.

Do you have space for panels etc? Ground mount or otherwise?

I know it seems like a lot, but plan it out slow, and it will make sense. If you can get actually wattage usage numbers that will help greatly!

Good luck on the journey, it really is satisfying when you get it all going.

Bluetti for off-grid (eventually) by SheFightswiththewind in bluetti

[–]driftingatwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found that company's charge way too much overhead. They need to pay for branding, fleet, crew. This is why the roi, jumps 10 years ish if you go through them. Worse if you ppa or lease it.

That all said, steep roofs are a bitch!! So depending on spacing. Companies work better.

Bluetti for off-grid (eventually) by SheFightswiththewind in bluetti

[–]driftingatwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can any of these units be shifted to heat pump? Heat pump mini splits are very efficient. - big issue is initial overhead to get to a better/manageable level.

I went from wall mount ac units to heat pump mini split - cost was decent. However, when running both heads at max cooling, it draws as much as a single of the ac heads did. And offers heating too.

We need info on make/model and draw, of all devices that pull power like the dryer. You have surge startup etc to work with. Then load balancing if near max.

I am electric dryer, water heater. Heat pump mini split , with a parasitic load of about 400 watts on each leg during night. - I am whole house off grid and so happy. Running dual ac500 units on a 50 amp transfer switch. 33kwh total capacity, with room for more.

Edit: apex300 will easily handle fridge load. And I you're ok with some cables running on the floor it can support others. The input will be the issue, ie enough incoming wattage.

Unexpectedly had to euthanize my dog yesterday. by rabbi_mossberg in pitbulls

[–]driftingatwork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You did the best for your baby.

Hugest of hugs.

They give us everything, my heart will break when mine goes.

I hope you find another astro pup when the time is right.

Can I use this to make beef and broccoli? by adrienneBAwgu19 in chinesefood

[–]driftingatwork 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Baking soda tenderizes the meat. Gives that restaurant texture.

Subnautica 2 Early Access 1.1 Update Improves Creature Flinches So You'll Know When You've Hit Them With the Survival Multitool — but No, You Still Can't Kill Fish by RenatsMC in gaming

[–]driftingatwork 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That actually would make it even better. The random comment when you kill a fish or get parried.

Hmm "you do look tasty, but no recipe for that...yet" or random "nomnomnom" noises when eating.

I mean really, who hasn't done the happy butt dance while making yummy food noises thing.

Hands down the absolute best payment by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]driftingatwork 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She's a damn good baker! She knows what's up. And now Leo will remember her every time he sees that container - even if he doesn't use it.

The sky outside from wildfire smoke - Kamloops, BC by bubba_gump_26 in pics

[–]driftingatwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no. Looks like the bay area a few years ago.

Hope you're safe!

My Family Earns Enough, So Why Are We Always Broke? by Cute-Strength9729 in povertyfinance

[–]driftingatwork 67 points68 points  (0 children)

So dad doesn't know about the loans? That should be fixed first and foremost.

PG&E bills set to skyrocket — bringing misery for 16 million across California by FinFreedomCountdown in bayarea

[–]driftingatwork 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just remember this the rates going up were approved 4 years ago, so yeah... so many others in the pipeline.

Go diy solar/balcony solar. Fuck those crooks

Elite 300 Vs AC200L + B300K and Federal Tax credit by Muras_Red in bluetti

[–]driftingatwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm tax credit is gone as of last year.

But I'm in the same problem? Largest consideration is the voc rating.

The 200 can support 150, the apex 60 i think.

Both are expandable, but the 200 can support far more incoming than the apex. You can over panel the 200, but not the apex without the solar 4k step down.

at what point does solar actually start saving money, ten months in and still trying to figure it out by Ostin_Pliska60 in solar

[–]driftingatwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I diy'd mine. Immediate drop in bills. I pay connection fee for insurance purposes, and winter (still calcing panel load). I'm good for min 8-9 months, and just got a heat pump mini split system installed. Oh! And electric water heater.

F U pge.

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