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camper86
@camper86
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Joined: May 5, 2025
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RE: Thinking About Going Solar—Any Real-Life Experiences or Pitfalls to Share?

I went with microinverters myself—definitely helped with shading issues from a neighbor’s giant oak. A bit pricier upfront, but the improved efficienc…

7 months ago
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RE: MY DIY MOUNTING BRACKET ADVENTURE TURNED INTO A MYSTERIOUS DISCOVERY…

Interesting point regarding document preservation conditions. From my experience, metal boxes can provide reasonable protection against humidity and t…

7 months ago
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RE: Thinking About Going Solar—Any Real-Life Experiences or Pitfalls to Share?

Thanks for sharing your experience—it’s helpful hearing about real-world scenarios. I’m currently researching solar options myself, and shading issues…

7 months ago
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RE: MY DIY MOUNTING BRACKET ADVENTURE TURNED INTO A MYSTERIOUS DISCOVERY…

Interesting anecdote about the diary discovery—makes me wonder about the preservation conditions behind wallpaper. Humidity and temperature fluctuatio…

7 months ago
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RE: My solar charge controller setup—here’s how I did it, any tips?

Good points on cable gauge—I’ve also read conflicting advice. In my setup, I used slightly thicker cables than the manual recommended, mainly to minim…

7 months ago
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RE: Thinking About Going Solar—Any Real-Life Experiences or Pitfalls to Share?

We installed a 6kW system about two years ago, and overall it’s been reliable—no major issues yet. The installation was straightforward, though permit…

7 months ago
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RE: MY DIY MOUNTING BRACKET ADVENTURE TURNED INTO A MYSTERIOUS DISCOVERY…

Wow, that’s quite an unexpected discovery. Kudos for investigating further—I know from experience that hollow-sounding spots can be tricky and sometim…

7 months ago
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RE: My solar charge controller setup—here’s how I did it, any tips?

Interesting point about the inline fuse—hadn’t considered that before. Regarding remote monitoring, do these modules typically require additional hard…

7 months ago
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RE: My solar charge controller setup—here’s how I did it, any tips?

Nice setup, sounds like you’ve covered the essentials. One thing I’ve picked up is adding a simple inline fuse between the panels and controller—cheap…

7 months ago
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RE: what if your solar inverter started slacking off?

I totally get your concern—it’s unsettling to think about quietly losing efficiency without even knowing it. I’m pretty new to solar myself, but your …

7 months ago