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I have a problem related to a solar system and I don ' tknow where to go with it

I had the solar system installed with the understanding that I wouldn't make money out of it but that it would just about cover my electricity bills. However, I find that my bills are even higher than they nused to be even with the solar rebate. I don' really know where to go from here. Can you help?

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I would have started my own set up and slowly built it. Doing a solar program will rip you off.

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Hello -

It may depend upon where you reside. In some locations, electric power companies have boosted their rates for those with solar power panels.

This web page may prove informative:
https://www.getsolar.com/blog/five-things-to-do-after-you-get-solar/3702/

Without knowing where in the world you reside, it is difficult to provide you with specific information.

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halogen headlight taillight/brake light turn signals odo/speedo and horn. Here are the problems… Above about 6000 RPM the ignition will intermittently cut out. It doesn’t do it all the time. The higher the RPM the more it tends to cut out. Reducing RPM brings the lights back to bright. Above about 6000 RPM the lights start to dim intermittently. The higher the RPM the dimmer they get to where the lights almost go out. The engine runs fine if the RPM is reduced. The tachometer records some very high RPMS when the system starts to act up. Max RPM recorded is 19999 which is totally unreasonable. I am looking for some assistance in troubleshooting my electrical system and how to isolate the problem(s).,Start by disconnecting the cables from the generator coils and start up your engine. Problem still there? Do this to find out if your problems stems from the power side or the ignition side. If bike now runs fine, I'd look at the voltage regulator. Have you checked that all your connectors are ok? A grounding problem with a somewhat loose connector would be vibration sensitive, hence the problems at higher rpm. Is your stator plate securely fastened? Is your engine grounded to chassis? There might be a loose fastening in one of you engine mounts. Reply With Quote,,,

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You are in for a lot of fun and money saving tips and instruction. I as you am interested in building a wind turbine/ generator to do my part in saving the environment and saving me money. I have a small work -shop and have some generator parts to work with. Reading about building is fun but watching a video of actual working machines is the most. Go to www.youtube.com and enter homemade wind generator in the search box and enjoy the fun and instruction. Good luck with you project.

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Get the nVidia updates for the video card and the updates for DirectX from microsoft.
You system is a good one and older games may not be supported by the vid card.

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  • Posted on Jul 26, 2009

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Hello

Okay did you check your thermostat to see if you have the fan switch on auto? The switch must be on auto or the fan will continue to run. If the thermostat fan switch is on auto then there is a malfunction in the thermostat probably. You can go to your forced air unit and on unplug the unit. That way it will not turn on at all, because the forced air unit is controlled by the thermostat. Hope this helps.

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