Re: [RE-wrenches] Silly off grid

2018-07-25 Thread Jerry Shafer
Wrenches I have designed and installed estate size systems, 12, 18, 24 and more then 30k, systems, sure we need an energy table, customer must be cash qualified but we all need to think bigger. Remember even just 18 years ago when a big GT inverter was a 2500 now we have 60 k on the wall. We all kn

Re: [RE-wrenches] Silly off grid

2018-07-25 Thread Darryl Thayer
When I have a call like this, usually they do not have an understanding of the costs. Then a design fee it usually ends there. I have twice done a preliminary design expecting to get a design contract but only wasted my time. One of these potential customers did get a system design from another

Re: [RE-wrenches] Silly off grid

2018-07-24 Thread Mark Frye
Please let the list know when you get your first request for off-grid Bitcoin mining.  :-) On 7/24/2018 11:57 AM, Ray wrote: Oh boy, do I get a bunch of calls for folks wanting to take a 24/7 grow operation off grid.  Dana nailed it: Green house. Even with LED grow lights the numbers are ju

Re: [RE-wrenches] Silly off grid

2018-07-24 Thread Ray
Oh boy, do I get a bunch of calls for folks wanting to take a 24/7 grow operation off grid.  Dana nailed it: Green house.  Even with LED grow lights the numbers are just insane.  Every time I get a call like this now, I immediately ask for a design fee. They usually are not to be heard from aga

[RE-wrenches] Silly off grid

2018-07-24 Thread Dana
Q1 – What are they wanting to power? Q2 – Have they completed an Energy Load Evaluation? If not, run. Q3 – Is this a rational & appropriate client? Q4 – How much time do you have to baby sit this client? Q5 – Have they ever stayed or lived in an offgrid house? Q6 – What are their expectations