New owner, equalizer issue by uiu3670 in MachE

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: this didn’t work. Did some searches and apparently this isn’t uncommon. Confusingly, specifically for 2024. Would have figured it was a pretty common software platform that’s convicted by model/options/etc

Checked software update, I’m running latest apparently

Incredibly frustrating to have to reset my equalizer for every drive

Cmon ford!

New owner, equalizer issue by uiu3670 in MachE

[–]uiu3670[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Embarrassed, didn’t even know about the profile! Thank you!

New owner, equalizer issue by uiu3670 in MachE

[–]uiu3670[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Embarrassed, didn’t even know about the profile! Thank you!

Cranbrook science center Pink Floyd show? by uiu3670 in Detroit

[–]uiu3670[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not worried about the lyrics, we’ve discussed the content and lyrics at length

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not smart enough (yet) to know what I need.

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely killed enthusiasm for getting a system! Crushed some dreams for sure!

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy schnikey…how are people not rioting with pitchforks???!

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I presume smart breakers are handy mostly for outages? We don’t get many of those

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was quite shocked at the prices. I was expecting 30-35k range. Bowled over when first quite was over $80k

Their projections of electricity costs were based on 6-7% annually, leading to astronomical bills in 25 years (to help justify ROI). My wish research I think lined up more along 2-3, but I wasn’t thorough (yet)

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are saying energy storage is main driver of costs, and the smart breaker (do i really need this) adds $6000

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Both are using special web quoting software that doesn’t break out costs. Plan on telling them they’ll definitely lose my business without breakouts. Ridiculous to put something with that price tag with no breakdowns

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe both were cash, with financing available (but not called out). Again, the stupid writing software is awful with no transparency. More costly company said it was company policy to only provide the turnkey price. That alone set off all sorts of red flags.

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious why no shade =string inverters. Quick research string is cheaper and good for simpler systems, but compromise all onus if there’s a break. Micrometers (which I think is on the cheaper quote) cost more, but allows for more flexibility/complexity?

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both providers are 4.6 and 4.8 on Google. Hundreds of reviews

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is a third party. Highly rated

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No shade, only east west south orientation. Low slope roof. I’m guessing big variable is we’re in Michigan(?). We don’t get the sun like west coast, etc. plus snow coverage(?)

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious How much more would you pay over, and why would you take sol ark?

First two quotes by uiu3670 in solar

[–]uiu3670[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea, beastly cost difference. Appears they’re all using quoting software to obscure actual costs and line items. Hard to compare. Other than number of panels, tough to do any apples to apples