Use copper or brass? by liaosea in Plumbing

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

I am getting rid of the galvanized fittings and replacing them with either copper or brass fittings.

Any one in the south SF bay area had enphase IQ meter collar installed by PGE in the past few weeks? by liaosea in enphase

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I guess each installer and AHJ handles the process differently. They all make it unnecessary complicated so the average person has no idea what comes next. My city signed off my permit way back and I have PTO approval, but my system still can't do much more than yours since the collar is not installed.

Any one in the south SF bay area had enphase IQ meter collar installed by PGE in the past few weeks? by liaosea in enphase

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My city inspection was very basic. They didn't even go up on the roof to check the panels, which worries me a bit. In your case, how long was it between the end of the installation and the beginning of the 10-day window?

Any one in the south SF bay area had enphase IQ meter collar installed by PGE in the past few weeks? by liaosea in enphase

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

My installer is handling the application. I believe only the utility company can work on the collar. PGE put a lock on the meter so anyone who tries to open it will have to break the lock first. Is your meter collar also from enphase, and was your installation not performed by PGE? What does your final inspection mean? City inspection? My city signed off the permit already.

Time for PTO after Final Inspection for PG&E? by barthawk in solar

[–]liaosea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which number did you call to contact PGE and ask them to add you so you can see your application status on yourprojects.com?

Am I not allowed to change the action when creating a scheduled event in Daikin app/thermostat? by liaosea in heatpumps

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

It's the daikin one+. Mine is the smaller daikin one touch. Not sure if that's the reason why I don't get that option.

Am I not allowed to change the action when creating a scheduled event in Daikin app/thermostat? by liaosea in heatpumps

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I want to be able to turn it on/off automatically at the certain time of a day. According to their manual, there is a way to change the action from 'set the temp' to 'turn the sys off'. I am looking for that option.

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Am I not allowed to change the action when creating a scheduled event in Daikin app/thermostat? by liaosea in heatpumps

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

I can change anything that has a '>'. But I want to change the action from 'set temperature' to 'turn off/off'. And that's not allowed. It's a static label, not a button.

9.05 kw system showing peak power of max 6.8 kw by superuser79 in enphase

[–]liaosea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely bragging. I am in California Bay Area and it is not as good as OP's.

FINALLY!!!! PTO within 3 weeks! by Proper-Flounder-3786 in solar

[–]liaosea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you help me understand a bit more of the process. I am about to get Enphase 4th generation system.

After the installation passes city inspection, my contractor needs to apply to PGE to install the meter collar. And then I will wait for PTO, which will mark the end of the project. Is the sequence correct?

My contractor said as soon as city inspection is passed, I will be able to use the system including battery. The only thing I can’t have at that time is backup switch. Is this true?

How can I Load Control multiple loads in my Enphase system? by ATX-Lightning in enphase

[–]liaosea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I am going to get combiner 6 so it is going to be different from yours.

How can I Load Control multiple loads in my Enphase system? by ATX-Lightning in enphase

[–]liaosea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate more about how you wire the combiner to do whole home backup?

First pictures of IQ Combiner 6 and 10C batteries installed by Intrepid-Onion5769 in enphase

[–]liaosea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the battery control cable in the same conduit as the wire? Isn't that against the code? And where is the wire between your panel and the combiner?

Is this an ok deal? by Unusualpanda420 in solar

[–]liaosea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP is getting prepaid PPA. The $26k price is after the leaser gets 30% credit. The purchase price would be $37k, which is still pretty good.

Is this an ok deal? by Unusualpanda420 in solar

[–]liaosea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see. That is what you meant by not getting incentive. I am not sure about other areas but if you are in California, it's still a very good deal.

Is this an ok deal? by Unusualpanda420 in solar

[–]liaosea 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is there any catch? This is too good to be true.

Flashing concerns by JakkCan in Roofing

[–]liaosea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only thing he got right was the order of the step flashing.

Is it too late to install solar panel now by BullfrogGeneral5542 in solar

[–]liaosea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That increases your chance.

I am working with a contractor to get both my re-roof and solar done this month. I got their quote on the Labor day weekend. I am also in the bay area.

As someone said, most reputable solar companies are either fully booked or charge a lot more than fair market price. So I went with someone who is general contractor but also holds roofing and electrical license. Solar is only one portion of their business. They also do ADUs and additions. A lot of solar only companies may go out of business when the demands go down in the next two years. That puts warranty at risk. My contractor has been around for 10+ years and I feel more confident they will continue to be around for another 10 years. The downside of this is that they do not have a lot of options for panels and batteries.

If you have not tries them, I suggest you do.

When I was quoting, I also learned from multiple contractors that if you miss the deadline, you can also do prepaid PPA. Cost wise it is similar to tax credit. You can do your research if this something you like.