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EastTexCowboy reacted to Daddy Tanuki's post in the thread How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period? with
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I would honestly say one winter would take out 90% of the current crop of humans in most 1st world countries. 3rd world countries are... -
EastTexCowboy reacted to OffGridForGood's post in the thread How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period? with Like.
The success of society is co-operation, without it, a few winters will be all it takes to up-end nearly everything.
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EastTexCowboy reacted to OffGridForGood's post in the thread How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period? with Haha.
While listening to the Beatles...Lucy in the sky with diamonds... ;)
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EastTexCowboy reacted to Ruff's post in the thread How long can you (and your family) survive if the grid went down for an extended period? with Like.
I was in Houston when that big freeze happened. We did not have any solar setup there, but I was prepared for no power as part of...
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EastTexCowboy reacted to Adam De Lay's post in the thread Moved from EG4 6500ex Inverters to Victron Multiplus II 48v/5000 Inverters with Like.
Glad they helped! @CCJ
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EastTexCowboy reacted to iSwannie's post in the thread Moved from EG4 6500ex Inverters to Victron Multiplus II 48v/5000 Inverters with Like.
Hello, I just swapped my off-grid EG4 6500ex inverters over to two Victron Multiplus II 48v/5000kva inverters with a 450v/200A Solar...
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EastTexCowboy replied to the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see.I understand why some people don't have many options and it sounds like some places regulate it more. Ground mount makes more sense to...
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EastTexCowboy reacted to OffGridForGood's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Like.
I can use a non-residential building without RSD or AFDD and get away with it. So I do. I have 30 acres but much of it is not cleared...
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EastTexCowboy reacted to Zwy's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Like.
Here in the US it is opposite. More rules and regulation when installing roof mount. I have plenty of roof space, not interested because...
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EastTexCowboy reacted to Zwy's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Like.
I don't understand why anyone would go rooftop solar if there is an opportunity for ground mount. One of my Marine Corps buddies...
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EastTexCowboy reacted to OffGridForGood's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Like.
Yeah, we are building a new Barn this year...er I mean Solar Panel support I am calling a "barn" ...but don't tell.
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EastTexCowboy reacted to Johneb's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Like.
I bet she will take over before then and start making upgrades.
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EastTexCowboy reacted to JRH's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Haha.
The biggest consequence I notice is a lot of my money is now gone…. Not fair…its all a capitalist plot by the boomers . I want free Govt...
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EastTexCowboy reacted to OffGridForGood's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Like.
I got a pretty keen grand-daughter ! She and I built a few E-bikes together, and when she visits, she always wants to see any changes/...
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EastTexCowboy replied to the thread Building a mobile 8S Cart based Solar Generator - sort of....Showoff 😁
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EastTexCowboy reacted to OffGridForGood's post in the thread Building a mobile 8S Cart based Solar Generator - sort of... with Like.
And the battery final result: I installed the heating pads, and wired it up between the BMS and the the main breaker using an inline...
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EastTexCowboy reacted to Kiwi2000's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Love.
A young lady that lives down the road said if the power is ever out for an extended period of time, she's coming to my place for a...
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EastTexCowboy reacted to OffGridForGood's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Love.
As I built out my initial small DIY solar system I needed to learn more than YT video's could ever offer, leading to reading posts on...
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EastTexCowboy reacted to Danke's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Like.
Sun dimming.
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EastTexCowboy reacted to rhino's post in the thread Unintended consequences of Solar that we see with Like.
Conversation starter, especially delivery people.