**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
TheAlbionist Member since Jul 04th 2011 3306 posts
Fri May-01-15 08:51 AM
1. "Look great, but more info needed I think..." In response to Reply # 0
Just this minute read a Guardian article on them.
I guess the important bits are how much sunshine is actually needed to charge them reliably without needing to rely on the Grid (can see this being great if you're in Australia or Arizona... probably not so hot in London or Oslo) and how long they last before they stop holding enough charge to be worthwhile and you've got to shell out another £3500.
I'm tentatively optimistic though... this is the direction we should be moving in and however much people like tearing him apart, I've got all the time in the fucking world for Elon Musk.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 80027 posts
Fri May-01-15 08:59 AM
2. "yeah, on the surface it sounds nice..." In response to Reply # 1
but I definitely need more info.
We get a decent amount of sun in Charlotte so it could work for us.
curious to see about the installation charge.
We have a new Tesla Dealership 1 mile from my house. I don't think it's open yet but I'm damn sure going up there when it does to see if it would be a good investment.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
18. "It's a service center...and showroom" In response to Reply # 2 Fri May-01-15 04:05 PM by Stoogie
we don't do dealerships.
"A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan" (c) Martin Luther King Jr.
PoppaGeorge Member since Nov 07th 2004 10384 posts
Fri May-01-15 12:34 PM
9. "I was thinking of getting a gas powered generator if I get a crib built" In response to Reply # 4
Home Depot and Lowes have these natural gas powered backup generators that are connected to the gas line coming into the home. Power goes out, generator kicks in and powers the whole house.
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"Where was the peace when we were getting shot? Where's the peace when we were getting laid out? Where is the peace when we are in the back of ambulances? Where is the peace then? They don't want to call for peace then.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 80027 posts
Fri May-01-15 12:41 PM
11. "that commercial with the black family dancing" In response to Reply # 9
I saw it and immediately said "but how many times does our power really go out?"
then our power when out during a storm and I was like "sure wish we had one of those generators"
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
13. "YEP! that's the exact one. I done priced it and everything...." In response to Reply # 9
the size we'd need to power everything we'd want to power in an outtage would run us around $3800 installed....
The only thing I can't tell is whether my gas bill would take a Goliath size hit from running it for say....2-days...
The longest outtage we've had was 4-days a few summers ago... I'd have gladly paid $3800 to have A/C during those few days.... My wife was pregnant...we slept on a blow up mattress in our unfinished basement because it was just that hot.
PoppaGeorge Member since Nov 07th 2004 10384 posts
Fri May-01-15 04:17 PM
19. "Out here, even a few hours without power during the summer..." In response to Reply # 13
... would justify the cost.
118 degrees outside with no AC??? SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIT!!!!
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"Where was the peace when we were getting shot? Where's the peace when we were getting laid out? Where is the peace when we are in the back of ambulances? Where is the peace then? They don't want to call for peace then.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 80027 posts
Fri May-01-15 12:38 PM
10. "I like the idea but the more look into it's just a cool little battery" In response to Reply # 8
that could operate a few small appliances.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 80027 posts
Fri May-01-15 02:25 PM
15. "comes with a 10 year warranty plus you can extend it another " In response to Reply # 14
10 years...
how long does the battery last and how much to replace it?
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
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