Sounding off!

[Fatty]

Just checking in, been grinding the overtime at work in between having my kids, I hope everyone is having the best of what they can!

[bacpacker]

Hey there. Covered up here as well. Worked late last night, then all weekend. Fun stuff I tell you

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

I'm still here and alive. Hanging 36 solar panels tomorrow. Then wire it up and fire it up. I'm afraid to add up the receipts on all the materials I bought just to put it all together. Life is normal, country is FUBAR. Peace Love and no underwear!

[Fatty]

Yep, just gotta keep on doing what you can do!

[bacpacker]

What voltage are you gonna run BWRR? Shoulds like a good system

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

I have been sitting on this equipment for 10 years. 48v. system, 24-2vdc deep cycle Trojans 117lbs each. 36 Q-Cell panels 310 watts each. Outback inverter with 3 Charge controllers. I built this around LadyHK, the little person needs lots of power. It will power the shop and the house. The plan is to get it fired up and running the shop. Work the bugs out of it and then run a main wire to the house. Canceled panel hanging today. For some reason I can't find any one way rental cars. I have to drive all the way to Huntsville, Al to pick one up. BS. Need to make a trip and Monday is now toast. I won't have enough time to get it done. Have mowing and bushhoggin to do before I leave as well. So ya deal with it.

[bacpacker]

48v is a good place to run at. Lower current, smaller wiring, less copper, less funding required

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

You funny Rambo. I will have to add this up. Lumber, underground wiring, nuts bolts, washers,lock washers, wire?....don't get me started. Lugs for wiring, at's another story. But it's been fun so far. Labor, yup! Keep ya posted. Can't do pictures anymore right?

[RedJohn]

I'm still here and alive. Hanging 36 solar panels tomorrow. Then wire it up and fire it up. I'm afraid to add up the receipts on all the materials I bought just to put it all together. Life is normal, country is FUBAR. Peace Love and no underwear!

Wanted to do the same solar panels. Did some research and found out that there would be no savings due to costs and life expectancy. Stopped right there. Unless you live off-grid, there isn't much advantages.

[bacpacker]

Hey RJ. Long time no talk to. Hope you are doin OK

[RedJohn]

Hey RJ. Long time no talk to. Hope you are doin OK

I come daily but have nothing meaningful to add. Plus, I am exhausted. My dad had his fourth stroke in april last year and since then I never do a full night. My mom isn't helping either. Taking care of old people is tough. I often wish it ends soon so I cansleep a little. The dog isn't helping either. I was I was off grid in the middle of nowhere.

[Sniper-T]

Still kicking here in the Great White North.

would love to see some pics bwrr!

[bacpacker]

Sorry to hear all that RJ. Caring for the elderly, specially ones with major health issues is VERY HARD.

Good to see you on Sniper

[Sniper-T]

hey, whats up love you peeps,,

[bacpacker]

Mostly work.
Tornado warnings tonight

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

I come daily but have nothing meaningful to add. Plus, I am exhausted. My dad had his fourth stroke in april last year and since then I never do a full night. My mom isn't helping either. Taking care of old people is tough. I often wish it ends soon so I cansleep a little. The dog isn't helping either. I was I was off grid in the middle of nowhere.

Feel your pain Brother. Won't get into my issues, we clean it up and carry on. That's all we can do. Off grid? Almost. Middle of nowhere? Pretty damn close.

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On the pics issue. Can we still do them on here? Or no longer have the capability?

[RedJohn]

On the pics issue. Can we still do them on here? Or no longer have the capability?

Is there a problem?

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

Sorry, need to be more specific. Been awhile since I've been back. Last time I recall we lost the picture posting capabilities. If we can do that now, what is recommended as far as a site to download and post pics from like before? Sorry for my ignorance

[RedJohn]

Seems to be working fine.

https://blog-assets.thedyrt.com/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_420688960.jpg

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

204 OK I try this one

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204 OK I try this one. This is the rack for my solar panels.

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205 OK, I'll try this one. The rack for my solar panels.

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

206 OK.....I'll try this one. Battery bank for my solar