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Old 10-07-2017, 02:08 PM   #31 (permalink)
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...it has to do with grid-tied solar zapping workers or something.
No, it's about (a lot of) those grid-tied solar not being designed to work when they're not connected to the grid.
Is there an echo in here?

I haven't rewatched the provided video, but from memory — Mr. Rickard chose manual switching because (being a software developer) he doesn't trust automation. The guy has scorch marks on his 18ft ceiling from battery packs on fire, so I estimate he has some relevant experience.

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