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Cheap wheels can be strong, but they will not be lightweight, as they achieve it by just adding more material. The wheels to be afraid of are the...
Cheap Lightweight Strong You only get to pick two.
Well the Model Y test drive didn’t disappoint. We test drove a Performance model, as all the LRs were taken (oh darn). Tesla really knocked it out...
Depends on what the vents are for, but a roofer should be able to do it. Just call around.
There are people running 235s with pretty good results. That’s what we’ll be running on ours in the winter.
Great summary. You summarized my thoughts about the 3 cars better than I could. We already have a Model 3 (mine) and we’re test driving a Y today....
Will you own the property before the house is finished? Or is closing not until the house move-in ready? If the latter, I think it would be very...
Especially considering the big influx of people into Bend and surrounding areas.
Not gonna happen. Not even permitted yet.
I get the feeling that Tesla just doesn't really care much for Oregon. Two of the major arteries of the state (I5 and (I84) have huge stretches...
And so the saga of confusing power and energy continues.
Max continuous output in amps multiplied by 240 volts gives you your inverter size (power) in kW. So 32*240 = 7.68kW. You need a 40 amp breaker...
In that case, I would try to send them photos to get the layout cleaned up. Maybe I'm just a little particular, but a disjointed layout like that...
That's a lot of roof penetrations! I would definitely try to move some to be SW-facing if you can. Also, I would go as big as your utility and...
Both 200 amp panels are grounded straight into the house foundation via a protruding rebar ground lug. The wire run length between the panels and...
I have Siemens panels so should be all good to go with their BoltShield line.
It's really not worth it until you're trying to support the entire grid with renewables. Texas' wind turbines were never intended to be a single...
Interested as well. I know that for us in the Pacific Northwest with an all electric house, Powerwalls would be of very limited use if there was...
Thanks! I like the Siemens BoltShield design because it snaps right into the existing panel like a breaker. I have plenty of room on each panel...
All of the recent extreme weather has me thinking about surge protection. I started researching whole-house surge protection and came across a few...
Good read. Thanks for sharing.
Is natural gas still flowing to peoples’ homes at a normal rate/pressure? Enough to power, say, a whole-house NG generator? I would be quite upset...
What about a fixed monthly fee added to your HOA dues? You'll have to work out an appropriate amount and add a buffer to make the comfortable, but...
Yes, but you need to be very attentive to a wheel's load rating, as most 18s are not high enough for the weight of a Model Y.
Wind/solar/hydro for power and hydrogen for storage (+ turbines for power) makes a lot of sense long-term. But on the other hand, the scale needed...
Fortunately, Mother Nature just gave mine a good washing with our recent snow and ice storm.
Yep. Now the whole system is warranties for 25 years. Probably longer than we’ll be in this house.
And just like that, as soon as the sun came out and temperatures picked up, all of that snow and ice came shooting off the panels as a giant 40’ x...
My panels are under about 4” of snow and ice. Made 300 Wh yesterday! Haha. Portland, OR area. One of the worst ice storms in a long time. Some...
If the power goes out in the winter anywhere north of California, PWs aren’t much good.
You (personally) purchase it from SolarEdge. You’ll need your inverter serial number. Just google SolarEdge extended warranty and you’ll find it.
I have the SE-10000 inverter and I paid $307 to extend the warranty to 25 years a few months ago.
You have to run a smaller sidewall ratio with a wider tire in the back, as the sidewall height is a function of tire width * sidewall ratio. e.g....
Just so there's no confusion, 14x1.50 lug nuts are the correct ones (not 12x1.50): EVS Tuning SL48 Burnt Titanium Lug Nuts - 14x1.50mm
To "pencil-out" (colloquially) generally refers to the financial impact. I agree there are other non-financial motivators as well. Perhaps...
If backup is the concern, then (1) Powerwalls really aren't the best/most economical option and (2) Draining them overnight isn't a good idea. It...
It sounds like your neighbor just enjoys spending money and the latest tech gadgetry. Powerwalls rarely pencil-out from a financial standpoint,...
Maybe it's the F30 in the background, but this pic gives me E46 M3 vibes.
Unfortunately, you can not.
I will let the Powerwall folks chime in, but I don't believe you can charge your Powerwalls from the grid (when they are installed with a solar...
Consumption monitoring is neat for a while but I don't really check on mine much anymore. It just is what it is after a while. I'd rather have a...
Could Tesla be throttling the charge power during certain times to avoid demand charges from the utility?
Just curious why you are going with Powerwalls? Just for backup/peace of mind? From a financial standpoint, there’s not much of an ROI since we...
Good to know. And obviously, must meet the minimum string voltage. I believe it's usually around 8 panels.
Is there any benefit to optimizers for panels in different orientations? Say you have 12 panels facing west, and 3 facing south, whereby the 3...
What about the updated center console and door panel trim? When will that make it stateside?
As with any new tech, avoiding rev1 is advised.
Looks good!
Agreed. ESR does make some nice flow-formed wheels without the fake bolts and whatnot, though.
We’re certainly getting one. Just a matter of timing, as we have flexibility. A prudent buyer is wise to consider the potential for a future...