Recent content by npstone

Very cool! Looking forward to seeing the final product.

Yep.:headscrat

I have no idea, I'm just basing that of what the statute says: SUMMARY Montana's net-metering law, enacted in July 1999, applies to all customers of investor-owned utilities. Systems up to 50 kilowatts (kW) in capacity that generate electricity using solar, wind or hydropower are eligible. No...

My understanding is that I can only offset 100% of annual usage per meter. Since the house and shop are on separate meters, I'd need two complete solar systems for each (inverter and all) or tie both together under one meter, which then brings in the 3-phase issue. I've got plenty of roof...

My utility is Northwestern Energy and we're paying about $0.12 per kWh. Montana has a net metering law that requires a 1:1 offset, so my "sale" price to the utility is the same. The cap on grid tied systems is 50kW, so I'm not going to be anywhere close to that. [/URL][/IMG]

Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll pass...:lol_hitti

I'm nothing close to en electrician, and will be leaving this to the pros, but I suspect you are right, in the new panel. The feeder from the powerline is in the air, so no burying lines, but the cost of new wire may be in there too. I'm leaning toward just covering the house electricity, like...

We have a couple of different estimates on the number of panels and the costs, but have a rough idea of what we are looking at. I've seen the price, I'm aware, and that is why I'm trying to figure whether it my be worth just doing the house.

I'm looking into having solar installed on my shop/garage roof, which is south facing and is open with no tree or other shading. I like the idea of producing some of my own electricity, offsetting/eliminating my electricity bill, and the tax credit is definitely a bonus. Two things came up...

That looks like it works great. Good job!:thumbup:

Thanks for the input, fellas.

Sorry to revive a dead thread, but there isn't much on the forum on these Taskmaster drill presses. I just saw this ad on craigslist near me: http://missoula.craigslist.org/tls/5502497309.html In my area, used drill presses are few and hard to come by. even with a 3-4 hour drive. My budget...

I may or may not have spent 20+ minutes of work time watching that yesterday. Mesmerizing.

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Home Depot run and a bit of work later, my wife and “her” project. Sorry the pictures are dark, the sun had gone down behind the divide just as we finished. The two ladies of the house checking my work… Any chance I can get you to share some info on how you built those raised beds and how...