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This is describing email, not a chat client. If I am chatting with you I expect real time engagement, otherwise I would send an email.
Around here Jersey Mike’s is the bomb. They are the best sub shop by far.
I have been running a cheap box fan face down on a Corsi-Rosenthal Box for a year now with no problems. Anecdotal of course.
I would recommend power washing to remove any peeling paint and grime. Then sand/fill/sand the necessary spots. You can safely paint over the old paint as long as the old paint's adherence to the wood is good and your new paint will stick to it. If in doubt start with a primer coat. The primer coat would probably be recommended for the patched areas anyway.
Ask LemmyThere are so many complex applications that I can't believe are free: KDenLive, Gimp, Audacity, Firefox, Discord, Calibre, Jellyfin, Rainmeter, Godot, Retroarch
This is describing email, not a chat client. If I am chatting with you I expect real time engagement, otherwise I would send an email.
Around here Jersey Mike’s is the bomb. They are the best sub shop by far.
I have been running a cheap box fan face down on a Corsi-Rosenthal Box for a year now with no problems. Anecdotal of course.
I would recommend power washing to remove any peeling paint and grime. Then sand/fill/sand the necessary spots. You can safely paint over the old paint as long as the old paint's adherence to the wood is good and your new paint will stick to it. If in doubt start with a primer coat. The primer coat would probably be recommended for the patched areas anyway.
There are so many complex applications that I can't believe are free: KDenLive, Gimp, Audacity, Firefox, Discord, Calibre, Jellyfin, Rainmeter, Godot, Retroarch
Home Networking
Maybe not the prettiest, but a little cleaner than it was when it began. If I had it to do over, I might use a small 9.5" rack if such a thing existed. Originally I had the Netgear and patch cables in a Square-D circuit breaker box but it seemed unnecessary and a bit cramped with no air flow. I then added the Firewalla and moved the fiber over with all the other gear. I have room to expand but I don't think there is anything else I will ever need to add to this location. I have another networking rack more centrally located in the house. There was also tons of coax here but I coiled it up and tucked it away in case it is ever needed again. I originally wired my house with 2 network drops and 2 coax drops to each wall outlet. This spot services 6 drops to my office, two lines to my main networking rack, and the main internet connection.
Looking for mounting ideas
I have three extra solar panels from a pack of 10 I ordered. I don’t have room for them to fit with my other 7 panels and am looking for unique ideas on where to put them. I could throw them up on my east facing roof, or perhaps on a large playhouse in the back yard. I could lean them up against a south wall, or mount them to a railing. Any other crazy ideas?
This changes everything! (DIY HVAC)
Tools for designing and documenting solar and power system.
If your intention is to supply electricity back to the grid, it is advisable to consult your electric company and local permitting offices (such as city, county, or provincial authorities) to determine the necessary documentation. Requirements may vary, with some entities having stringent specifications for plan submissions, while others may simply prioritize the filing of an application. Even if a formal plan submission is not mandatory, it can be beneficial to create one for personal reference or potential future property sale, as it provides comprehensive information about the installation.
Best Consumer Hybrid Inverter?
Currently the best hybrid inverter has got to be the EG4 18KPV Inverter with the Sol-Ark 15K coming in second only due to the $2,600 price difference. Both of these inverters can do it all. They are relatively easy to install, can be used with a small system and can scale up to handle a 200 amp system with as little as three units (you can start with one and two would cover most consumers needs), have small idle consumption, and can be setup in a variety of ways. If you are looking to DIY a system, I don’t think you can go wrong with either of these units.
Why are you comfortable working with electrical systems?
Some people are terrified by electricity. I am guessing few in this community fall into that category. What makes you comfortable working with solar systems? For me, my father was an electrical engineer and I learned a lot from watching and helping him run new power and phone outlets. There wasn’t anything he was scared of pulling apart to try and fix. I think the first outlet drops I installed in a wall were BNC coax drops in an apartment I was renting. I did take some computer architecture classes at university that formally introduced me to electricity and circuits, later I ended up taking some electrical courses, reading home improvement books, and lots of online videos. I guess I could also look back at the stereo installs I was involved in as a youth for myself and friends.
Din Rail Ampere Meters
Are there any Din Rail Ampere Meters that don’t require AC power to run? I currently have a shunt in my system that monitors the DC power coming in from my panels. I am about to upgrade my inverter to a smarter one and I will no longer need the shunt. But when looking around, I found some Din Rail ampere meters for AC and thought it would be nice to put something like that next to my DC circuit breaker near my panels. However, every one I have found appears to require AC power.
How to get started with solar
Here is my example for a starter system you can pick up to learn more about solar installations: