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by Gregski
Fri Sep 23, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

alright, so the first problem is there is no aggrreggatted (sp?) TOTAL

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by Gregski
Fri Sep 23, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

so let's talk about what's wrong with using the Emporia Smart Plugs to monitor your Solar system:

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by Gregski
Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

Full Disclosure, I did not need 3 inverters I only got them for science please see a thread called: Grid Tie Inverters - What's the difference?

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by Gregski
Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

so I'm having fun with this project and have tried a number of different configurations, here I have it setup as three different systems 1. Solar East (four 100 watt panels and one 12v inverter) 2. Solar South (four 100 watt panels and one 24v inverter) 3. Solar West (four 100 watt panels and one 36...
by Gregski
Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:29 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Prius Gen 2 EPAS - Electric Power Assist Steering
Replies: 21
Views: 6308

Re: Prius Gen 2 EPAS - Electric Power Assist Steering

Gregski, you inspired me to create a wiki page, with links to this thread as well as your posts from the project thread. https://openinverter.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius_Electric_Power_Assist_Steering I was going to upload some of your pictures of the EPAS unit from your project thread, but it asks you t...
by Gregski
Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: GS450H Discussion
Replies: 377
Views: 75249

Re: GS450H Discussion

Is it possible to run MG2 motor without making any connections to MG1, would like to physically remove it. I'm currently doing that in my truck build, in Phase I, I only plan on driving around on MG2, but I do not plan on removing MG1 just not connecting it, somewhere around this video on my channe...
by Gregski
Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

Not too bad of a result for an experiment! Yeah definitely going to be a battle optimizing panel angle to match peak cost/use time. Mostly because the sun won't be in the same place at the same time every day. You should write your local astronomer about that! I'll no longer wonder where you get al...
by Gregski
Mon Sep 19, 2022 12:10 am
Forum: Inverters
Topic: Grid Tie Inverters - What's the difference?
Replies: 21
Views: 9734

Re: Grid Tie Inverters - What's the difference?

Those are the high frequency transformers, most high frequency inverters like this work this way: 1. low voltage dc is pulsed into these transformers at very high frequency with a bunch of low-ish voltage MOSFETS. This allows a lot of power to be put through the transformers without requiring a hug...
by Gregski
Sat Sep 17, 2022 3:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

Because electricity costs must be incomprehensible in the State of California (it's in our Constitution, look it up) we do not pay a flat rate per hour, but it varies from Peak, Off-Peak, Post-Peak, Mid-Peak, Peak-Peak, Off-Mid-Peak, Mid-Peak-Off-Peak, you get the idea, lol this is why I rather prod...
by Gregski
Sat Sep 17, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

on this episode of First World Problems (FWPs) we talk about what can The Greg do to not overproduce energy between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm sending it back to the grid, but selfishly keep it for himself. Option 1 . Simply rotate the current South facing solar panel array and point it more ...
by Gregski
Thu Sep 15, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

I know that sounds too good to be true so here is an update in the spirit of full disclosure 1. We became empty nesters, for those of you not familiar with the term it means we are of age where our kids no longer live with us, more specifically both knuckleheads are in college at this time, so not q...
by Gregski
Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

holy cow that's a first SMUD = Sacramento Municipal Utility District aka my electric company the green stuff represents my little $1k system sending energy back to the grid I also just noticed my monthly electrical bill went down from $158 per month down to $109 Energy to SMUD.jpg SMUD new bill.jpg
by Gregski
Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

No "Backfeeding" means your "grid tie" inverter is recklessly powering the transformer on the street, stepping up your voltage to 6kV. Powerline workers can get killed by such contraptions (especially if you have it on a timer 🤦‍♂️), which is why it's illegal to grid tie anythin...
by Gregski
Wed Sep 14, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: News
Topic: DIY Tesla Mobile Solar EV Charger
Replies: 4
Views: 3626

DIY Tesla Mobile Solar EV Charger

sorry not sure where to post this (I wish we had a Chit Chat sub forum for nonsense like this) but I just came across this [ahem] "unique' video on YouTube and thought some of you may find this interesting Tesla Mobile Solar EV Charger with EG4 inverter and battery https://youtu.be/JTsUGxvH80Q
by Gregski
Tue Sep 13, 2022 1:51 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

did that guy really just put out yet another video, and does he even know how Romanian Numberals work?

the one where I tell you what you already know about solar cells, solar modules, solar panels, and solar arrays:

by Gregski
Mon Sep 12, 2022 1:26 pm
Forum: Inverters
Topic: Pure Sine Wave Vs. Modified Sine Wave Inverter
Replies: 2
Views: 3594

Re: Pure Sine Wave Vs. Modified Sine Wave Inverter

here are some very well put together graphics from this video to wet your appetite

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by Gregski
Sun Sep 11, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: Energy Generation
Topic: Off-Grid Energy Course
Replies: 2
Views: 13762

Re: Off-Grid Energy Course

just wanted to share some of the visual effects in his presentation, they are so well done

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by Gregski
Sun Sep 11, 2022 1:45 pm
Forum: Energy Generation
Topic: Off-Grid Energy Course
Replies: 2
Views: 13762

Off-Grid Energy Course

look, here's the deal, we often want something for free, but you know the saying you get what you pay for, so why not support someone who has put in the time and effort to learn us something, this is not my course, it is just something I came across and because it is offered at 80% OFF why not give ...
by Gregski
Sun Sep 11, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: BMW
Topic: I bought a BMW 530e onboard battery charger - now what?
Replies: 44
Views: 9648

Re: I bought a BMW 530e onboard battery charger - now what?

Jack Bauer wrote: Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:07 am I'll do it:)
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by Gregski
Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: BMW
Topic: I bought a BMW 530e onboard battery charger - now what?
Replies: 44
Views: 9648

Re: I bought a BMW 530e onboard battery charger - now what?

I just want to put this out there, if there is anyone out there interested in helping us out and reverse engineering this animal I will be happy to send it to them FREE of charge I will even pay for the shipping, as doing so myself is way beyond my abilities, all I ask for in return is that the info...
by Gregski
Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: Inverters
Topic: Pure Sine Wave Vs. Modified Sine Wave Inverter
Replies: 2
Views: 3594

Pure Sine Wave Vs. Modified Sine Wave Inverter

came across this Solar Solutions video series and thought it may be a good idea to add it to our forum knowledge base


by Gregski
Sat Sep 10, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 164
Views: 31210

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project

super video on wire sizes


by Gregski
Fri Sep 09, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1971 GMCe Lexus GS450H BMW 530e Tesla Model S Electruck [FINISHED]
Replies: 1270
Views: 370598

Re: 1971 GMCe Lexus GS450H BMW 530e Tesla Model S powered Electruck [FINISHED]

mjc506 wrote: Thu Sep 08, 2022 3:37 pm Better get the AC running then :)
LOL, I will handle the jokes around here Mr. (jk)
by Gregski
Thu Sep 08, 2022 2:33 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1971 GMCe Lexus GS450H BMW 530e Tesla Model S Electruck [FINISHED]
Replies: 1270
Views: 370598

Re: 1971 GMCe Lexus GS450H BMW 530e Tesla Model S powered Electruck [FINISHED]

Literally Nobody: "hey why haven't you posted any updates lately?"

Me:

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by Gregski
Wed Sep 07, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Lexus GS450H VCU Support Thread
Replies: 775
Views: 429297

Re: Lexus GS450H VCU Support Thread

for those of us who prefer to listen to the Beatles on vinyl and control our GS450hayches using the [ahem] Classic controller I just got word that the Cinch 40 Pin Header Connector Part# 5810140011 is back in stock at Digi-Key by popular demand

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