I 100% agree.
When I read the post about foolish, incredibly wasteful pv powered snow
melting systems, I was happy I'm retired.
Walking away from such nonsense is the only way I could sleep at night.
Todd
On August 10, 2022 6:44:43 PM Hilton Dier via RE-wrenches
<[email protected]> wrote:
I just had an off grid client have his cousin install an electric water
heater and wonder why his system went down overnight on low battery. But
that was just typical newbie off grid mission creep.
You have a full on disaster there, right from the get go. A client with
unrealistic expectations that require extraordinary departures from normal
practice.
I mean, driveway melt, hot tub, AC, multiple refrigerators, zero planning;
it sounds like an elaborate joke.
I have learned and relearned the great truth that the most important client
is the one you turn away. That demanding, picky, unrealistic, clueless,
careless deadbeat that will eat your time, money, and emotional energy.
This is one where you walk away. If you somehow manage to install 14 kW and
surmount the amperage/ service entrance problem (Mo’ amps, mo’ problems) I
will bet the rent that this client will be perpetually dissatisfied. He
will crash his battery bank in the first outage.
Call the client. Say “I’m sorry, but I can’t figure out a way to make this
work that satisfies my standards. I don’t think I can make you a satisfied
client.” Move on, happy in the knowledge that you dodged a tactical nuclear
weapon.
Best of luck,
H
Hilton Dier III
Renewable Energy Design
Missisquoi River Hydro LLC
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