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    JRHill replied to the thread Smart guys, SOLAR.
    How's all that work for you when the grid fails, surges or browns out?
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    JRHill replied to the thread Smart guys, SOLAR.
    And from today's news feed: https://www.wpr.org/news/democratic-wisconsin-lawmakers-propose-legislation-capping-utility-bills So you...
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    JRHill replied to the thread Smart guys, SOLAR.
    Congrats! That's a pretty substantial system. I've got a little baby in comparison w 3kw of panels, 15kw of batteries that can give me...
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    JRHill replied to the thread B7100 oil level.
    Correct
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    JRHill reacted to AOW162435's post in the thread B7100 oil level with Like Like.
    On the B7100, the manual gearbox and the hydraulic system share the same oil. The hydraulic pump is engine driven and its seal can...
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    JRHill reacted to John T's post in the thread Smart guys, SOLAR with Like Like.
    Of Course I bought the system outright. #1 Any lease deal from ANY solar company is a rip off. #2 The only way you get the 30% off your...
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    JRHill replied to the thread B7100 oil level.
    Nah, it's got gears, thankfully. I was running it around today after getting it off the stands and draining a bit of oil off. Running...
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    JRHill replied to the thread Smart guys, SOLAR.
    Absolutely true for batteries. In 10 years I went through 2 banks of 8ea Trojan RE-16 series blocks. The first year and second year are...
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    JRHill replied to the thread Smart guys, SOLAR.
    There are many ways to utilize renewable energy and the priorities are as different as we are to each other. As an example, 20 years ago...
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    JRHill reacted to John T's post in the thread Smart guys, SOLAR with Like Like.
    Thats another funny one.... I've talked to people who say they "did the math" and they won't break even or pay off a solar system...
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    JRHill replied to the thread Smart guys, SOLAR.
    These arguments will never be resolved. Some choose to fend for themselves and make an investment for a certain return. Others choose to...
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    JRHill replied to the thread B7100 oil level.
    It MUST be #1. That's easy to fix though.
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    Have the little guy up on jack stands and pressure washing, greasing and a general checkover before winter. I checked the engine...
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    JRHill replied to the thread Smart guys, SOLAR.
    Couple thoughts on the HF kits: 1- Panel type. Of Mono and polycrystalline type panels, HF uses the cheaper, lower power and shorter...
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    JRHill replied to the thread must-have workshop features.
    There will not be a new or next shop. But... when we built a concrete truck would not come here. House house footings and blocks being...