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All grid tied inverters will have an anti-islanding feature, which prevents the inverter from operating unless a stable grid is detected. Tesla’s product may allow for grid simulation, as I’m not intimately familiar with residential energy storage. However, I would be shocked if the AHJ didn’t requi...

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With the vehicle selection a bit out, why not have the builder pipe in a conduit run to each wall and install a 4 or 6 gang box? Once you’re ready for the vehicle have an electrician pull the appropriate circuit and install a compatible receptacle based on the technology at the time of your vehicle ...

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Bimmer or anyone else who has received the refund... If you've received it via direct deposit, can you share a keyword or two of the entry on your bank statement so that I can do a quick search on my own account? I did a quick scan of all deposits and tried keywords of "irs" "interna...

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Properly functioning refrigeration systems do not leak refrigerant, nor does refrigerant “go bad” and need to be replaced. If a charge was needed to get your system functioning properly there is a problem. Given that the system appears to be functioning normally with an added bump of “freon” I’d ten...

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OP.. I’m a degreed, but not licensed EE. After graduation I was not in love with the EE side of life, as my university catered more to CpE courses than EE courses. (No heavy power. I only had 1 course where we discussed 480, everything else was chip level power) I went to work for a General Contract...

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Funny, Amazon called me yesterday to verify the purchase of a large number of Visa gift cards. A legit purchase that I made. The call from Amazon’s fraud prevention team was made within a minute of my purchase.

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While I was technically in the market during 08, I’d only been participating in my 401k for a few years, and didn’t have a ROTH or taxable account. I didn’t pay attention to my accounts beyond the quarterly report. Fast forward to this timeline, where market watching and economics has become a littl...

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We’re actually purchasing a home now. If you’re confident in your income stream, the rest is noise.

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Thanks for the replies...Here are some responses: MIL has two mid-size dogs that would make renting difficult. Separating her from the pets is a non-starter for everyone involved. She’s still independent and can drive. She and I did a grocery run during the holidays and her driving skills did not se...

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So it’s become obvious to DW and I that we need to move my MIL closer to our home, (this is also her request) as she currently lives out-of-state. Some background: MIL has a 2nd home with $214k mortgage that she was renting (at a loss) to her son. Son moved out, and left the house and property a mes...

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If it was my home: 1. I’d run a CAT 6 to every room, along with a spare 3/4 conduit in every room that stubs up into the attic. No need for a conduit home run so long as your attic is accessible. 2. As other have mentioned a CAT6 for POE for security cameras if that’s something you’d like to have. 3...

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Many if not most of the current home automation devices also need a neutral (white) wire along with ground. The latest electrical code requires a neutral in each box - for precisely this reason. Is that national code or local? 2017 NEC requires a neutral at each box... unsure if this was covered in...

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Is the F250 a diesel with the 6.0L?

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[quote=RickBoglehead post_id=4849360 time=<a href="tel:1574278943">1574278943</a> user_id=130960] Keep in mind that the cost to pull a permit varies. In my town, it would be $30 for the permit, $50 for an inspection, and $6 for the water heater = $86. Where we have our cottage, the cost w...

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I won’t chime in on the cash payment question, but please be certain to get lien waivers, both conditional and unconditional, with each payment. Not only from the general contractor but also any subcontractors or suppliers who may have placed a preliminary lien notice against your property. With cas...

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Our BMW dealer matches Tire Rack pricing, which is convenient as I prefer the dealer perform four wheel alignment. Also, the dealer didn’t have an issue with my desire to swap out the run flats with “go flats” on my E92. Which lead to a noticeably less harsh ride without any performance sacrifice. W...

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OP... I’m very interested to see what your actual annual generation numbers look like. With the majority of your modules facing westward, I would think your production would be less than what Solar City ‘estimated’. Did they install micro-inverters or string inverters for your system? The power wall...

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The tax break on the mortgage probably won't mean much. It's now limited to something like $10K including state and local taxes (e.g sales). Your plan should be based on the raw numbers without looking at tax breaks and such which I consider minor variances SALT is capped at 10k. Mortgage interest ...

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We put a ‘clear bra’ in the front end, covering the whole hood and side panels to the door. Haven’t had any paint chips due to road hazards. Even did the back “tailgate” (is an suv) so the dogs would accidentally scratch it jumping in and out.

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The push button start cars go through remote batteries quicker because the remote also has to function as the key, constantly needing to communicate with the car to enable start based on proximity. On regular key cars, the remotes can last a long time. I am on original batteries still for my 2005 C...

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The added cost your painters had to incur due to substandard workmanship of the roofer, and “damage” to the substrate is a compensable claim against the roofing contractor. Additionally, if the roofer carried a price and performance bond, you can make a claim against the bond, if there isn’t a perfo...

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The BMW 440 ‘vert will surprise you, and if its not enough there’s always the M. I’m getting of the age where a car that is always in “hunt & kill” mode can be tiresome. So, MB E Class could be worth a look, I personally prefer their interiors. If you want something fast, look at the AMG C63 cab...

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Add the missing window seat to the punch list, and then CRAWL over every inch of the house. Inconsistent gaps between the bottom of the doors and floor finish, are the reveals around the door perfect, add it to the list. Are the light, fan and accessory switches in the same order in every room? If n...

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OP. I was in a similar position years ago. Started out with a small shop, low pay, but a good group of people who wanted to help me grow. Being “loyal” I stayed with this firm for almost 10 years. In retrospect, I can unequivocally, say the biggest professional mistake I made was staying too long be...

