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Mister, cool. So very cool. And no mist.

Is low temp a consideration? is discharge rate a consideration? The suspense is killin’ me, please link the batteries with built in inverters

Which tells us something… ie If you take care of us now, we’ll take care of you later with a great executive position and salary, another pension etc

I didn’t submit anything before Nem 3.0 took effect, now I’m experiencing FIMO, which is not the same as FOMO. The utilities were slick in timing the submitting of this new structure right as Nem 3.0 took over. Thanks a lot CA “Public” Utility Commission. Bstrds.

I’m thinking @Will Prowse did a review on an AO Lithium server rack battery… And here it is:

Yeah something was up, but even at clearance that’s a ridiculously low price. Good score! Hard to find a 30 or 40gallon water heater under $500 these days.

What water heater is $125 at home depot?

I understand your points, but it’s supposed to be a free market. It’s a form of price fixing otherwise. Many of us may choose the gas station that cost less while others will only go to the more expensive Branded station. It’s a choice, a somewhat free market… less the Big Oil market...

I think this is actually the case. Around the end of 2022 I was seeing Victron components at a particular vendor at prices way lower than anywhere else. Like $200 less for a Multiplus 3000. I don’t think it was a holiday sale. I ignorantly shared the info a couple places and in January ‘23 the...

Agreed. And all these years I thought there were laws against price fixing…

Yeah, they’re pricey. Convenience and portability has value. And not having to build diy something electrical has maybe even more value to probably the bulk of the general population. My Bluetti AC200Max is very useful, it’s actually running my dryer as I write this. Take that power company. ?

It may not be rocket science… but hopefully all our DIY solar (and battery!) installs go better than yesterdays Musk launch or this

Though I despise the use of the term “Solar Generator” here’s a power unit some may find interesting: https://dakotalithium.com/product/powerbox-135-waterproof-solar-generator-12v-135ah-dl-1000cca-battery-included/

So amusing and at the same time not amusing the amount of pessimism here. I’d bet many said that about Lithium years ago… And mono cells half cells bifacial 9bb etc I’m not saying this is the solution, just put it up for discussion as I hadn’t seen this before. I’m fine with the dumpster fire...

I have a bit of skepticism about all the new stuff as well, and I definitely noticed the Government funding application prominently mentioned. Btw that’s how pv got better and more cost effective, not to mention being subsidized by tax credits. At some point one or two chemistries will make...

Interesting, hope it turns out to be all they’re saying… 30 yr lifespan… Seems like they may be taking some marketing liberty comparing lifespan of existing Lithium chemistry batteries, insinuating they are shot in 6 to 8 years vs just lower yield. Marketingspeak...

That sucks. But unlike in playground sports, in some cases it is better to be picked last… rather than sooner.

A couple reviews on this battery aiming at the home power market. I have a Vestwoods 12v/250ah/3.2kwh battery in my Sprinter, other than crappy bluetooth, no complaints. Did not know this existed until now. They are $6164 US per the 2nd review so maybe not for some here compared to 3 server rack...

I’m thinking if I had 32kwh of battery I’d likely just “inverter up“ ? and go with a normal 120 or 220 AC powered mini split unit due to initial ms cost savings and simplicity. No potential waste of solar production from dedicated ms panels then. Inverter loss be damned. EDIT: I don’t already...

And you lose how much of the energy you collected, through your inverters… But I get it, if you have a robust system it’s simpler to just have everything run on AC power.

Nice that Bluetti finally came up with a battery cable system between it’s batteries that isn’t a giant bulky obtrusive cable sticking a foot out. Well done. Though I’m generally not for proprietary connectors. And I can’t believe he has a 6000w garage heater!

Ok so he has 2275w in paneling available. I’m planning on (4) 400w panels so 1600w ideally available to run a 12kbtu. Can always add more if needed or if I add another unit (likely).

Thanks for that info. Your systems are already paying for themselves, awesome! yeah a 12kbtu mini split can be found between 600-700 on amazon to 878 for a 20seer pioneer or 748 for a 12k AUX brand at home depot. And an 18kbtu Hessaire DIY for $1098 seems pretty reasonable. But all those will...

7 panels of what wattage.

I’d like to definitively know this info as well.

Ok so how about that solar thing…. unwatched. Enjoy the early stage dumpster fire…

No one seems to have noticed this hit the news the day after Nem 3.0 took effect here in CA. Coincidence?

It’s really not that hard. Just try people, try. This is a Solar forum. Btw CA had a 97.5 Billion Surplus last year.

Because it’s converting ac power to dc power?

And more line insulation might be a benefit.

No expected issues with efficiency loss due to line length?

Easy unless you run into a block, plumbing or wiring between joists several feet or more in… And while I agree single minimsplits may be more ideal, imagine a 6 or 8 room 2 story house… mini-splits, lines, and exterior intrusions everywhere! Placement can be a challenge, and aesthetics be...

Lol on the hint of doomsday. I’m thinking the unit pictured is fine for an office or something, not so much a residence. I can’t imagine the hassle it’d be running all those lines, unless it’s new construction or a gutted building remodel.

The example shown wouldn’t be anything I’d choose, but there’s something to be said for redundancy, and zone temp control.

Yeah and to me it’s obvious that though CA is usually at the forefront of advancing alternative energy, the Public Utilities Commisision appears to be in the pocket of the utility co‘s pge, sdge, and sce. It’s totally incongruent with the message the state attempts to market towards us. The...