You're likely not intending it, but that's no less condescending than your interpretation of my response. I could argue that because my system progressed from something smaller than yours and is already larger and more capable, that my experience is more valuable than yours.
I have literally tested several hundred Lithium cells, built multiple LFP batteries, configured multiple BMS of varying complexity, tested many thousands of NiMH cells and built several hundred batteries for hybrid vehicles, should I have responded with:
"We all start somewhere!"
I don't need your validation in any way. My efforts have already eclipsed yours
for the intended goal. I will eventually power my comfortable, forever retirement home. I don't see that you have anything to offer in that regard, BUT I don't dismiss by suggesting you have nothing to offer on a smaller scale or for someone with different goals.
Temperatures run from single to triple digits. I intend to be 100% electric with gas/propane generator backup.
Helps if you get the right one. My wife and I both have a practice marriage under our belt, but we have it mostly figured out after 25 years.
I have something of a disclaimer in my signature:
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It's more about being blunt than deliberately offensive.
That's a two way street my friend... :D
Except that you've chosen to use a username and include information that ties you to those potential revenue sources. I chose a silly avatar and username and provide no links to anything that might earn me a single red cent, and only a handful here know my first name. A couple have even met me in person. My primary revenue comes from working as an engineer in aviation as well as a side hustle that involves replacing hybrid batteries.
I have spent HOURS helping folks as far away as Lithuania configuring and optimizing their system. I have made personal phone calls to help people out of an emergency situation. I even made a "house call" to someone in my area. I have been offered payment for services, but I have declined EVERY time... EXCEPT... One kind forum member gifted me their V1 Starlink dish after they had already upgraded to the V2 dish. I offered to pay them for it, but they insisted... and I'm damn tired of DSL. That is the sum total of the financial benefit of over three years and >20,000 posts.
Objectively, you might be interpreted as using this as a vehicle to generate revenue where one would be hard pressed to find evidence (beyond the above) that I use this site for financial gain.
Nah. You're not interested in seeing someone go off grid with a full system, home and the creature comforts. You're too tough for that!
(mean it. not being a dick)
