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+1 tool room idea

Git: Yes, grid tied and not looking forward to time-of-day pricing. Good link thx. kd: About 9kv, string inverter, ballast mount on flat roof full sun. man: Thx. Didn't want to jack the other thread. Just owner install is what I'm after. Neighbor installed PV and has already replaced...

I had a '71 El Camino like you show in the video. Wish I didn't sell it!! Thx. for video good info.

Anyone purchased the panels outright? If so, what make/model/vendor/$. What are your experiences with lowcost Chinese equipment? Thanks in advance.

I know you want to do this but for just one car? At the cost of paint now, I would consider hiring a painter w/clean booth to shoot it. You do the prep and masking. If you don't spray this stuff regularly, it's very easy to get orange peel, runs, splotches, fish eyes, etc. Then you get to...

+10000 on yellow plastic. With the heat melted fittings... whatever they call that. Plumber got to do this part. Worth the $$. Bury it and forget it.

The screw track in supposed to be at an angle. Look at the door when open. As soon as power is put the the screw it, through the J bar, wants to push down causing the bind and surge. I vote to first set the door opening stop a bit less so the when the opening cycle ( upper limit )stops the...

I think he was referring to noisy in wind making them rattle and oilcan. Is your clopay designed better to eliminate that? Maybe the insulation made the difference?? I want a roll up but am also very concerned with the noise my neighbors bedroom is next to my garage!

How Much $ ? 265 now

Metal frame, hinges and finish with with wood or whatever. Structure will always be square and strong unlike a wood frame gate.

Power off, tools disconnected, leave tank pressurized. Easy. Drain tank weekly. By the way, you don't have to drain all the air, just crack the valve so the water drains then close. Air is always available. :)

Bad transformer will cause this. Does it hum? Also a sign of weak transformer. ( windings loose from bad enamel. )

Charge controller is a must so you won't cook your expensive batteries.

If you have floursant lamps in the fixture they will wreck the sensor.

The acid etch may affect the fleather edge of the floor patch. So, etch first. Be sure to let the floor dry after the water rinse before making repairs.