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Old Crank

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23. Munich here.

Reply to Grins (Reply #21)

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 04:06 AM

Yesterday

Units are limited to the amount of power that they can push into your house. There are amperage limits to your normal house wiring. That has been tested. They are thinking that they might increase the average allowed after further testing.

The units will not push power into the house if the power goes out. So if your house lises power the solar won't help. You might be able to circumvent with an extension cord to some lights etc.

These are sold as plug and play units and can be added to. You do have to have solid installation of the panels. More people are going with battery backup so thay can augment their electric in the evenings when they can use it.

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