@ngvrnd which is to say: Tesla solution looks really good, and will certainly get better
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@MorlockP@ngvrnd ... but now that Elon Musk has made one that's cheap, easy, and attractively packaged... Maybe someday is closer now.1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
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@MorlockP@ngvrnd I'm seeing people talk about batteries vs. generators and I am befuddled. Why would you want either one without both?3 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
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@random_eddie@MorlockP To rephrase what MP said, you can charge the battery off the mains and use it to ride out outages of short duration.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
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@random_eddie@MorlockP but with generator, can stockpile fuel against apocalypse. Also, solar, wind etc can offset your electrical bill.1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
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@ngvrnd@random_eddie FYI * we've got 6-12 hrs on batteries. * gen is 4 hours/day ; $20/day ; 6 gal/day * solar is 38 x 140-watt-panel >2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
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@ngvrnd@random_eddie panels + controller units + cables + mounting poles + etc = $12-14k w payback time of 4-6 years1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
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@ngvrnd@random_eddie Note the 6 gal/day in our current setup. We've got ~10 gal on hand. Srs thinking of 50 gal drum + hand pump.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@MorlockP@random_eddie How would tanks affect value/saleability of property? Maybe good, maybe bad.4 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@ngvrnd @random_eddie My plan is just 55 gal drum in garden shed.
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@MorlockP@random_eddie Yes this seems like the right choice. How to refill? Fuel companies deliver in small quantities? Diesel, right?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@ngvrnd@random_eddie this is the genius of cross-fed furnace oil tank: just call the fuel oil company, they pump in via normal place.0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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