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How to scale household energy projects in c/energy@slrpnk.net
[–] Corvus@slrpnk.net 2 points 6 months ago

I appreciate your thoughtful response. Kinda buried in there was the reference to an SBU inverter configuration. Now when I read about that and the different configurations, this helps provide the background knowledge I need to ask the right questions when talking with contractors, etc. Thanks!

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How to scale household energy projects (slrpnk.net)
 

It's fantastic that everyone here is sharing articles and information. What I really, really want to figure out is how to adapt my home both for efficiency and alternative energy sources. I know that people will suggest that we add more insulation to our house, add a ground-source heat pump, and so on... These are all great ideas, but I'm trying to put them all together and it always seems to require a bespoke solution. Of course every situation and geographical location are different. But there should still be a standard for a household system, that can: accommodate solar panels and wind generators, batteries (a little, or a lot), and connection to the grid (or not). Ontario, Canada had a generous Feed In Tariff (FIT) program that paid generous amounts for energy fed into the grid by residential solar. I was not in a position to take advantage of this AND I wanted the option to first charge local batteries before selling the surplus to the grid. We need better off-the-shelf solutions for people that want to power their homes with renewables while remaining connected to the grid without each person needing to explore individual solutions.

Android Lemmy Client in c/technology@slrpnk.net
[–] Corvus@slrpnk.net 1 points 6 months ago

Exactly! Works very well.

Android Lemmy Client in c/technology@slrpnk.net
[–] Corvus@slrpnk.net 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

https://voyager.slrpnk.net/ does look really good as a browser app

Android Lemmy Client in c/technology@slrpnk.net
[–] Corvus@slrpnk.net 4 points 6 months ago

I'm replying from the Eternity client. Brilliant!

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Android Lemmy Client (slrpnk.net)
 

Hi. Hopefully someone can help me out. I have installed Combustible as an Android Lemmy client but when I try to connect to https://slrpnk.net/ I get an error: "unable to connect to specified Lemmy instance!" I'm willing to try a different app but would prefer FOSS.

A bit of progress on converting my mountain bike to a cargo bike (rear rack added with simple modification) in c/utilitycycling@slrpnk.net
[–] Corvus@slrpnk.net 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Sorry, after joining with much enthusiasm, my life was overtaken by other responsibilities and pressures. I'm in a much better place now (camping and relaxing without internet or TV helps!) Let me know how the bucket build goes. I'll watch the utility cycling and fixing communities for updates.

Just made my first grocery run with the modified mountain bike! in c/utilitycycling@slrpnk.net
[–] Corvus@slrpnk.net 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Looks great. Love the homemade mirror! I wish more places had bike racks to lean your bike against. The racks you put a wheel into are generally terrible if you're carrying any weight.

SLRPNK Community Discussion - August 2024 in c/meta@slrpnk.net
[–] Corvus@slrpnk.net 9 points 6 months ago

I joined this great community a couple months ago with a lot of enthusiasm but then fell off the map - too much going on. I just finished two weeks without wifi or cell service and I'm ready to engage. Thanks for being there SLRPNK!

A bit of progress on converting my mountain bike to a cargo bike (rear rack added with simple modification) in c/utilitycycling@slrpnk.net
[–] Corvus@slrpnk.net 2 points 8 months ago (4 children)

This bucket pannier followed plans from "Portland by Cycle": https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/documents/instructions-building-inexpensive-bike/download

I found that I needed to make my own hooks by bending flat steel straps. An important addition to the plans is the addition of the backing plate inside. I used some scrap plywood and fender washers. My last bucket lasted about 7-8 years until it was stolen, so I've also added a way to lock it to the bike rack.

If you put the hooks at the right level vertically then the top of the lid is level with the bike rack allowing you to securely strap even more stuff on the back of the bike.