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    Anyone in the US still on the Starlink wait list?

    Yes, this is a great option if you have a secondary internet service, but unfortunately I don't. I have two starlink accounts/dishes. Each get pointed to a different point in the sky. I bond these services. It does give me better throughput, and somewhat better uplink performance, but it's still...
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    Anyone in the US still on the Starlink wait list?

    Starlink is great. Had it since the early beta, but it stinks for video conferencing. The uplink speeds are too variable and generally slow. It’s barely useable most of the time, and not at all during a heavy snow storm or heavy rain. Since most people just watch movies, it’s best for them. I...
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    Small diesel generator...

    I wanted one of those for the longest time.. Got a dedicated DC propane generator with at 1000 gallon underground tank instead.
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    Small diesel generator...

    This what you want: https://www.absolutegenerators.com/cummins-onan-qd-5000-commercial-mobile-diesel-generator-5-0hdkbc-2861-5-kw-prime-single-phase-120-240-volt-liquid-cooled No, it's not cheap, but if you change the oil, it will last longer than you.
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    Where to buy panels

    I would highly recommend buying panels locally. I would also STRONGLY recommend buying extra panels. These models go out of production often and you can't get matching specs, and if you are located in a remote location, you don't want stray bullet to put out a string.
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    Sol-Ark no longer supporting gen shave

    I have a backup AIO, and a plain single function inverter as backup. In three years, my Solark has never even blipped, so I may sell my extra SolArk if it looks like they will come out with a new wave of products taht offer something more. The one thing I do like about SolArk is that they aren't...
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    Sol-Ark no longer supporting gen shave

    This site sure does seem to be an SS marketing platform
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    Sol-Ark no longer supporting gen shave

    I sort of like the idea of separate DC/Gen charger from the AIO, at least in my use case where its a backup if the AIO fails. I see that as an advantage. I bought a chargeverter, but it stopped working, so nothing is foolproof.
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    Anyone------can I safely STORE Lifepo4 battery in cold weather

    I have stored two of the larger Bluetti devices at my cabin for 4 years. It has gotten as low as -30F a few times and these still function as new. (My main battery bank is in a well insulated and heated sarcophagus I made, so they stay at a constant 60F)
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    Issues with EG4 Chargeverter Shipping (Current Connected)

    I hear ya. DC generation saves me about 30%, so that adds up quickly. I just like generators. Its my one fetish. Ask my wife...
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    Issues with EG4 Chargeverter Shipping (Current Connected)

    It's pretty efficient because its direct DC current, so no loss through through inverting to AC. Propane (and any fossil fuel) is only going to get more expensive, so the total cost per kwh should be considered. I have $6K Honda gas generator that is way less efficient DC->AC->DC->battery. I...
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    Issues with EG4 Chargeverter Shipping (Current Connected)

    That's why I have a thousand gallon propane tank. These northern winters...
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    Issues with EG4 Chargeverter Shipping (Current Connected)

    The only chargeverter you will ever need if you are serious about battery charging with a generator. https://www.kohler.com/en/home-energy/home-generators/products/6vsg This is my new winter friend.
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    Server Rack Battery Prices predictions...

    Yes, this is definitely true, but as soon as one "disrupter" offers a product at a much lower cost, usually the other vendors will have to follow suit.
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    Server Rack Battery Prices predictions...

    I just came into a small windfall of cash, and rather than spend it on hookers and booze, I think I may expand my battery bank. I have a pretty small bank (30kwh) currently and want to significantly expand it because I have huge solar array and I am basically crazy. With the recent posts on...
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