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Old people’s batteries certainly are not as sprightly as the whipper snappers but still keep a going, thinking. Starting about 1996, a pair of Trojan (L16’s?) gave about 13 years of service but the outgassing and increased thirst caused me to switch to AGM. Those were not used a whole bunch and...

Could it be that the contents on the CoOp website and various regulations be from a time when solar was not a thing at all? Being that it is not California, solar power might be a good possibility not so much in the CoOp’s eyes, but with the governing bodies?

Yet the surge protection device should have the most convenient path to ground as possible?

Positive Energy Solar has been around a long time. Of course not cheap and not sure how busy they are right now. It is ok for you to schedule a free quote. You could ask about different levels of solar generation. One of their Albuquerque employees has a son that goes to school where I work...

If you can provide more details, we can be more useful. What loads are you looking to supply? It could be damaging to equipment or at least frustrating when clouds go by.

Those of you who get the promotional email from EPOCHbatteries will learn there is a 15% off code for the first 2 weeks of May 2024.

Member QuantumEngineer has not visited here since November 2023.

Hey good luck.

Hello! Santa Fe County can be a challenge. Suggest you make contact with an electrician who is willing to do as you hope. They should have perspective what is needed. Contact your electricity provider.

The reason I asked where you got your stuff was to see if you have any serious money in it yet. As our fellow New Mexico member said, unless you want to tinker with wind energy and are willing to overpay for electricity, it is not worth it. The fact that you ignored the first response to your...

Hopefully there is a happy ending to this story.

Where did you get all that?

Calendar aging is a significant concern with both models.

Half price Fiskers compared to this? (Third world urban solution perhaps): https://newatlas.com/automotive/helixx-subscription-ev/

The repetitive name calling is not helping with credibility. Was so hoping got beans would continue with useful information.

Not trying to be an expert here but suggest you take a look at the AC charger that is used to recharge your battery packs. If it is like my 72V ebike pack, it is putting out 85V. Thinking that high voltage charge controller is going to be expensive? Not sure of your setup but if you have a...

Without knowing your location, hard to say if passive solar is a good idea for your climate and site. Neighbors where we live without passive solar spend a lot of time dealing with burning wood. Not so much for us. Only when it is sustained cloudy.

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Epochbatteries has been fine for me but did not have to deal with any problems. Over 10 years I have been on a flashlight forum (CPF) and members there use 18650batterystore; really have not heard support issues at all. My take is that they are ordering from China but specifying certain...

48V is what I would do but need to be careful working with the higher voltage; not for the sloppy/easily distracted rushing in a bad mood kind of person. Are you going to be the one transporting batteries? Hopefully you can get help because the more cost effective 48V batteries are kind of...

You can also think of it as having spare money in reserve. It’s something we do so we’re prepared for tough times. May seem like a waste because it is not earning interest or building equity, but things go sideways, it’s something that could be really make a difference. If you find a patch of...

Arid regions boom then bust? https://e360.yale.edu/features/solar-water-pumps-groundwater-crops

North Star can be close enough.

Composting is cheaper than incinerating, right?

I did not get a sufficient answer online as to how the oven of an induction range cooks the food. Can someone who has one explain?

Other appliances can use the battery in times of need, or otherwise. Handy for low square feet domiciles but expensive.

"Better get ready Gonna see the light"

Slippery sales pitch, you ask me:

Welcome! I’m guessing the experts here would like you to specify your needs regarding electric power. How much solar energy lands on your place?

Video showing idle consumption of our older induction cooktop; ~55VA. Video is 4 minutes long but section showing cooktop idle is about :57 to 1:15

Rude, mistaken perspective comments from 'Dave is an AZ' aside, I can bring 2 cups of rice with water to a boil in about 7 minutes (in summer), then simmer for 40 minutes. I know because I set the induction cooktop timer to go off when on medium high. Anyone wanting proof needs to record, using...

Video demonstrating Pluck Of Victron. 4 minute duration. I use the parabolic personal heater for maybe 10 minutes or more in the cloudy cold mornings. We have cooked on medium high numerous dishes with that discontinued induction cooktop with the ~55VA standby consumption. Victron 24V 1200VA...

Video evidence of Victron 24VA 1200VA Phoenix inverter powering an induction cooktop (and more). 4 minutes duration. Victron 24V 1200VA Inverter Induction Cooktop (With Titanium Pot) And Parabolic Personal Heater

Did a search on candlepowerforums (flashlight enthusiast site) for keyword “diysolarforum”. It is two pages long. Yes it was all me (pretty sure) but the exchange of knowledge goes both ways. Quality of solar/heatpump/battery info here is often priceless.

Not that long ago I joined (a year and a few months), members online was in the 200's. Just lately, it is regularly in the 500's!