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All I know is the plastic handles on my cheap weber clone charcoal grill are turning to powder and cracked and I can't find replacements. I think I paid $39 for the grill. Also propane dries out meat and I am much happier with charcoal grilling (it might be better for the planet compared to gas too...

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Every Bay Area housing thread leaves me staring at the post hoping there was a typo or something. Unless you absolutely have to live there, I don’t get it. You can move to the Midwest, live a much better quality of life on half the income and have plenty left over for multiple luxury trips back, sh...

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[/quote] My partner of over ten years and I have outlasted a number of our friends’ and acquaintances marriages. You don’t see me going around “screaming” at people not to get married because it can end in a messy, horribly painful disaster. Even though the evidence is all around me that it absolute...

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Did the contractor provide a power production model for each system? I.E. anticipated annual kWH production for the SunPower system and the Panasonic system. I’ll assume the Panasonic modules are rated 330 watt given the model number you presented (I didn’t look that up so I could be mistaken), what...

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I’d like to echo what Shipbuilder said above. I understand a secondary benefit is the learning / education of installing your own cable. I get it, and I’ve done it reciently. I ran Cat6 to all of my major data using components: TVs, STBs, printer, etc. I also installed two Ubiqui AP to ensure strong...

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If your brake fluid is dark, that’s understandable. If it’s actually dirty then I suspect you have another issue. The thought behind changing your brake fluid every two years stems from the fluid absorbing moisture (water) which lowers the fluids boiling point. If the fluid gets hot enough and boils...

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Ive had several patched tires over the years, sometimes with multiple patches. Never had an issue, and drove all the sets to their wear bars.

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Didn’t care for Joel Robuchon, to be fair I’m not a fan of the French cuisine, but the misses loved it. Nobu in Caesar's is my go-to favorite.

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I’ve done something similar, Vegas to the BayArea every week. Get TSA Pre check if you havent already. Use laundry service, becoming a more common job perk in he greater SJ area, so you’re not doing laundry on your weekends at home. Do as much of your busy work as you can while you’re remote, so you...

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For a short time I lived in a moderate snow area that was remote enough to not have cable as an option. The locals just coated their dish with a heavy layer of Pam. I know it sounds weird, but it seemed to work. To your primary question, I had DirecTv for 10-ish years. Finally let go and went with t...

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I would recommend a visit the website bobistheoilguy.com.

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You could send a used oil sample away for analysis to see if there is any gasoline in the engine oil. It doesn't cost much and it doesn't take long. That's what I would do. Then you would have proof that there is or is not a problem. I have used Blackstone labs for oil analysis for years. They'll s...

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I had a similar situation, being a NV resident and working for a CA company. While I can’t find the specific code sections, I was able to convince my company that I was not subject to CA withholding. It also helped that I have a relative who works at the Franchise Tax Board who confirmed my understa...

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You need to remember that its not just an hours work. The plumber needs to go to the parts house, pick up the regulator, drive to your home, make the repair, and then go to his or her next call. Now I don’t live in So. Cal, but being in San Jose, I hear about how the Southern California traffic is w...

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I need some help understanding a GAAP claim my employer has made, that potentially impacts my compensation.

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We give our Rottie a raw beef rib bone every evening. He’s three now, and his teeth are in great shape. Our smaller dogs have not been given bones, just kibble, home diet, and Greenies and they’ve all had dental work (extractions). I’m sure you know but cooked bones are troublesome, as they splinter...

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Are you remotely handy with a wrench? I have a 335i that I bought as a CPO. The only non maintenance item I had was a hung up front right caliper. Covered under CPO, and BMW replaced the caliper and pads and rotors up front as part of the repair. Beyond that i’ve have taken care of everything myself...

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Would like to pick your brain about a few industry specific questions.

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Had USAA (auto,renters,umb) for over 17 years, last increase caught me off guard. Called around and GIECO (auto and umb) were less than half of what I was currently paying. Two drivers clean records. I kick myself for not shopping around sooner.

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We had a smaller dent removed from a side panel on our SUV. Curiously the impact / dent impacted a factory crease in the sheet metal. After the repair, there was zero evidence of the dent, it was an excellent repair. In our case I want to say we paid $50, but it may have been $75, and was money well...

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Thanks for the input everyone. Once I’m settled in, I’ll look for a data conduit or pull something shielded through the power conduit, assuming that power wasn’t direct buried.

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Ubiquiti offers two different lines of WiFi products -- Unifi and Amplifi. Which are you considering? I use Ubiquiti Unifi APs in my home. They are fantastic if you have the technical know-how and are willing to spend time to set up the system properly and keep it up to date. You do need to occasio...

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All other things equal: Wired > wireless I'm happy with my 2 Eeros which gets me the coverage I need in my 1996 pre-internet home plus the patio and attached garage. If I was building a new home I'd run 500 feet of cable including multiple WAPs, entertainment centers, and offices. One thing I like ...

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I’ve used powerline blocks in the past, but haven’t been thrilled with the performance even when on the same circuit. PL would be my last option, as I know there’s not a common circuit between the shop and house. I’m fairly certain I could ensure circuits on a common bus. Running a hard line between...

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We’re going to be moving into a new residence that is 1600 sq ft bigger than our current home, and has an out building / shop about 40-50’ from the primary structure. I’m currently utilizing a dual band router and a WiFi extender to cover my current residence but know this isn’t the best solution. I...

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