Good morning!!!!

[Bird]

Popgadget said,"I got a proposal from a solar company to put a 28kw solar ground array at my house, I’ll have to look it over and give it some thought and research. No off grid capability, just energy offset. First glance, it looks like about an 8 year break even considering incentives from the government and power company. Anyone here have any experience?"

I have no person knowledge or experience, BUT . . . our daughter and son-in-law had the solar panels added to their home last month, AND I've noticed new solar panels on 5 homes in my neigborhood within the last 2 months, AND your 8 year break even is about the same that I've heard in this area.

OK, so I know I ain't much help.

 

[m7040]

Do you still ride motorcycles?

No I don't ride bikes any more. The last bike I had was Suzuki 400 motocross bike that was very light, powerful and fast.
Many years ago worked on some BMW motorcycles left over from world war 2. Design did not change much from the 1940's

 

[kenmbz]

I PMd Eric back in May and did not hear back. :-(

I will be in London next week, it may be a bit depressing.
I was in London for Princess Diana's funeral procession many years ago, I have many friends there and co-workers.
Our meetings today all had the news going in the background....

 

[m7040]

No I don't ride bikes any more. The last bike I had was Suzuki 400 motocross bike that was very light, powerful and fast.
Many years ago worked on some BMW motorcycles left over from world war 2. Design did not change much from the 1940's

Used to take the bike up to the Ukiah area in California at a motor cycle park and wilderness area. Used it for hill climbing and on a track for motocross. Got it stuck in a canyon when it was new and could not drive it out. Bugged down or flipped as a result of too tall gearing. Had to hike back to the car and leave it and come back next day with ropes and come along

 

[Alien]

Here are couple off grid prices the solar company gave
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Not sure that would work for me. I have 4 fridge/freezers alone.

 

[Popgadget]

I have no need or desire for off grid, and for backup I’ve got a 22kw standby, and a 25kw PTO generator as back up for that.
It looks like a system is in the 80k range including installation and grid connection. There are substantial credits to offset some of that, but I suspect that the bulk of the savings will go to my heirs. Wife is concerned about placement and aesthetics, so it might be a non starter. A lot of head scratching remains to be done.

 

[sodamo]

Getting too old for this.

20 bags of Quikcrete.

Need to take mixer back to HD

 

[Buppies]

Morning PJ

 

[sodamo]

One of my earliest TV memories was watching her coronation on parents little black and white Admiral TV. I was 5. Awesome lady.

 

[Thomas]

62F clear sky.

Long day at pt. job got home sat an hour than 2 1.2 hours mowing front field,had nice warm shower follow by dinner Mrs. made soon head for the deck and plant my back pockets in comfort chair and wait for the critters already here.

Enjoy your evening all.